W. T. Clark Re-Elected Head of Wenatchee Valley Association
At Wenatchee Monday over 400 growers witnessed W T Clark win re election as president with 2450 votes against Conrad Rose's 1850. A new board was elected to manage the pool, which last year controlled about 1500 carloads, while plans to partner with North Pacific Fruit Distributors were not discussed.
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Wenatchee Valley Fruitgrowers’ Association
Wenat
W. T. Clark
Clark
Conrad Rose
North Pacific Fruit Distributors
Wenatchee Produce Company
High Line
Columbia River
First National Bank
East Wenatchee Land Company
Coburn
L. G. Olds
Chicago
Association
Wenatchee
C. A. Harris
North Pacific Fruit Distributers
Black
Spokane
Inland Empire Commerce Congress Set for Spokane Pow Wow
A congress of commercial and industrial interests will meet in Spokane during the Pow Wow, June 16 to 21 to discuss business conditions after the Panama Canal opening, irrigation and development projects, farm marketing, and county agricultural agents. The Inland Empire Development League may form at the conference, arranged by H. C. Sampson, manager of the previous National Apple Show.
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Inland Empire
Spokane
Panama Canal
Palouse
Quincy Valley
Inland Empire Developement League
H. C. Sampson
Hatchery Trout Released Into Three Washington Rivers
A new stock of 300000 trout arrived Wednesday from a state hatchery near Spokane and was distributed in the Icicle, Chewawa, and Wenatchee rivers. Eleven cans were sent to the Chewawa via the W V and N Railway, with other consignments released near the George Briskey farm and about 15 miles upstream on the Icicle.
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Spokane
Icicle
Chewawa
Wenatchee
Wenatchee River
George Briskey Place
Chewawa River
Sylvester Leaves for Everett After Noon
A. H. Sylvester departed yesterday afternoon for Everett with plans to stay through the end of the week.
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A. H. Sylvester
Everett
Open Trout Season Amid High Waters and New License Law
The trout season opened May 1 with muddy streams and few catches though some fish were taken using fresh salmon eggs. High water slows fishing and big catches are not expected until mid June. A June 14 license rule requires a one dollar license for fishing and hunting, with exemptions for boys under sixteen and women. If already licensed, a second license is required after June 12 per the attorney general’s guidance.
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State Bureau of Inspection
Wenatchee Valley plans new fruit selling cooperative
A cooperative selling agency may be formed in the Wenatchee valley after a conference with Conrad Rose. Growers may take over the Wenatchee Produce company plant and stock, with an appraisal to decide options. Mr Rose could become manager if a new corporation is created. The Wenatchee Valley Fruit Growers' Association rejected the plan.
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Wenatchee Valley
Conrad Rose
Wenatchee Produce Company
Rose
Mr. Rose
Wenatchee Valley Fruit Growers’ Association
A J Dorman Returns to Settle Land Matters in Town
A J Dorman, who spent time here two years ago and has worked in land at Goldendale Washington, came back this week to close up land affairs in town and at Ephrata. He noted the town looked prosperous, a contrast to many Washington towns he visits.
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A. J. Dorman
Goldendale
Wash
Ephrata
Washington
Wenatchee Growers Weigh Central Agency Plan
Trustees of North Pacific Fruit Distributors say Wenatchee Fruit Growers will decide affiliation independently. H. C. Sampson notes Wenatchee re elected W. T. Clark as central agency president and may convene a mass meeting to hear plans.NPFD annual meeting set for May 19 in Spokane.
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North Pacific Fruit Distributors
Wenatchee Fruit Growers’ Association
Central Agency
H. C. Sampson
Wenatchee
W. T. Clark
Clark
Spokane
Dunkard Settlement Moves Into Wenatchee Valley Lands
C W Thornhill a Wenatchee Park Land Co stockholder toured the Wenatchee Chewawa river tract with buyers. About twenty families will settle by midsummer to build homes and cultivate land. Doubling the number could work fruit hay and stock. The Dunkard group plans to colonize the range near Leavenworth. They aim to pay full value and boost local trade.
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C. W. Thornhill
Wenatchee Park Land Co
Wenatchee
Chewawa
Leavenworth
Remember Your Mother Mothers Day Tribute
May 11 is Mothers Day to honor mothers with a white carnation or white flower. If mother is alive, write her a letter to cheer her. if not, wear white in memory. Pay homage to her memory or kindness as a lasting tribute.
