Washington State Finances and Political Moves Reported
The July state treasury shows 2 079 413 with three overdrafts 7890 for military 2974 for A Y P E and 971 for capitol. Cash on hand 388 968 general fund 436 000 highway 736 000 school and 135 000 permanent highway. Chadwick boom for governor faces conflict with constitutional limits. Washington gains two extra House seats to total five under new apportionment effective March 1913, raising members from 391 to 433. Wilder White of New York picked to design 5 000 000 capitol group plan starting with a 350 000 temple of justice. Bar exams set to begin October 13 after holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Lewis
Stephen L. Chadwick
Supreme Court
Congress
Washington
House of Representatives
Wilder & White
New York
Washington State Capitol
Post Office List of Uncalled Mail Includes Notable Names
Postmaster J C Davis notes remaining uncalled mail items on Monday August 7 for individuals such as Bordwell L W Hobnagle W Chapman Arthur Hansel John Cooper T J Nelson Joseph Rice Frank Flanigan Jim Skiles J H Garrett Mrs MJ Matthews Claud Weicker John. Recipients should say advertised when claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordwell
L W Hobnagle
W Chapman
Arthur Hansel
John Cooper
T J Nelson
John Davis
Joseph Rice
Frank Flanigan
Jim
New Road Links Willapa Harbor to Milwaukee System
Speculation ties a new logging road being built toward Milwaukee with a trans continental line. Proponents believe Willapa Harbor towns like South Bend and Raymond will gain direct access to the Milwaukee system once the road is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willapa Harbor
South Bend
Raymond
Salmon Run Sets Remarkable Pace On Lower Columbia
Record salmon catch on the lower Columbia River nears the state’s best, with canneries on both riverbanks operating at full capacity. Wenatchee cannery has contracted for 30,000 boxes of peaches and seeks more. Manager Sibley offers 50 cents per box for good varieties. Public notices urge forest fire prevention and note Chamberlains Colic Remedy available at King's City Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia River
Wenatchee Cannery
Sibley
Ty King
Wenatchee County News Highlights and Local Change
Last week in Wenatchee a single tree yielded 31 boxes of apples at 1.50 a box. Judge J B Palmer and wife celebrated their 52nd anniversary in Wenatchee. The Okanogan steamer set a 9 hour 28 minute Wenatchee to Brewster run. Conrad Rose of Wenatchee Produce arranged to buy all apples at 1.50 a box, about 12 000 boxes, plus remaining peaches and pears totals. City costs for next year total 38 000 with a 12 mill levy against about 3 300 000 valuation. Last year 11 mills brought in 34 000. Carnegie library maintenance needs a half mill tax about 2500. A cloudburst above Bridgeport in Foster Creek canyon damaged fields and county roads, turning the Columbia River a muddy reddish color for a day. Captain Stoffel notes the river’s color change is unprecedented in his years navigating it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okanogan
Wenatchee
Brewster
Conrad Rose
Wenatchee Produce Company
O. G. France
City of
Wenacthee
Carnegie Library
Bridgeport
Foster Creek Canyon
Columbia River
Stoffel
Columbia
County Real Estate Transfers Week Ending August 5 1911
Chelan County records show numerous transfers including G W Brown to J Zagar w nw sw MY sec 14 28 19 for 3000. Ira Thomas to S B Thomas ne 4 nw sec 35 22 21 for 9000. M E Kies to J Carpenter lots in original town of Chelan for 500. many other deeds with prices from 1 to 12000. Transactions cover Chelan Wenatchee areas including town lots, water rights, and amended plats.
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W Brown
J Zagar
Oakes
J Murdock
O A Miller
M E Kies
J Carpenter
Chelan
F Dorn
Ella Lyons Et al
Blair
Wen Dev Coto L Wright
M G Russi
Wenatchee
U Tto LL Teachout
E H Robert
S & I Co
Wenatchee River
C A Harris
P McClothern
Belmont
Alex Murray
P E Berry R
U S
ES Cross
S H Brown
A Brown
F Cagle
Lachapelle
Gibson
C Christensen
Chiwawa
Church Services and Sunday Activities Schedule
Local churches announce Sunday worship times with confessions morning mass and sermon, Sunday school sessions, and evening preaching. Pastors Rev J M Van de Walle Rev W V Davis Rev Martin Raasch lead services, with Epworth League activities and a Wednesday prayer meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. van de Walle
W. V. Davis
Peter I
Ing
Epworth League
Mary Motteler
Progress and Misery Inventions Tradeoffs and Safe Death Fears
A collection of items discusses civilization's progress and its hygienic downsides, from houses and ventilation to printing and eyewear. It notes attempts to balance invention with health, cites pearls in Scottish rivers, and recounts fears of premature burial linked to notable wills and precautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Fisher
New York
Christian Advocate
Aeroplanes at the Spokane Interstate Fair
The Spokane Interstate Fair announces daily aerial exhibitions October 2 to 8 with two aviators showcasing spiral gliding volplaning and daring maneuvers using the latest biplane and monoplane machines. The poster promotes the event and invites copies of fame from Spokane management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Dutiful For Once Toothache Dilemma In Dental Visit
A boy complains of tooth pain and refuses to have it pulled after his mother said to see the dentist The dentist declares the tooth must come out and promises it will be quick The boy echoes his mother's guidance to merely be examined not extracted and backs away from the chair
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamma
Parish Ladies Host Baby Show for Hospital Benefit
The ladies of the parish organized a baby show to raise funds for the hospital. Mrs Chatterson asked if it was a success and the reply called it a “howling success” highlighting community effort and charitable aims.
Uncle Eben Defends Promise Keeping in Hint of Value
The Washington Star quote notes that keeping promises can build more credit than hoarding money. It suggests courage lies in confessing not only wrong acts but ridiculous and foolish ones, echoing Rousseau’s view on honesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben
Washington Star
Rousseau
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J. C. Davis
Willapa
Saveys
County
France
J. B. Palmer
Chelan County Abstract Company
Sarah E McComas
T M Butler
Clara Ridout
O Redfield
H Hinton
L Lemaster
Dell
Mottler
M Summers
G Thompson
Leavenworth and
The
Echo
Lutheran
Martin Raasch
Methodist
Scotland
London Standard
Harriet Martineau
Edmund Yates
Lady Burton
London Chronicle
Eve
Mr. Henpeque
Spokane Fair
Aviator Mars
Mr. Mars
London Telegraph
Leavenworth Furniture
Browning
Webster's
Merriam Webster
C.&c. Merriam Co
Springfield, Mase
Alaska Junk CO
Seattle, Wash
Rutherford & Burns
J. E. Grant
Commercial St
Echo Office
Varney
Ball Park
Cascade
L. J. Nelson
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