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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1897
Page
15
An archival item notes a 1.80 per year subscription price for a Chehalis publication. It indicates the issue is entered at the Chehalis post office as second class matter, published weekly.
Editor Dan W Bush notes regional notices from Chemnal is Wash including date October 29 1897 and proprietor details.
Colonel M Bannister returns as leader of the Centralia News, taking charge last week and marking a notable entry back into the Lewis County newspaper field amid local weather talk.
The article notes Republicans who support firm party organization hope Hon. Benjamin F. Tracey will win the New York mayoral election next Tuesday.
Jerry Simpson predicts the worst panic in history within a year tied to election returns from Medicine Lodge Kansas district. He cites a prosperity wave in Kansas and warns the figures will be panicky for the election and political climate.
The Northern Pacific designates Chehalis as the stock shipping point for its southwest section. City merchants are urged to build a substantial roadway to the stock yards to capitalize on increased trade, a need described as imperative and affecting all residents.
The Washington potato crop is estimated at about 5,000,000 bushels with the national yield around 174,000,000. The text suggests delaying harvest may pay off and notes a growing market for evaporated potatoes, tied to Klondike rush demand and Toledo investors entering the business.
The Advocate colonel shaved his mustache amid a tirade on taxes. He claims Chehalis property faces a 65 mill levy and calls the school superintendent’s pay excessive. Town boys say the total levy is 40 mills, questioning the editor's motives and possible tie to Mr. John H. Giblin.
A columnist muses that a series of past populist campaign meetings could be repeated in Chehalis This playful suggestion imagines Governor Rogers Colonel Tugwell and Congressman Jones on one platform with Judge Reavis and Bob Bridges weighing in on anti plutocracy and public spending The piece frames these figures as political spectacles rather than current events.
The Chehalis Nugget, described as nonpolitical except for Robertson, protests the appointment of newspaper men to public trust by Senator John L. Wilson of Spokane. It notes endorsements of other publishers, including the Bee, and suggests a pattern in Wilson’s selections.
The account details intra party maneuvering among local Democrats over endorsements and the Chehalis post office appointment. It notes Hugh Wallace of Tacoma pressing for endorsement from M. L. Holbrook and H. S. Elliott, the lack of endorsement for Robertson, and Senator Donahoe naming Liipop. It discusses Senator Wilson’s possible reelection and the need for a Republican legislature to uphold sound currency and tariff principles.
Jesse Mealy youngest son of Mr and Mrs Alex Mealy died at home Sunday evening from heart failure after a recent bout with typhoid fever and hemorrhages. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the family residence with Rev T E Elliott leading a multi-church service. He was born January 11 1875 near Tylersburg Pa and moved to Chehalis in 1891. He attended public school and Portland Business College graduating in 1896. The large funeral included pall bearers Fred Long Stanley Long Harry Labree Mortimer Quick Clarence Maynard and Herman Segrist. He leaves his parents seven sisters and one brother and the entire community offers sympathy.
The regular quarterly teachers examination will be held in Chehalis on Thursday November 11 1897. All teachers with certificates expiring that date should attend to renew. Those due to expire in February must take the exam as state returns are pending. G H Tucker Superintendent of Schools Lewis County.
A brief notice highlights stoves as best offers at Murphy and Studell's, noting a 21-tf listing.
Prosperity continues for the BEE office staff as E A Cournger and wife announce the birth of a nine pound daughter who asked for top column placement. Also Chad Lucae, known as Uncle Chad, celebrates a newborn boy born last Saturday to Edgar Wittermood of Oakland California.
In Chehalis on October 28 a short note raises curiosity about a future period of prosperity for local newspaper men, suggesting optimism about improved business conditions for the trades.
Harry Cantwell writes from Rampart City on Minook creek that he with Hans Anderson Ed Patterson reached the Yukon region but wintered there after locating three claims. He notes heavy rain and early snow, building a cabin, ample provisions, and that steamers cannot reach Fort Yukon due to low water. One man died from cold, another was found insane. Tucker of New York was the deceased.
Chehalis residents present Bradbury's Esther the Beautiful Queen at the Grand opera house on November 2 and 3 under L L Ware. Presbyterian ladies sponsor the event with 50 cents reserved and 35 cents general admission. The tale follows Esther’s rise as queen, Mordecai’s defense of his people, Haman’s plot, and the king’s final acts.
Taken up on my place at Sa kum a small two year old sorrel pony with a white forehead and left hind foot to the knee joint. It has been there since late July. Owner may claim by paying charges. otherwise the pony will be sold according to law. This item accompanies unrelated medical ad copy.
Traders report little movement in hops with holders of top lots reluctant to part at current prices. Minor sales include Harlan Bros 69 to R T Hazzard at 103c and others, while Cooperstown growers note firm demand and a market around 16c.
A grand three act carnival production for the Guild of the Church of the Epiphany will be held November 25 and 26. Managed by Mr and Mrs Rockwell and Mr Barnes of Chicago, it promises stage splendor and broad city support with leading firms joining in.
County School Superintendent Tuck allocated 9426 24 among districts this week with per district amounts listed. Several districts show specific sums while all other districts are credited 47 20 each for a total distribution covering attendance figures and district credits.
The item notes county school and state purchases by 20 tf Corman and Kepner. It also asks if Murphy and Stuchell have seen a $1 ladies' shoe, dated 21 tf.
Cosmeos Mindeleff in Bulletin of the American Geographical Society notes early Pueblo people lived in small valley edge villages relying on soil and wild foods with seasonal hunts. Savager tribes later conducted periodic forays, stealing harvests but pitched battles and sieges are doubtful, as communities stored against bad seasons.
In a dramatic finale the female matador steps forward with a bright cloak and a Toledo blade. She feints left, then delivers a precise sword thrust, severing the bull’s neck near the shoulder as the crowd applauds. She first seeks and receives the alcal de’s formal consent to kill.
A French friend's remark from 1855 contrasts Queen Victoria and Empress Eugenie at the Grand Opera in Paris. He notes Eugenie scanned for a chair before sitting, while Victoria sat without checking, illustrating differing appearances of royal presence.
An orator proclaims eternal vigilance as the price of liberty while women electors exchange glances and remark that the price remains the same as last year. Interest wanes as no bargains are found and the proceedings end with shrugged shoulders.
An advertisement explains that a bottle of Swamp Root can reveal kidney problems by urine appearance and urges readers to use the product to relieve frequent urination and back pain. It touts high cure claims, notes price 50 cents to one dollar, and offers free sample bottle and pamphlet by sending address to Dr. Kilmer and Company in Binghamton New York.
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