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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1897
Page
1
In Windom on Salmon headwaters, residents recall Harry Leonards ball and reference a near mishap when a Winchester rifle discharged indoors. The letter interweaves humor with gender rights rhetoric, contrasting wartime tales and the fight for women's suffrage with gun safety and tradition.
Centralia plans a new opera house to rise next summer. A $20 gold piece from 1895 was found by Dell Myers during sidewalk work in front of the bank, a Christmas surprise for him. Mr Fred O Bennett and Miss Katie Mathews wed quietly in Montesano with Rev. Todd officiating. John O Morris died December 17 at his Centralia home. born December 4, 1827 in Kentucky. He married Mary A Clark in 1849, had eleven children, and served in the 14th Kentucky cavalry during the war, later moving to Kansas then Washington. He was a Baptist for forty years.
Toledo reports continued rain dampening the year 1897 as Christmas is celebrated with dances at Patersons and Spanglers. Families and friends unite at homes and towns such as Cedar Creek Centralia Chehalis and Portland enjoy festive visits and holidays. Notables include Indian Atwin hosting guests Frank Calvin and wife Joe Duckett returning for Christmas and many others traveling or visiting relatives for the holidays.
Centralia Chroniclings lists Fire Department officers for 1896 with W J Underwood as president and E B Foote as vice president. New Masonic officers include W O Bennett W M and A E Rice W as well as W H Dyson and J W Dickerson. Harrison Haywood, 76, longtime nurse’s father, died of stomach cancer last Saturday with funeral Monday. Benj J Nickles, 51, died Tuesday at his home. Mr Underwood’s proposed January entertainments canceled after Gavitt’s disappearance. A R Hawk of Roy, a Washington pioneer, died December 21. Company A drill at the armory on Wednesday night showed progress.
Frank Faas of Centralia travels through Alpha to visit relatives in Cinebar while students study at Centralia. Grace Temple and Gold pass through en route to Morton for holidays. Hovies family hosts a pleasant surprise gathering with music dancing and cards. Chas Briffett's Elk Prairie school closes for vacation and Len Fickett recovers from illness. Families visit relatives in Ocosta Rankin and Newaukum Prairie hold a masquerade. A dance is announced at Myer’s hall for New Year’s Eve.
Pete Smith reports training a dog team for use in Alaska next year. Ben Herren of Cowlits delivered 16 head of cattle 11 hogs and 13 sheep. A daughter of Mr and Mrs Vincent died in Portland hospital. Born to Mr and Mrs Charles Henriot of Cowlits a baby girl. Walter Hill and family from Tacoma visiting his mother. Henry Mets shifts to real estate full time. Railroad crew worked at the depot grounds, leaving them in worse shape. Thirteen Illinois colonists plan to arrive to seek homes locally.
Fred Hoerth is seriously sick with throat trouble. A grand calico ball will be held at Givens hall in Pe Ell on New Year’s Eve. Joseph McCabe has visited Pe Ell several days this week on business tied to his rock quarry. Mr and Mrs Mauvermann host a New Year Eve event at Dryad for their son Albert’s birthday. A Chicago firm official connected to Gray’s Harbor jetty project arrived in town Tuesday, his second Pe Ell visit this week, likely linked to the quarry, with government engineer Mr Taylor accompanying.
A large dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Mutrie brought together many friends. Gifts and greetings were exchanged and the evening saw youths from nearby areas gathering at the same venue, not leaving until early morning.
A nine pound daughter arrived on the 26th. Both mother and child are reported doing well. Mies Alic- Decius of Portland is visiting friends here. M J Strobel has opened a photo chrome gallery and is presenting offerings of art to his friends.
Mossyrock reports heavy rain as the town enjoys school vacation. Dan Shaner is considering prospecting for gold nearby. L. W. Tice and family visited Chehalis last week and returned home Sunday.
Transfers reported by Settemaier Abstract and Security Co Chehalis include N P RY Co to Sarah Madden se of nel s sec 25 tp 13 r 3 e 200 dollars W C Yeomans to T W Nalewaja lot 13 bk 1 Pe Ell 15 dollars Lucy J Kelly to Nellie Reynolds lots 2 and 3 bk 5 Winlock and swig sec 18 tp 11 r 2 w 320 dollars Sheriff to Noble Urquhart 2 lots in City Garden addition Chehalis 5 dollars N B Gates to Mary B and Carrie E Gates lot 4 lik T Alfred st add to Hi T Hitchcock to Sarah E Hinsch er of selZ sec 13 tp 12 r 2 e 5 dollars Sarah E Hinsch to Jacob Reusch same 430 dollars.
