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Newspaper

Chehalis Bee

Location

Chehalis, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1897

Page

10

Chetsalis News Stave October 29 1897

The item presents a historical newspaper dateline from Chetialis Washington dated October 29 1897. It lists W BUSH as editor and proprietor. No additional article content is readable in the provided text.

Weather Rivalry: Washington Weather Sets the Bar

The column ponders whether any other locale can match Washington's climate with its mix of sunshine, rain, and seasonal shifts. It notes notable patterns and the public curiosity about long term trends in the region.

Colonel Bannister Returns to Centralia News Leadership

The Lewis county paper notes Colonel M. Bannister is back in the field and took charge of the Centralia News last week, signaling a new chapter for the publication.

M. Bannister Lewis County Centralia News

Benjamin F Tracey Seen as Favorite in New York Mayoral Race

The piece notes Republicans who back party organization will hope Hon. Benjamin F. Tracey wins the New York mayoralty election next Tuesday to render efficient service in state and national campaigns.

Benjamin F. Tracey New York

Panic forecast by Jerry Simpson amid Kansas election

Jerry Simpson predicts the worst panic in history within a year based on next year's election returns from Medicine Lodge Kansas district. He cites a supposed prosperity wave in Kansas to argue the premise reflects the seckless statesman’s view.

Jerry Simpson Jerry Medicine Lodge Kansas Seckless Statesman

Northern Pacific Makes Chehalis Stock Shipping Point

The Northern Pacific designates Chehalis as the stock shipping point for the southwest section. This will boost trade and bring advantages to the city, with a planked street two blocks from the stock yards requiring a substantial roadway to cover the distance, an imperative need for merchants and residents.

Northern Pacific Chehalis

Washington farmers foresee strong potato crop for storage

The Washington potato harvest is estimated at about 5,000,000 bushels amid a nationwide 174,000,000 bushel crop, up from 245,000,000 in 1896. The piece notes potential profits from delaying sales and predicts growing evaporated potato product demand, citing Toledo businessmen entering the field as likely profitable.

Washington United States Klondike Toledo

Advocate colonel shaves whiskers and misstates local levy

The Advocate colonel has his mustache shaved and criticizes tax policy amid a tax debate. He claims a 65 mill levy for Chehalis property and questions the school superintendent’s value while townspeople recall a 40 mill total levy. Suspicion falls on John H. Giblin over the editorial stance against public schools.

John H. Giblin

Campaign nostalgia would draw crowds in Chehalis

The writer unrealistically hopes for renewed populist meetings this fall with figures like Governor Rogers Col onel Tugwell and Congressman Jones. They recall past speeches by Judge Reavis and Bob Bridges and critique their stances on plutocracy and public expenses.

Chehalis Rogers Colonel Tugwell Congressman Jones President McKinley Judge Reavis Republican Supreme Justices Bob Bridges Annanias

Chehalis Nugget Seethes Over Wilson Successor Picks

The Chehalis Nugget criticizes Senator John L. Wilson for appointing newspaper editors to public posts in Washington state and endorsing others including the Bee publisher. It argues the editor’s stance is nonpartisan except in Robertson’s case and questions the broader implications of these appointments.

Chehalis Nugget Robertson John L. Wilson Spokane of the Bee Nugget

Questioning Senator Wilson and local party loyalties

The piece discusses personal judgments and past endorsements affecting local politics. It notes Hugh Wallace of Tacoma pressing for Robertson’s endorsement at Chehalis, while M. L. Holbrook and H. S. Elliott refused. It mentions Senator Donahoe naming Liipop and questions Wilson’s reelection motives, urging Republicans to unite to push back socialist and populist forces in the state legislature and delegation.

Wilson Robertson Chehalis Hugh Wallace Tacoma Chehatis M. L. Holbrook H.S. Elliott Donahoe Liipop Elliott Turner Lewis and Jones Washington

Death of Jesse Mealy in Chehalis

Jesse Mealy born January 11 1875 near Tylersburg Clarion County Pa died at home in Chehalis after heart failure following a long illness with typhoid and hemorrhages. Funeral services were held at his residence with Dr. Elliott Brown Wheeler and a Methodist choir leading the rites. Surviving family includes his parents Alex and Mrs Mealy seven sisters and one brother.

