Obituaries From Chehalis Area Include Two Veterans
Obituary notices report Eliel W. Lawton dying at his home near Newaukum on June 24 1897 after a cancer illness. He served in the 3d Minnesota Infantry and as a veteran volunteer, married Francis Day in Faribault Minnesota, and lived in Iowa Missouri Kansas Washington before settling in Chehalis area. Funeral by Joe Hooker Post G A R at Chehalis cemetery. Also reported is John Jackson born 1841 in England who settled near Chehalis then Victoria and died in 1897 with burial in Urquhart cemetery after Episcopal services. Other notices cover sealed bids for wood district No 3 and the death of Mrs. Whipple mother of Mrs. Wheeler, who will be buried in Pawtucket Rhode Island.
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Newaukum
Eliel W. Lawton
Mr. Lawton
Hartland
Vermont
Minnesota
3D Minnesota Volunteer Infantry
3D Regiment of
Minnesota Veteran Volunteers
Francis Day
Faribault
Minn
Montgomery County
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Dakota
Washington
Lawton
South Dakota
Chehalis
Joe Hooker
JP. M
John Jackson
Victoria
B.C
Episcopal Church
Urquhart
John Smith Jackson
Topren
Nottinghamshire
England
Canada
Pacific Coast
Jackson
British Columbia
Alaska
Esther Ann Hidsdale
John 5. Jackson
Lottie Jackson
F. M. Lynch
The
Woodmen
A. E. Harmon
O’clair
Fillowa
Bertha Mossman
Fourth at Centralia festival plans from Chehalis
Chehalis holds a Friday night meeting at city hall to coordinate travel and events for Centralia's celebration. A committee on finance and a parade squad were named. programs include sunrise salute, a 10 am parade, ovation by Judge Elliott, park program, foot races, ball game, bicycle races, a dance at the opera house, and medals for track events.
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Centralia
C. O. Gingrich
H. Stuchell
N. B. Coffman
Nacy Nathan
Wm. Urquhart
W. H. Mossman
Capt
Forrest C. E. Ball
L. J. Sticklin
W. A. Westover
Elliott
Chehalis
South End Park
North End Park
Opera House
Money bond urged for Spooner to save the nation
From Everlasting Perdition editorial writers urge the money power to post a $50,000 bond for Spooner, the populist chosen for the state treasure job in Lewis county. The view reflects a Chehalis weekly editorial stance reported by Olympian.
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Spooner
Lewis County
Chehalis
Olympian
Mr Spooner’s Bond Ties Raise County Treasurers Bid
The Pe El Examiner notes Mr Spooner has repeatedly sought the county treasurer post by votes of citizens and finally gained the office through two county commissioners. It questions his bond adequacy citing lack of financial stability compared with Mr Maynard, and the risk others would assume in endorsing his bond.
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Spooner
Maynard
Pe el Examiner
Chehalis Sees Spring Trade Boost Despite Cautious Prosperity
The Nugget notes stronger than usual business in Chehalis this spring with merchants reporting better trade and high shipment volumes into and out of town. It forecasts prosperity may be near if farmers receive fair crepe prices this fall, helping Chehalis improve further next year.
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Chehalis
Chehalis Bee Ends Thirteenth Year Under Dan W. Bush
The Chehalis Bee completes its thirteenth year with its final issue under proprietor Dan W. Bush. The paper has faced ups and downs but grown in influence and strength and remains a leading live local paper in the state.
