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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1898
Page
2
A compact campaign period is planned to run within a single month this year across the state and county. Officials urge clear messaging, voter outreach, and turnout efforts while adhering to local election rules.
Chehalis invites residents and visitors to a grand Fourth of July event hailed as a world beater with festivities across town. Local organizers promise patriotic displays, community activities, and a festive atmosphere for all ages.
After the latest wheat pool failed, observers note the venerated Chicago financier known as the Napoleon of finance appears to be involved. The incident affects investors and raises questions about market conduct and responsibility.
Cueratis lacks a public park or outing area and the council has called for offers of property for city park purposes. The move may yield a favorable result and could bring relief to residents while spotlighting landholders who stand to benefit.
The writer urges the commissioners to offer a local reward and suggests Governor Rogers would provide state funds. The Costley killing marks a second lone-man ranch death in Lewis county in two years, and the call calls for swift justice.
The supreme court says a debtor may redeem a portion of property sold under a mortgage without full redemption. The ruling, attributed by the Centralia News to Judge Elliott, stems from a misattribution to Judge Ayer, who died a few weeks after hearing the related case. The Tidings echoed the error.
Two months into the war the expansion shows 16000 troops landed at Santiago and Cuban ports Blockaded. Washington and the expedition’s advance guard maintain cable links while Marines secure Cuban territory backed by a squadron. Dewey’s Manila victory is noted amid strong army organization with no major new developments this past week.
A. Porter Post No. 66 G A R Mossyrock presented its services to Governor Rogers through A A G Nixon. Nixon forwarded the governor a copy of the post resolutions and the governor replied that he appreciates the patriotism and will place the resolution on file in the adjutant general's office.
Sealed proposals offering land for a city park will be received by the Chehalis city clerk until July 5 1898 at 7 30 p m. Each bid must include land description and price. By order of the city council W A Westover city clerk dated June 21 1898.
Rev Kenneth Brown will leave this week for Wilbur to take a charge. In his farewell sermon he thanked city pastors, Bee and Nugget editors for courtesies, and friends in the community. The Bee wishes him success in his new field of endeavor.
The Lewis County Republican central committee filled vacancies in Chehalis with Alpha Peter Summersett Boistfort Arthur White East Chehalis L Lawrence Coal Creek Frank Saliger Clark John Leitch Hanaford Antone Zenckner Tilden W C Stocking and eyed a short county campaign. Plans discussed include a broad reshaping of nominations and support for rebuilding Chehalis river bridges near Ford's Prairie and Claguato.
A local observer from Berraro, New York asserts Shiloh's cure as the most remarkable remedy for advanced consumption and credits it with saving many from the disease. The note indicates it is sold by a drug store.
Chehalis plans a big Fourth of July with sunrise cannon, a 9 30 a.m. parade led by ex governor I. D. McCuteneon of Seattle, a forenoon patriotic meeting, and afternoon sports at the fair grounds all free. The Dewey Flambeau club of 100 will handle the fireworks display at night, followed by a band concert and dance. A 7 p.m. band concert at the band stand features 12 musicians plus Miller and Brunswig. The council orders immediate town cleanup and the Dewey club seeks about thirty more volunteers at Barrett opera house this evening.
On July 4 a schedule lists a free for all half mile bicycle race a 100 yard dash a 440 yard run a mile bicycle race an 880 yard run a mile tandem race boys under 16 a running broad jump a 50 yard dash for boys under 15 and a two mile bicycle race with time limits for some. Prizes include gold watches for the mile and two mile bicycle races. A series of running races by county horses follows and a grand free for all Indian pony race is anticipated.
By direction of the city council, property owners and citizens are asked to clean up premises and sidewalks before July 1 1898 so the town is in good condition for the July 4th celebration. Mayor David Stewart signs the notice.
The Fourth of July committee will spend its entire purse on running races July 4 and will not hold races on July 6. Purses will be cash and announced next week. No entrance fee, and every county man is invited to enter his horses.
Washington state limited recruits to four companies with the First Regiment fully manned. Tacoma Whatcom Waterville Tekoa chosen to supply troops, while Chehalis youths express disappointment and hope for future calls or a second battalion. They note talks in Washington city of a possible third call.
The text claims deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and asserts a sole cure through constitutional remedies. It offers one hundred dollars for any case of deafness caused by catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, inviting readers to send inquiries to F. J. Cheney in Toledo, priced at 75 cents.
A nostrums ad for Shilohs cure is noted as a curb to consumption sold by Gem Drug Store. Capt J N Leonard, state organizer of the improved order of Red Men, is in the city to fill charter lists with local business and professional men. Five dollar charter rate, later twenty two dollar fee, monthly dues fifty cents, benefits five hundred nine weekly. An 18 chief Indian costume team will assist at ceremonies in Buck Moon's first week in July.
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