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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1892 | 4 |
| 1893 | 2 |
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- After the Fire in Montesano
Community members and a traveling circus rally to assist residents following a major downtown blaze.
- Water Works Save Montesano from Ruin
A devastating fire tears through the business district, but the unfinished water system prevents the total loss of the town.
- Firefighters Save Montesano from Total Destruction
A catastrophic fire nearly leveled the town's business district before new water mains were put to the ultimate test.
- Horrific Sawmill Accident Leaves Worker Fighting for His Life
A logger is maimed in a catastrophic carriage accident at the Stetson Manufacturing Company mill in Montesano.
- The Town Bucket Brigade
When a major mill fire broke out in Montesano, the local water system failed, forcing the townspeople—including the women—to form a desperate bucket line to save the surrounding buildings.
- The Price of Questionable Governance
A critical report on Chehalis County finances highlights high costs and questionable payments to negotiators, fueling political shifts ahead of the November election.