Napavine Mills Running Full Time In March News
Napavine reports show all sawmills in operation with Somerville Bros cutting bridge material car stock and ties Geo M Cuoy making joists for eastern parties Brown Bros focusing on railroad orders J A Wright delivering cedar piling for the railway company and local inventors touting a simple stump puller Windlass powered on a log sled M E Wilson and W H W Warn mond expand purebred chicken breeding with eggs for sitting from Wyandottes and Brown Leghorns Henry Urquhart’s bird dog loss and a variety of social events and travel notes fill the town scene amid a rumor of a new bridge for the Newaukum river road to Alpha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napavine
Somerville Bros
Geo. M.cuoy
Brown Bros
J. A. Wright
James Inman
M. E. Wilson
W. H W. Wammond
Oregon
Seattle
Tacoma
H. Pitcher
Erie City
Henry Urquhart
Social dance planned at Hoss dance hall Friday
Ford's Prairie notes a social dance to be held next Friday at Theodore Hoss' hall under Dr. Sidney Reaves. Also mention fruit buds swelling and a three year old colt bought by Amor Stephens. John Eckerson suffers a serious foot injury clearing for Mr. Wheeldon. The six months school term ended with a three hour program led by Miss Alice Langridge. Supervisor King's daughter and husband arrive from the east to settle permanently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford’s Prairie
Theodore Hoss
Sidney Reaves
John Eckerson
Wheeldon
King
Roses
Amor Stephens
Lewis County
Alice Langridge
Mound Prairie
Shep Frost
Michigan
Messrs
Chas
Frank
Charles
McBrides
Community Notes From Newaukum March Revels
Local residents report Carmody of South Bend in town, Effie Crocket returning from Chehalis for Ella’s illness, and Charley Hampton of Seattle visiting J B Sullivan. Kentucky trip ends next week for Hurns. Mill crew from Oakville joins Vogel to work on the farm. Georgie Barkley improves after illness. Dance at the hall Friday April 1 with invitees. I O G T lodge entertainment scheduled for Saturday March 26 after delays. Walter Garret plans to work in the mines all summer. Stella Shorey visited Mae Gates. Onpit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newaukum
Carmody
South Bend
Effie Crocket
Chehalis
Ella
Charley Hampton
Seattle
J. B. Sullivan
Georgie Barkley
Walter Garret
Stella Shorey
Mae Gates
I. O. G. T. Lodge
Onpit
Farm activity and local talks lead to spring progress
Tourest March 23 farmers near town report seeding nearly finished. J Mikota departed for Tacoma en route to eastern points. Ira Johnson makes notable improvements on his new property from B Brown. Gov Roberts ploughs his estate. M Mikota adds a barn extension. Ms Springsteen of Cihehalle visits Mrs Bernier on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tourest
J. Mikota
Tacoma
Ira Johnson
Gov. Roberts
M. Mikota
Ms. Springsteen
Cihehalle
Swafford Article Theft Ties to Mossy Rock
In SwafFord on March 23 a reader laments theft of a piece about Swafford forming a company to oppose Spain. The writer speculates Mossy Rock would supply a few non coms for the Pennoyer Push but questions their fighting prowess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SwafFord
Spain
Clayton
James Mulligan
Alaska
Local Notes and Marital News from Washington Papers
Strawberries reported blooming on Mound Prairie. Mrs J P Winters returned from a two week visit to Winlock where her father lies ill. Johnson Nickells, Tacoma attorney and Lewis county tax suit rep, is Republican mayoral candidate. Henry Jackson of Napavine wed Miss Ida Horning of Toutle in Castle Rock on March 9 1898, Rev W H Jordan officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mound Prairie
J. P. Winters
Winlock
Johnson Nickells
Tacoma
Lewis County
N. P
Henry Jackson
Napavine
Ida Horning
Toutle
