Prospect Riches and Plans Across Lewis County
In Windom and Centralia reports, Weiler returns from St Helens mines praising strong yields and vast prospects in Washington. Hoppickers earn more, land and forest opportunities attract capital. local figures discuss a planned Salmon creek log drive, a shingle mill site, and a Moor’s hall masque. Centralia notes include births, accidents, a sheriff’s past, and a Winston creek smelter bid.
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Windom
E. Weler
St. Helens
Hig Ranch
Mr. Weiler
Colorado
Washington
Artemus Ward
Salt Lake City
Artemus
Eugene Debs
Lewis County
Hiram Betty
Toledo
Salmon Creek
Wilson Post Office
Cowlitz
Moor’s Hall
David
Local Industry and Town Happenings Spur Growth
Strachan and Brigstocke plan to start evaporating fruit and vegetables in weeks with a nearly finished plant, signaling a local enterprise. John Laughran’s building will boost the business district. A R Strachan visited Portland. H H Fatland bought flour from Grant Arnold. Seymour shakes hands with neighbors. Mettler seeks a Wood land ranch. B Conrad returns from Centralia. Josie Duke visits from the Sound. hop picking ends and invoices begin. D M Daum installed as principal and Sadie Koontz as assistant. Mamie Scales to Newaukum school. Mr Allison to reside in Kimbrough’s house for winter.
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Totedo
Strachan
Brigstocke
John Laughran
A. R. Strachan
Portland
H. H. Fatland
Winlock
Grant Arnold
Mr. Seymour
Jno. Mettler
Woodland
B. Conrad
Centralia
Josie Duke
The
Sound
Calvin
D. M. Daum
Sadie Koontz
Mamie Scales
Newaukum
Allison
Cedar Creek
Kimbrough
Pe Ell Notes Highlight Local Moves and Tragic Fire
H W Weller finished harvesting his crop reporting a yield about a third higher than last year. A newborn son arrived to Mr and Mrs H H Speer on Wednesday the 15th. Prof Balch secured a first class public school post in Moscow Idaho and will wait in Pullman until term begins. Mr Lilly and family plan to move to Dryad after visiting the Pearsalls with Lilly taking a lawyer job at Leudinzhaus shingle mill. The Northern Pacific timetable changes are seen as a setback for mail and train service. The two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Fronto died in a house fire shortly after her father left for the mill. A government engineer eyed granite near Gray's Harbor and Pe Ell may provide stone for the jetty, a development with promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
Mattie Graves
Sound
T. J. Kennedy
Grand Mound
Roy Whitcomb
Vancouver
B. C
Henry Shields
Ike Gaillac
Leslie Miles
Cross Arm
Marshal Shields
E. T. Tallmadge
Wm. Virges
N. E. Woody
Winlock
Degeler
Opera House
M. D. Wood
Houston
Tex
Lewis County
Dan Davis
Hanaford Valley
Arthur Martindale
Damon
Skaguay
H. W.weller
H. H. Speer
Prof
Balch
Moscow
Idaho
Pullman
Lilly
Pearsall
Fronio
Gray’s Harbor
Wallace and Miss Monagre Married at Cowlitz
A Cowlitz ceremony last week united A J Wallace, local merchant, and Miss Monagre, sister to Peter Monagre of the area. The visit by J Henriot and family from Tacoma to the Henriots at Cowlitz is noted amid other local events. Mrs Reverend J O Morgan suffered a medical incident reported in the same column.
