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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1897
Page
2
County Treasurer Maynard publishes a table showing how ten dollars in taxes saves under the new law. The chart lists yearly tax amounts from 1891 to 1895 with corresponding paid amounts and references, illustrating the benefit to delinquent taxpayers seeking relief.
The West Coast Populist and Tacoma Sun scathingly critique Governor Rogers. They accuse him of appointing the wrong advisers and abusing authority, citing university muddle, ignored appointees, and alleged constitutional overreach. Critics call for accountability and question mental fitness.
Thomas Cooper reports the Northern Pacific sold 83 690 acres in the year to June 30 1896 and 137 385 in 1897 with 165 386 acres for July to October 1897. sales rise in eastern Washington while western settlers pay promptly. policy favors actual settlers over speculative sales to fill the state with occupants.
A regional paper notes the Republicans in the county and Washington state show restraint, arguing the primary task is nominating sound candidates for the legislature. They deem the Senate race a matter for later legislative decision and caution against needless intraparty squabbles.
A Nugget item expresses a wish or plan but critics say the piece wastes space with repetitive or unnecessary detail, offering little new information beyond the main idea. The fragment suggests editorial fatigue or overlong exposition.
A Salem Oregon man advertises in an Oregon paper that he will loan any amount of money secured by real estate at 7 and 8 percent. The public is invited to call to renew old mortgages at a lower interest rate. The note contrasts this with Washington papers lacking similar ads due to state legislation aimed at protecting farmers from Wall Street influence.
Old saying hints at a new rail project as smoke drifts over Portland indicating rumors of a second line to the Sound. The air has been hazy amid talk of construction.
The publication previews a sixteen page special edition promising carefully prepared facts. The usual four page issue is described as similarly tailored to the occasion.
A summary of notices from Whatcom papers praising the Karnival de Kommerce staged in Whatcom and planned for Chehalis on the 25th and 26th insts. The Whatcom Blade lauds the Bellingham theatre show as magnificent and surpassing prior productions with original and captivating specialties. The Whatcom Twice-A-Week calls the event magnificent beyond expectations, noting intricate parts performed from start to finish.
Buyers and growers showed little activity in Chehalis last week with Coffman Kepner paying 103 cents for 58 bales from Henry Tramm and Roundtree Rhodes purchasing 31 bales at little. Mitchell hops from Yakima were sold to Isaac Pincus at about 14 cents privately. Independent reports from Puyallup and Cooperstown show mixed prices from 11 to 20 cents across hundreds of bales.
The piece argues good health starts with good cooking and presents the Digestive cordial from the Shakers of Mount Lebannon as a natural aid to digestion. A 10 cent bottle is claimed to restore tired digestive organs, with laxol recommended for children as a castor oil substitute.
The writer rebukes the Advocate editor for accusing Republicans of Chehalis and Centralia debt. They claim party lines never dictated town elections or councils and label the allegation as rot. The piece calls for truth from the populist editor and questions his motives.
Indiana pensioner Clark Graves sent back $300 of pension money claiming he did not need it. The gesture was so unusual that a pension office special commissioner was dispatched to determine if Graves was mentally sound.
The Taucoma Sun questions what F R Baker could have done to Rev Clark Davis to accuse him of a heinous crime against the commonwealth and drag a long catalogue of supposed misdeeds from Puyallup's distant past as grounds for making him governor.
The Lewis County Union of the Society of Christian Endeavor will hold its annual convention in Centralia next Sunday night and Monday. All Chehalis young people are invited to attend. Prof. Thompson will deliver welcome, A E Harmon will respond, Rev J H Reynard will speak. Monday features Erving of Seattle as state union president, Rev W H G Temple of Seattle to address, with routine business and papers on Christian Endeavor work.
Transfers reported by Settemaier Abstract and Security Co Chehalis include P J Erckenbrack to Jennie Erckenbrack four lots in Winlock for 1000 dollars. James Farrell to Gary Irish one lot in Winlock for one dollar. Numerous deeds note parcels in Centralia Chehalis Toledo Winlock and Chehalish river area with prices from one dollar to two thousand dollars. Sheriff probate and U S transfers noted.
The Peoples' Advocate in Lewis County is described as failing under Colonel Callison with creditors and new investors. Bill of sale shows John H. Giblin gaining a half interest for $1, while Western Washington Publishing forms with Bell Little and Callison. Langhorne liens threaten the plant as power shifts toward Roi and Turner's interests amid intra party tension.
A notice inviting a one day sale at Mrs Van Aelstyns located at 25 11 offering trimmed hats at half price for cash. The seller aims to raise 75 dollars on Saturday November 13.
Warrants wanted in a case involving state county and school purchases. The fragmented note names A. U. Alexander and mentions Heat timble signature and Wraypet, indicating a legal or procurement dispute.
The article recalls how Londoners enjoyed long past leisure spots like Bugnigge Wells and Marylebone gardens. It notes fashionable beverages, entertainments, fireworks, masquerades, and early balloon flights by Lunardi, plus attractions such as goldfish ponds and musical performances at venues near Tottenham Court Road.
An anecdotal reflection on how wives of wealthy customers pressure merchants over worn umbrellas and gloves. The piece notes the fury at replacements, the merchant’s reluctant losses, and questions why retailers fail under such demands. It emphasizes sturdy umbrellas as long lasting goods.
Corrman and Kepner City Agents advertise deeply discounted rail tickets to eastern destinations on the Northern Pacific line. H. W. Felton promotes painting calfe mining and paperhanging services and invites calls for work.
A 2011 transaction shows CorFMAN and KEPNER purchasing warrants tied to county school funds and state accounts. The action reflects intergovernmental financing and investment moves affecting public school financing.
List of letters remaining unclaimed at the Chehalis post office for the week ending November 12 1897 includes Estella Channell George Dye George Eda Jacobs Mrs Ma Osborn Thomas Smith J O Thompson S A Young and Miss Jatia Persons are urged to call and say advertised.
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