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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1897
Page
2
The text covers criticism of Governor Rogers and the State Board of Pardons over pardons and commutations, plus agricultural prospects in the western states, and concludes with the obituary of Andrew Luce born in Michigan and died in Washington. The article notes Luce’s faith, family, and funeral details.
Former governor McGraw faced a shortage case in King County with a debt of 8710 and a trust deed securing 14000 of property to cover 5710. Prosecuting Attorney McElroy called the agreement satisfactory to all parties while noting civil and criminal exposure. McGraw pledged full reparations within five years as financial reverses prevented full payment, denying political opponents’ insinuations.
The Chehalix area reports earlier hop yard training two weeks ahead of schedule with a frost night causing minor vine limberness but no serious damage. Yard work continues at Gee acre Shepher glare Adna and Chehalis Hop Co while Sanders town yard prep progresses. Toward Waterville there is little business though Rob et Evans and Hugh Bison post significant bale sales as grabbing winds down. Pecks yield 90 bushels from two acres marking a notable spring record.
Herman Kiather of Tacoma bets for Uhlman Co. and is quoted by the Puyallup Citizen. The outlook in Washington shows few signs of improvement and skepticism remains high about the current economic situation amid this period.
The message expresses heartfelt gratitude to friends for loving and generous help during sickness and bereavement. It includes a religious blessing and prays for comfort and aid, signed by Amanda Wagley.
Transfers reported by Setemaier Abstract and Security Co Chehalis include U S to James Boyd in section 12 township 18 range 4 west patent. Kellogg to Jan A Smith lots in Kellogg's third add Toledo. Epperson to Hendricks sw 14 12 2 valued 2000. Harringtons to Martha Leonard and Lois Harrington in Winlock. N P R R Co to John Johnson. Pearson to M W Holbrook. Blum to Blum Jr. Sheriff to Gleason. Minteer to Goodrich. Thompson to Templeton. Manning to Josh Manning. Baker to Joe Cottle. Sinclair to Flint. Butterworth to Wyatt. Multiple parcels, 1900s figures and cemetery lot.
In Lewis County court records a long list details state and city officials including Governor John R. Rogers and Lt. Governor Thurston Daniels with other statewide officers and local offices. The document also lists church affiliations, Masonic and other fraternal societies, and a civil action involving James Boyd against property claims in Chehalis. It notes public notices, probate, and an auction of real property in Lewis County.
The Tuc Kee office lists various legal blanks available for sale including Assignment and Discharge of Mortgage, Bond for Deed, Warranty Deed, Chattel Mortgage, Mortgage contracts, Land Contract, Bill of Sale, Power of Attorney, Attachment forms, mining claim notices, and placards for rooms and houses for rent, furnished rooms for rent, goods for delivery, and related acknowledgments and writs.
Public notice of a Sheriff's sale on May 7, 1887 in front of the Lewis County courthouse. Barbara Mauermansue sues Henry Halsen Stanislaws Tilenda Apolonia Tienda and W J Shields for 41.15 dollars with costs. plot includes 90.44 acres in section 6 township 12 north range 4 west. Sale conducted by Sheriff W E Carpenter with Millette Harmon as attorney.
John Miles plaintiff files a sheriff sale due to foreclosure in Lewis County Superior Court Washington. Judgment entered April 1 1885 for $1215 plus costs $1945 and interest. Levy on defendant James Boyd’s right title and interest in Southeast quarter of section 12 township 13 north range 4 west.
The form notes an agreement between partners F 2eineke and John C Hall to reorganize the firm. W Baunswic and son C Hall sign as witnesses. The document mentions consent and the settling of all debts owed to the firm, with a date in April.
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