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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1898
Page
4
Dr. G. V. Calhoun of Seattle rallies to restore rank within the Republican fold as a prominent free silver advocate. The move signals renewed party cohesion despite past fractures.
Joan Hay, late minister to England, accepts the cabinet post to succeed Judge Day as secretary of state, signaling McKinley’s administration entering a Hay Day of success.
The Seattle Call notes fusion with two other parties widens rifts among populists while predicting the GOP will bury the populist party breeches by November.
Allen of Olympia withdraws from congressional race. This makes Frank Cushman of Tacoma and W L Jones of Yakima strong, probable nominees who can debate the controversial silver knight with the golden whiskers and Wheat Chart Jones.
In Chehalis County the auditor boasted large running expense savings for reform county officers. The Montesano Vidette countered with records that the figures were wrong, implying old proverty that liars sometimes figure.
Senator Davis argues for a strong American foothold in the Philippines including a coal ing station, colonies, shipyards, and drydocks with sufficient troops. He links Pacific state wealth and trade to retention of the Philippines, urging swift annexation after Hawaii and Ladrones to control the crucial Pacific trade.
The Chehalis race sparks debate over fusion and party loyalties. The Nugget notes county voters seldom heed fusion cries, while Chehalis-leaning precincts show strength. Democrats cancel primaries for a mass meeting with fourteen delegates bound for Ellensburg.
Sheriff Carpenter joined the state Red Men in Tacoma last week amid f oreign factional talk. A populist convention in Ellensburg chose delegates for a fusion convention and endorsed initiative and referendum. U S Senator John L Wilson visited Chehalis with Olympia land office official Deckebach praising Republican prospects and planning future remarks before departing for Vancouver.
Large turnout across the county to select delegates for the Lewis county Republican convention in Centralia. Candidates and delegates span towns such as Centralia, Napavine, Winlock, Chehalis, Boistfort, Mossyrock, and Glenoma with names including Kingsbury, McCoy, Metsker, Meikle, Leonard, Blackwell, Harkins, Dysart, and Grimm among others. The convention aims to choose nominees for sheriff and clerk while shaping the ticket for north end representation, with active canvassing noted for several contenders.
The article notes expected nominations for various local offices. Charles Sweany and Grant Arnold may appear at the convention tomorrow for consideration. Frank Meloy is named for surveyor and Charley Geiger may run. H I Mead of Centiata likely to be renominated. District delegates face a lively race to pick Degeler’s successor. Names floated include Frans bhad Ford's Prairie BE. 2B Foote Centra lia Sears Clark Adam Morris Lincoln creek and Frang pe. John Dubeon expected to be chosen with possible opposition.
The article outlines road building basics emphasizing straightness, proper grade, and smoothness. It prescribes drainage, central slope, and vegetation removal, followed by layered stone and gravel surfacing: four inch first coat, four inch second coat, three inch final coat, each compacted with a heavy roller.
C W Johnsone and Prof For rest head to the Olympic mountains for an outing while C H Forney notes mass western travel to the northwest. Mr and Mrs C O Gingrich return from Puget Sound cities and receive a reception at Masonic hall. Mr Lippy, Klondike claimant owner, visits Seattle friends. Hood s Sarsaparila ads urge cures for blood diseases. Hall and Grimm visit Skookumchuck selling cows and discuss a new five ton fruit dryer and prune crop prospects.
A compact note promoting Castoria as the trusted infant remedy with the familiar signature claim. It asserts the product bears the same signatory seal and is suitable for infants, reflecting a classic药广告 style.
Gem Drug Store advertises Shilohs Cure as a leading cough remedy claimed to stop coughing and prevent consumption. The notice touts a 25 cent bottle and promises refunds if unsatisfied. Also mentions Karl's clover root tea for constipation and a revised list of railroad lands in Lewis county.
Viola Long died Sunday about 11 am at her parents home Win Long and wife. She aged 25 years 1 month 10 days and had suffered since April 1897. Born in Mt Pleasant Ia she lived here since childhood and belonged to Daughters of Rebekah for seven years and to the Episcopal church. The funeral was Tuesday at home with West officiating and the burial in Masonic Cemetery. The family receives community sympathy.
The county commissioners awarded contracts for three bridges to firms in Seattle and Tacoma. The Lincoln Creek bridge went to the San Francisco bridge company of Seattle for 8 905 and a 25 foot span, Savage & Schfield won the Infect Boistfart bridge at 2 500, Tweeden & Mails of Tacoma secured the Cliquate bridge at 5 590. All bids were previously rejected and re advertised saving about 200. The bridges, per specifications, are expected to be the best in the county.
A couture note outlines patterns for a practical open fronted coat and matching gown sets in gray cashmere, beaver, and reseda shades. It covers day wear, autumn knockabout dresses, and seaside resort looks with variations in vests, brads, and lace insertions, detailing skirts, flounces, and decorative trims for structured coats and tailored waists.
Noted New Orleans authority provides two dishes from Table Talk. Pate de Fue Gras outlines bacon lined dish, liver filling, egg and stock, bacon garnish, bake and serve. Ocuf a Tomato describes tomato simmered in hot lard with eggs, onion and parsley folded in, scrambled into a loaflike shape and served fresh.
The article lays out county road work steps including marking main roads with permanent stone mile posts from county seat to county line, extending to crossroads, grading all main and important roads, and using a topographical map to carefully survey all roads for optimal alignment.
A garbled report references a seizure and an informal interrogation. Details are unclear, with phrases about a person named Py and a chair referenced in a dispute. The fragmentary text lacks coherent context to identify names, places, or outcomes.
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