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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1897
Page
1
Centralia notes many changes as C N Wallace buys Peters building on Tower avenue and local themes include a postponed field day to September 24 due to rain. updates cover marriages, travels, concerts, mill injuries, hop-picking trips, and civic lodge resolutions amid weather woes and farm crop concerns.
A section from Windom Wisdom notes a generous rainfall benefiting grain but laments unprepared farmers. It recalls Estella's pending Tacoma visit, a Moor’s hall dance, and humorous local lads. Misses Workman depart for Chehalis, and locals head to hop fields amid Washington’s harvests and natural wealth.
Guaenepzis reports Eustace Childers attended a necktie party at Palmer school house last Saturday evening. E Dodge and wife of Olympia were up for the event.
The town is quiet as many leave to pick hops. Mrs. Banke visits Seattle. Mr. Hawkins will teach at Cowlitz Bend starting Sept 13. Miss Jessie Schelhorn’s farewell party by the Rebekah is noted with a surprise gone awry. Hop picking begins in Patterson’s yard despite rain and a thriving Mad street economy hints at wealth this year.
Toledo reports a brighter mood as sun drives away despondent looks. Farmers and hop pickers renew effort to save hops and grain after earlier damage. Local mining activity includes Ludloff party at Samson mines and Cascadia Mining Co calls a meeting. Sheriff Kirby plans powder disposition tied to Samson Co dispute. Mrs. Jno Sneed’s death noted with sympathy from the community.
Kuan reports K Ladloff and party departed for St Helen mining district. E C B Taylor elected road supervisor. Miss Mettie Hanken visits Montesano. Hansen Neels Severson Swales families head to hop yards. Louie Bright and W 5 S Alison back from Centralia and Tacoma. Bowen and son head to mines. Mrs Wickersham and Mrs Moore visit Toledo. Mrs Barton returns to Pendland from Winlock after visiting sister Mrs Brown. Moodsy school to start. Miss Lissie Chapman to teach Napavine at Naxos.
Dryad Darap reports a record breaking work event. Onn mill worker George Onn cut shingles totaling 77 000 in a single session marking the largest saleable stock cut to date in Dryad on a Friday.
Luedinghaus Brothers plan a mill near the sawmill. Bob Murphy cut three fingers and a thumb off his left hand while operating a knee bolter at Dennis’ mill Monday. Saturday night’s dance was poorly attended, ending at 11. Miss Myrtle Goff of Chehalis visited Dryad friends. Josie Prater, staying here for some time, returned home. Jos. Shannon was reelected road supervisor. Mr. Pole’s family returned Tuesday from Tacoma visit with the Misses Miles.
The mill closed Saturday for lack of logs. A Bennedy bought Walt Bros. grocery interest. Dick Baird lost skin on two fingers at the mill planers. Frederick Schlittler started hops picking in his yard. Sam Carns returns from Hoquiam summer work. School plans to begin around October 1. Ollie Harrington visits Salem. Mrs A L Raught and kids relocate to Centralia for school. Mr Raught stays.
Nalewaja sold 80 acres near Menio to John Konopka at 3.50 an acre this week. H W Weller almost lost his house barn grain stacks and hops to fire while burning a slash. Joe Duckett left Yeo mans mill for a sawmill job on Vancouver Island. A select dance at Given's hall featured Robert Murphy and a Dryad friend with Madden on floor and Mrs. John Rose serving supper. A train accident near Dryad killed a young bull last Saturday night.
In Eagleton and Easton on September 8 Prof. J W Mc Cutcheon of Deep Creek won the road supervisor race amid high voter turnout. The message notes heavy grain damage from recent rain and sprouting, plus Ed Eastman changing plans and trading Deep Creek property for land in the Big Bottom, with Connirrr.
Real estate transfers reported by Settemaier Aketract and Security Co Chehalie Wash include N P Bay Co to Joseph A Saliger sec 31 tpl4r value 320 dollars. Chas R Fowler and wife to Max Kaerstner tract in lt 1 sec 5 tp14r 2 value 20 dollars. M B Ross et al to Chas J Williams part interest in seven Nye Alfreds addition Centralia value 100 dollars. Sheriff to American Freehold Land Mortgage Co 145 acres sec 32 tp 15 r 2 w value 1200 dollars. Thos C Ragan and wife to Frank T MecNitt wig of nelg sec 24 tp 13 r 1 e.
Shingle mills in Washington operate on large advance orders with 60 to 75 carloads daily shipping eastward. Projected 1897 output reaches 2.5 billion pieces worth $3 million, up 40 percent in volume and 50 percent in value. Lumber cut totals about 500 million feet valued at $4 million, likely to yield $5 million this year, bringing forest income to $8 million, up $1.5 million from last year.
A Nugget quotes a view of two major parties split by money ethics. One favors honest money while the other is labeled dishonest money in a provocative political summary. The piece also includes an unrelated ad promoting fresh bread at Kuebner's.
The article discusses observers' views on the last presidential campaign and links the October rise in wheat prices to the decline in silver, noting wheat's rise due to limited world supply and Europe’s scarce harvests. It warns against speculative bubbles and urges using price relief to reduce debt while preparing for lower prices.
The shingle mills of Washington expect over $175000 more in August this year than last. A trade source notes the higher prices drive the increase, benefiting mill workers and bolt cutters, while critics blame famine in India and Klondike discoveries.
Dollar wheat and rising prices spark optimism as sheep, oats, corn, and horses show strong demand. Gold from Alaska boosts shipments while lumber camps, factories, and general progress strengthen the upturn in the gress northwest.
The Inter Ocean notes prosperity is reviving with labor demand increasing as goods imported for tariffs start to run down. The piece argues momentum will continue, driven by agricultural strength and a general movement forward.
A list of jurors drawn to serve as petit jurors at the September term of the Superior Court. The venire is returnable September 20 at 9 o'clock a.m. Names include C L Martin, James Maloney, HC Mayfield, M S Beebe, John Pauli, Wm Hazzard, Geo W F Madden, W N Alverd, John Goff, Wm Beusch, Ira Jebncona, Hugh Munn, Geo. McCoy, W W Ingalle, Geo C Joy, P A Dapper, Archibald Mitchell.
A public sale is set for next Saturday September 11 at 10 oclock a m at L L Bowers place three and one half miles south of town on the old Dillenbaugh farm. Items include horses cattle wagons farm implements furniture and household goods.
A brief on current dress making trends highlights new silhouettes, fabrics, and notions. Industry pattern makers and designers discuss approachable techniques for home sewers and professional studios, with tips for achieving polished finishes and on trend color palettes.
A Chehalis community letter from Rev. Brown is criticized for public complaints and scandal in local gambling and Sunday closing matters. Yopus urges taking direct action with proper officers and condemns sensational public accusations.
Col Dunckiey of the Pe El Ex aminer notes two letters on gambling in Chehalis. One letter signed by Rev Kenneth Brown argues for enforcing existing morality laws, while a second unsigned piece questions the sincerity of a citizen’s stance. Brown urges active enforcement as public opinion calls for cessation.
Tickets for the hop were reportedly sold for cash at Murphy and Stecheil's, with transactions noted as completed. No further details on dates or attendees provided.
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