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Toledo
School Opens October Fourth and Local Notices
Directors announce the opening of school on October fourth. Rodney Ackley leaves for Salem Oregon to attend winter school. Dr Huntington of Kelso visits town seeking a position. Gottlieb Waller’s hop crop suffers 50 percent loss from live and mould. Henry Metz appointed engineer at Steilacoom insane asylum and will depart soon. A new Capitolia logging crew begins work. logs sourced from William Walter’s place. Prescott Veness & Co plan to restart Capital mill soon. New school law waives tuition for out-of-district scholars. attendance-based funding encourages enrollment. Includes Breezy Comment from Our Exchanges on Timely Topics and editorials criticizing state expenditures and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Ackley
Cowlitz
Salem
Ore
Dr. Huntington
Kelso
Gottlieb Waller
Henry Metz
Steilacoom Insane Asylum
Capitolia
Wm. Walter
Prescott, Veness & Co
Boistfort Notes On School Start And Local Visits
Boistfort reports school at No 70 to start Sept 26 with Mr C Sweany and Mr Moore hosting visitors. Mrs Moore sister to Mr Foster. John Wilson family returns from east of the mountains and buys property on Deep Creek. Charley Harris to attend Chehalis school. Grandma White and Arthur White children ill. George Athow’s Tacoma mother visiting. T O Young of Olympia rode over a wheel last week to visit friends. A dance at the hall Saturday eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boistfort
C. Sweany
Moore
Olympia
Boy Kills Self In Pe Ell Home Tragedy
In Pe Ell Sept 21 a five year old boy, child of Mrs. Shields, shot himself with a revolver. The gun, taken from a bureau, fired as the boy pulled it out. His mother was away at Mr Thrash's, older brother at work hauling wood. The shot entered the right temple and exited the top of the head.
Local notes from Knap and St Helens mining district
Gust Anderson and N Legeault are doing assessment work in St Helens mining district for I W Shultz. Harry Morgan is here looking up his cattle. Hay balers are busy in this neighborhood. Will Chism passed here Monday. J N Bowen is hauling hay to Toledo. Andy Olson returned from the hop yard Monday. Frank Carson was a Kanab visitor Monday.
Real Estate Transfers in Lewis County Washington Week Ending Sept 18 1897
Transfers reported by Settemaier Abstract and Security Co Chehalis include Rachel D Rodgers to Henry Dobson 50 acres in sections 34 35 to 11r3 west for 700 dollars Jannie Jones to John W Jones lots 3 and 6 in Kelseys addition Centralia for 65 dollars Susan Slack and husband to Kate Galvin wig of sw quarter of section 34 township 15 range 3 for 300 dollars Little Falls Fire Clay Co to N P Ry Co right of way at Little Falls for 1 dollar N P Ry Co to Geo L Lacy et al 530 acres in section 25 township 14 4 west for 8790 dollars Sheriff to U S Saving and Loan Co lot 11 be 48 Railroad addition Centralia for 550 dollars Fred L Ingalls and wife to Henry L Johnson s one third of sw quarter of section 34 township 15 range 4 west for 1662 39 dollars N P Ry Co to James A Nail sw quarter of lf quarter section 35 township 13 range 2 west for 200 dollars A Nail and wife to F N Cox s one half of aw quarter of section 33 township 13 range 2 west for 200 dollars James E Riggs to F M Cox lots 8 9 10 block 8 Rowells addition Napavine for 54 dollars.
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Lewis County
Washington
Settemaier Abstract and Security Co
Chehalis
Wash
Rachel D. Rodgers
Henry Dobson
Jannie Jones
John W. Jones
Kelsey
Centralia
Susan Slack
Kate Galvin
Sw'g
Little Falls
Henry L. Johnson
Xe P. Ry Co
James A. Nail
Ae A. Nail
F. N. Cox S
Jas. E. Riggs
F. M. Cox
Rowell
Nadine advertises Viayi Remedies for sale in Chehalis
Mrs M Nadine announces she has a full line of Viayi Remedies for sale at her residence in Chehalis Washington. The notice notes personal availability and local sale from her home.
