Second District Opposes Otis Over Road and Bridge Spending
The Second District Square Deal Club in Chelan County contends H W Otis misused county funds for steel bridges on his Peshastin and Merritt ranches totaling about 17000 while neglecting key roads and bridges across the western district. They note petitions against a bridge site were ignored and criticize the lack of repairs on Peshastin to Leavenworth roads despite residents’ requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second District
Square Deal Club
Second Commissioners
Chelan County
H. W. Otis
Otis
Mr. Otis
Peshastin
Merrit
Peshastin Creek
Peshastin Flat
Commissioners Court
Wenatchee River
Messrs
Darnell and
Sanders
Leavenworth
Cascade
Eagle Creek
Chumstick
Lake Wenatchee
Red Mountain
I. A. Navarre
Second District Square Deal Club
S. P. Beecher
J. W. Corcoran
A. E. Dickinson
A. E. King
Ryan Templin
J. J. Griffith
Chas. Freytag
E. D. Shugart
W. E. Meeker
Campaign Committee
County Roads Scandals Prompt Call for Otis Retirement
The Second District Square Deal Club blasts County Commissioner Otis for neglecting roadwork on Chumstick road and other projects. They cite rotten bridges and unsent repairs, charging Otis with mismanagement and urging his retirement.
Campbell Statement Refuted in Wenatchee Election Feud
The Cashmere Record reports Prof J L Campbell claimed Wenatchee businessmen would bet on his county clerk win. Four men named deny making such bets and say they back Brooks. O B Fuller declares Campbell forged the remark and that he favors Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Leigh Campbell
Wenatchee
Campbell
Garland
O. B. Fuller
E. S. Russell
Finch
Wash
Cashmere Record
Cashmere
The
Record
J. L. Campbell
Chelan County
Saloon Licenses Blocked by Douglas County Board
Douglas county commissioners narrowly refused eight saloon licenses for a railway project from Columbia siding to Waterville amid protests by hundreds. Applicants included Mr. Piggot who offered to hire a deputy and a minister was offered bribes. J. M. Roth faced a tough scene as families were moved out. The license fee stands at 1000, with commissioners Stallard McKay and Foster presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County Commissioners
Columbia Siding
Waterville
Piggot
Kahlotus
J. M. Roth
Columbia
Love
Frank Emmons
M. B. Malloy
Judge Renean
F. Z. Alexander J
Speaking Appointments Ahead of Election
Hon. T. D. Rockwell speaks at Leavenworth in the opera house on Monday Oct 26 and at Wenatchee on Tuesday Oct 27. Judge Loomis visits Chelan Oct 30 and Cashmere Oct 31. Hon. Wm. L. Jones appears at Wenatchee Thursday Oct 29. Additional speaking engagements may be announced before election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Rockwell
Opera
Leavenworth
Wenatchee
Judge Loomis
Chelan
Cashmere
Wm. L. Jones
Harvest Home Service and Rally Day at Congregational Church
Congregational church observes harvest home service and rally day next Sabbath morning with an evening address to the young on the topic Life by the pastor. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 led by Miss Hinman. The first County Sabbath School Convention was held in Wenatchee with officers Thomas Wakeman Snider Jessup. next session set for January in Wenatchee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Christian Endeavor
Miss Hinman
Wenatchee
Mr. Thomas
Wakeman
H. E. Snider
Jessup
Fuller Supports Brooks in County Clerk Campaign
The letter notes O B Fuller expresses concern about misrepresentation and discusses Mr Brooks disapproving betting propositions. Brooks campaigns on integrity, asking friends in Cashmere and Wenatchee to avoid wagers, aiming to win county clerk on merit with growing county support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks
Cashmere
Wenatchee
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Geo. Keating
S. J. and
P. W. van de Grift
New Castle
O. L. Peterson
F. E. Carlquist
Kittitas Ave
A. E. Edwards Contractor
Wenatchee, Wash
Keho
Opera House
F.S. Taylor
C. L. Peterson
Second District Square
Cambell
Mr. Campbell
Commissioners Court of
Douglas County
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