Jesse Mealy Alex Mealy T. E. Elliott Methodist Church Brown Presbyterian Church Wheeler Episcopal Church Methodist Chehalis Fred Long Stanley Long Harry Labree Mortimer Quick Clarence Maynard Herman Segrist A. Shriver Tionesta F. W. Aust Portland A. D. Miller Jas. Miller Alice E. Mealy Myrtle M. Mealy Electa L. Mealy Elmer M. Meal

Letter from Cantwell on Klondike wintering camp Rampart City

Harry Cantwell writes from Rampart City on Minook Creek about locating three claims with Hans Anderson and Ed Patterson after diverting from Dawson City. He describes hardships including snow, rain, rising Yukon water, and building a cabin while stockpiling provisions for winter. He notes two men died from cold and exposure and a partner went insane, with locals rushing to winter quarters.

Mamie Cantwell Little Falls Harry Cantwell Hans Anderson Ed Patterson Klondike Dawson City St. Michaels Minook Creek Yukon Mr. Cantwell Dawson Hans Hunter Creek Rampart City Thermas Ft. Yukon McGraw New York

Teachers Examination in Chehahs November 11 1897

The regular quarterly teachers examination will be held in Chehah s on Thursday November 11 1897. All teachers with certificates expiring that date must attend. Those whose certificates expire in February should take this exam as returns from the state superintendent require time. G H Tucker Superintendent of Schools Lewis County.

Chehahs G. H. Tucker Lewis County

Stoves Best for the Money Shown at Murphy and Studell's

An advertisement highlights a wide range of stoves at Murphy and Studell's, claiming exceptional value and quality. The brief note emphasizes affordability and selection in the 21-tf catalog listing.

Murphy & Studell’s

Births at Cournger and Wittermood Families

Prosperity continues at the BEE office with two newborns. A nine pound daughter arrived Wednesday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Cournger, while Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wittermood of Oakland welcomed a fine boy last Saturday.

Papa Coney Chad BEE E. A. Cournger Chad Lucas Aan Edgar Wittermood Oakland Alif

Chehalis Musings on Prosperity for Local Newspaper Men

In Chehalis on Oct 28 readers hear a lighthearted query about when prosperity might finally reach the town’s newspaper professionals, reflecting local newsroom optimism.

Cheenalis Chehalis Papa Coney Uncle Chad

Chehalis Cantata Esther to Be Sung by Local Talent

Local talent under L. L. Ware will stage Bradbury's cantata Esther the Beautiful Queen at the Grand Opera House on November 2 and 3. Admission 50 cents reserved, 35 cents general. The program includes a synopsis and a cast list with names such as Gertrude St. John and Miss Lillian Langhorne. An estray pony is taken up at 233 Salem Place for charges or sale under law.

Chehalis L. L. Ware Bradbury Grand Opera House Presbyterian Ladies Esther Persia Christ Mordecai Aman Haman Mordecai Pemer Sa’kum Salem Plant

Hop Market Activity and Cooperstown Growers Hold

The hop market shows little trading here and in nearby areas as holders resist current prices. Small sales include Harlan Bros selling 69 rolls to R. T. Hazzard at 101 cents and other brokers moving assorted bales at 112 to 114 cents. A Cooperstown grower reports firms holding on choice lots with a market that remains strong and limited sales around 16 cents or higher.

Livesly Rose A. Black Will Kaylor A. J. Alexander Cooperstown New York

Spectacular Karnival planned for Chehalis city

An event on November 25 and 26 for the Guild of the Church of the Epiphany promises a grand three act stage spectacle. Mr and Mrs Rockwell and Mr Barnes of Chicago manage the show bringing northern Washington and eastern cities fame. Local ladies secured most business houses. only a few firms held out hoping to join a surge of city enterprise. The Karnival aims for modern, lavish entertainment unseen before locally. Watch for further notice.

