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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1898
Page
6
A heated public exchange pits opponents of the pope against fusionists, each side accusing the other of mean statements. The dispute centers on rhetoric used in recent commentary and political discourse, highlighting growing tensions within the community.
Tow Reep wins a second term as speaker with a unanimous Republican caucus vote. Critics call the move a hastened campaign fabrication meeting an early end.
Cornett was stopped in the fourteenth round by Fitzsimmons who claimed a $15 000 prize. A visitor to Carron was shot during a saloon brawl. It was a field day for manty art devotees.
Henry Lane joins Governors Rogers and McGraw Congressman Lewis and Hon. John S. McMillan as invited speakers for the Pacific county fair in South Bend next fall. A strong lineup is promised.
The newspaper publishes President McKinley’s message to Congress in full noting its brevity and accuracy. The report emphasizes there is no wasted words or flowery phrases and calls the statement a relief.
The two years ago veto of a deficiency judgment bill over its reach on existing contracts drew populist mockery. Now the legislature passes a future-only bill, aligning with Mc Graw’s warning that legislation should apply to future contracts. The Populists concede Mc Graw knew his subject.
One D Motter criticizes county officials for seeking reasonable deputy allowances to ensure efficient service. Signatories include heavy taxpayers John Miles, J H Long, A Donahoe, and A P Henriot who support valuing competent county staff and insist taxpayers fund essential government functions.
County officials warn the new measure reduces penalties and interest on delinquent taxes by six percent if paid before November. Maynard's office estimates Lewis County could lose over $16,000 in penalties and interest, largely from corporations. The bill also grants a $500 personal property exemption and a $50 improvement exemption, raising questions about tax fairness and district revenues.
A public statement argues for maintaining city revenue to satisfy bonded obligations and criticizes tax exemptions as unjust. It urges universal taxpayer participation, equating property value and tax responsibility, and calls for laws ensuring the wealthy and the poor alike pay their share. The speaker promises further discussion.
Transfers of real estate in Lewis County for the week ending March 13 reported by Settemaier Abstract and Security Co Chehalis WA include Cogdill to Derzay 15 acres. Stoy to Riesenweber lot 8 McFadden addition Chehalis. Granzin to patent. RY Co to Shultz 73.64 acres. Sheriff to U S S L Co multiple Centralia and Chehalis lots. Zumwalt to Ames lot 7 Centralia. Eastman to Patterson properties. Miller to Smith nw quadrant. Davies to Clark 11 lots in R R add Centralia. Beaven to Espey 7 acres and 23 Centralia lots. Willson to Wallace lot. Shaw to First National Bank lot 2 Chehalis.
Harry McGowan visited to buy the last large hop lot in Lewis county 1896. Dobson Hop Co held 130 bales at 104 cents per pound, two cents below earlier offers. Livesley dissolves partnership to form Pacific Hop Co with Robert M. Livesley continuing in Seattle. Waterville Times notes New York market weakness though some Pacific hops remain firm.
Week ending March 18 1897 contains unclaimed letters for Bell John Cushman Thomas W Dillon Jus McEwan Mre Rosa Reynolde Mrs Geo A Persons must say advertised CC E Linzpop P M
The ordinance banning horses and hogs from running at large will be strictly enforced after March 21, 1897. Charles Michaelis, City Marshal.
The bank’s condition lists resources totaling 117 883 31 with loans and discounts 60 944 00 overdrafts 105 00 and U S bonds 12 500 00. Real estate and securities banking house 19 745 00 and 8 923 00 other real estate. Cash items 80 38 and lawful money reserve 5 973 00. Liabilities show capital 90 000 00 undivided profits 948 21 national bank notes 11 290 00 deposits 82 908 75 and demand certificates 13 023 05 time certificates 3 353 30. Notary sworn statement dated March 17 87 by J Y Coffman cashier with signatures of directors.
In Lewis County Washington the Superior Court directs notice for March 31 1897 at 10 am to hear petitions of the receiver C O Gination and creditors of Commercial State Bank regarding settlement of claims by Bankers Iowa State Bank of Des Moines Iowa. Creditors and interested parties must appear and file objections.
The Superior Court of Washington Lewis County orders Charles A. Cousins and Tolstoi Erickson among defendants to appear within sixty days after first publication of this summons to answer a complaint by Joan Miles. The case seeks judgment for two promissory notes totaling 4 dollars and 220 dollars with interest and forecloses mortgages on the northwest quarter of section 26, township 13 north, range 3 west. Attorneys Reynolds & Stewart represent the plaintiff. Bids Antheny Chebalis Lewis County, Washington.
The Superior Court of Lewis County Washington issues a summons for John Miles plaintiff and William L Baker and partners as defendants. The case seeks foreclosure of a mortgage dated January 13 and totaling amounts due on notes with attorney fees and costs. Defendants must answer within sixty days from February wth day of 197 and appear or risk judgment by default.
John Miles sues James Boyd in Lewis County Washington to foreclose a mortgage dated December 4 1890 on the southeast quarter of section 12 township 13 north range 4 west. The decree aims to satisfy principal interest taxes and attorney fees with Reynolds Stewart as plaintiff's attorneys. Defendants must answer within sixty days after February 1 1897.
Public notice announces a mortgage foreclosure sale of parcels described as blocks 4 5 and 6 of Parker’s subdivision in Lewis County Washington. The sale, set for April 12 1887 at 10 o clock AM at the east front door Chehalis Court House, will settle a judgment of 14000 88 with 7 percent interest from May 8 and costs.
The State of Washington seeks judgment against John P Hollowland on a note and mortgage. Plaintiffs accuse Hollowland of indebtedness, request foreclosure and deed to secure the loan, with costs and attorney fees. The action names Underwood and others and seeks the property described in section eight, township thirteen, range one. Defendants must answer within sixty days of first publication.
The Superior Court in Lewis County Washington orders a public sale to satisfy a judgment of Marsh against McCune Lombard Investment and others. The property described is the southeast quarter of section 1 township 12 north range 4 west Willamette meridian containing 160 acres more or less. Sale at the Lewis County Courthouse front door on March 10, 1897 at 10 o clock. Sheriff KK Carpent and attorney Enns represent the plaintiff. First publication February 19, 1897.
In Lewis County Washington a foreclosure sale is set by the Superior Court. The estate of Sarah H Kimball seeks proceeds from two parcels in Chehalis area: east half of NE quarter and north half of SW quarter of SEction six and NE quarter of Section eleven. The Anglo American Mortgage and Agency Company is named as a defendant with a separate claim. The sale is at 10:00 AM on March 18 1887 at the Chehalis courthouse. The liens include court costs attorney fees and 7 percent interest. If proceeds do not cover the judgment additional sale of the second described tract may occur. Sheriff RE Camps announces the sale with C G ELLI as counsel for the complainant.
Creditors of Loudt Mann deceased must present verified claims to Millett & Hart, attorneys, Chehalis Washington, within one year from publication date or be barred. Order of the superior court entered February 27, 1874. Dell Mates administrator. Millett & Harmon attorney for administrator.
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