Irrigation Rally Targets Quincy Project Growth and Funding
A large gathering in Quincy spotlighted the Quincy Valley Water Users Association plan for a major irrigation project. Governor Hay urged landowners as officials outlined a $25 million dam and siphon system on the Wenatchee river to reclaim up to 500000 acres over about eight years.
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A. J. Ternent
East Wenatchee
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G. D. Banko
Ephrata
O. A. Kuck
Morrison
Burke
F. Dahman
Beverly
J. Robinson
Corfu
J. M. Paris
Dickinson
Great rush hoped for Entiat mining district
Enthusiasm grows for a major mining boom in Chelan county with Entiat expected to host a spring and summer rush. Wenatchee Gold Mining and Milling Co reports ore returns of about 2050 dollars for a fourteen day run, averaging roughly 150 dollars per day, as they reopen a long abandoned vein about four feet wide lower in the gulch near the old tunnel site.
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Entiat
Wenatchee Gold Mining and Milling Co
Wenatchee World
Rye Grass Johnson Quits Active Ranch Life After 26 Years
A. P. Johnson known as Rye Grass Johnson, age 72, came to Wenatchee valley in 188? and to the area 26 years ago. He plans to sell his personal property on the 23rd near Dryden after refusing 20000 for his ten acre fruit ranch. He says he will live on the balance of his days and remains in good health.
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Rye Grass Johnson
Wenatchee Valley
Mr. Johnson
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Whiskey Johnson
Windey Johnson
Road Johnson
Church Johnson
Rutabaga Johnson
Leavenworth
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Sweden
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Dryden
Supreme Court Reverses Chelan County Ruling in Wells and Morris Case
The Washington Supreme Court reversed the Chelan County Superior Court ruling against J T Brown and wife, ordering a jury trial over Wells and Morris suit for 348 10 for plumbing two buildings under a contract with E D Utter. The case shifts to jury determination of payment obligations.
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Chelan County
Wells & Morris
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E. D. Utter
Brown
Gustav Ulrich
Pateros Water Ditch Company
Ulrich
Wenatchee and Leavenworth Baseball Teams Forge Peace
The Wenatchee World notes cordial relations between Wenatchee and Leavenworth as baseball seasons prep. Managers Moore and Stanley discuss future clashes and potential North Central Washington league. A meeting may set a formal schedule this month with Del Graham visiting Wenatchee.
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Leavenworth
Northwest
Moore
Matt Stanley
Washington
National Commission
Wenatchee Park Lands & Irrigation names new president
At the annual Wenatchee area meeting T F Lewis resigned as president of the We natchee Park Lands and Irrigation Company. G S Merriam was elected to succeed him and Lewis sold his interests to Eugene Page. The company plans to water 4000 to 6000 acres between Leavenworth and Lake Wenatchee via a Chewawa river intake and ongoing ditch work.
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Wenatchee
T. F. Lewis
G. S. Merriam
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Eugene Page
Chewawa River
Leavenworth
Lake Wenatchee
Icicle Canal Company
Wenatchee Company
Beaver Hill
Icicle Company
Chumstick Valley
Benefits From Good Fertilizers In Pacific Northwest
Farmers in the Pacific Northwest show rising interest in fertilizers to preserve soil richness. At Pullman, Prof. W. S. Thornber reports nitrate of soda boosts root growth for newly planted trees and improves fruit size in bearing trees like Jonathan when applied near roots.
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Pullman
W. S. Thornber
Jonathan
Postoffice notices and local business move in 1912
In the postoffice weekly notice for week ending January 29 1912 uncalled parcels are listed for Harlow Mrs Josephine Jarvis T G Sheldon Mrs Blanch Nelson Mrs S P Terrell Miss Aston and the note asks to advertise. George A Wedel in charge of Koerner's Variety Store has leased the Frank Brady ranch for two years and will move his family here soon. his boys will raise chickens and garden while he remains in charge of the store.
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Jarvis
T. G. Sheldon
Blanch
Nelson
S. P. Terrell
George A. Wedel
Koerner
Frank Brady
Mr. Wedel
Litchfield
Maine
Peshastin School Election Results Stir Up Contests
In Peshastin consolidated district No. 100 election held Saturday two tickets competed. S. P. Beecher won the three year term 133 to 69 against G. P. Fryberger and O. H. Green. O. H. Green took the two year term 131 to 70 over F. A. Wingate while J. Q. Gilbert won the one year term 136 to 1 with Oliver Bowen receiving 2 votes and 62 for S. P. Beecher who protested his name on the opposition ticket.
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Peshastin
S. P. Beecher
G. P. Fryberger
O. H. Green
F. A. Wingate
J. Q. Gilbert
Oliver Bowen
Division of Big Okanogan County Reopens in Legislature
The movement to split Okanogan County into Methow Cosgrove and a remainder county faces renewed effort at the state legislature. Supporters seek voter approval before legislative action, with Twisp eyeing Methow and Oreville seeking Cosgrove as capital sites. A bid to move the seat from Conconully is anticipated.
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Okanogan County
Friends of Division
Methow County
Cosgrove County
Twisp
Methow
Oreville
Conconully
Night watchman injured by passenger train accident
John Savage, night watchman for the Great Northern company, was struck by passenger train No. 44 while near the track at the station. He suffered scalp wounds and bruises but was treated and found not to have serious injuries at Dr. Judah's office.
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John Savage
Great Northern Company
Orchard Sold Near Cashmere For 21250
R B Griffith of Osnabrook North Dakota bought A S Huffmaster ten acre orchard one and a half miles east of Cashmere for 21250. The tract is well planted and mostly in bearing. Griffith will settle holdings in North Dakota then move to Cashmere as his permanent home.
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A. S. Huffmaster
Cashmere
R. B. Griffith
Osnabrook
North Dakota
School Election in Leavenworth District
The Leavenworth district held its annual school election last Saturday with minimal turnout. Former director Mrs L J Nelson received 25 of 26 votes, reflecting strong approval of the current school board’s work.
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Leavenworth
L. J. Nelson
Ramsey Heads West To Start Alfalfa Farm Life
Dave Ramsey departed last week for the Topenish country to establish a future home and raise alfalfa. He traveled overland by wagon.
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Dave Ramsey
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