Guild of the Church of the Epiphany Chehalis Rockwell Mr. Barnes Chicago Washington

County School Funds Apportioned by Superintendent

County School Superintendent Tuck announced apportionment of 9426.24 dollars among the county districts this week. Distribution details include per-district amounts and attendance readings, with specific splits noted for Dist. No. Betove and Pine Hedothan, and others listed by attendance.

Tucker Coun Pine

Warrant notices involve county school and state purchases

County school and state purchases are reported under warrants. The record notes involvement by CorrMan and KEPNER with a 20 tf threshold. A separate item asks if Murphy and Gel Ells’ $1 ladies shoe is seen, indicating small item notices.

Murphy & Gelell

Indigestion Remedy Promoted by Shaker Digestive Cordial

The text presents indigestion as a tired stomach and promotes the Shaker Digestive Cordial to rest the stomach by digesting foods outside the body. It notes 10 cent samples, widespread efficacy, and that all druggists carry the product. Laxol is recommended for children as a substitute for castor oil.

Pueblo village life shaped by environment and threats

The ancient builders settled villages at valley edges and canyon mouths, relying on soil and wild foods, then faced savage forays from raiders. Periodic hunts and crop protection formed daily life as neighboring tribes attacked while men were away.

Great Plains Coamos Mindeleff Bulletin of American Geographical Society

A Woman Matadore at Cordova

A Baltimore Sun account describes a matadore in Cordova performing a bullfight finale. She enters with blade drawn and cloak, faces a charging bull, steps aside, pierces the neck, and the bull falls as applause rises after the alcal de presiding grants consent.

Baltimore Sun

Difference in gestures of queens noted at Paris opera

Max Muller recalls a French friend remarking on 1855 Paris Grand Opera attendance when the queen and Empress Eugenie were greeted with applause. The friend contrasts the empress seeking a chair before sitting with the queen who sat without looking, knowing a chair would be available.

Max Mulier Cesropolis Eugenie Paris England

No Bargains at the Election Event

An orator declares eternal vigilance the price of liberty while women electors exchange glances. They note the price is the same as last year and lose interest as the proceedings continue with little to no bargains or engagement.

Inas Odasena

Kilmer Swamp Root Claim for Kidney Relief

An advertisement extols Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney bladder and urinary issues. It promises relief from back pain frequent urination scalding sensation and nocturnal urination after use and offers sample bottle and pamphlet by mail from Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY. The notice also claims the paper guarantees the product’s genuineness.

Kilmer Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghampton, N. Y

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Dan Chetialis, Wash Himself Schilling Queen Esther H. C. Davis Lillian Langhorne Tenna Smith Florence Dunlap Scribe Winnie Wagley Boq Karnival de Kommerce CorrMan & Kepner Cordova Fred Ang Vde Trant HAY, Grain and Ghgps David Lrouhart P. 0 Tiiz Cash Grocer Maynard, Everett & Co Deadlers Olliver Chehalis, Washington King Kingsbury Gordon Urquharts Pioneer Store Market Stret Chehalis, Wash Central Hotel Ve Iheimer E. Tietz Cood Rooms & Meal Barrett Block Iste Onya Up Ridge Tre Aso Wnt No Lom Eynolds & Stewart Attorneys AT Law Commercial State Bank Building Chehalis, Washasa Harmon Daniel C. Millets Ulysses E. Larseem First N'dl Bank A. Langhorne Chehalis,wa Koomn 9 National Bank Building M. Rands Attorney AT Law 1'S U.S. Land Office Crawford, Marshall & Co Vancouver Sue Ayn Vard Ls Co Wash Atoll IARID Ny National Bank N. B. Coffman John Dobson J. Y. Coffman Dir Woah B. Corrwas, Abel P. Henrior CTORS W. M. Urquyart D. C Faroe J.sullivan C.D. Powell Otice Improvement Waghine Clark E. Barton Hhe Ondersige Clark F Estatle Requellis & Stewart Torneys Anit Jamun T Newland State of Curk
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