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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1897
Page
12
A report from Spokane on Friday claims a murderer is linked to the city, with local commentators debating justice. The piece notes tension with the King county area and references a recent shift in newspaper style from old formats.
Senator FL G Deckebaeh of Oooata is named regis tr and Colonel John O'Brien Sco ey of the Olympia land office named receiver. Washington's first republicans are praised as they move into political faces. U S population growth in the last twenty years outpaces other nations, with Lewis county and Western Washington highlighted amid ongoing propositions.
Tax Bee notes it was the first Bewia county paper to offer subscribers a discount for prepaid annual subscriptions. It observes contemporaries have since followed suit and shifted to a similar quarto-style format, with the Bew leader of the section noting the trend.
The speech in New York attacks agitators and a bloc led by Bryan Altgeld and allies, accusing them of sowing discontent to reap political gain. The piece recalls Cleveland's own history of demagogic tactics and notes voters rejected similar leadership last fall.
John Laughern’s shop was burglarized on Wednesday night last week. The west door was forced, the till robbed of about three dollars, and roughly twenty five dollars in damage from breaking the nickel slot machines, drawer, and door.
Thieves entered St. Phillips room and Geissler’s room while occupants slept. They took change, a few dollars, and some eatables at each location. No one was harmed.
The following licenses issued since last report: Herman Detering with Nellie M Rayton, J W Whittaker with Allie Campbell, Frank J Saliger with Mary Schuster, J E Saindon with Maggie A Perron, George A Manacho with Jennie Fanagan. OBingham, a capitalist from Portland representing eastern parties, visited Chehalis yesterday on business as guest of A D Sheldon.
Washington state board of control debates removing Superintendent Westendorf as Governor Rogers opposes the move. The report notes Prof Bullard's possible appointment and cites telegrams from Olympiaerei to secure the post and the governor's intervention to prevent displacements. The piece praises Westendorf and his wife and condemns the behind the scenes actions.
A. U. Alexander advertises warrants wanted from state, county and school district, seeking buyers or holders for government obligation payments.
Transfers reported by Setemaier Abstract and Security Co Chehalis involve multiple parcels in Lewis County Washington during the week ending May 1 1897. Notable deeds include Gen A Taylor to C Grace P Nett for centralia lots 9 through 14 in block 77 valued at 5 dollars and transfers to Jane A Ranier Nellie Rice and others totaling thousands with farm and mill site properties and prices from 10 000 to 350 dollars.
In Lewis County Washington creditors seek to foreclose a mortgage dated October 2 1887 on property owned by Charles H Manning and Josephine Lanning with Frank Averill named in the mortgage. The defendants Chas H Manning Josephine Lanning Alexander Willard Wallace McCamant and the city of Chehalis are summoned to answer within forty days after May 7 1887 or a default judgment will be entered. Milverr Hagmoen attorneys for plaintiffs at Stroms 7 8 First National Bank Building Chehalis Washington are to serve copies of the answer.
The state of Washington summons Albert Anderson to appear within sixty days after May 1807 to defend an action by John Miles for $535 on a promissory note. The complaint demands payment and warns that failing to answer will result in judgment against Anderson.
By order of the Superior Court of Lewis County a sheriff s sale is advertised arising from foreclosure in the case John Miles vs James Boyd. The writ levies upon the defendant s right title and interest in real estate described as block four section twelve township fifteen north range four west. The sale proceeds will apply to judgment costs and interest totaling about 1955 dollars.
The firm of W Brunswig and Co at Chehalis ceases under mutual consent between W Brunswig and F Meinck with John Hall continuing the business known as the Buckeye Ore and Chili in Chehalis. The change is dated April 30 1877.
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