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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1898
Page
1
About $39 was stolen when burglars blew open the Martin Mayer & Co. store safe at Pe Ell on Monday morning. Mayer fired on fleeing burglars who returned fire. the crew escaped with nothing. Local sentiment points to local talent, and the safe was damaged with doors torn off.
Centralia reports its first annual company ball at the armory with an exhibition drill and strong turnout. Olympia bridge contractors Savage and Schofield lost about 600 dollars. a new bridge was washed out near Grand Mound. Postmaster Laraway received letters from Harry Fraser in Skagway, noting George Berg’s claimed wealth from Dawson City. Jenkins Gem saloon sold to C F Jacky of Butte with possession in March. High school alumni formed leadership. a railroad brakeman injured his hand at the depot. General fund warrants called up to 943 issued July 1892.
The column reports on school policy against district costs for holidays, visits by Mrs Scales to Centrali a, mentions local residents Geo Duke Albert Perry and J A Perry, a W R C event, and Cascadia Co continuing tunnel work on Polar Star ore vein. Washington's birthday observed in schools and a planned menagerie or shadow pantomime at the hall with an invited audience.
Mr Bad Holeycross traveled from Winlock on Tuesday. Students attended a school entertainment and dance at Ainslie Friday evening and enjoyed a pleasant time. A horse owned by J C Cantwell was killed by a train on the big trestle Friday night. Scholars had a holiday Tuesday.
A. N. Sargent buys cattle near Grand Mound. Joe Lavery seeks a hog corner despite his preachings. Ed Hamlin injures hand on a crosscut saw. W. O. Austin drives ash logs for the Childer boys. John Ames and L. Stamm plan to haul plank to repair the road between J. K. Schobey and Geo. Fogelsong. The Buck place road washed out, jetty or land purchase discussed. Authorities urged to heed the old saying a stitch in time saves nine.
Mrs Britton mother of Mrs Kessinger returned to Oregon after visiting Mossyrock with her daughter. Justice Hall held an examination on the 15th where Gus Olner accused Jack Castome an Indian of assault with intent to commit rape on Olner's wife. charge not proven and Castome discharged. School entertainment on the 18th was well attended. W C O Dossis expected home today.
A dance took place at Givens hall on Saturday evening. Bucoda barber shop plans were announced by Mr. Rust. Nalewaja house fire traced to a tin smoke stack early yesterday morning. C S Hungerford started a school term three miles from Dryad. Reeder of Athena Ore visited Pe Ell and eyed a lumber yard project. Frank Nalewaja traveled to Chehalis to seek a warrant from Prosecuting Attorney Dysart for John Gzewski on an assault charge.
A Windom area report describes a man found dead on a public highway with no marks of violence. Witnesses blamed a big man who allegedly talked about free silver, prompting suspicions of suicide or natural causes. Local notes mention Wickersham and Minnesota horses, mud fears, and political pie metaphors.
Boistfort reports several moves and visits with residents traveling to Skaguay eastern Oregon Dryad and Chehalis. local mishap describes Tom Buchanans wagon overturn with no serious injuries. births visits sickness and a few fires mark the week with community notices and church services.
Miss L Snyder visits Winlock friends. John Roney improves his property with a new barn. Supervisor Baker repairs roads toward Napavine. Palsimer clears land from Joe Chelovsky purchase. Bernier contemplates Alaska. Charles Sinclair works with a stump puller for Grenier. W Kaylor crew cuts shingle bolts on John Utter's land. Berkshire and Scales relocate their single mill downstream and gear up for busy period. Gadspaugh boy’s body still not recovered. H Pither to move his mill goon. Lory
Ford's Prairie February 21 notes four more weeks of school and a planned entertaining last day. visits from Mr. Young of Centralia and Mr. Whealdon’s family occur. Theodre Haas' ferry carries Parker's and Austin's mill traffic. Lulu Duval marks part of her birthday with Frank Ipe. A lyceum turned into a musical evening. Lincoln Creek correspondent reports hog prices.
Community brief listing visits and moves: Mrs Maud Jooney of Chehalis, H H Fatland returning from California, Pete Dueber heading to Tacoma, Walt Seaman building a west side home, Carl Motter ordering 3000 railroad ties, Andy Johnson nearing completion on 5000 contract, Dick Baird’s father passing away, Prescott Veness mill dry house nearing completion, Lucas boys and Nelson Johnson moving toward Alaska, W J Cundall appointed as South Bend agent, John Kendricks of Ainslie narrowly escaped injury at Captoia mill with clothes torn.
Vance Washington February 19 reports heavy rains raise river levels causing anxiety among settlers. People discuss working on a new railroad headed toward the area. George Stump in Yellowstone Park visits his brother Louis. A local epidemic among children worries families. Doctor missing. L A Davis hurts palm on a sliver. Tacoma cattle buyer in town buying fat cattle. Louis Stumy improving and nearing recovery. Old ferry boat lost during last week’s high water.
Napavine reports a very wet cold spell with several locals attending a glove contest in Winlock. Rev. Wm Campbell visited Winlock, Somerville Bros. sawmill ran steadily, and L Seeley returned from Winlock. Jos Somerville and Mrs Blankenship wed in Chehalis last week and began housekeeping at home.
An 1890s medical ad promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a natural remedy for female ailments. It argues health issues arise from delicate organs, downplays routine examinations, and offers a free Medical Adviser with a mailed copy for 21 one-cent stamps to Buffalo, New York.
Board of county commissioners met in regular session in Illinois locality. Viewers were appointed for Rufus Packworks road petition with Henderson Miller and the county surveyor to report. Various road fund disbursements and tax policy resolutions considered. Road petitions for J R Edwards and others examined. some postponed. others approved and opened per law. Adjourned to next session.
Washington's birthday activities included ministers and professionals addressing students across grades from first to high school. Teachers and visitors participated, with a high school algebra final and a reelected literary society leadership lineup.
A. U. Alexander seeks warrants issued by state and county authorities and school purchases.
An 19th century advertisement asserts local applications fail to cure deafness. It links deafness to inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh, claiming hearing can return with proper treatment. The notice promises one hundred dollars for any catarrh deafness not cured by Halls Catarrh Cure and invites readers to request circulars.
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