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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1897
Page
2
W B Bush reports Tacoma hosting a great rose survival event next Thursday through Saturday with Seattle staging a major Fourth of July celebration for three days and Portland also planning a large celebration. Readers may attend or travel to Centralia for additional local festivities.
The article notes England marking Queen Victoria's sixty years on the throne with praise for her era. It highlights progress in science and other fields, praising the nation for its achievements during this period.
The Advocate repeatedly argued for a county bonding scheme claiming it would save $200 in interest annually, stop warrants speculation, and move the county to a cash basis. It accused Bond supporters of honesty issues and criticized Colonel Callison for advocating bonds, asserting political fault in the stance.
In a discussion on Hawaii annexation the piece argues for ratification and predicts Senate approval. It notes Washington senators Wilson and Turner favor the plan and foresees Cuba next. It emphasizes strategic naval stations and a growing U S maritime power after these actions.
A wild-eyed critique claims Debs aims to establish a socialist colony in Washington as part of a planned strike, accusing him of graft and salary self-dealing while predicting a growing cadre and a steady flow of rhetoric from the colony project.
List of unrenewed letters week ending June 25 1897 includes Louis G Carlson Geo Kirk bey Leonard Biam. Persons calling for the above named letters must say advertised. Postal official notes P M Lil pop Ez Cc Pereens.
An ad offers 160 acres of timber land near Shoal Water Bay eight miles from South Bend for a small head of improved farming land in Lew County. Contact DPD WW Cory Napavine Wash. Also Chehalis City warrants notice lists fund warrants with cutoff dates in 1893 and 1993, noting interest ceases June 25, 1897.
Public notice announces a United Trust Limited sale of real property in Lewis County Washington by court order to satisfy a debt of $2400 plus interest. The property description references a Northwest Quarter of Section 34 Township 3 North Range 1 West. Sale date set for July 1, 1897 at 10 oclock in the courthouse door. Sheriff E F Carpenter and George H Junk appear as officers.
Public notice of a real estate sale arising from a 1241.24 dollar judgment against Sidney W Cole and others. The sale covers the north half of the southwest quarter and the south half of the northwest quarter in section 28, township 12, range 1 west of Willamette Meridian, with minor exceptions. The auction will be July 1 at 10 o clock in front of the courthouse in Lewin County to satisfy the judgment plus interest and costs. Sheriff F Carpenter of Love County, with attorney for the plaintiff, Chehalis Lewis County, Washington.
Public notice announces a sheriff sale by the Lewis County Superior Court on July 10, 1997 at 30 o clock in front of the courthouse. Defendants include Charles P Twies Effie S Twins Commercial State Bank of Chehalis and C O Gingrich as receiver. The estate of John Hamilton deceased is represented by executor S. H. Berry and others. The sale covers the described real estate in township 13 north range 1 west Willamette Meridian containing 160 acres. Proceeds in gold coin to satisfy a judgment of $1331.75 plus $2290 costs and interest. A judge’s order stamped by Reynolds Stewart Pichouri’s Attorney.
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