Unclaimed Lewis County Patents Listed by Land Office
Lists names of settlers in Lewis County Washington with uncalled for patents at the U S Land Office Vancouver detailing township ranges sections and individual claimant names such as Prokop Knozek Henry Mirring John St Parker and many others with sections 4 12 28 34 and more and note that patents may be obtained by presenting receipt or affidavit for loss or destruction.
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Lewis County
Vancouvver
USS Lanp
Vancorvir
Wash
Notch
Prokop Knozek
Henry Mirring
Town
Johm St. Parker
Olmvier N. McDowell Ee
Clarke A. Preston
Og. Thos. C. Halsea
John Rose
John Ferry
Jan Kowalski
Wm. E. Garrett
Geo. W. Mills
Chas. Lathrop
Rufus Bowles
Iugh Munn
Simeon E. Phillips
B. H. Fuller
Noah Linscott
J. D. Mabie
Henry E. Simmons
Allen Thomas
W. WP. Gillihan
Jac. L. Pennington
Francis M. Lewis
Jos. A. Pike
George C. Williams
Claus A. Strid
Alonzo B. Dillenbaugh
Herbert E. Lindsley
Isaac W. Allred
Levi Gates
Jas. L. Foster
John Pauli
Carl Reinke
Henry Cavendish
Albert P. Munger
John Kearney
Thomas E Smith
Matthew Balfour
Martin L. Waite
Geo. S. Manning
Wm. G. Hawkins
T. Town
Anton Klimesch
Duncan ‘McLaurin
Spooner R. Howell
Edward Sikes
Venrietta St. Martin
Jas. T. Jones
John J. Lawrence
Chester A. McCcClure
Jas. IT. Workman
Frank Connahan
Johan Pederson
Samuel Rich
Robert M. Berry
Michal Gorzelanezky
Klass Bezemer
John C.mccune
Lewis D. Brim
Lewis F. Alexander
Bradford Graves
Knud P. C. Jager
Fernando C. Ford
Wm. F. Yantis
John L. Damion
Jos. Otten
Chris Otten
Paul A. Anderson
Jas. L. Wilson
Willis W. Topliff
Jas. H. White
Chas
Jackson
Thos. Hi. Greer
Mark Cabot
Monroe D. Hall
Mathias Henderson
Range
Lewis F. Reed
J- H. W. Lock
Chas & Drager
Coal Lands
Tributes to Henry Long from W O Beyer
W O Beyer of Centralia writes tributes to Henry Long of Chehalis who died in Lewis County after thirty years in public service. Beyer recalls Long as a man of integrity and broad knowledge, a true friend despite political differences, and notes the vacancy his death creates in the community.
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W. QO. Bennett
Centralia
Henry Long
Lewis County
W. O. Beyer
Samore ill. Barkley returns. local social notes
Newaukum reports Samore's illness returning. M. E. Barkley comes back to Oakville after a week with family. J B Sullivan and Mera Moses visited Dryad on business. I O G T lodge entertainment last Saturday was a success. Bert Moses celebrated fifteenth birthday with family and friends Grace Foster Alice Foster Mae Gates Freddie Gates Johnnie Foster present.
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J.B. Sullivan
Mera Moses
Dryad
I. O. G. T. Lodge
Death of Hon. J. H. Long Loyally Remembered
Republicans in Lewis county mourn the death of Hon. J. H. Long. The Lew is county figure is praised as a citizen and man of affairs who fulfilled his duties in political and public life with courage energy and honesty. The Tacoma Ledger notes his loyal partisan spirit and his readiness to serve the party or the people.
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Lewis County
J. H. Long
Tacoma Ledger
Death of Ex State Senator John H Long
By the death of Ex State Senator John H Long which took place on the 25th inst Lewis county loses a prominent and respected citizen and the republican party loses a loyal and honorable worker. All who met him liked and respected him.
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John H. Long
Lewis County
Republican Party
Death of Hon John H Long Revered Northwest Farmer
The north west mourns Hon John H Long a leading farmer near Chehalis. He was respected for his integrity and work for the Republican party. His death is described as untimely and widely lamented by papers statewide including the Seattle Republican.
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John H. Long
Northwest
Chehalis
Republican Party
Seattle
Republican
Long a prominent Washington Republican dies
The Vancouver Independent notes the death of Mr. Long a longtime active Republican leader in Washington He was considered a substantial honorable man with strong convictions and wide influence He supported McGraw in 1892 and was allied with Eugene Wilson of Ellensburg in the first state senate His death is a loss to Lewis County and the state
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Long
Republican Party
Washington
Harmony
McGraw
Eugene Wilson
Ellensburg
State Senate
Lewis County
Vancouver
Death of Hon. John H. Long Shocks Lewis County
The Skamokawa Eagle reports the sudden death of Hon. John H. Long of Chehalis following a surgical operation in Portland on Monday. His loss removes a leading figure in Lewis County and the state of Washington.
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John H. Long
Chehalis
Portland
Lewis County
State of
Washington
Skamokawa Eagle
Farmers Advance Plowing as Weather Helps Creek Ferry Reaches Completion
Glenedes reports farmers in clear weather plowing ahead with progress evident. Grant Childers leaves for Beck erman's camp to operate a donkey engine near Rochester. Frank Montgomery rounds up cattle on Ford's prairie range. Ferry on Lincoln creek road finished along with 500 feet of trestle near Austin's mill. Supervisor Lavery repairs lower creek road damages from last month. Kvonpike
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Glenedes
Grant Childers
Beckerman
Rochester
Childers
Frank Montgomery
Ford’s Prairie
Lincoln Creek
Austin’s Mill
Lavery
Kvonpike
Stoves For Sale Highlight At Murphy and Stuchell
Stoves featured as best value at Murphy and Stuchell with emphasis on money savings and quality. Public notice highlights the 21-tf model as a top pick among home appliances.
