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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1898
Page
2
A new weekly publication The State Magazine launched in Tacoma under Leonard Fowler. The issue is described as neatly printed with high quality, but the piece notes bidding failures and hopes for success.
The Yakima Herald reports the colonels handed their plant to the North Yakima ladies who produced a 28 page issue. The paper was so successful the colonels consider having the ladies run it permanently.
Governor Rogers spoke to state university students about George Washington claiming he was seldom successful as a military commander. The Spokane Review notes students doubt the governor and jokes that even George Washington might offer a different view.
The gifted Congressman James Hamilton Lewis of our state angered colleagues in a house debate by resorting to coarse personal attacks against Congressman Quigg of New York. The Spokane Review warns such language harms a public figure’s usefulness, noting vanity can wreck promising careers.
The article forecasts that woman suffrage will become a campaign issue in Washington during the 1898 race. It notes expected arguments for and against, including claims of political purification and moral reforms from enfranchisement. It also cites opposition pointing to states with suffrage and the key obstacle of women’s own indifference to voting rights.
The Advocate criticizes County Attorney Dysart for backing a settlement with bondsmen over a costly lawsuit. Republican Degeler and Democratic Long back the county attorney’s recommendation, while Populist Evans also approves calling it a sound business proposition. Callison’s Turnerized fusion view is dismissed as lacking the board’s united stance on the issue.
Dr. J Eugene Jordan, once mayoral hopeful and ally of Governor Rogers, served as chief of the pie counter at the state board of control. His influence helped appoint Seattle friends to reform school posts, but opponents toppled his mayoral path as fusionists fielded their ticket.
The Centralia Chron reports county commissioners have notified newspapers that only the official paper will be paid for superintendent notices. The Chronicle is unaffected and had previously highlighted that the school head authored the notice.
Judge Elliott ordered Receiver C O Gingrich to accept a $12,000 bid from C W Maynard for remaining Commercial State Bank assets. Receiver compensation set at $1,450, Reynolds and Stewart earned $1,350, and attorney M A Langhorne $500. Claims totaling $66,617.55 filed with the receiver were approved.
County Treasurer Maynard county commissioners and Attorney Dygart discussed notifying all personal tax delinquents. They decided to wait for now. personal tax due date remains June 1 with 30 day payment after any notice. There are about 2500 names on the personal roll.
The gallery at 402 Forrest Porto Co announces refitting with top instruments and a new manager Chas L Aydeotte, ex Mesarvey Studio Portland. They guarantee workmanship, offer refunds if unsatisfactory, and provide developing printing finishing, plus lessons in all photo disciplines at reasonable rates.
Superior Court docket lists new foreclosure suits John Miles vs A A Mills and wife P K Holbrook vs Julian Bernier John Miles vs Frank J Tice et al Lucy Dubois vs George Dubois et al and more. An order approving final account for administrator John L Gruber of the John Somers estate was signed Wednesday Judge Elliott confirmed the sale of Pheasant Pharmacy to J Y Coffman for Roy Coffman.
Professor Bernard from Paris presents a hypnotic show at the Grand Opera House Saturday night. Expect entertaining and astonishing acts as hypnotized volunteers perform humorous feats within propriety. Admission is 25 cents and up.
The notice promotes unusually low rail fares to eastern destinations from the Northern Pacific. Tickets to Missouri River points are 20 dollars, including Sioux City St Paul Minneapolis and intermediates. Chicago is 26.50, New York Philadelphia and intermediates 30. Call or visit agent C. E. Robinson for time cards and details.
Mrs Wuestney and sons express gratitude for the kindness shown during Captain C Wuestney s long illness. They especially thank friends who stayed by them to the end and shared in their care. Mrs A WUESTNEY, CHARLES E WUESTNEY, Mr and Mrs R WUESTNEY.
Classified notice offers eighty acres of good bottom brush land on easy terms or exchange for Chehalis residence property. For more information inquire at 39 41 Peter Thompson, Chehalis, Washington.
A $5.00 reward is posted for the arrest and conviction of the person who fired on the old soldiers and broke the glass in Kirk's display window.
High grade wheel sold for fifty dollars with a celebrated yellow fellow offered at Hartman and Nathan's. The same wheel previously brought in one hundred dollars, described for ladies or gentlemen.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions warrants and purchases by county school and state around 201f CorrMan and KEPNER. Details are unreadable.
A $50 bicycle is offered for sale at a bar. The listing notes contact with Nathan N. for details and potential purchase.
Seven of twenty six candidates failed to secure certificates at the recent teachers examination held here. Granted certificates include First Grade for Austin Gubser and George A. Spencer renewal Chas. Mathis Second Grade for Flossie F. Pearson E A Bond J F Van Dyke C S Hungerford Maude Cantwell A T Macdonald W R Osborn Anne Grey Millett Third Grade for Mary Reynolds Grace Temple D F Calderwood W L Egner Stella Blogser Miss E E Moore Ira Gordon W A Foglesong Jessie Copping.
Henry Huerling takes charge of the Grand Central brick hotel in Chehalis and announces a grand opening dinner from 12 to 2 p.m. on March 13 with 25 cent admission. He plans a barn for farmers to house horses and aims for strong patronage, offering reasonable rates and inviting travelers to stop in.
Hylak has delivered lumber to Chehalis for two weeks while farmers work fields in mild winter weather. The region boasts abundant good land near the railroad station available for purchase at low prices.
Articles of incorporation filed for the German Evangelical Lutheran St. Johannes church of Chehalis. Trustees named are Wm. Wibra George J. Albers Charles Bechly and Henry Hoerling. Object is to promote Christian religion and hold property to carry out the object.
List of letters remaining unclaimed including Wm Berry J C Hoefer A D Lewis Albert Leadford G H Stephens Wm Wenzel and IF M Wainscott. Those calling for these letters should refer to them as advertised. E Litipop P M
Senator Wilson at the request of L A Davis of Cora Washington has investigated Battie Kiona an Indian near Cora who claims a valuable tract of land now settled by William E Harrelson. Harrelson has stated he will aid justice but records show no action by the Indian or interested parties to protect the claim thus little help is possible now. The report also notes local deaths and community updates including Henry Urquhart named Napavine postmaster and various obituaries and industry notes in Lewis county.
Epstom Bee argues education raises wages and status while home study offers practical utility. The piece cites Emerson and Lincoln for inspiration and warns against useless memorization. It lists several readers and ends with a testimonial about Schilub's cure from Dr A BE Salter.
The document lists students across grades with no absences or tardies for the period ending February 25, highlighting those with excellent deportment and close work. It names multiple pupils by name, including Ethel Vaughn Olive Pearsall Claude Beeson James Tucker and many others across fifth fourth and primary grades, plus high school entries.
The county paper claims it provides more local and county news weekly than any competitor. It touts a growing subscription list and offers paid rates, with a one year Ber price of $1 and other bundles including Bree and McClure's Magazine for $1.90 and subscriptions to the Post-Intelligencer, Tacoma Ledger, Portland Oregonian, and Chicago Inter Ocean at various rates.
An advertisement claims deafness arises from Eustachian tube inflammation caused by catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 guarantee. It asserts local applications fail and invites readers to request free circulars from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
A New York Sun report explains that aluminium salts form insoluble compounds in water, enabling filtration of impurities. The trough method uses aluminium plates with zinc or iron spacings and an electrical generator to decompose water and generate ozone, killing microbes and leaving clear, healthy water.
Partial bank statement for the First National Bank of Chehalis Washington as of February 18 lists resources including loans and discounts U.S. bonds securities and other real estate. It also shows deposits from national and state banks and reserve items with totals partially legible.
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