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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1897
Page
2
The passage mourns fallen soldiers as household heroes and expresses a vow that freedom and honor bless their resting place. It describes spring returning to honor the hallowed sod and Fancy’s foot treading a sacred grave, where a pilgrim gray blesses the turf.
In Portland last week four men stole the body of millionaire WS Ladd hoping for a large reward. The gang has been captured, three confess, and investigators say the outcome will bring a reward, though not the one they sought.
In Tacoma on Friday Jack Case, an Oregon desperado attempting a robbery, was shot and killed. The incident highlights that such offenses in Tacoma can lead to sudden death punishment.
Loea Kansas experiences a rapid boom as housing cannot keep up with new residents while factories relocate every few weeks. The surge is driven by natural gas wells, reflecting a cross state growth trend.
A winter remark from a King county populist legislator questions the debt collection statute. He notes exemptions from execution totaling $1000 and argues the personal honor system is unsafe for business, predicting calls for repeal.
The New York Sun lauds Hon. James Hamilton Lewis of Washington for aiding Jerry Simpson in a moment of need. It praises his impact on the House, calls him the finest figure of a populist, and notes his flamboyant style from hat to hair.
Commander H D Gifford of the Phil Kearney G A R post To led o reports Decoration Day services to begin Saturday May 29 in the grove at 11 o clock Rev Elwell to preach morning in the grove and at 2 0 p m Members of the Phil Kearney post will be transported by the Kellog Steamer Co at reduced rates The fifteenth annual encampment of the state will be held at Vancouver June 17 and 18
Corrowan and Kepner advertise warrants wanted with the highest price paid. Offers are sought for outstanding warrants. payment terms and collection details to be arranged directly with the firms.
A Tuesday night performance by Prof McKinnie's Singing School at the opera house drew a fair audience. The program featured choirs, a double quartet, soloists, and instrumental pieces, praised for strong singing and an excellent orchestra. A repeat show occurred Wednesday with encore-worthy numbers.
New suits filed include Realization and Debenture Corporation of Scotland as trustee against Duff et al. for foreclosure and W M Taylor versus Thomas Scalea and Son on appeal from a justice court. A receiver application for Ellsbury coal road at Centralia was denied. The Scheuber dich cases were postponed to June 7 at 10 am.
Mrs Van Aelstyn proclaims the finest assortment of millinery anywhere and the cheapest prices in town, inviting shoppers to view her stock and bargains.
Tom Rush learned Fred Runcorn suffered a rattlesnake bite in Arizona and faces possible loss of an arm. Rush asks Yuma residents to provide every relief, hoping for better news next week as friends wait on his condition.
The bank reports resources including loans and discounts totaling six hundred six, with overdrafts and U.S. bonds securing investments. Other assets show real estate, stock securities, cash items, and a 5 percent U.S. Treasury redemption fund. Liabilities total 123 012 80 with the state of Washington and Lewis County officials notarizing the affidavit.
In Superior Court of Washington, John Milea sues Albert Anderson and Edward Ready to collect on a promissory note dated July 5, 1869. The action seeks foreclosure of a mortgage on property described as the south half and other quarters of section 6, T5S R2W, Willamette Meridian, in Lewis County Washington. Attorneys Rey Solda and Stewart represent the plaintiff. The summons requires appearance within sixty days after May 7, 1297.
The notice lists subscription pricing by mail for DAILY and SUNDAY editions at six dollars per year and eight dollars per year respectively. It presents the standard yearly rates for readers choosing home delivery.
County treasurer Chehals May 10 147 announces warrants call in County records. Maynard listed as treasurer.
The Superior Court of Lewis County Washington issues a summons to Charles H Manning Josephine L Mosning Alexander Willard Wallace McCamant and their spouses to appear within sixty days and answer the complaint. The action seeks foreclosure of a mortgage dated October 1 held by Charles E Manning and Josephine L Vianping assigned to the plaintiffs Millett and Harmon.
Sheriff Carpenter announces a sale of defendant William Baker's property to satisfy a judgment of John Miles against William Baker for 1600 dollars gold coin plus 22.30 costs. The real estate described includes part of the nw and ne quarts in township 53 north range 5 west with improvements. Sale set for 1:00 pm on the fifth day of June at the courthouse steps in Lewis County. Reynolds and Stewart represent the plaintiffs.
A listing of state officers Governor John R. Rogers lieutenant governor Thurston Daniels secretary of state Will D Jenkins treasurer C W Young attorney general Patricke Henry Winston superintendent F J Browne and many others. Includes county city church and fraternal society entries with names and roles such as auditor Albert Schooley sheriff E F Carpenter clerk Wm Gnoree and churches ministries lodges and posts with meeting times and leaders.
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