Centralia Happenings and Local Notes
Centralia news notes several changes and events. C N Wallace buys Peters building on Tower avenue. Labor day field meet postponed to Sept 24 due to rains. Married pair Jay Agnew and Mabel Williams reside south of the city. School opens Sept 27. Various visits, travels, and local happenings including concerts, sales, and farm activity. Grain in shocks threatened by rain, crops at risk unless clearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
C. N. Wallace
Bazaar
Peters
Tower Avenue
Jesse Rhodes
McMinville
Ore
M. D. Wood
W. G. van Vleck
Jay Agnew
Mabel Williams
W. 0. Bennett
C. F. B_wnlee
Agnew
W. W. Canon
South Dakota
Somers
Opera House
Charley Lahr
Louis Smith
Frank Costy
John Eccleston
Nashville
David Copping
Yamhill
George Slack
Gavitt
C. J. Williams
Burchard
Neb
Thomas Croston
Searco Mill
H.C. Ward
Lottie Arnold
Dottie Wood
Yakima
A. W. Rhea
Chehalis
Rain Blessings and Dances In Windom Community
Windom notes a heavy rainfall aiding crops and prices while residents discuss readiness and judgment. The column mentions a compliment to Miss Estella Allison departing for Tacoma, local dancing at Moor's hall, steamer Dew Drop service to Portland, and people heading to hop fields. It reflects gratitude for Washington harvests and regional wealth including gold and timber resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windom
Mark Hanna
Estella Allison
Tacoma
Moor’s
Whitney
Washington
Necktie party draw at Palmer school house
Eustace Childers attended the necktie party at the Palmer school house last Saturday evening. E Dodge and wife of Olympia were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guirenxepres
Eustace Childers
Palmer School House
E. Dodge
Olympia
Dull Town as Hops Pickers Depart and Newswoman Topsy
Little Falls reports a quiet week with residents leaving for hop picking. Mrs Banks visits Seattle, Mr Hawkins moves from Seattle to teach at Cowlitz Bend starting Sept 13, Mrs Weaver returns from Portland, WJ Gordon becomes road supervisor, and local visits to Dryad Winlock and Patterson. Rebekahs host a surprise farewell for Miss Jessie Schelhorn despite rain. Hop picking begins Monday in Patterson with a strong crew. Mud Street shops indicate healthy hop yard finances.
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Banks
Seattle
Flora D. Brown
Hawkins
Cowlitz Bend
Weaver
Portland
W.j.gordon
Ella
Katie Wright
Dryad
J.C. Cantwell
Winlock
Jessie Schelhorn
Patterson’s
Sunshine Lifts Spirits as Farmers Save Harvest
Toledo reports renewed energy as rainfall ends and grain and hops face less damage than feared. Germans led by K Ludloff survey Samson mines, while CasCadia Mining officials plan a future meeting. Sheriff Kirby eyes Samson powder dispute, and Mrs. Jno Sneed’s death draws community sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Epo
K. Ludloff
Samson
Ludloff
Jas. Pyron
F. H. Thorne
St. Helens
Tom Gray
Portland
Dart Chapman
Jas. Angle
Sound
McCullough
Jno. Sneed
Oregon
Largest shingles cut at Onn mill in Dryad
The Dryad-Driap area reports a record shingle cut at Onn's mill. George Onn saw 77,000 shingles produced on Friday, marking the largest batch ever milled there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dryad
Driap
Onn
George Onn
Luedinghaus Bro Plans Mill Near Sawmill
Bob Murphy cut three fingers and a thumb off his left hand Monday while operating the knee bolter at Dennis mill. Saturday night’s dance drew poor attendance, breaking up at 11. Miss Myrtle Goff of Chehalis visited Dryad friends. Miss Josie Prater returned home after a stay here. Jos. Shannon reelected road supervisor. Pole family returned from Tacoma visit with the Miles sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luedinghaus Bro
Bob Murphy
Dennis
Myrtle Goff
Chehalis
Dryad
Josie Prater
Jos. Shannon
Mr. Pole
Miles
Tacoma
Mill closes for lack of logs and community notes
Winlock pilotings report the mill shut Saturday due to no logs. A B Kennedy buys Wall Bros. grocery stake. Dick Baird suffers two fingertips cut in a planer incident. Frederick Schlittler begins hops picking near town. Sam Carns returns from Hoquiam. School starts around October 1. Miss Ollie Harrington visits Salem. Mrs. A L Raught moves to Centralia for schooling. Mr. Raught remains. W D Phillips had a jamming incident at Prescott Veness camp. C E Chapman returns from Portland after son’s leg operation. Prof. Tiffany reelected to teach here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Baird
Frederick Schlittler
Sam Carns
Hoquiam
Ollie Harrington
Salem
Ore
A. L. Raught
Centralia
Raught
Bachelor’s Hall
W. D. Phillips
Prescott-Veness
C. E. Chapman
Portland
Prof
Tiffany
Pe Ell Examiner Notes
Nalewaja sold 80 acres near Menio to John Konopka at 3.50 an acre. Weller & Co. pay 1 a box for picking. Weller faced a close fire scare threatening his house and farm. Joe Duckett left Yeo mans mill for a sawmill job on Vancouver Island. A Saturday dance at Given's hall featured Robert Murphy and a Dryad, with Mad den in charge and supper by Mrs. John Rose. the event was a social success. A train mishap near Dryad killed a young bull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weller & Co
Nalewaja
Menio
John Konopka
H.W. Weller
Joe Duckett
Yeomans Mill
Vancouver Island
B.C
Given’s Hall
Robert Murphy
Dryad
Madden
John Rose
Mc Cutcheon Elected Road Supervisor In Easleton
In Easleton on September 8 Prof. J. W. Mc Cutcheon of Deep Creek won the road supervisor race amid a heavy turnout. Rain damaged grain, sprouting badly and raising expected losses. Ed Eastman reversed plans to head for the Klondike, trading Deep Creek property to E Chapman for land in the Big Bottom ConnNIFER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagleton
Easleton
J. W. McCutcheon
Deep Creek
Ed Eastman
Klondike
E. Chapman
Big Bottom
Real Estate Transfers in Lewis County Week End Sept 4 1897
Real estate transfers reported by Settemaier Abstract and Security Co Chehalis Wa list N P Ray Co to Joseph A Saliger description and price 320 Chas R Fowler and wife to Max Kaerstner tract in lot 1 sec Stpl4r2 price 20 M R Ross et al to Chas J Williams part interest in seven Nye Alfreds addition Centralia price 100 Sheriff to American Freehold Land Mortgage Co 145 acres in sec 32 tp lot Ww price 1200 Thos C Ragan and wife to Frank T McNitt wig of nelg sec 24 tp 13 r le price not stated
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Lewis County
Washington
Settemaier Abstract and Security Co
Chehalis
Wash
N. P. Ray Co
Joseph A. Saliger
Chas. R. Fowler
Max Kaerstner
M. R. Ross
Washington Shingle Mills Expand Output and Value
Shingle mills in Washington push large advance orders with 60 to 75 carloads daily shipping to eastern markets. This year’s output could reach 2.5 billion pieces valued at $3 million, up 40 percent in shipments and 50 percent in value due to higher prices. Lumber cut near 500 million feet valued at $4 million may total $5 million in 1897, yielding total forest income for Washington around $8 million, about $1.5 million more than last year.