W. H. Jordan
Castle Rock
Local moves and visits noted in Winlock and nearby towns
Dr Powell spent last week in Winlock on business. John Brooks and Arthur Cole went to Harrington for work. Wm Harkins of Yakima visited his brother Charles. Mr Carland will move to Napavine after renting his place to Allen Thomas. Jacob Lieby and family arrived from Duluth to locate here. Lieby is related by marriage to Herman Schmidt and John Lentz. Murray Thomas, foreman at McCoy's Napavine camp, was here seeking men to work in the woods but couldn't find them. Everyone is busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Powell
Winlock
John Brooks
Arthur Cole
Harrington
Wm. Harkins
Yakima
Charles
Mr. Carland
Napavine
Allen Thomas
Jacob Lieby
Duluth
Minn
Mr. Lieby
Herman Schmidt
John Lentz
Murray Thomas
McCoy
Barber shop opens in Pe Ell by Mr. Austin
Local notes report Mr. Austin late of Bucoda has opened a barber shop in town. John Kasarda has the ground materials ready for his new house. Libbie Yeomans hosted an afternoon party for young friends last Saturday. W H Myers bought the George Smith average near the depot and will build a residence at once. C Barker cleans Elk Creek area to aid logging, benefiting nearby ranchers. George Wilson bought house and land from Omer Mauermann, previously Sam Herren’s, now occupied by Mr. Crow, price reportedly 650 dollars. George Prigmore celebrated his 18th birthday with invitations, dancing, and a midnight lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Bucoda
John Kasarda
Libbie Yeomans
W. H. Myers
C. Barker
Elk Creek
Geo. Wilson
Omer Mauermann
Sam Herren
Crow
George Prigmore
Transfers of Real Estate in Lewis County March 19 1898
Weekly report by Settemaier Abstract and Security Co Chehalis notes real estate transfers to M I Holbrook Sam Simon R M Berry Alfred Street Chehalis Orin C Clayton Pioneer Savings and Loan Co Centralia lots in Winlock Peril Woodland Centralia and other parcels valued from 39 to 1500 dollars including patents and railroad right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis County
Wash
Settemaier Abstract and Security Co
Chehalis
A. Bohme
M. I. Holbrook
W. St. Geo. Elliott
Sam. Simon
R.R
Centralia
M. L. Holbrook
R. M. Berry
M. Alfred Street
U.S
Alfred J. Whitfield
N. P. R’y Co
Orin C. Clayton
Geo. Zumhof
Pioneer Saying and Loan Co
R. R
Baxter
Maria Baxter
Winlock
T. Klein
L. Malinski
Town of Peril
Dollie S. Hendricks
R. C. Smith
Woodland
A. D. Sargent
Jennie N. Tallmadge
J. B. M. Hall
H. Flowers
Greenwool Cemetery
Warrants Wanted State County and School Purchased
A brief notice indicates warrants are sought by authorities with purchases involving state, county, and school funds. A. U. Alexander is mentioned in connection with the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. U. Alexander
Support for Senator Wilson Against Teller Resolution
A letter defends Senator Wilson against Democrat and Populist critics for voting nay on Teller's resolution. It argues the vote aligned with true Republicanism and national honor, praising Wilson as a patriot and statesman while criticizing Tellerism and Bryanism. The piece urges critics to rest and avoid warlike rhetoric over Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skvokementcu
Wavsi
Epitor Bere
Senator Wilson
Old Lewis County
McBride
Oregon
Wilson
Washington
Teller
Congress
Chicago
Republic
Harry
Cuba
Maine
James Hamilton Lewis
William C. Jones
George Turner
Silver Ignored in Democrats House Declaration of Faith
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat reports on how Democratic leaders in the house failed to mention silver in their declaration of faith. Analysts ask if this signals a shift from silver toward greenbackism as 1900 approaches, with figures like Bland Bailey Eland DeArmond listed among those in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cay Acaucus
