City Council Approves Two Street Light Petitions
Regular session notes three petitions for street lights on Railroad avenue and Sherburn and Cedar streets. Orchard avenue light denied due to nearby illumination. City to replace 500 feet of frozen pipe with new main sections after water main freeze and break. Engineer Barnum to summon Burgett of Tumwater Light and Water Co to explain tapping action.
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Railroad Avenue
Sherburn
Cedar Streets
Orchard Avenue
Barnum
Adams and
Costello
Water Department
Burgett
Tumwater Light & Water Co
Miller
L. J. Nelson
Irene Gordon
Chas. L. Gordon
Leavenworth
Wm. Herder
Burial of Chas L Gordon by Wenatchee Elks
Wenatchee lodge No. 1186 B P O Elks conducted funeral services for Chas L Gordon buried in the local cemetery. Gordon, a member of Seattle lodge No. 92, had Wenatchee Elks officiate at their request. Services were held in the Firemen's hall with a large attendance. Mystery surrounds his death and no arrests have been made.
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Wenatchee Lodge No
B. P. O. Elks
Chas. L. Gordon
Gordon
Seattle Lodge of Elks No. 92
Wenatchee Lodge
It Sure Has Been Cold
Dr A G McKeown US weather observer provides figures showing how cold it has been. Governor Lister on vacation inspected the Washington building at the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. Washington was first to complete its building and many state exhibits have been installed.
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A. G. McKeown
U.S. Weather Observer
Lister
Washington
San Francisco
Butter wrappers urged for proper labeling by merchants
The inspector of weights and measures warns that any person selling butter without proper net weight and maker name labeling is liable under the law. Merchants are urged to comply and ranchers with butter to sell are invited to visit the office to view and obtain printed wrappers at little cost.
Union Christmas Tree Planned for Thursday Evening
The Kumlux Club and Lamb-Davis Lumber Co. push a municipal tree in Leavenworth with ministers and business leaders joining. George L. Gardner leads fund raising while Osborn Rev Huff and Rev Carne plan distribution of gifts for December 24 with Santa. Indoor venue favored due to cold weather. outdoor trees planned in Cashmere and Waterville.
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Geo. L. Gardner
Lamb-Davis Lumber Co
Tumwater Bank
Gardner
Osborn
Huff
Methodist Church
Carne
Congregational Church
Leavenworth
Cashmere
Waterville
Apples spilled as freight car derails into river in Montana
A railroad accident near Benton on Nov 28 involved extra 2008 engineer Katzman and conductor Lees losing a car of apples two miles east of Benton. The car left the track rolled down a 75 foot bank into the river, shedding 128 boxes of fruit while the roof was lost. apples floated downstream and homesteaders fished some from the water. Only the front caboose tracks remained.
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Katzman
Lees
Benton
Coram
Mont
Horticultural Law Urged At Wenatchee Convention
E C Roberts Oregon state horticulturist T O Morrison Washington commissioner of horticulture and Dr A J Cook California commissioner urged a uniform Pacific Coast horticultural law before the Washington State Horticultural Society. Draft bills regulating commission men were endorsed for presentation to the legislature. Candies nuts ed at Koerner's 49.
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Pacific Coast
Washington State Horticultural Society
Wenatchee
E.C. Roberts
Oregon
T. O Morrison
Washington
A. J. Cook
California
Great Northern Oriental Limited Sets Record, 341,550 Miles
No. 1, the Oriental Limited, arrives two hours late in the city, a record believed unmatched in railroading. Over 150 days the train covered 341,550 miles using 1,500 engines with 10 engines per trip, and no accidents or major engine trouble occurred.
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Oriental Limited
Great Northern Railway Co
L. W. Woodrow
Chicago
Tacoma
Great Northern
Woodrow
United States
Quincy 18 Fights for Major Irrigation Project Time Extension
A J Ternent reports Senator Poindexter and General Land Office Commissioner Tollman have extended the reservoir site time to March 1 for the Quincy Valley Irrigation project. Lands bordering Lake Wenatchee would be submerged by a proposed dam and withdrawn from entry until March 1 to protect the project. The delay helps keep the reservoir site intact and avoids costly condemnation if plans proceed.
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Senator Poindexter
Clay Tollman
General Land Office
Lake Wenatchee
Quincy Project
Quincy
Help for Unemployed Farmers and Workers in Seattle
Farmers and orchardists can reduce winter unemployment by hiring men idle in Seattle. Many woodsmen and harvest hands seek work on the land for low wages and board. Write W K McKibben at League building Seattle to arrange employment for these men. Northern Coast ports shipped 17,000,000 feet of lumber to Frisco in the last half of November. Pint and quart Thermos bottles at Koerner's. 49
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Seattle
W.K. McKibben
League Building
Mr. McKibben
Frisco
Seals Drive Aims To Boost Red Cross Campaign
The Washington Association for the Prevention and Relief of Tuberculosis expands its Red Cross seal drive for 1914 with a goal of higher state standings. Mount Vernon again competes, towns vie for prizes, and teachers are urged to sell and return orders before holidays. Seattle serves as the mailing point for orders.
