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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1897
Page
7
The readable fragment mentions Iv and a president with a focus on medicine, hinting at issues around leadership and health matters. Names and places are unclear, but the item appears to be a brief political memo or note about health policy or leadership.
The newspaper notes gratitude to Senator Joseph Eliot for sending copies of several interesting bills currently under consideration in the legislature.
A playful three word phrase referencing Grover and Clover, crafted as a timely pun. The note hints at a prop in a whimsical or parody context rather than a formal event.
Serator Turner announces protection declaration bolstering Our newconpgracion legation stance. The move strengthens protection but leaves three fourths for aiver unsettled.
A playful misprint about Senators Joe Hill and Tod Miller riding a train past Chehalis toward Newaukum appears as a lighthearted item. The text reads as a humorous regional anecdote with no clear news event or outcome.
A speaker questions why only typesetting machines would be banned and suggests banning mowers binders threshers and other equipment to return to first principles, arguing for wide scope before proceeding.
A censored or satirical remark from Fusion Ta Coma News likens populist lawmakers to wild cattle wandering without method or policy. The retort underscores tension over guidance and unity in legislative directions.
A report notes Governor Rogers expresses dissatisfaction with legislative work and delivers a pointed critique. The retold parable of a parrot and a bull pup is offered as a moral lesson to the governor.
Tommy Lane argues against the grand jury report and publishes extensive affidavits detailing perceived flaws in the commissioners proceedings. Several other counties are still to hear from on the matter.
A bill proposed in the legislature urges use of wide wagon tires and rebating part of a man's real property tax. By 1900 the plan envisions a compulsory wide tire basis, aiming to improve roads and boasting notable merits.
A writer urges all belief groups to hire a hall and continue discussions on the amusement question in a neutral venue, promoting respectful dialogue among diverse dissenters.
The Nooksack Reporter notes the house repeal of the Donahoe road law has found no justification and questions whether the senate will follow. It suggests amendments could perfect the law and urges the senate to reject unconditional repeal.
The Chehalis editor lauds City Treasurer John Dobson promising to donate his full year’s salary of 300 to the town. The piece argues such patriotism is needed to cover 1897 expenses with 15 percent of revenues and begin paying off old debts.
The proposal advocates setting the salary of every county officer by constitutional provision so that they perform all duties without extra county costs beyond their salary. The plan emphasizes that compensation should be fixed and not supplemented by additional expenses.
Local notes defend a proposal for a thaxinum salary law to curb vexatious campaign issues. Maynard and McCash resigned from the Republican ticket over pledges, then consented to run after clarification. Voters urged reasonable office help and salaries to attract capable staff, citing common-sense governance.
In Hehalis March 1, Mrs Cogswell argues women may teach and speak publicly, citing scripture while criticizing a ministerial forum. She references Epistles and scenes of dancing in the Bible to discuss moderation, education, and public roles for women amid local religious tensions.
A reader-commentary laments societal depravity in Chehalis and calls for moral scrutiny of families. It references biblical virtues for elders and hints at a Kreutzer Sonata committee to probe matters, signaling a moral reform stance amid distress.
Editor argues for more light on amusements questioning moral, social and religious implications. Quoting Bacon Goethe and Masonic calls for enlightenment, the piece challenges readers to extend brotherhood and aid to neighbors while probing who must bear the cost of virtue.
Real estate ads seek 5 to 20 acre bottom land near a Northern Pacific main line station for cheap cash. A California 280 acre farm valued for exchange with 200 or 800 acres meadow land in Lewis County. Residence on the farm near San Francisco 80 miles north with three towns and ocean beach, price 6500, well improved. Saw and planing mill 30 000 feet daily, price 4500, exchange for improved farm. 160 acres near Sunnyside ditch in eastern Washington, watered, 30 per acre, lease option for four years to break and cultivate. Farm land and city property to exchange. Joan F. Griner, Chehalis.
The notice promotes Vick's Floral Guide for 1897 from Rochester New York. It highlights half page illustrations of roses asters and tomatoes and offers seeds including Vick's branching aster New Japan morning glory and pansies for five cents. Readers who mention where they saw the notice can receive a free seed packet.
The Rev. Dr. Lackey, department chaplain for Washington and Alaska, will preach a sermon to veterans at the Presbyterian church on Saturday evening. He invites Veterans, Sons of Veterans and Woman's Relief Corps to attend. Kenneth Browy, Pastor.
Lena Snyder and Alvis Saliger left school with a farewell address delivered by Mr. Harmon to pupils. Students gathered as they departed to the train after the event.
The Superior Court of Washington Lewis County issues a summons in No 1704 John Miles plaintiff v James Boyd defendant. The State of Washington to James Boyd you are summoned to appear within days after publication and defend the above titled action or default will be entered and judgment rendered against you.
The State of Washington to John P Hollowland defendant must appear within sixty days after first publication and defend the action filed by Amy Underwood plaintiff seeking a judgment for 86 dollars plus taxes and costs with attorney fee. The action also seeks a decree foreclosing a mortgage on 160 acres in Lewis County and declaring each defendant’s interest junior to the plaintiff’s and barring redemption. Attorneys Kingsings & Stedman of Seattle represent the plaintiff.
Chehalis sheriff El I Carpenter announces a foreclosure sale for Samuel W. Marsh versus Lombard Investment Company and others. The property is a 140 acre Willamette Meridian site in section 12 township 12 north range 4 east, to be sold March 20 1897 at 10 am at the courthouse front door Chehalis for cash to satisfy a 1012.18 dollar judgment plus 160 attorney fees and 22.28 costs with 7 percent interest. O. G. Ellis attorney for plaintiff. First publication February 19 1897.
Sheriff E. F. Carpenter announces a foreclosure sale in Lewis County Washington. The sale on March 20 1897 at Chehalis courthouse will settle the Kimball judgment of 1374 61100 dollars with costs and an Anglo American liability of 159 58 dollars plus fees. The premises include parts of sections 6 and 11 north range 3 west Willamette Meridian totaling 140 acres and 20 acres respectively.
The action seeks foreclosure of a mortgage and interest in Lewis County Washington. The plaintiff Reynolds & Stew, lawyers, claim the principal due and seek court enforcement of the mortgage to secure the debt.
William M Urquhart as Receiver of Doernbecher Furniture Manufacturing Company will sell the plant and all real and personal property in Lewis County Washington at public auction on March 14 1897 at the Courthouse Lewis County. The sale includes buildings kilns machinery stock and all appurtenances with terms cash in gold coin. The bid procedure lists a two stage sale of furniture stock first then remaining property with a ten percent deposit required.
By order of execution issued by the Lewis County Superior Court the property of J H Miller A Howard Sarah N Howard and I S McCash and Martha A McCash is to be sold. The sale in Chehalis Lewis County Washington will occur March 13 1897 at 9 a.m. at the county courthouse. The sale secures the judgment plus costs to satisfy the amount due and interest as stated in the writ.
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