Bones of
Hhe House
Bryan
Bailey
Texas
Eland
DeArmond
Missouri
House
New York
Maryland
Blands and Baileys
Croker and Gorman
Moses
James B. Weaver
Bland
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Local News From Little Falls March Report
March notes from Little Falls include Hulda Holycross visiting Winlock, Commissioner J Studebaker en route to inspect Cougar Flat bridge, a party at S T Ferrier, smelt reaching Toutle mouth, and several locals attending a dance. Workers resume at a factory. Leonard Ferrier and Asher Curtis plan Machias summer work. A Rampart City Alaska letter mentions Ed Patterson Hans Anderson and Harry Cantwell well and claiming. Geo Pumphrey narrowly escapes tram car accident at England camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Fallis
Mise Hulda Holycross
Winlock
J. Studebaker
Cowlitz County
Cougar Flat
S. T. Ferrier
Toutle River
Sylvester Oldham
Otto Hayford
Byron Ackley
Cowlitz
Leo Royal
Ben Sorenson
Wm. Price
Portland
Hans Anderson
Harry Cantwell
Geo. Pumphrey
England
Mr. Pumphrey
Topsy
A Hint From the Klondike by Joseph Ladue
Joseph Ladue Dawson City agent of the Alaska Company shares a tip for travelers to Alaska praising Royal Baking Powder. He notes its superior performance in the harsh climate and reports customers insist on the brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klondike
Joseph Ladue
Dawson City
Alaska Commercial Company
Alaska
Northwest Territory
Protection advocates claim tariffs uplift wages across industries
The Hernellsville Times argues tariffs benefit labor by expanding industries from tin plates to wool, asserting higher wages across workers, farmers, railroad staff, and unemployed alike, and crediting McKinley’s tariff with creation of pay increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Earth
Hernellsville
N. Y
Railroad earnings smash all records in November
United States railroads report November earnings breaking all prior records with an estimated 47,085,801 dollar increase, about 5.9 percent higher than 1892, and 16.5 percent above the prior November. The rise signals a strong commercial and protective climate amid a wintry season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Discredited Statesman Faces Currency Question Firestorm
The Chicago Record notes Senator Senair Chancer faces an outbreak of scrutiny over currency issues while his meddling with the armor plate business is exposed. It states Chandlers is widely discredited and suggests the public will not weigh the matter heavily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senair Chancer
Chandler
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
Erally
Big Dept Store
Market St
Toledo
Jacobs & Verstandig
Louis H. Burnett, XM. D
Chehalis, Wash
Louis H. Burnett
B. ’. Harpster
Severance
Kan
Mr. Burnett
Com
State Bank Blk
Seth Thomas
John Haller
Pioneer Watchmaker
BER Office
Napavine Mills
E. J. Field
Reno
New
Linkfelter
Christian Church
Gallagher
Tichnor
Sonny Ford
Aberdeen
Ford
Harry Thomas
Thomas
India Medicine Company
Opera House
Algiers
Uncle Tom
Will Duby
Gate City
W. J. Wood
Profs
Wilcox
Underwool
Grandma Ford
Shelton
Janey Bates
Des Moines
Iowa
Alpha
George Null
Colusa County
California
Ed Bowers
Crescents
Ramblers
The
Good Templars
May Ready
Rose Proffitt
C. C. Henderson, Jr
Bessie Henderson
Wm. L. Egner
A. E. Ward
J. Minkler
H. Newton
Gertie
F. C. Miller
G. Steinborn
Minneapolis
Laneworthy
J. S. Parker
John Harms
E. T. Hughes
Illinois
W. W. Canon
George Martin
Hager
Mountain Home
Idaho
Ferdinand Starge
Agae
St. Anderson
Dakota
Isaac N. Lane
Wm. Meyer
Mary A. Waring
A. Bellinger
J. R. Smith
P. Kk. Holbrook
W. H. Booth
Silver
Dem
Ocrats
Hf Greenbachiscm
Little Falls
Basset’s
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!