Dahlquist and Son to Do Railroad Work Between City and Chiwaukum
S E Dahlquist junior partner of Dahlquist and Son Contractors says they will perform betterment work for the Great Northern Railway between the city and Chiwaukum. The project includes removing overhanging rocks and widening cuts with plans for future double tracks. About 100 men will be employed with work starting soon. Grant Smith and Guthrie and McDougall announce substantial crews nearby, totaling about 1500 men for tunnels and snow sheds near Cascade Tunnel.
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S. E. Dahlquist
Dahlquist & Son
Great Northern Railway
Chiwaukum
Dahlquist
Grant, Smith & Co
Guthrie & McDougall
Cascade Tunnel
Reeves of Wenatchee eyed for Supreme Court post
Governor Lister may elevate Frank Reeves of Wenatchee to the Supreme Court bench if Justice S J Chadwick moves to the Federal judgeship. Bar groups expect an outside pick from North Central Washington officials have not acted formally yet but have been urged to show interest. Reeves is well known in Central Washington and considered well qualified for the post.
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Lister
Frank Reeves
Wenatchee
Supreme Court
S. J. Chadwick
Bar Association
Reeves
Chelan County Bar Association
Washington
Chadwick
Eleven Prisoners From Wenatchee County Jail
The Wenatchee World reports twelve prisoners in the county jail. eleven were sent from Wenatchee. One of the eleven was removed here at Wenatchee authorities request for stealing Wenatchee clothing. The other ten came here from Wenatchee to seek work and ran afoul of the law.
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Wenatchee
Caesar
City Council Agrees On Warning Method For Bell Sequence
City officials settle on using a ten bell signal as the sole warning, clarifying the protocol for audible alerts and municipal procedure.
Wenatchee Man Buys Lake Wenatchee Home
E. L. Mann owner of the Elman hotel in Wenatchee has closed a deal with N. Coleman to take charge of the Lamb-Davis club house on Lake Wenatchee. Mann plans remodeling and will run a daily auto stage to meet trains for summer visitors. Roads are not yet opened but should be by early June. The lodge sits on a high bluff with a fine lake view and modern conveniences for guests.
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E. L. Mann
Elman
Wenatchee
N. Coleman
Lake Wenatchee
Lamb
Lamb-Davis Lumber Co
Methodist Church Elects Officers and Teachers
The Sunday School Board elected officers led by Superintendent Henry Sauer and Secretary Iva West with Treasurer Mary Sauer and Librarian Gladys West. Teachers include Minnie Sauer and several named members. substitutes are Ethel Maston and Millie West. A children's Day program is set for the second Sunday in June.
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the Methodist Church
Henry Sauer
Iva West
Mary Sauer
Gladys West
Minnie Sauer
Duncan
Chas. Albright
Maston
Atwood
Eckmeier
J. F. Hall
Varney
Ethel Maston
Logan
Millie West
Thief Loots Sleeper. Magnusen Pleads Guilty
Four irate passengers on train No. 44 report losing grips and clothing between this city and Cascade tunnel. The thief, William Magnusen, was arrested hours later. he pleaded guilty and was bound over to the Superior court on grand larceny. Magnusen claimed hardship and sympathetic notes follow, while victims include C. W. Coulter and E. M. Stevens among others. Miss Marcia Hammond departs for Minnesota. Echo office offers butter wrappers.
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No. 44
Cascade Tunnel
C. W. Coulter
E. M. Stevens
W. H. Ahearn
M. E. Cheney
Wm. J. Magnusen
Grant
Magnusen
Canada
Government Savings Bank issues bonds with postal deposits
Local postal savings bank holds 2,470 on deposit from 41 customers, with no account over 500. The average is about 60, and a 500 limit caps deposits. once the limit is reached funds may buy postal savings bonds at 2 3 4 percent interest, issued July 1, 1913, as security for cash needs.
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Postal Savings Bank
Tom Davis
Davis
United States
Guy A Hamilton Named Next Postmaster
John Pattison a Democratic National Committeeman endorsed Guy A Hamilton of the city for the postmastership. The appointment likely July first, with Dr Hoxsey speculated to pass duties to his son, reducing his chances. J L Maston also sought the position.
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John Pattison
Wilson
Guy A. Hamilton
Hamilton
Hoxsey
J. L. Maston
Everett guest Esther Chaplin visits Miss Gol die Case
Miss Esther Chaplin of Everett is visiting this week as the guest of Miss Gol die Case, extending hospitality and social chatter in local circles.
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Esther Chaplin
Everett
Goldie Case
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Wenatchee Produce Co
Dunkard
Lis
Wenatchee Lake
Methodist Church
G. N. Sleeper
Marcia Hammond
Minnesota
Echo Office
Government Savings Bank
Will
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