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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1898
Page
2
The Senate adopted the Hawaiian annexation resolution by a strong majority after approval by the House. The new American policy has been inaugurated.
The town’s July Fourth celebration left participants with goodwill toward Chehalis and its peace. Citizens support commissioners plans to rebuild the Claquato and Lincoln Creek bridges, deeming them urgent for county development and farm transportation, hoping for continued growth and new settlers.
In a Washington political appeal, Lewis county supporters argue their bloc strengthens the next Republican state convention. They claim the county is the southwest strategic keystone and should present a congressional candidate, citing capable local men who could represent the state creditably.
The Pe Ell celebration on July 5 drew many to stay home while others visited nearby towns. Marshal Yeomans led a parade to Lincoln Park where a trained choir performed and the crowd praised A S Bush of Bay Center who delivered a strong oration. The event featured a flag drill, a recitation about the Maine, bowery dances, races, and a fine evening firework display.
Captain Jay and Past Great Incohence to institute the Red Men at Workman Hall on Saturday night July 9. Chiefs in Indian costumes will assist Grand officers in ceremonies. Charter rates five dollars for members and new applicants. Also notes Grandfather Heins of Drews prairie died at 92. Local communities held celebrations Monday near Winlock and neighboring towns.
Unclaimed letters for the week ending June 24 include Ab Bunnell, Frank Cleveland, Miss E Flegar, Miss Hulda Grant. Callers must mention advertised letters. letters left by C E Littpop, P M.
J. Sticklin led a notable pashal of the day with no serious accidents reported. William Nelson and Frank Ponder ignited dynamite that woke the neighborhood at sunrise. The Bre force handled heavy job work during the week, making this issue a dedicated Fourth of July number.
Commodore Sehiey’s squadron defeats the Spanish fleet at harbor entrance after a Santiago exit. The Almirante Oquendo Infanta Maria Teresa Vizcaya Furor and Pluton destroyed. Cristobal Colon captured. Admiral Cervera and 1500 sailors captured with one American dead and two wounded. Great July Fourth victory energizes flags and cheers.
The commissioners awarded a contract to Savage and Nche Field of Olympia to build a 125 foot combination bridge across the Tilton river. They ordered immediate rebuilding of the bridges at Claquato and near Lincoln Creek across the Chehalis river, with bids for those two bridges to be opened at once. Full report to appear in the next issue.
An old advertisement claims deafness results from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. It promises a cure via constitutional remedies and offers one hundred dollars for any incurable catarrh deafness, urging readers to send for free circulars from F.J. Cheney & Co.
Sealed proposals offering land for purposes of a city park will be received by the city clerk of Chehalis up to July 5, 1898, at 7:30 p.m. Bids must describe land and state price. By order of the city council. W. Alv es tover, City Clerk. Date June 21, 1898. 5 2 What Dr A E Salter Says. Bur rao NY Gents From my knowledge gained observing Shilohs cure in advanced consumption I deem it the most remarkable remedy. Sold by the Drug Store. State county and school purchased AU Alexander. Tacoma Hotel Bostwick. C E Tooley of Salmon Creek in town Wednesday on business.
The page lists assorted items for sale and ads including a sewing machine and attachments, heating stove, woven wire mattress, wash boiler, and trunks. Names such as Alfred H. Wheeler and Urquharts appear among shop mentions and jewelry at Goodmans. Additional notices warn against coughs with Shiloh’s cure and feature religious quotations and sermons from Rev. Mills and Rev. Crane.
A collection of quotations on duty, truth in personality, service to others, divine alliance, and personal burden. Notable voices include Rev. Charles Fleischer Rabbi of Boston, Dr. N D Lillis, Bishop Leighton Coleman, Rev. Dr. William N McVickar, Rev. B D Walen, and the Vedanta Swami in Chicago.
An order of sale in a Lewis County Washington foreclosure case directs sale of a parcel described as land in township fifteen, range west of the Willamette Meridian, totaling about 160 acres, rising from the northeast corner and proceeding as per the legal survey. Judgment favors George Averill Kiel against Mary J. Brown for 361 dollars 34 cents plus attorney fees and costs, with seven percent interest, and outlines sale terms and costs.
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