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Murphy & Stuchell’s
Fallacies of Populism in Wixpom Opinion Piece
A local column rails at populist reformers and their talk of public ownership. It mocks socialist ideas, criticizes state road policies, praises private enterprise, and mentions civic developments in Toledo, plus a string of community notes from dances to teaching assignments.
Alpha Notes Local News and Socials in Alpha
Local items report Jacob Havies hauling goods to Chehalis and James Conoley passing through from Harbor country. A two day slashing bee cleared timber for the new school grounds in district 86. A free dance followed at John Sinclair’s residence. Sadie Hovies’ twentieth birthday party drew about thirty youths. John Griel visited Chehalis. P Summersett works for Mr Gruener at Forest. A dance at Hovies hall February 13th with Wright’s orchestra. oyster supper, tickets 75 cents.
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Alpha
Jacob Havies
Chehalis
James Conoley
Morton
Harbor Country
John Sinclair
Bicycle boat by John Badger on the river in Toledo
The Toledo bulletin reports a new bicycle boat crafted by John Badger. The craft is propelled by a pedal powered screw propeller using a bicycle style chain and sprocket system. It travels well on the river except where the water conditions hinder it.
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Toledo
Toxepo
John Badger
Dryad Notes Local Business and Social Happenings
Luedinghaus Bros. bought a thousand shinglebolts to start continuous shingles. Dennis finished a new dry house. A surprise dance honored Miss J Pratter of Chehalis. Young folks sang and played games at the Misses Rogers home. Good Templars met in the schoolhouse. Mrs Trumbo welcomed a Idaho visitor and improves in health. Candy pulling at Mrs Loudt Mauermann’s entertained many. Mrs Robert Mauermann expects her son and daughter home from California.
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Dryad
Drvyapb
Luedinghaus Bros
Dennis
J. Pratter
Chehalis
Good Templars Lodge
Trumbo
Idaho
Loudt Mauermann
Robert Mauermann
California
Winter Weather Returns to Swawford Swarrorp
Snow disappeared and mild winter conditions return in western Washington. Farmers plan for upcoming vegetable season as local hunting incident noted with a large co gar killed by George Thompson. Services held at the schoolhouse led by Rev J M Peters of Dallas. Mrs Mauvin Young to host February 4 fundraiser at Harrington schoolhouse to buy a flag. Mrs P R Simmons visited acquaintances across the river last week.
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P. R. Simmons
Unclaimed letters list for Chehalis post office week ending Feb 2 1898
Names remaining unclaimed include Cashman Thomas Duckett J P DeCuis Miss Alike Hart Miss Gracie James H K Kuhn USG Kessier W J Long Miss Dollie Morris Mise DV McLeod Bertha Prat Ben White Mrs Addie Welch Harry J Young Yadhe. Persons calling for letters should say advertised. C E Littpor P M
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Chehalis
Cashman
Thos Duckett
J P DeCuis
Alike Hart
Gracie James
H K Kuhn
Usg Kessier
W J Long
Dollie Morris
Mise DV McLeod
Bertha Prat
Ben White
Mra Addie Welch
Harry J Young
Yadhe
C. E. Littpor
Local County News Emphasizes Community Coverage
The county paper proclaims superior local and county reporting versus rivals and announces subscription options. It touts steady growth, urges readers to subscribe, and lists annual rates for The Bee, McClure's Magazine, and several partner papers including the Poet-Intelligencer Tacoma Ledger Portland Oregonian Chicago Inter-Ocean and tri weekly New York World.
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Bret
Lewis County
Bee
McClure’s Magazine
Poet-Intelligencer
Tacoma Ledger
Portland Oregonian
Chicago
Inter-Ocean
New York World
Warrants Wanted State County and School Purchased
A. U. Alexander lists warrants pursued by the state, county and school district. Public notice indicates collection efforts and relevant authorities.
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A. U. Alexander
Warrant Purchases by County School and State 2011
A report outlines warrants purchased by the county school and state in 2011, detailing the involved entities Corruas and Kepyen and the scope of the financial actions.
Old Time Melodies Echo From Mose on the Plantation
An observer visits Mose, a aged slave on a Kentucky farm, recalls old plantation songs and dances. Mose sings rustic tunes on the banjo, shares memories of the past, and expresses joy and longing as the narrator records with affection.
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Mose
Lune
Mason’s
Lizy Jane
Wong
Mason
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First National Bank
Sof Chehaliss
Incorporated
NOP T Pman
John Dobson
Winim Urquhart
Francis Donahue
Daniel C. Millett
D. A. Millett
Portlard
Jacobs & Verstandic
Rogers
WF. Goodhar
Eickes
L A. m
Big Dept Store
Market St
H. W. Feltex
Chehalis Meat Company
H. L. Fulton
Nathaniel B. Starks
Amelia Dunbar
Joseph Savio
Chas- Vogelsang
Louisa M. Siler
Patrick Kehoe
Michael Tierney
Henry Owens
Newaukum
Mr. Samore
M. E. Barkley
Oakville
Ily
Schilling
Appeal To Reason
Tacoma Sun
Klondike
Clinton
New York
Erie Canal
New York City
Henry Griffin
Henry
Fritz Mehl
Patterson's Hall
Fritz
Frank Mehl
Rev. Whittier
Patterson’s
Mamie Scales
Silver Creek
Swafford Notes
Corruas & Kepyen
Darkies
Negroca
Mr. Kimble
Plack Eyed Peas
Keemo
Kimo
Locisville
Tor
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