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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1897
Page
2
The excerpt notes Daw W. Bush as editor and proprietor at Chenalis Washington dated November 26, 1897, indicating a local newspaper snapshot with masthead details and ownership attribution.
A brief remark recalls Colonel Callison's lament about a lengthy road. The phrase underscores a sense of enduring struggle and perseverance tied to Turner's efforts or legacy. The item suggests a reflective, historical note without detailing events or dates.
Ex-Toledo figure Frankin admitted he does not know where he stands politically amid a crowd. The report notes other unnamed individuals with similar uncertainty.
The paper shifts publication by one day to let the force observe Thanksgiving fully. This brief note explains the early press schedule and gratitude toward personnel for their service.
Readers are invited to join The BeeBee subscriber list to enjoy a full year of Thanksgiving feeling. The notice emphasizes regular readers and urges new names to enroll to ensure daily and seasonal readings throughout the coming year.
Orr Windom correspondent reports John Brown selling hens at about three dollars per dozen and eggs at twenty cents per dozen. The colorful line suggests prosperity in the chicken house amid local markets and community chatter.
Spokane continues to move as officials report progress and public debates prompt changes. A well known Republican declined a $3200 a year postmaster position. Public expectoration has been curtailed and men must swallow their spittoons. Ladies push to curb public smoking by men.
A train of twenty one wagons arrived in Chehalis on Monday carrying hogs while others held chickens and turkeys. The shipments, sent by express to Sound cities, enabled large Thanksgiving food supplies for many homes.
Personal note from a contemporary paper mentions Colonel I P Callison, handsome editor of the People s Advocate, being in Centralia on Monday. The quip about the rattler adds local color to the anecdote.
Bill Bryan voices serious thoughts of quitting politics as Democratic leaders maneuver at the national convention. He warns of a soft spot for a fight if rivals like Senator Hill former Governor Boies Colonel John R McLean and other Democratic leaders prevail.
The text asserts that Senator Thos. C. Platt remains in control of New York City and State Republican organization. It claims his leadership will be endorsed by loyal Republicans in contrast to Seth Low and his supporters, suggesting continued influence over party machinery despite the mayoral race outcomes.
At Walla Walla last week four white men were fined from 100 to 200 dollars and sentenced to four to eighteen months in the government penitentiary at McNeill Island for selling or giving liquor to Indians. In a Kansas town a man was fined 500 dollars and jailed six months for selling to white folks. There are varying shades of prohibition for natives in different sections of the country.
The writer reflects that four years of grinding hardship have eased in recent months. They note a brighter outlook, bountiful harvests, improving prices, and more employment, bringing a cheerful tone to the state and nation.
A steady stream of families from the east and south arrives in Lewis County drawn by abundant agricultural land. The county offers timbered homesteads and farm land in various development stages, with options to suit most buyers.
Two King county youths named McCann and their father killed neighbor Cicero about two years ago. The sons were convicted and sentenced to hang while the father received a long penitentiary term. The sons secured a new trial and a few days ago, owing to the never.
A readers note laments the weakness of the state's evidence at all second trials, claiming the men won their freedom and predicting old man McCann rues escaping a harsher sentence. The writer condemns court rules and decisions that enable such quibbling and delay of justice.
The Roslyn Miner attacks conditions for workers here, noting ten to thirteen hours daily and monthly earnings from 75 to 110 dollars, blaming the rich for rising poverty. The Seattle Times counters with tariff impact, citing coal price hikes and Spokane to British Columbia shifts as evidence of a booming yet costly market.
In Iola Kansas a natural gas boom expands fast, doubling population within a year or so. Zinc smelting and new factories rise as the town thrives. The Iola Register prints a daily edition and a weekly edition, reflecting a Republican leaning and local pride in Allen County growth.
Tuesday county officials faced a demand from Jay Sedgwick and Tacoma attorney Grosscup for the Northern Pacific Railway to accept 50 percent of about 44000 in delinquent taxes. The company would pay promptly if settled. otherwise a lengthy court fight is anticipated. Local officials, including Johnson Nickells and Dysart, urged strict payment as a lien on land. Other officers proposed a 20 percent lump reduction, but Sedgwick and Eaton declined, intending to proceed with litigation. Most disputed taxes concern 92 and 96 on lands, while rolling stock and right of way taxes are paid.
Saturday J C Bush sold 69 bales of hops to W H Kenoyer for Lillienthal Co at 133 cents, the season’s peak here since the Dobson Co sale. T J Long also sold 90 bales to the same firm at 12 cents.
