School and community notes from Highland area October updates
From Apna Highland school opens with Miss Lottie Smith as teacher. Anderson and Robinson plan a 25 man logging camp start around October 21. Families move in and out. Claquato children face schooling options. nearby groups report wheat harvests and dance events.
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Apna
Highland School
Lottie Smith
Anderson & Robinson
Henry Raught
Goff
Centralia
Charles Goff
Frank Roundtree
Boistfort
Claquato
Levi Clinton
Kentucky
Fred Page
South Bend
Milk Creek
Unio Hal
Glenh
Local Notes From Winlock and Surroundings
Miss Hulda Holeycross spent a few days in Winlock last week. Died October 24 in Chehalis William Nicholson of typhoid fever. Tillie Carter wife of Thomas Carrey died October 26 at age 42. funeral Wednesday at 2. Weaver seriously ill. Mrs John Netter improving after illness. Maude Cantwell returned from Castle Rock. Hilda Burkman visiting her brother. Rev Chase to hold protracted services starting Wednesday. Dr Woody in town Tuesday. Mrs Wright and daughter Susie visited Winlock. Mrs Charles Nicholson left for New Whatcom. James McDonald and family left for New Whatcom for winter work. Topsy.
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Littlee Fas
Hulda Holeycross
Winlock
Ida
Lucy Ferrier
Cougar
Chehalis
Wm. Nicholson
Tillie
Thomas Carrey
John Netter
Maude Cantwell
Castle Rock
Hilda Burkman
Chase
Woody
Wright
Susie
Charles Nicholson
New Whatcom
Minnie Ranch
James McDonald
Topsy
Loggers Injured in Chehalis Camp and Local Mr. and Mrs. Lentz Anniversary
Walter Seaman suffered a broken shoulder and crushed shoulder from a falling tree in a Chehalis county logging camp last week. Tom Ragan, at Capital mill, was badly hurt when a scaffold collapsed, injuring his right ankle with bones protruding. John Lentz and wife celebrated their silver anniversary north of town on Saturday evening. Andy Johnson sold his logging engine to Jim Smith and plans to exit the business. The county tax levy rose from 16 to 21 mills for 1897, amid populist county commissioner economics. Winlock’s total assessed value reached 71,797 with 46,655 real and 25,142 personal property. last year 55,000 with 300 exemptions.
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Walter Seaman
Chehalis County
Andy Johnson
Jim Smith
John Lentz
Board of County Commissioners
Winlock
Tom Ragan
Cedar Creek
Capital
Pe Ell Examiner Notes Open Saloon and Society Form
The Pe Ell saloon will officially open tomorrow with ceremonies. A literary society was organized last Wednesday with enthusiasm for the project. The death of Rev. and Mrs. E. L. Hughes's youngest child is reported. Mrs. Shields has news from her son Joe who is well and farm-working. Bud Osborn runs a saloon at Francis with McKeever Bros. Nalewaja’s new house is finished and his family moved in. Grandma Mauermann and Mrs. Toepelt visited Oakville to see her son Joe.
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E. L. Hughes
Centralia Happenings Update on City Finances and Local News
Centralia reports a city tax levy of 5. mills for current expenses 21. mills for debt and 2 for interest. Warrants total 12,546.06 at 0 percent and 17,248.62 at 8 percent. accrued interest brings total warrants to 41,791.68 with bonds at 13,000 outstanding. Local notices include numerous resident moves visits governance changes and community events with mentions of church work school terms and road projects.
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Citi
E. B. Foote
State Pharmacy Board
Arthur Newell
California
Joseph Robinson
Ballard’s
Olympia
H. B Strong
Salt Lake City
John van Dyke
Alpha
Chehalis County
Will Baxer
Yakima
EF. M. Gassner
Edwin Charles
Rossland
B. C
Rev. Wells
The
Presbyterian Church
A. P. Clayton
Wisconsin
James Tustin
A. E. Dearborn
Seattle
Kingsley
Nudd
Minneapolis
Mayor McNitt
Portland
Henry Misenzahl
L. T. Holzate
H. M. McGregor
Canadian Pacific
Marshal Shields
Hiram Martin
Oakville
Wm. Virges
Tacoma
Elliott
Unitarian Church
Harley Tollis
Coyle
Aberdeen
Jacob and Absolom, a misquotation and irony in scripture
A writer recalls a past misquote claiming Jacob killed Absolom and contrasts it with Joab’s real deed. The narrator notes Jacob’s alleged lie to Isaac and extends a pointed, controversial jab about Jews, clothing, and stores, framing it as a cautionary tale on misinformation and stereotype.
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The
BEE
Jacob
Absolom
Joab
Isaac
Experts Must Live Says Montesano Vidette
The Montesano Vidette mocks self styled experts claiming an ex county officer lacks genuine expertise and hints at a funding gap from 100 to 10000 dollars showing shortages would drive experts out of work.
Lewis County road work urged for spring
The Centralia News urges vigorous prosecution of road construction in Lewis County early next spring. It argues no county can afford poor roads and that good highways benefit farmers and bind the community together.
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Lewis County
Centralia News
Wool Tariff Impacts Prices and Farmer Welfare
A discussion contrasts tariff effects on wool and clothing costs, noting higher raw wool prices favor farmers while retail prices remain stable. It cites shifts under Wilson McKinley and Dingley acts, lower imports, and rising American wool consumption driving farmer gains amid tough competition for retailers.
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Inter- Ocean
Record of Political Neutral Hiring at Eastern Washington Hospital
For over six years politics were barred from the eastern Washington hospital for the insane. Reprnbiians, democrats, populists and prohibitionists found employment there. Male and female workers were hired on merit alone with no political pull securing positions. No case exists of discharge to favor a boss or ally. Let us review the current populist management.
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Eastern Washington
Ans
Memorial notice for Chehalis Lodge member Jordan
W W Jordan joined Chehalis Lodge No 20 A O U W in March 1892 and served its principles for over five years until his death. The lodge notes his steadfastness, endured illness with fortitude, and grants sympathy to his widow and family, dedicating a record page to his memory and publishing the resolutions in local papers.
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W. W. Jordan
Chehalis Lodge No. 20
Chehalis Lodge
Brother Jordan
Jordan
F. AgSorn
E. F
Wmpester
FE Heassos
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