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Chehalis Bee
Dan W. Bush
South Bend Journal
Real Estate Transfers in Lewis County 1897 Week Ending June 14
List of transfers reported by Settemaier Abstract and Security Co Chehalis detailing numerous parcels in Lewis County Washington including lots in Chehalis Centralia Winlock and Dryad with prices from 50 to 3000 dollars Plus notes on local activities such as barn building mining trips and social visits across towns like Centralia Chehalis Winlock and Drew's Prairie June 30 updates and neighborhood movements are included
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Lewis County
Washington
Settemaier Abstract and Security Co
Chehalis
Wash
Fillmore
United Trust
Jos J Lewis
J. H. Dumonse
Conrad Kiam
H. K. Cox
Julia A. Lewis
Alicia G. Jones
J. d. Smith
Centralia
N. P. BR. RB. Co
Eliza Barrett
Lota
Barrett
Sunnyside
A. Hylander
Fto M. CO. Allen
Alfred Street
W. M. Urquhart
Bik
Frank L. Howey
T. Ca
John C. Wilcox
Wito
John T. Caruthers
John Rayton
Lacre
McKee
Frank Howe
K. M. McKee
Centralia land transfers and local notes span several properties
A compilation of transfers from Sheriff and private parties including lots in Centralia Barrett’s add Chehalis and Ford’s Prairie with dollar values. Regional notes cover Whealdon deaths, marriages, new constructions, and community updates from Winlock and Pe Ell with visits and local trades.
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A. R. Hoeilig
Wfto
Jas. Nolan
Centralia
Canadian & Amercan Mortgage and Trust Co
Lot
Whealdon
L. McDerby
Ford PD. L. Cy
Olympia man and Mary E Robbins wed. Chehalis council seat filled
L B Swafford of Olympia obtained a marriage license Monday in Centra and married Mary E Robbins of this city. Frank Martins Chehalis friends are pleased he is now a full fledged city councilman after recently being appointed to fill a vacancy.
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Centra
L. B. Swafford
Olympia
Capital
Mary E. Robbins
Frank Martin
Chehalis Friends
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Paar Casuike
John Dobson J
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Sohn Dobson
J. H. Huber
Perit
H. H. Scribher
Eee
John A. Beck
Knight’s Drug Store
Igra Bet
Morrison St
Portland
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Chehalis River
Bee
Bynolds & Stewart
Attorneys AT Law
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Cuuemalis
Mlett & Harmon
Are
C. Millett
Ulysses E. Harmon
N’tl Bank
Cubealis
A. Langhorne
Chenalis, Wash
National Bank Building
Genos
Vaxcouver
J. Bullivan
Nat’ Bank
Chenalis, Washington
C.D. Powell
Chenalis
Local Exchange Comment
Toledo
Eno
Grant Arnold
Patterson Hill
F. Benefiel
Steamer Northwest
Dubeau
Jesse Wallace
Oregon
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California
F. H. Thorne
Jas
Angie
Little Falls
O’ Teele
Nellie
Gateetty
T. Kelly
Bud Holycross
Chas
Ieidle
Kate Montague
Drew's Crect
Cowlits Bundey
Wm. Kelly
Mies
Mamie O'Tesle
Gate City
Mr. Brooks
Wintock
Jane
Cowis
Orater
Delag
Joseph Russell
Nellie KR. Bunker
Eagleton
Belle Howe
Bestile
Philip Young
Agate
Young
Dean
Joe Stroble
Stella Montrie
Napavine
Suneday
Muesy Krook
Charles Morrow
Charles
Ei Gray
Athens
Win
Kelley
Muss O'Tusls
Maras Daong
BE. van Ronk
United States
Richard Huston
Grace
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J. L. McCully
Jane Dulaney
la Re
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J. R. McMillan
R. R
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Johnsone
Deane
Murphy D. L. C
Mary A. Borst-McKee
Johneone
Anna C. Buckley
C. E. Robinson
C. L
Chehalia
Wm. Whealdon
Ford's Prairie
Wm. Richardson
D.L.C
M. P. Leitch
Washington Street
Leitch & Birge
Cochran
Winlock
Harry Smith
Chay's Harbor
Rev. Kuehner
Spokane
Gaum
Pant Mever
C. T. Landes
W. H. Bowen
Dell Mauerman
Oliver Sage
Arthur Crim
Dr. Oehme
Ruseberg
Ore
Duncaley
Harman Thrash
A. C. Winters
South Bend
J. W. Loveless
Winters
Mr. Winters Lee
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