Baron Kolb states English is the most spoken language with 80 million speakers, German 60 million, and Spanish and French 40 million each. German lead diplomacy and social commerce in Europe, with German instruction in eastern and middle U.S. schools. He notes Germany's global cultural presence, its poets, musicians, financiers like Rothschilds, and Bismarck, and predicts continued influence.
An 19th century style ad extols Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a gentle corrective for indigestion and constipation. It links digestive relief to health and strength, listing headaches, sour stomach, and other symptoms as tied to poor digestion. Readers are urged to mail 21 cents for a free Medical Adviser.
Warrants pur chased by 2011 Corruax Kepner. county state and school purchases highlighted. A A Alexander linked to the warrants. Also notes chicken pie served by Presbyterian ladies at Haller's old bicycle stand on New Year’s Day at 12 30.
Tyrrell’s offers fine confectionery and fruit items at MEM with a focus on quality selections. Customer can find a curated range of sweets and related goods in a single visit.
A Breezy exchange favors Hawaiian annexation, arguing it avoids war and offers strategic value. The piece cites past annexations and Seward's Alaska purchase as vindication for expansion, praising Hawaii as a beauty spot with resources. A Muhlenberg county girl, Helen Hunt, found a purse and asked the owner to claim it from the pastor, who announced it at services.
Winlock lumberman J A Veness from Washington state says mills are busy with orders and eastern demand outpacing supply. He notes Minnesota pine unavailable to eastern railroads, while fir is in demand and lumber for Duluth barges and ore docks has been supplied, with more orders expected.
The Cathlamet Gazette argues believers of different creeds differ little in practicing the Golden Rule and humane conduct. It contends goodness is not monopolized by any group and religion is sometimes a cloak for material worship. Public decorum and honesty cross all religious lines.
The Iola Register notes Kansas has built wealth on cattle hogs and corn, despite blizzards and reforms. Over twenty years, animals valued at about 583 million dollars were sent to market, averaging 29 million annually, with projections that the pattern will double in the next twenty years.
In a Toledo Tidings report Jesse Elliott challenged a populist claim that Hanna’s money could buy the presidency. Elliott said he would not belong to a party that buys votes but would rather join one that would buy in, arguing Hanna’s money could only sway if populist votes were for sale.
The Tacoma News democratic comments on money in politics describe it as a great evil eroding public virtue and national life. It asserts corruptionists are more dangerous than anarchists, noting the practice exists widely beyond Pennsylvania.
Excerpt discusses the idea that a young, inexperienced man should not head the China mission. It cites Alexander Hamilton’s early start at 17, national prominence at 33 as Treasury Secretary, global fame at 45, and death at 47, as a counterpoint to the critique. The Seattle Times framing notes the challenge of relying on youth for high foreign posts.
The Rev. T. H. Leavitt, a North Carolina evangelist in Richmond, knelt and prayed that two smiling young women would die and go to hell during a revival. Rev. S. C. Hatcher left the church, later saying his duty was to pray people out of hell rather than in.
The editor invites tips on local people and visits, stressing the value of community news. Readers are encouraged to write or send in items about who is visiting, where they are from, and other small but interesting details that make the paper of interest to residents and friends.
An ad extols temperate eating and warns against excess causing indigestion and weakness. It promotes Shaker Digestive cordial as a fast acting aid, claiming appetite returns and vigor grows as pain fades. A trial bottle costs 10 cents, and Laxol is recommended for children in place of Castor Oil.
Wednesday evening Miss Verona Herndon entertained many friends at the Coffman home with a lively high five party. Prizes were won by Daniel A. Millett and Nettie Koontz. consolations claimed by Gage and Keeley. A luncheon followed around 11 o'clock.
Saturday brought sorrow to Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Cournyer after their two month old baby fell ill in Centralia following a visit to the Shields home. The infant died Saturday afternoon and was laid to rest in Centralia Cemetery after a Sunday funeral. J. G. Startup, visiting Seattle for Christmas, shared a story of a man who fell from a fifth story window in Seattle, only to be found alive after implying the fall was slower than expected.
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