Snow Stalls Survey at Icicle Road and Jack Creek Mines
Mr Van Epps and engineer Mr Elmendorf report heavy winter snow hampers survey work and mining operations at the Jack Creek area delaying railroad route surveys and map preparation needed for forestry right of way. Snow likely 100 feet plus in Jack Creek hills. further eastern parties expected next week. Eggs sent to camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Epps
W. J. Elmendorf
L. C. Smith
Seattle
Jack Creek
Leavenworth
Hudson Bay Company
S. O. Stewart
Neilson
Forestry Department
Nelson
Block System Implemented on Blewett Road for Land Rush Traffic
County commissioners install a block system on Blewett road to ease congestion from July travel surge for Colville lands. Since the 6th heavy traffic with autos and horse drawn vehicles prompted delays, with 108 vehicles last Thursday and 175 machines on Monday. The plan alternates one hour in each direction to relieve jams and clear the road after the land rush ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blewett Pass
Colville
Blewett Road
Sanitary Meat Market accounts go to J W Elliott for collection
Public notice states all accounts due the Sanitary Meat Market are now in the hands of J W Elliott for collection. The item mentions Father O Rafferty who traveled to Seattle for a priest funeral and is in Providence Hospital for throat surgery. G N agent L W Woodrow spent Tuesday and Wednesday on the sound and returned Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Elliott
Father O’rafferty
Seattle
Providence Hspital
L. W. Woodrow
G. N
the Sound
New Warehouse Nears Readiness For Business
The Motteler warehouse nears completion with basement walls finished and joists in place. Second story walls will start this week to rush completion, improving frost proofing and brick construction with a two inch air space. Mr. Motteler will handle apples and other fruit shipped from Leavenworth this season. Accessible from three sides, the warehouse is conveniently located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motteler
McKeown Acquitted on Two Prohibition Charges
Dr A Royal McKeown was tried before Magistrate Guilford Marr in Wenatchee on Tuesday and acquitted of unlawfully prescribing liquor to patients. Testimony showed two pints of whiskey were prescribed around June 29, while physicians argued doctors may prescribe whiskey in certain cases. An officer noted most prescriptions came from Leavenworth druggists, and McKeown said he would stop prescribing if liquor was used as a beverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Royal McKeown
Guilford Marr
Wenatchee
G. H. Hannon
Congdon
The
Echo
Leavenworth
McKeown
Death by horse kick in Blewett logs tragedy shocks town
Davy Phillips age about 26 was killed near Blewett while loading logs for Peshastin Lumber Co. A kicking horse struck his head, breaking the neck and causing instantaneous death. Funeral services were held by Rev. Moore and burial was planned locally, with possible later removal to Cashmere.
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Davy Phillips
Blewett
Peshastin Lumber Co
Freyberger Canyon
Judah
Hoxsey
Cashmere
Phillips
Potter Will Continue To Police The Town
City council met Tuesday evening with Featherstone Hale Eagleman Miller Seeley and Snyder in attendance. Debate over a new marshal salary and duties dominated the session as Potter defended his record and a potential replacement was discussed. A popcorn wagon permit and a sheep herder warning card were approved along with a proposed cheap contagious disease house and council adjourned after brief updates.
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Estabrook
Eighth
Front Streets
McIntosh
Wenatchee River
Judah
Lamb- Davis
Mayor Day
Marshal Potter
Potter
Leavenworth
Eagleman
Snyder
Whitney
Frank Reeves
Seaman & Quigg
Young Man Injured In Wagon Accident
Deryl Motteler, driving his father's delivery wagon near the creamery, was thrown from the wagon when it hit a rock. He sustained a severe elbow fracture that Dr. Judah reduced, with hopes for a quick and complete recovery.
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Deryl Motteler
Judah
German Submarine Vessel Arrives in Baltimore Sunday
A thousand ton German submarine, unarmed, arrived in Baltimore Harbor last Sunday carrying essential German dye stuffs. Capt Koenig reports a 15 day passage from Germany through the English Channel despite many warships above. The vessel, named Deutchland, proved capable of four days submerged, with 90 miles underwater of a 3800 mile journey.
