Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-10-03
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uatci upon ;h2 Norihoi. &C.
RA.,so4d. ah,nt equal dis;a.c, b..
tween ka!a,la and Tacoma, the t.
tai dist nee ''.iaE lo5 miles. This
place is, al~c. located about the heart
of the county, aud not only from
its naturally favorable situation, but
the rich surrounding country, which
even ct I"~4nt presents .ule Il
number Of Wel!-cuitiyate,. iaIms
with comfortable DWELLINGS, mmo-
dious barns, and carefully H.. aged
fences, ali O: which argue TIL men
Of energy, taste and industrious hab-
its have ma = their homes there.
The advantages to he derived
from the Northern Pacific Railroad,
as we'll as Tie laudable enterprise
that projected the Olympia Railroad
and runs it VIA satisfaction to the
pablo, SO far has infused proper
spirit into the inhabitants of Lewis
county generally and Chehalis in
particular, the future seat of empire
of this por;ioa OF Washington Terri
tory. Dull, indeed, must he the
traveller who cannot see the silver
lining in the clouds for this future
city. 1t is true that for quarter of
century Schuyler Saunders exercised
"squatter sovereignty upon the
present site of Chehalis, and not
outstanding he has passed TO The
bourne long since from which no
traveller ever returns, yet his family
still inherit the benefits of the fore
sight 0. the brave pioneer. We need
not DIV il upon the early struggles
the hri Ishirs, the annoyance from
the sayages of early days nor the
beasts of the forest as they often
made not only midnight hideous, but
mondays dangerous. These remi-
niscences are familiar to a large
number of the inhabitants of Wash
ington Territory still extant.
Where was once prowling ground
of the bear and panther, is now the
town Of Chebalis. Here is found
good, substantial courthouse, where
Justice is administered, and accom-
mediation given at intervals for divine
service, lectures, meetings Of socie-
ties, and to-day the inward part Of
Lewis county Fair. A neat school
house stands favorably situated,
where the youth of the place are dis
ciplined and taught the rudiments
of an English education. TIL, vii
lage doctor, J. ". Helndon, is
spoken of as a gentleman of ability
and character as is the attorney at
law j. E. Willis. and Henry Miles
Justice of the Peace, who holds the
scales with an even hand, and while
maintaining the dignity of the law,
tempers justice with mercy. The
County Officers are: H. j. Brooks,
Auditor, John Urquhart, Treasurer.
Mr.. Urquhart is also, storekeeepr
and ticket agent, ard Messrs. H. G.
Tullis and Son are general store
keepers, while the hotels are kept
by Messrs. J. B. Berry and j. Nj.
Reynolds, and Mr.. Moses Heroux, is
saloon keeper. For the purpose of
carrying on the Land Office and con-
veyancing business, Messrs. Brooks
and Willis Lave formed a copartner-
ship and have OH their books numer-
GUS choice lands for sale upon favor
able terms. They also impart gen
eral information tointending settlers.
Altogether the pgospects of Cheha-
lis are favorable, provided the own
ers of the town-site DO not hold the
land too high and thereby drive par
ties who seek lots elsewhere. Far
better deal literally with persons
proposing to locate and let tho in
crease of population enhance the
value Of land retained. This has
proved the success of other town
sites and cannot fail to be beneficial!
to Chehalls.
THE FAIR
The Third ! nnuai Fair TO Lewis
county opened nj Chehalis on the
oath, and Notwithstanding the threat
ing weather Of the past few days,
preparations are going on to make
the show success. The President,
Mr.. Tullis. the Secretary Mr. Vast