Wheat as value standard questioned in debt dispute
Mort Albaugh of Kingman lent a man 100 dollars two years ago in exchange for 256 bushels of wheat at 39 cents a bushel. Recently the debtor repaid with money earned from selling 143 bushels at 70 cents, raising questions if Albaugh has effectively lost 113 bushels of wheat under the old loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mort Albaugh
Kingman
Copper price rise prompts new mining in Pacific Northwest
The Vancouver Independent notes rising copper prices attract attention from mining men in St Helens District. European consumption, led by England and France, grows, while US production outpaces imports. A Portland firm plans a Washougal copper smelter, signaling expanded mining and potential operations in Clarke and Skamania counties if prices stay high.
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St. Helens
England
France
Germany
United States
Portland
Washougal
Clarke
Skamania
Vancouver Independent
The Country Editor and the Country Press Bond
The Spokane Review argues that three fourths of Americans live in the country or country towns and that the weekly country paper maintains a strong hold on the public. City residents, including merchants and professionals, still cling to their old country papers as ties to boyhood homes and lifelong memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Country Weekly
Spokane Review
Trick With a Hole in It
A state move abolished local boards over several institutions and created a board of control with a travelling auditor. A junketing inspection trip occurred without travel funds, expenses charged to maintenance appropriations, deemed legal by Rogers and the attorney general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penitentiary
Reform School
Board of Control
Rogers
Aberdeen Recorder
Governor and Treasurer Clash Over State Funds
Governor Rogers calls for an audit of the state treasurer’s books while the treasurer resists, highlighting a populist debate over oversight and administrative authority amid political theater.
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Rogers
Incident at Washington Buffet Involving Thad Stevens Servant
The Cleveland Recorder reports Thad Stevens once commanded a colored servant in Washington. In a morning incident Matilda smashed a dish at the buffet and responded to a harsh question with a defiant remark about duty and dress, reflecting tense social dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thad Stevens
Washington
Matilda
Cleveland Recorder
Prairie Commonwealth Welcomes Industrious Seekers
A Ta coma Ledger editorial urges room and prosperity for industrious people in our prairie mining districts fisheries and timber lands and promises a hearty welcome in the great and garious commonwealth.
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Tacoma Ledger
Famine in India Said To Drive Wheat Prices
Toledo Tidings contends famine in India sparks price rises in wheat and notes wool and sheep costs are rising, with wool prices affected by tariffs. The piece frames scarcity and policy as triggers for market moves.
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India
Toledo
Shaker Dipetseedarem y Promises Relief From Dyspepsia
Poisons formed by fermenting foods causing rheumatism and other illnesses are cured by Shaker Dipetseedarem y from Mount Lebanon NY. The product aids digestion, rests the diseased stomach, and can reduce pain after meals. Trial bottles cost 10 cents. Laxol is recommended for children as a castor oil substitute.
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Mount Lebanon
Felton Delivers Noted Painting and Kalifornming Services
Stef Tickets advertise low fares to eastern points on Northern Pacific railway. Corruas and Kerner, city agents, promote travel options and call for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Felton
Stef
Northern Pacific Ry
Corruas & Kerner
School Warrants Wanted and Gold Watch Giveaway
Corruas and Krpsen advertise high prices for warrants and offer a contest with tickets for a chance to win a gold watch. They promise no draw and a guaranteed watch. The Chehalis Meat Co invites customers to Welty building Chehalis avenue for prompt delivery and fair service. Miss Katherine Jean Mac shows latest styles and perfect fitting garments.
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Chehalis Meat Co
Welty
Chehalis Avenue
Katherine Jean Mac- SS
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Garry
Douglas
Larcest
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Ild
Reefer
H. M. Block & Bro
W. Brunswig
Grover
Wala Walla
Tower Avenue
Ewen
Mr. Mahan
Winston Creek
Mahan
Winstor Creek
Pullman College
Eyod
Peoples’ Party
Col. Tugwell
Tacoma
Freeman's Journal
Spokane
America
Buffalo
Olympia Standard
Viayi
Eel
Aati Fates Ae
Cbenalis Market
Hope
Corruas & Krpsen
Murphy & Stuchell’s
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