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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1897
Page
3
Publisher Dan W Bush editor of the Chehalis area newspaper dated December 24 1897 governs the press in Washington state with typical wartime era restraint and community focus.
The fragment notes that Aca Dilor’s recent remarks fuel the idea that even small learning can be perilous, emphasizing the peril of overconfidence in knowledge. The piece treats the quip as a cautionary remark about intellectual vanity.
The national bankruptcy law proposal did not clear Congress this session. With uncertainty over future administrations, the measure appears less essential and may not advance soon.
Derrant has been sentenced to death again with an execution date set for January 7. The article notes his repeated rescheduling and a belief that English courts would have resolved the case sooner, calling for reform of current court practices.
Portland merchants sought to outpace Seattle in Klondike publicity by urging Congress to aid distressed stampeders. The war department plans to spend 20 000 dollars with lowest bids for supplies, funded by Uncle Sam rather than local charity, as coast cities vie for aid and visibility.
Resolutions adopted by Chehalis Camp No 192 Woodmen of the World express sorrow over the death of Neighbor Charles J Larson. They note his true noble character and extend sympathy to his widow Mrs Bessie Larson. The charter will be draped in mourning for 30 days and copies sent to the widow and published in local press and Pacific Woodmen. Signed by Dan W Brsu W A Kexoyrer W G Crooxer.
New suits filed include Fred Veness vs F A Miller et al and Phoebe L Blackwell et al. vs Annie M McLean et al plus garnishment and equity actions. Judgments render for George Fraser vs J S Phillips and wife for 982.90 plus costs and Charles Evans vs Emanuel Layton et al for 1670.10 and costs. John Ponder named guardian ad litem for Willie Reed and for final account hearing of George and Auguste Dittmar estate. Jury term set for third Monday in January with jury list to be drawn next week.
Commodity prices and sales detail hops bales from multiple sellers. C W Long, G Vetter, W and F Senn, Lowry Bros., and Hazzard/Rose consignments distributed among McGowan Nies and others with prices from 9 4 to 10 cents. G Vetter reports 24 lost bales from a damaged dam flooding storeroom. Market remains firm but supply scarce with under 500 bales held by growers in Chehalis district.
List of letters remaining un claimed in the Chebalis post office for the week ending December 23 1897. Names include Eddie George Miss Mary Hamtan Charley Albert Jophert A Jones Frank Krause W J Langhan Joseph Mracek Seth Schumicher. Persons must say advertised. C E Littroz P M
A festive Christmas poem wishes bells ring out merry tidings for peace and love. It hopes the season and the coming New Year bring joy, hope, and a universal greeting of the heavenborn child. The verses urge rings of bells to spread goodwill worldwide.
The Chehalis city council leased the electric light plant to Harry West for two years with a two year option. West must install 12 arc lights first year and 15 per year after, with three burning all night, provide 10 incandescent lights for city use, and post a $1000 bond. The city allows $100 for repairs. West ordered a 1238 horsepower Corliss engine in Seattle, capable of 200 horsepower, and expects startup in about two weeks.
A reader compares county papers and a Tacoma Sun editorial criticizing the presidents message. He urges newspapers to publish the news not personal attacks and to let the Bible guide truth and education for the people. He laments editorials attacking competitors and calls for honest reporting.
An invitation to compare the Bee with other county papers, boasting more local reporting weekly and offering yearly trials. Subscription options listed include Bee with P. I. at 1.75, Inter Ocean 1.50, Oregonian 2, Tacoma Ledger 1.75, all mentioning cash in advance pricing.
An advertisement extols a diet philosophy and promotes Shaker Digestive cordial as a cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims the product rapidly eases pain, restores appetite, flesh, and vigor, and warns to avoid future excess with a trial bottle offered at 10 cents. Laxol is recommended for children as a Castor Oil substitute.
The Brothers open a lunch counter beside Laughran’s saloon inviting city patrons. Special boxes for ladies and meals priced from 15 cents and up.
The Indianapolis News and The New York Evening Post weigh in on the elections, asserting the Meininsey administration faced a rebuke, while the Dingley bill drew mixed views. They note state results centered on currency and silver rather than tariffs, with Republicans retaining broad support but facing renewed currency reform pressure.
The piece argues the November victory rested on safe honest money and public credit, noting protectionist papers and McKinley supporters shaped the outcome. It contends sound money and protection restored American industry against cheap foreign labor, reversing 1893 policy and 1892-96 free trade trends.
The document lists assets including U.S. bonds, stocks, and real estate alongside banking items such as overdrafts and reserves. It shows liabilities like capital stock, surplus, undivided profits, and deposits with a note on national bank notes outstanding.
A collection of brief religious reflections from various ministers in Chicago Louisville New Orleans St Louis Philadelphia San Francisco New York and Washington. The pieces praise Providence faith in Christ urge unity between pulpit and pew warn against liberalism flirtation and moral decay and press on hope for future humanity.
The Philadelphia Ledger recounts global Christmas legends where plants and trees bless the Holy Family. Rose of Jericho, Christmas rose, rosemary, juniper, aspen, lupine, orange trees, and other flora are linked to miracles, protection, and divine events around Mary and Jesus.
Describes midnight mass on Christmas Eve and a long festive night with black sausage champagne and late feasting. Children receive gifts while adults do not. Shops blaze with lights and greens decorations. Creches at churches and creche scenes reflect the Holy Child. France mirrors English dinners with turkey partridge roast beef and champagne.
The passage describes Romany beliefs about Christmas as Boro Divvus with ashwood fires revealing Christ’s hiding place and the triune cross trishuli. It notes English gypsy terms trin bongo drim and cross symbolism, plus a tale of the Saviour riding an ass, a cursed maiden, and the ass as gypsy property, linking religion and folklore.
In Tacoma stop at the Hotel Bostwick European plan with clean rooms at reasonable prices. Located at Ninth and C streets opposite the Tacoma Theater.
A Philadelphia Lancet summary describes elephant flesh eaten by African tribes and details a cooking method for the leg joint foot. It notes use of assagai and hatchet, fat for biltong, and a three hour earth oven resulting in a gelatinous consistency ready to eat with a spoon.
The article discusses revered historians and their memories, citing Gibbon Carlyle and Macaulay as examples. It notes Gibbon’s extreme retention after reading a book and Macaulay’s rapid reading and perfect recall of works including Paradise Lost. It also recounts a Cambridge anecdote of Macaulay rereading a newspaper piece and recalling it 40 years later verbatim.
Albert VI of Austria earned the label Prodigal for his excessive liberal spending. He exhausted state incomes before collection, depleting resources with broad fiscal generosity.
An ad explains urine tests and kidney symptoms and promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for back pain frequent urination and urinary issues. It asserts relief, offers samples and a pamphlet, and directs readers to mail orders with Bee as a reference. The firm guarantees genuineness of the offer.
The most valuable sword in England is the one presented by the Egyptians to Lord Wolseley. Its hilt is set with brilliants and it is valued at $10,000.
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