Fruit Syndicate Buys Curtis Orchard Tract
The American Fruitgrowers Inc has purchased the Curtis farms and Burns and Curtis orchards three miles below Leavenworth on the Wenatchee river. Curtis family ties and orchard age are noted with 15,000 boxes produced last year. The deal brings the syndicate to 575 acres of bearing orchards in the Wenatchee valley totaling $465,000.
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Wenatchee Valley
American Fruitgrowers, Inc
Curtis Farms
Burns and Curtis Orchards
Leavenworth
Wenatchee River
Frank I. Curtis
Seattle
Ralph Curtis
Frank Curtis
Curtis
Burns and Curtis
Rome Beauty
Washington, D. C
Charles J. Brand
Bureau of Markets
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Wm. F. Scott
Martin Martin and J Herman Peterson wed in Leavenworth
Miss Anna Martin and J Herman Peterson were married June 5 at the home of Engineer Cline. Attended by Mabelle Cline and Jesse Dye, the couple left for a Seattle Tacoma trip. Mr Peterson, recently returned from France with the 546 F A, and Mr Dye also back from service. A small reception followed with sil ver gifts and a band serenade.
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Anna Martin
J. Herman Peterson
Engineer Cline
Morton
M. E. Church
Mabelle Cline
Jesse Dye
Kalispel
Mont
Cline
Wymore
Peterson
Seattle
Tacoma
Leavenworth
France
546
F. A
Uncle Sam
Dye
McDaniels
Husband loved French girls in wartime marriage end
A Wenatchee wife sues for divorce alleging her husband, a World War I American Expeditionary Forces member, befriended several French girls while abroad and kept up correspondence after returning. She says he disparaged Americans and compared French maidens to his wife, noting they married just before he went to war and filed for divorce soon after his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee
Leavenworth City Council Hikes Water Chief Pay and Property Purchase
The council accepted Water Commissioner Guest resignation and appointed Sam Daly to replace him with a salary of 150 dollars monthly. The assistant water commissioner will earn 125 dollars monthly. Hutchings property to be bought as pest house. A dance hall licensing ordinance to be drafted. Sprinkling wagon to be used on streets paid by owners. Barclay calls for itemized Seaman-Quigg lawsuit expenses with an update at next meeting.
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Guest
Sam Daly
Hutchings
Leavenworth
Echo
Barclay
Supreme Court
Whitney
E. K. Barnum
Mr. Whitney
W. F. Whitney
A. C. Barclay
Children’s Day Program Shines at Methodist Church
The Methodist church hosted a large Children’s Day program Sunday evening organized by Mrs. E. R. McClain and the choir. The crowd filled the church, many turned away, then a Tuesday lawn party for participants moved indoors due to rain, continuing until 5 30.
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Methodist Church
LEAVENWORTH O E S MEMBERS ATTEND SEATTLE CONVENTION
The thirty first annual convention of the Grand Chapter of Washington Order of Eastern Star met in Seattle this week. Attending Leavenworth Chapter were Mrs John Ewing Mrs Harry Geerds Mrs George Walker and Mrs A Blomeke.
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Grand Chapter
Washington
Order of Eastern Star
Seattle
Leavenworth
John Ewing
Harry Geerds
George Walker
A. Blomeke
Bank officials from Wenatchee and Oroville visit on business
Mr. L. L. Mathews cashier of the First National Bank of Wenatchee accompanied by W. C. Gresham prosecuting attorney of Okanogan county and Mr. Sterrett cashier of the First National Bank of Oroville spent the afternoon here yesterday on business the nature of which they did not disclose.
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L. L. Mathews
First National Bank of
Wenatchee
W. C. Gresham
Okanogan County
Sterrett
Oroville
First Run of Spring Salmon Starts at Everett Advices
Advices from Everett state that the first run of spring salmon has commenced. The report notes salmon entering local streams signaling the seasonal fishing period opens with caution for anglers and authorities monitoring catches.
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Everett
League is Big Fake Says Senator Reed
In Washington on June 12 Senator Reed of Missouri excoriated the proposed league of nations as a fake in a lively debate with Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska. Reed argued the covenant would give power to backward states and that the executive council would be dominated by five nations, making it a quintuple alliance rather than a true league. Senator Hitchcock and Senator Knox pushed back noting possible paths to justice through both council and assembly.
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Washington
League of Nations
Reed
Missouri
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Senates Committee On Foreign Relations
Liberia
Hedjez
Haiti
Honduras
Panama
Guatamala
Ecuador
Bolivia
Peru
Brazil
Siam
United States
America
League
Missourian
Executive Council
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
Knox
Council
Assembly
Whose boy will do it in the league of nations debate
A Washington congressman warns the senate and house will repeatedly ask who will supply troops for enforcing European and world boundaries under the covenant for a league of nations. He questions whether American boys will be sent or drafted, noting slow recruitment and reluctance among officers to go abroad. He asks if conscription may be used to guard Constantinople Armenia and nearby regions.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
League of Nations
Europe
Constantinople
Armenia
America
Lansing
Daniels
Baker
Jones
Brown
Foreign Service
Turkey
Wenatchee Merchant Will Little Visits Leavenworth Market
Will Little head push of the Inland Meat Co. Wenatchee and owner of the Leavenworth Market was here yesterday on one of his occasional visits to the region.
