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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1898
Page
2
A Prosperity column notes an overwhelming surge of orders for job printing this week, leaving little room for the usual editorial content. The feature highlights the boom in local business activity and its impact on daily operations.
John McVicker shot Louis Stump four times at McVicker ranch two miles southeast of Vance during a hay sale dispute and lien collection. Constable Skinner wrestled the revolver. McVicker surrendered after being jailed for trial by the superior court.
The Vance correspondent reports a shooting with McVicker claiming justifiable use of force and plans to present evidence that Stump threatened his life. Constable Skinner Rufus Siler and Wm. McKay arrived with McVicker and he surrendered without resistance. McVicker, about 58 and a former Union soldier, lives in the Big Bottom area after moving from Tacoma eight years ago. defense likely includes A. E. Rice and Judge Hunter. Louis Stump, 27, married, moved from Kentucky with family six years ago. he had a prior incident in 93 but has since earned neighbors' respect according to Siler. The latest updates concern Mr Stump.
The deceased L. J. Sticklin set out for Vance to fetch Stump's body for a post mortem if death is confirmed. A preliminary examination is scheduled for next Tuesday with Constable Skinner issuing subpoenas for witnesses.
Friday returns from Seattle business trip. Visits by Chehalis, Gate City, Bucoda residents. Residents travel for illness, funerals, and leisure. New dry goods store planned. electric lease renewed. bridge under way. skating rink craze. revival conversions. varied local movements and trades.
Myrtle Smootz and Mrs Tempie have stayed home due to illness. Rev Vail and Lee Forrest visited the high school. Miss Melva Forrest taught in place of Tempie. Charlie Harris missed last week for sickness. Viola Barker, former pupil, heads to Seattle for a musical appearance.
A lengthy list of students across grades six to first primary praised for perfect deportment and neither absence nor tardy over the past month or four weeks. Named pupils include Marion Coffman Ella Summerset Anna Belle Donahoe Maud Cantwell Fannie Harrison Charlie Harris and many others across sixth seventh and lower grades plus East Side and Room 2 classes.
The article says Albert VI of Austria acted as a prodigal ruler due to insane liberality spending all state income before collection. It notes weather as a sign of change with dust and light debris lifted by wind indicating shifts ahead.
The article argues ancient rulers amassed vast wealth for palaces and temples, debating sources like war loot, slave labor, and skilled artistry. It cites figures from Sardanapalus to Nebuchadnezzar, Xerxes, and Alexander the Great, estimating gold and silver hoards and temple riches across Babylon, Egypt, and Persia with a London Standard tone.
A column of brief religious reflections from multiple denominations on virtue duty and spiritual growth. Notable voices include Rev G B Vosburgh Baptist and Rev J L Surtees Methodist, urging rounded character, handling pain and mistakes, and family duty.
The Minneapolis Tribune reports that 8,000 to 10,000 more men will be employed on the iron ranges this coming season, with wages significantly higher. The rise in prosperity is expected to gradually filter through to wealth foundations.
George Fred Williams has led the Democratic party of Massachusetts for three years. He steered the party through voting tallies of 121,599 in 1895 103,662 in 1896 and 79,166 in 1897. Republicans will part with George Fred with great reluctance.
An old advertisement extols a Shaker Digestive cordial as a cure for dyspepsia, linking stomach health to overall vitality. It urges removing digestive issues to stop wasting and early death from consumption and promotes LaXoL ig castor oil sweetened for children.
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