About ninety percent of Washington shingle mill owners voluntarily plan to close from December 1 to February 1 to prevent overproduction. The move aims to avoid cutting shingles during spring at bare cost. Mr. Frost of Chehalis hints he may continue operating to finish timber contracts. most Lewis county mills will shut down.
The board of commissioners met Monday with all members present. Bills approved across road district funds for labor, supplies, and salaries totaling multiple payments to W Esham, F McDerby, C W Green, J L Arnold, J L Lockerbie, E Brockway, and others. Tax settlements included accepting 3644 full for 1893-45 Wach Land holdings and various lots in Agnew's and Washington's additions to Centralia. tax cancellations and settlements for 1892-1896 on Chehalis and Sunnyside properties. multiple district fund allocations. and directives to the treasurer regarding Ward additions and Ward property taxes for 1892-1896. The county treasurer directed to accept numerous full settlements and original taxes for specified parcels and years.
Transfers reported by Settemaie Abstract and Security Co Chehalis. Contracts include W E Griswold to M E Moses for 10 acres in se 18 13 2w valued at 50 dollars and P K Holbrook to Ida K Holbrook for 57 acres of right of way of the P&SP RR Co near Chehalis at 1500 dollars. Other deeds list parcels in Centralia Winlock and Pe Ell with prices from 1 to 80951 dollars, including several quitclaim and lot transfers and a U.S. patent to A U Walker and Edward J McClure lofting.
State Auditor Cheetham preached at the Christian church Sunday the 21st. A November 14 wedding united Miss Nellie Prather of Grand Mound and Mr. Frank Gordon of Centralia with F. W. Stocking officiating. Sid Dunning injured when slabs fell at Birge Leitch mill. Silver medal contest at Methodist Church on November 27. Mrs. Theodore Hoss improving. Mr. Hoss ill. Minnie Morris wed Kimball Teeter on November 13, 1897 by Rev. I R Lovejoy.
Local items report Mr Antrim and Sons digging ship knees on farms, Chas Henriot’s new water mill, and dances at Rob Champ’s. Miss Luisa Bruchard returns home. Nellie Morrow recovers from illness. J Roney wins road gravelling contract. bridges and mills suffer damage from high water. Hood’s Sarsaparilla advertised. Centralia brief includes visits, illnesses, church events, scarlet fever cases, and area social notes. Thanksgiving services planned. saleswoman Miss Nettie Terrell attends Castle Rock wedding. Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery advertised with sensational tone.
Harry Leonard visited Toledo on Monday while Neal LeGeault arrived from the ranch on Tuesday. Elias Layton is busy grinding chop. A Hoofer went out to seek work. Dr Woody was summoned to Cedar Creek to see Mrs W W Baldwin who has not been expected to live but is reported considerably better. Misses Hala and Lettie Shultz visited Toledo Saturday. School closes here next Friday.
Rev Vail conducts a revival in Montesano. Bruce Richards and wife rent Clifton hotel building to open a millinery store. Rehearsals for the cantata Queen Esther began Monday at the opera house under Prof Ware. Centralia council No 19 Junior Order U A M held a social and supper November 11 at G A R hall with short talks by J G Curtis Rev Wells Hon C M Pierce and J R Buxton on life insurance features.
About eighty voters had registered by Wednesday evening. Miss Zina Warrington leaves Tuesday for Los Angeles to visit sister Lois. Chickens and turkeys are being shipped from Winlock to Sound markets. Henry Metz returned from Steilacoom after resigning a two month stay. Died Mrs M Baird at 12 15 Sunday after eight months illness of dropsy. She was 47 and mother of nine. the Bairds were early Winlock settlers for twenty years.
Mrs Mary Heftes Lease, writing from Wixprom on November 22, recalls a four inch snow on the 18th and mocks politics, gender roles, and reform talk. She jokes about bicycles with side saddles, critiques gold standards, hints at 1898 strategy, and vows feminine political action including arms and breastworks.
Flood waters peaked Friday morning causing the Claquato wagon bridge to wash away at 2 am. The 13 year old bridge cost about $4500. Rail lines on the South Bend branch suffered washouts and trains halted until Monday. The N P main line traffic diverted via the O R N between Portland and Spokane for days. Reported losses include 13 sheep owned by George Young of Claquato and extensive fence damage. Toledo felt Cowlitz flooding near last year’s peak with widespread disruption. The Mount Lebanon Shakers introduce the Digestive cordial remedy, promising ten cent bottles and claims of aiding digestion. Laxol recommended for children as castor oil alternative.
A humorous exchange on coffee zeal and kitchen etiquette. The landlady proclaims a 20 minute boil as the only way to extract goodness, while the new boarder samples the brew and quips that the attempt succeeded admirably.
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