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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1897
Page
5
Superior Court records show several civil suits and perjury charges with judgments and costs. Local society notes report births, visits, church events, illnesses, and a deadly lumber mill fire in the area with $1500 loss and no insurance.
March community notes report Crockett’s slow recovery from illness and a Napavine dance attended by many youths. Farm changes include John Butler planning to farm John Weatfall’s land and George Cook renting Jake Barnett’s farm with a new livery venture on Fourth Street. Several residents move, marry, or visit nearby towns. Chehalis furniture factory auctions are rumored for March 16. Rev. Kuehner officiates a February 24 wedding at Winlock.
The item notes a gray wolf shot near the post office by Edgar Johnson and mentions another wolf sighting. It records illnesses and school terms in No 79 and No 94, local visits, social events at S Adams and C White, and recent moves by H Miller, Will, and Jay.
Mrs A Mu trie assisted by Mrs Strobel entertained a company of young people most delightfully on the occasion. The gathering featured friendly conversation and light refreshments in a sociable neighborhood setting.
Toledo Tidings reports Perry renting McNaltys farm near town and moving family in. A 9 pound 8.7 ounce baby born to Mrs Frank Calvin Sunday the 28th. Mrs Calvin seriously ill. Bridge span work east approach progressing. Assessor Boyles completed six months at Ainslie. Mrs Lyons injures ankle. Grant Arnold buys residences formerly Dan Foron and Thos Gray occupied by Ray Edney. W D B Kimbrough agent for sales. Local clubs honor late Peter Koontz. Lizzie Swiss hired to teach spring term in District ST. Dance at Parker s in honor of McKinley inauguration. Mrs W W Kaylor at Cornell Presentation. City council met with Mayor Stewart. John Dobson overcharge dispute settled. City reports January February licenses and claims. Railway proposal on National Street dedication rejected. Electric light fund bills listed. General fund and special fund payments noted. Wedding bands offered by Goodman s Chebalis jeweler.
March 2 report notes widespread illness with the worst case described as N. Aniter Ant. J. E. Mattox is recovering. The visit of "Giensigg nureeryhian" Conrad Kiahm appears, Charley Geiger works near Blie creek, and roadwork from Bunkercreek Deyadi toward Ovi OX progresses amid near three fourths of a rifle.
Mr and Mrs A Watson spent time with friends at Wildwanl. Thos Naylor's health is improving. The Smiths will work. The Mears face Chas Bailey College have moved onto Jake Waterson terms. Bailey and Waterson will work the hop yard.
The rereading notes show Chariig and Emma Mauermasn enjoying good health while a pupil hints at a local trip to California. The fragment mentions Axamiecw and Rhynean in a playful context about speech and study.
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