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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1897
Page
2
Postal ad notes subscription rate of 61.86 per year posted at Chehalis post office. Fragmentary text indicates weekly or regular delivery details, but key fact is annual price and local posting location.
An oblique note claims Wee McKinles now holds the presidency, with supporters urging affirmation of the new leadership amid unclear context and nomenclature. It references a possible shift in governance and legitimacy questions surrounding the title.
Citizens acknowledge Senator Joseph Mid for providing copies of several interesting bills before the legislature. The note mentions gratitude for access to the proposals and the ongoing legislative process.
The fragment notes a playful phrase about Joca Grover and Clover, hinting at a light joke or nickname. It preserves only the readable portion without sensational details. The text lacks clear event dates places or organizations.
A brief note records the train journey of Senators Joe Hill and J J Miller passing Chehalis en route to Newaukum. The item satirizes their populixta stance with concise colorful commentary.
A letter to the editor questions lawmakers advancing a bill to ban type setting machines and suggests expanding the idea to ban mowers binders threshers and similar devices, arguing for a return to basic principles.
A sharp remark likening populist legislators to wild cattle triggers discussion on direction and policy. The exchange highlights tensions between factions and calls for clearer guidance and settled positions.
The article reports Governox Revurts expressing dissatisfaction with legislative work and delivering a stern lecture to readers. It mentions a celebrated fable about a parrot and a bull and praises musical tone accompanying a respectful commendation of excellence.
Readers dispute the grand jury findings with affidavits challenging the report’s conclusions. Several counties remain to be heard, indicating ongoing scrutiny of the proceedings and the enunclasioners concerns.
Proposed measure urges use of wide wagon tires by rebating road property tax. In 1900 the plan shifts to a compulsory wide tire basis. Supporters say it will encourage better roads and has much to commend it.
A public communication expresses willingness to publish material on any object of public interest while proposing that dissenters from all beliefs on the amusement question hire a hall to continue discussions in a more orderly setting.
The Nookeack Reporter questions the House repeal of the Donahoe road law and asks if the Senate will follow. It argues amendments could make it a perfect law and hopes the Senate kills the unconditional repeal and amends the measure.
The Centralia Chronicle lauds City Treasurer John Dobson for offering his entire yearly 500 salary as a patriotic act. The piece praises such Dobsonian spirit as essential to Chehalis paying its current expenses and reducing old debts.
A resolution proposed by Long and supported by Lewis County officials at Centralia aims to fix by law a salary increase for county officers to cover additional duties and expenses beyond current pay. The measure was written in May and discussed at a meeting in Centralia.
A discussion critiques newspaper coverage of convention pledges and the push for antary law to guide campaign tactics. It notes resignations from the Republican ticket over alleged promises of salary support, urging fair pay and prudent office administration while stressing the need for reasonable, party-neutral governance.
A local letter argues women may teach and engage publicly, urging readers to weigh scriptural references on dancing and moderation. The writer cites multiple Bible verses to challenge a motion at the Lewis county ministerial association and criticizes a confrontational stance by another church.
Editor Bree urges open inquiry into amusements citing Bacon and Goethe to plead for "Light more light" on worldly pleasures. The piece questions inclusion and exclusion within communities and calls for extending brotherhood and help to all, divine and human duties, and asks if society can pay the price.
Classified notes seek 5 to 20 acres of bottom land near N P main line for cash purchases. Propose exchange: 280 acre California farm for 200 or 300 acres meadow land in Lewis county. Residence on farm $2500, 80 miles north of San Francisco near three towns and ocean beach. Title perfect. Saw mill 80k ft/day at $4500, exchange for improved farm. 160 acres watered near Sunnyside ditch in eastern Washington at $30/acre. Lease option for 4 years to cultivate. Farm and city property exchange. Joan F. Grixer, Chehalis.
Vick's Floral Guide for 1897 promotes seeds plants bulbs roses grains and more with half a dozen half tone illustrations. Advertises 5 cent packet offers from Jas Vick Rochester New York and promises a free seed packet if the reader mentions where the notice was seen.
The Rev Dr Lackey in our city and chaplain for the Department of Washington and Alaska will preach a sermon to veterans Sons of Veterans and the Woman's Relief Corps at the Presbyterian church on Saturday evening. Kenneth Brown, Pastor.
Lena Snyder and Alvis Saliger left school after a farewell address by Mr Harmon. Pupils gathered before the train for departure. Dr Salliger of Olympia and Rev Elliott visited the school and expressed pleasure. The institution has just completed its sixth monthly examination.
The State of Washington to John P Hollowland defendant. Summons to answer the complaint in a foreclosure action by Hasting & Srdman for the Guarantee Loan and Trust Company. Seeks judgment for the debt plus taxes and costs, a decree foreclosing mortgage on land in Lewis County, and barring defendants' equity of redemption. Notices service of process and court details.
The foreclosure sale is ordered by the Superior Court of Washington for Lewis County. Samuel W. Marsh wins a judgment of 1012.18 dollars plus 100 dollars attorney fees and 22.30 dollars costs. The premises lie in section 12 township 12 north range 4 east Willamette Meridian totaling about 140 acres. The sale is at the Lewis County Courthouse front door on March 20 at 10 am for cash to the highest bidder.
The Lewis County sheriff announces a March 2 1897 auction at 10 am for two parcels in Chehalis tied to foreclosure actions by Sarah H Kimball and Anglo American Land Mortgage and Agency Co Ltd. The sale covers described acreage with debts totaling $1373.46 plus costs and interest, with a second tract offered if the first yields insufficient funds.
The State of Washington issues a summons to James Boyd in case No 1704 with John Miles as plaintiff. He must appear within sixty days after February 1897 and answer the complaint or a judgment will be entered against him.
Fled with the Clerk court the action aims at the foreclosure of a mortgage and interest dated December 4, 181 upon a property in Route Hoga region of Lewis County Washington. The document lists principal due, interest paid, and notes to secure the debt with plaintiffs attorney noted as Pa Add teng.
A district court master in chancery announces a sale of the Dover Furniture Manufacturing Company plant and all related real and personal property in Chehalis and Lewis County Washington. The sale, authorized by a court order, occurs March 15 1897 at 10:00 AM at the Lewis County Court House with terms requiring cash in gold coin and completion upon court confirmation.
Sheriff will sell at public auction in Chehalis Lewis County Washington the real property described as starting at the southwest corner of section one township 12 north range 4 west to satisfy a judgment against A Howard Sarah N Howard and I B McCash and McCash husband and wife in a suit J H Miller vs A Howard et al for gold coin value and interest. Sale date February 10 1487 March day in front of the county courthouse door.
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