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Will Little
Inland Meat Co
Wenatchee
Leavenworth Market
Hotel Planned in Everett Rise Sparks Local Project
Everett observers note a new hotel project proposing a five to six story structure. The story highlights urban development plans and community impact for the Everett area.
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Everett
Yakima Fruit Workers Adopt 1919 Wage Scale
Yakima Valley Fruit Workers union members approved a 1919 wage scale at a labor temple meeting. The new rates exceed last year’s in most cases, with transport required for out of town work. Details include common labor 55 cents per hour and various per box rates for packing and box making.
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Yakima Fruit Workers
Yakima Valley Fruit Workers’ Union
Labor Temple
Wareouse
State Game Laws Compiled for Wardens and Hunters
The updated Game and Game Fish Code, received by State Game Warden L. H. Darwin, lists amendments from the last legislature and details county and state control over upland bird seasons and fishing closures. Two new charts compare western and eastern Washington laws, aiding hunters and fishermen across counties. copies available from Darwin in Seattle.
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L. H. Darwin
Washington
P. O
Seattle
Wash
Cle Elum welcomes summer tourist traffic and beet crop outlook
Tourist travel through Cle Elum increases as the season begins with cars from New York and British Columbia appearing. The road opened June first but needed help through Gold Creek three mile stretch. county spent about one thousand dollars to open it. Sugar beet men estimate Yakima valley crop value at three million dollars with 162000 tons from 9000 acres.
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New York State
British Columbia
Gold Creek
Yakima
Yakima Valley
Deportation Drive Backed by Washington Minute Men
The Washington Minute Men press for deportation of aliens who evade military service and favor overthrow of the government. Support letters from Senators Poindexter and reps Miller and others urge passage of Johnson bill addressing deportation of those renouncing citizenship, with cross state backing and opposition noted from the state department.
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Minute Men
Washington
Washington Minute Men
Arcade Bldg
Seattle
Albert Johnson
House Committee On Immigration and Naturalization
Johnson
Miles Poindexter
John F. Miller
Committee On Immigration and Naturalization
Washington District
State Department
Edmund Platt
New York
United States
Clarence F. Lee
California
BUILD NOW PRICE ADVICE FOR HOME BUILDING
The Minneapolis News cites historical trends and economic theory saying prices may not return to prewar levels soon. Government data show farm produce up 116 percent, lumber 73 percent, overall commodities 113 percent, and building materials 84 percent. Builders urged to proceed now before further declines.
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Minneapolis News
Wenatchee Lake Shingle Mill Rebuilding Progress
Christofersen and Delano, formerly of Marysville near Everett, have bought the Wenatchee Lake site and rebuilt their shingle mill. New machinery will be installed immediately with production expected by month’s end. A large workforce is on site as a village grows at the lake’s foot and cedar timber remains abundant for years.
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Christofersen
Lake Wenatchee
Roosevelt Birthday Holiday Bill Seeks National Observance
A proposed bill in the house by Representative Bacharach New Jersey Republican would make October 27 Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday a national holiday with Sunday as the reset if the date falls on Sunday The measure credits John T King for promoting the memorial and notes Will Hays honorary vice president role The report also mentions street repairs by Mayor Motteler and local business notes including the Leavenworth Creamery Amundsen butter shipments and a visit by J B Best Everett Herald editor to nearby apple ranches
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Theodore Roosevelt
Bacharach
New Jersey
United States
New York
John T. King
Republican National
Connecticut
Roosevelt
Will Hays
Republican Congress
Doctor Treats Injured Worker at Blewett Lumber Co
Dr Judah attended Raymond Dawsor at Peshas tin Lumber Co in Blewett on Wednesday after his hand contact with a saw. He lost the tips of the first and the fingers of the left hand in the accident.
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Judah
Peshas‘tin Lumber Co
Blewett
Raymond Dawsor
Meda Noble Returns to Visit Leavenworth Roots
Miss Meda Noble formerly with Leavenworth public schools arrives Wednesday at Leavenworth from Port Angeles via the Coast. She has been living on the coast and recently moved to the Port Angeles area.
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Meda Noble
Leavenworth
Medze
Port Angeles
Children’s Day Services at Peshastin Methodist Church
A Sunday morning service for children will be held at Peshastin Methodist Church next Sunday at 10 o’clock. The event invites families and aims to provide child friendly activities and lessons.
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Peshastin Methodist Church
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Fruit Syndicate
Curtis Orchard Tract
Martin-Peterson
Council Proceedings
O. E. S. Convention
Senator Reed
Pussy Footers
Wenatchee Lake
Motteler
James Jarvis
T. G. Jarvis
Leavenworth Hospital
Dr. Judah
Chas. Osner
Ninth
Commercial Streets
Co-operative Corporation
Red Cross
J. B. Best
The
Everett Herald
Apple Ranch
Leavenworth Creamery
Amundsen
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