County considers bonds for road and bridge work in Chelan
The Echo reports informal talks among Chelan county commissioners about issuing 200 000 to 250 000 in bonds to pay floating debt and fund road and bridge improvements. The piece argues for regional growth, notes current indebtedness, and supports prudent borrowing to build bridges on Wenatchee and Icicle rivers, urging economy and investment in roads to attract homeseekers and boost markets. It ends with a Bryan quote on presidential nomination.
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The
Echo
Chelan County
Wenatchee River
Wenatchee Lake
Icicle River
Leavenworth
Council Hesitates on Light and Water Contract Terms
Leaked comments show a council majority opposing a five year binding town contract with Tumwater Light and Water Company. They favor waiting for a more favorable rate and may accept a one or two year arrangement at the proposed rate.
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Tumwater Light and Water Company
Chelan County Superior Court Draws Jury for November Term
Chelan Superior Court jurors are listed for the upcoming term starting November 8 including O E Anderson L R Bailey J O Barclay J H Gammer N E Derry Charles Fenn O R Frisbie J H Howard A A Piper J D Walker Wenatchee F A Hamilton Zeb Parish N T Shotwell F C Seaman Cashmere T R Kist A S Province A A TenEych H W Wentworth Chelan G F Smith Lucerne M F Crosbie Entiat Max Romberg F C Swaney SP No criminal cases will be heard at this term.
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Superior Court
Chelan County
O. E. Anderson
L. R. Bailey
J. O. Barclay
J. H. Gammer
N. E. Derry
Charles Fenn
O. R. Frisbie
J. H. Howard
A. A. Piper
J. D.walker
Wenatchee
F. A. Hamilton
Zeb Parish
N. T. Shotwell
F. C
Bandmaster McDaniel Praises Rehearsal and Musicians
Bandmaster McDaniel reports a very fine Wednesday evening rehearsal. He commends Berry and Boomer as first class musicians willing to play any part. He contemplates a classical concert in the opera house soon and urges regular attendance Mondays and Wednesdays. He notes the juvenile band has its best material yet and promises a surprise for parents.
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McDaniel
Messrs
Berry
Boomer
Opera House
Altar Society Holds Busy Graham Ranch Chicken Dinner
Thursday morning a hungry crowd from the Catholic church Altar Society met at Graham's ranch for a business and pleasure gathering. Officers elected include Mrs. Graham president Mrs. Love secretary and Mrs. Burns treasurer as the group enjoyed a bountiful chicken dinner and warm hospitality.
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Graham
Altar Society
Catholic Church
Love
Burns
M E Church Notes Full house expected at church events
A note invites the public to attend M E Church activities. Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. Epworth League meets at 6 30 p.m. Thursday prayer meetings at 7 30 p.m. Morning sermon at 11 on Eternity in the Heart. Evening sermon at 7 30 on Three Religious Certainties. Quarterly conference on October 20 at 7 30 p.m. Dr O W Mintzer will preach and conduct conference.
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M. E
Epworth League
O. W. Mintzer
Methodist Episcopal Church
North Side
Melvin Romohr
Dry forces win at Desert Town local option election
Desert Town voters approved the dry measure by a 31 vote margin in a 361 total turnout. Church bells rang as supporters staged an impromptu celebration and closed their campaign with a mass meeting Sunday night at the high school auditorium.
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Prosser
Wash
Dries
Model dairy dam showcases modern barn design and cattle
The dairy building features a working creamery and displays of butter and cheese from numerous counties. A model dairy barn demonstrates modern construction and sanitation with four cattle breeds and milk tests. Free plans are available from the state dairy inspector. County displays across 36 of 38 counties show strong resource representation and positive returns aided by state commissions.
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State Commission
Great Northern to comply with state railroad order
Judge Frederick W. Brown says the Great Northern will largely comply with a Washington state railroad commission order to erect new station houses at points, improve depots, and pursue other upgrades. He notes some items, such as running water, may be taken up as traffic needs dictate and that appeals have been filed on those points. The move is expected to raise Leavenworth residents’ hopes for substantial local improvements.
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Great Northern Railway
Washington State Railroad Commission
Frederick W. Brown
The
Great Northern
State Railroad Commission
Donation to Wenatchee Military Band From Conrad Rose
Conrad Rose gave the Wenatchee Military Band a $50 check as a personal expression of appreciation for summer concerts. Rose, who lives near the park, said the evenings were the most pleasant. The Echo notes a rumor it might be matched by Leavenworth businessmen, but no action is recorded.
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Wenatchee Military Band
Conrad Rose
Mr. Rose
Wenatchee World
Echo
Leavenworth
F. A. Losekamp
Losekamp
Mineral exhibits highlight state mining at exposition
The mineral industry display at the exposition features representative ores from every mineral bearing section of the state. Over 560 exhibits are shown and about 250 tons of mineral substances, excluding clay and coal, are on display. Cement and clay are strongly represented with effective looking presentations.
Wenatchee Apples Shipped to North Yakima by Local Buyer
A Wenatchee grown Winter Banana apple shipment was sent Monday by a local fruit buyer to the Thompson Fruit Company of North Yakima. The rush order used express service and amused depot staff when Agent Baker slipped booster cards into each box reading Youll Do Better in Wenatchee.
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Wenatchee
Thompson Fruit Company
North Yakima
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Leavenworth Echo
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William Jennings Bryan
Chelan Superior
M. E. Church Notes
Mr. Patterson
Che L.D. Store Co
City Drag Line
Rainier Beer
Lee J. Howerton
Pacific Monthly
Portland
Ore
McClure
Woman’ Home Companion
the Pacific Monthly
McClure’s
Review of Reviews
Human Life
Ideal Homes
Oregon
Tree Stakes
Lamb-Davis
Newcastle
Leavenworth Furniture & Hdw. CO
Tumwater Savings Bank
Washington
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