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Red Cross
Washington Association For the Prevention and Relief of Tuberculosis
Mount Vernon
Washington
Mississippi
California
Minnesota
Cobb Bldg
Seattle
Wash
Local Steel Plant Seeks Receiver To Save Million-Dollar Assets
G. T. Hopkins and 20 stockholders of Washington Steel and Iron petitioned for a receiver to manage the firm amid a threat of loss in Chelan county. Defendants include E. K. K. Allen vice president O. P. Moore secretary treasurer J. L. Torkelson and M. A. Corner. Judge Huneke ordered appearance to justify appointment of a receiver and restraint on selling treasury stock while new officers may be selected.
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G. T. Hopkins
Washington Steel and Iron Company
Chelan County
W. A. Huneke
Treasury
Church Services and Junior League Schedule
Church services proceed as usual at the Methodist church on Sunday morning. The Junior League will meet at 3 p.m. Union services are planned at the Congregational church on Sunday led by C. A. Huff.
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Methodist
Congregational Church Announces Musical Program
Last Sunday services at the Congregational church were well attended. Next Sunday morning features a fine choir led program with the theme The Gift Divine. An evening performance also includes special music and the subject Abraham's Offering. Washington state taxes about 17 million dollars are needed for the new two year government budget and at least 3 million will come from indirect sources. Dr H T Graves state agriculture commissioner declares quarantine in a 50 square mile area of Walla Walla county due to hog cholera. Mrs Geo L Gardner returns from Seattle after visiting friends.
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Abraham
State of
Washington
H. T. Graves
Walla Walla County
Wets Push New Liquor Regulation To Public Vote
Ferdinand Schmitz filed with the secretary of state a proposed liquor rule to be placed before voters at a November 1915 special election. If adopted, it would take effect January 1, 1916 and would supersede the prohibition and local option laws. The measure would permit brewery operation and liquor sales in hotels with over 50 rooms in incorporated cities, allow home consumption purchases from 12 to 48 quarts, and set city controlled license fees of 200 for breweries 1000 for hotels and 300 for selling agents. Backers must collect 32,000 signatures by January 2.
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Schmitz
Real estate sale in Wenatchee and regional news
D C Hunter of Sedro Woolley bought ten acres of the Eden tract in East Wenatchee for $9000 and plans to build a home there. Next year a vinegar plant is reported to begin in Wenatchee. Fred Reid and W Kelley were arrested in Cashmere for bootlegging and fined the maximum $100 but could not pay, and were jailed. Frank Petrak near Quincy used a bomb to kill coyotes but injured himself. his clothing was torn and he was bruised. North Pacific Fruit Distributors President Davidson says Northwest fruit growers lost 1.5 to 2 million dollars due to marketing warnings. A Seattle meeting on January 23 will align major marketing groups under one head.
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Wenatchee
D. C. Hunter
Sedro Wooley
Eden Tract
East Wenatchee
Fred Reid
W. Kelley
Cashmere
Frank Petrak
Quincy
Mr. Coyote
Mr. Petrak
Davidson
North Pacific Fruit Distributors
Pacific Northwest
Seattle
Public Library Open Hours and Koerner's Offer
Public Library hours are Wednesday and Saturday afternoons from 3 to 5 o clock. Koerner's is featuring tree ornaments candles and candle holders. 49
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Koerner’s
New Year Resolution urges Leavenworth shoppers to buy local
The Leavenworth Echo urges residents to resolve to patronize local merchants in the new year. It promises to explain why shopping at home beats mail order and to prove the point in forthcoming coverage, urging readers to read ads and all.
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Leavenworth
Public Schools Close for Christmas Break
Public schools will close Wednesday December 23 to let scholars enjoy Christmas festivities and will remain closed until Monday December 28.
Rescue Society Head Visits City to Aid Wayward Girls
Mrs Helen Waxham state manager of the Pacific Coast Rescue and Protective Society visited the city last week and formed an advisory committee to report missing girls and aid in fighting vice. The society operates shelters for abandoned children, prosecutes white slavers, and reports 547 cases in five years with 22 procurers punished.
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Rescue Home
Helen Waxham
Pacific Coast Rescue and Protective Society
Seattle
L. J. Nelson
R. B. Field
D. C. Town
Echo
Washington Rescue Home
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Washington
W. G. McLaren
Bluestem Columbia Branch Repair and Rail Work Planned
The Bluestem Columbia branch of the Great Northern will be repaired with rails laid and operated. Tissue crepe and decorated paper will go to Koerner's.
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Bluestem Columbia
The
Great Northern
Koerner
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