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Washington
Tacoma
Two Parties Dominating Politics Citing Money as Factor
A historical quote asserts two major political parties control the scene while others are minor. It frames one party as representing honest money and the other as dishonest money, highlighting a sharp partisan view of monetary policy.
Kuebner's Fresh Bread Delights Daily
Local bakery Kuebner's promotes daily fresh bread, inviting customers to choose warm loaves and crusty rolls. Patrons savor aroma, quick service, and a variety of traditional styles.
Wheat and Silver Trends in the 1900s Market View
Observers note that rising wheat prices in October and falling silver prices reflect supply and demand rather than mutual causation. Wheat climbs as European harvests are slim and the U S surplus concentrates, while silver declines to record lows. The piece urges prudent liquidation of debt and avoidance of renewed speculation, crediting The Progress of the World in American Monthly Review of Reviews for September.
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Bryan
New York
Europe
United States
American Monthly Review of Reviews
August Shingle Mills in Washington See Major Revenue Rise
The Washington shingle mills will collect more than 175000 dollars more in August this year than last. A trade expert notes higher prices drive the gain, spreading money to mill workers and to woodsmen cutting shingle bolts. The Monterano Vidette cites populists blaming famine in India and Klondike gold for the windfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
India
Klondike
Northwest Prosperity Amid Wheat Boom and Shipload Gold
Ranch and Range reports soar in the great northwest as farm products rise. Wheat prospects improve with Alaska gold shipments fueling growth in lumber camps and factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Great Northwest
Prosperity Awakens Amid Labor Demand Rise
The Inter Ocean notes prosperity is reviving with rising labor demand though not yet meeting supply. It predicts continued forward movement driven by farm sectors as goods imported for the new tariff stock depletes.
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Inter Ocean
Petit Jurors for September Term at Superior Court 1897
The following jurors are drawn to serve as petit jurors for the September term of the Superior Court. Venire returnable September 20 at 9 o clock a.m. C L Martin, James Maloney, HC Mayfield, M S Beebe, John Pauli, Wm Hazzard, Geo Roberts, W F Madzen, W N Alvord, John Goff, Wm Beusch, Ira Johnson, Hugh Munn, Geo McCoy, W W Ingalle, Geo C Joy, P A Dapper, Archibald Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
L Martin
James Maloney
HC Mayfield
M S Beebe
John Pauli
Wm Hazzard
Geo Roberts
W F Madzen
W N Alvord
John Goff
Wm Beusch
Ira Johnson
Hugh Munn
Geo. McCoy
W W Ingalle
Geo C Joy
P A Dapper
Archibald Mitchell
Public sale at L. L. Bowers farm near town
A public sale is set for Saturday September 11 at 10 oclock 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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Bowers
Dillenbaugh
Dressmaking in Devereese Building by Miss Katherine Jean Macdonald
Miss Katherine Jean Macdonald offers the latest dressmaking styles and perfect fitting garments in the Devereese building on Market Street. Her shop promises careful tailoring and up to date designs for discerning customers.
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Katherine Jean Macdonald
Dresemaking Oe
Devereese Building
Market Street
Gambling and Sunday Closing Controversy in Chehalis Letter
Rev. Brown receives a pointed letter from M Yoern arguing church members should file official complaints rather than publish grievances publicly. The writer denies widespread gambling in Chehalis and defends card playing as harmless recreation, urging moral reform from within the community.
Col Dunckiey Opposes Gambling Indifference in Chehalis
Col Dunckiey of the Pe Ell Ex aminer critiques public indifference to gambling laws in Chehalis. He contrasts a signed protest by Rev Kenneth Brown with a nameless letter, praising moral enforcement and urging citizens to back an active drive to enforce ordinances. He argues the will of the people must stop gambling at public venues and calls for broader awareness and action alongside the sheriff. Hop tickets advertised at Murphy and Stucheli's.
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Julge Yoler
Key Brown
Chehalis
Mr. Brown
Chebalis
M. Yoorn
Dunckiey
Col. Dunckiey
Pe Ell Examiner
Chehalis Bre
Kenneth Brown
Brown
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