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Baltimore
Germany
Koenig
Deutchland
English Channel
Coleman Ranch Raided by Mexicans in Texas
Nate Coleman reports that June 29 a band of Mexicans crossed the Rio Grande near Laredo and raided the Coleman ranch, driving off 80 horses with no other damage or injuries.
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Nate Coleman
Coleman
T. A. Coleman
San Antonio
Texas
Missouri
Laredo
Rio Grande
Coleman Ranch
Picnic Dinner at Hamilton Home Hosts A Notable Group
A group of friends shared a lawn dinner at the Hamilton residence last evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Tegtmeier Dr. P. A. Snyder and wife A. G. McKeown and wife Mr. and Mrs. Carlquist Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Campbell Mrs. Allison and Miss Bella McLean. They later attended the Scenic Theater to view Billie Burke in Peggy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
W. A. Tegtmeier
P. A. Snyder
A. G. McKeown
Carlquist
Woman Operated At Emergency Hospital After Trip From Blewett
A. L. Haines brought his wife from Blewett to the Emergency Hospital where she underwent an operation. Dr. Congden from Wenatchee assisted Dr. A. R. McKeown in the procedure. The patient suffers a long standing gangrenous ankle condition that recently worsened, prompting the operation.
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A. L. Haines
Blewett
Dr. Congden
Wenatchee
A. R. McKeown
Mr. Haines
Logan Couple Returns From Wedding Trip
Mr. Thos. Logan came home Monday from his wedding trip. Mrs. Logan visited Spokane for a day or two. They plan to establish a home in the Close residence on the North Side.
Gillies and Roberts Escape From Thurston County Jail
John F. Gillies known as Jack and Henry Roberts escaped Thurston county jail between Saturday and Sunday. A steel saw cut a door bolt, an awaiting auto carried them toward Canada. Questions arise about who supplied Gillies with the law and who arranged the escape while jail custodians were not on duty. Gillies had been slated for transfer to Walla Walla penitentiary July 14. the escape occurred July 10.
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John F
Jack
Gillies
Henry Roberts
Thurston County
Roberts Gillis
Canada
Gillis
Bastile
Walla Walla Penitentiary
Supreme Court Rules on Liquor Possession and Ballot Refusals
The court splits on liquor possession rulings after raids on Eden and Boeing in Seattle. Eight justices allow keeping excess liquor for private use, while Justice Fullerton dissents arguing the law forbids any excess. The same term denies two proposed ballot measures on the state industrial insurance act and the fish code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
High Court
King County
John C. Eden
Rainier Club
Seattle
W. E. Boeing
Ronald
Morris
Eden
Boeing
Fullerton
Hotel Franklin Changes Management
Ray Ross and T C McDonnel have taken over management of Hotel Franklin, aiming to maintain its first class service. A Priest river derailment delayed Nos 2 and 43 by about four hours Thursday afternoon.
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Hotel Franklin
Ray Ross
Losekamp
T.C. McDonnel
Priest River
Millions of fish spawn at Twin Lakes hatchery
Manager Baldridge at the local hatchery near Twin Lakes twenty miles north of Lake Wenatchee reports collecting about 1.5 million cutthroat trout eggs from Twin Lakes. Last week 635000 eggs were shipped to the coast and 300000 eggs were brought down for shipment again. About 400000 more eggs remain to be shipped. Baldridge says Twin Lakes has more fish than any water he knows.
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Baldridge
Twin Lakes
Lake Wenatchee
$1,000,000 U.S. Cash for State Highways
The good roads bill allocates roughly $1 million yearly to Washington for five years with potential increases over the next decade. States must match federal funds and coordinate with the Secretary of Agriculture on road projects, including forest reservations where Washington could gain about $1 million annually.
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State of
Washington
Federal Treasury
State Highway Department
Secretary of Agriculture
House
Congress
Grand Matron to Visit Cascade Chapter Monday Evening
Mrs Estella Mendenhall Grand Matron of Washington OES will visit Cascade chapter Monday evening July 17 She will be hosted by Mrs F T Motteler All members of the Order of Eastern Star urged to attend the visit qualification and hospitality indicated by local chapter officials
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Estella Mendenhall
Seattle
Washington
O. E.S
Cascade
Order of Eastern Star
Mendenhall
F. T. Motteler
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Unlaw
Featherstone
Hale
W. W. Durham
Budget OF State News
U.S
Senate
Bill
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