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Wenatchee Daily World

Location

Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1908

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Meeting of Central Washington Veterans encampment

The regular semi annual encampment of the Central Washington veterans association was held at Cashmere. Governor Cosgrove attended and spoke to the veterans. Officers elected: J W Ferguson president and A P Clayton secretary. Retiring officers: Captain A S Burbank president and Colonel Houston secretary. Next encampment in June at North Yakima. Delegation from the county plans to drive across the mountains to attend.

Central A. P. Clayton A. S. Burbank Houston Department of Washington Alaska North Yakima

Malaga wedding showers guests with rice and shoes

L. W. Smart and Miss Lillie Bellfield wed in Malaga then traveled to Idaho for a life together. The village band greeted them home with more rice, an oyster supper, and merry celebration before guests dispersed. Dr. L. E. Miller narrowly avoided the shower while visiting.

L. W. Smart Lillie Bellfield Idaho Malaga L. E. Miller Wenatchee A. R. Smith

Reward Offered for Missing Man in Tall Timber

A reward is offered for the reappearance of a man last seen in the tall timber. The report describes ongoing searches and local interest in locating him, with neighbors noting possible sightings and efforts to collect clues. No further identifying details are provided in the fragment.

George Watts Wenatchee Malaga Mr. Watts Conrad Rose Will Haynes Battenman William B. Dodd Roy Rothgeb Old Mizzaree Frank Pate Batterton Ranch Elsie Gulick Lone Rock Wendel Pate

Not Our Carl In Drunken Defaulter Note

A Leavenworth Echo item lists Carl Christenson as a drunken offender who paid a fine and costs of seven dollars and fifty cents after appearing before the police court at the railroad city last week. A misidentification arose due to another Carl Christenson in Leavenworth. GC Slocum plans a short trip to Cashmere visiting his brother in law Oscar Redfield.

Carl Carl Christenson Leavenworth Railroad City GC. F. Slocum Cashmere Oscar Redfield

Joint Meeting Notice for W C T U April 8 at Fisher Home

A called meeting of the W C T U will be held at Mrs A D Fisher’s home at 2 30 PM on April 8. Elders and trustees of the Presbyterian church met last night to discuss an addition to the church building in the near future.

A. D. Fisher Presbyterian Church

Wrangel Island Location in Southern Alaska Near BC Line

Wrangel sits in the southern part of Alaska near the British Columbia border, indicating its proximity to Canada.

Wrangel Alaska British Columbia

Newcomers unload carload of household goods

The Eagle Livery and Transfer Co received a Chicago consign- ment for 12 families in the area. Nine families are in Wenatchee, two in Cashmere, one in Wilson Creek, with items addressed to C. W. Cobb L Anuvil J W Jones D R Whitbeck T A Pierce J H Raymond J R Haines W J Hawley L Davidson D W Mansfield Henry Freeman Mrs M Krohn.

Eagle Livery and Transfer Company Chicago Wenatchee Cashmere Wilson Creek C. W. Cobb L. Anuvil J. W. Jones D. R. Whitbeck Thomas A. Pierce

When the Big Fleet Comes to Puget Sound

Spokane reports the Atlantic Squadron will reach Puget Sound next June for a ceremonial fleet visit. A $1500 silver trophy will be awarded to the top scoring battleship or first class cruiser at Magdalena Bay. Governor Albert E. Mead plans to attend the reception, with invitations sent to nearby state governors.

Spokane Pacific Puget Sound Magdalena Bay Albert E. Mead Washington Pacific States The Sound Northwest Elliott Bay Pacific North West

City Council Tonight Considers Entiat Electric Franchise

The Entiat Electric franchise receives a second reading at tonight's regu lar city council session after review by Engineer Hanford of Seattle. Also in town are Harry Thomas, state oil inspector and former newspaper man, Mrs. H. Martin visiting from Cincinnati, S. B. Russell en route to Spokane, and hosting duties for Presbyterian Ladies Aid planned by Mrs. L. G. Olds and Mrs. Dora Jones with invitations extended to friends and members.

Entiat Electric Company Hanford Seattle Harry Thomas Mr. Thomas Bellingham Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid L. G. Olds Olds Dora Jones

Women Meet to Organize Missionary Society

Delegates from Chelan Douglas and Okanogan counties attend as the Wenatchee Presbytery hosts an evening meeting at the Presbyterian church to organize a missionary society.

Wenatchee Presbytery Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Missionary — Society Presbyterian Churches Chelan Douglas Okanogan Counties

New Tacoma Daily Tribune to Debut Soon

A new afternoon newspaper, the Tacoma Daily Tribune, plans first issue within sixty days. Backed by F. R. Eastman of Boston and H. F. Radebaugh of Tacoma, it will publish every afternoon except Sunday and remain independent, challenging Perkins Press’s local dominance.

Tacoma Tacoma Daily Tribune Iman Massachusetts Tacoma Ledger Nelson Fennell S. A. Perkine

Still Another Candidate for Sheriff in Cashmere

Dan F. Shaser of Cashmere announces his candidacy for sheriff subject to the democratic primary. He formerly served as deputy sheriff in Kittitas county near Ellensburg twenty five years ago and two years on Olympia police. Shaser is a native Washingtonian and has lived in Cashmere five years. Also note Wireless Man A R McIntosh opens a United Wireless Telegraph office in the Griggs block.

Dan F. Shaser Cashmere Shaser Kittitas County Ellensburg Olympia Washington

County appoints bird stock and local officers in Wenatchee

County commissioners in Wenatchee authorize buying fifty pairs of Chinese pheasants from Everett to be delivered in August or September and distributed to Scheble Cashmere Clarke Davis Otis Darnell and Knapp. They also name road supervisors Al Gordon and William Willbaum and appoint John Carlyle as Justice of the Peace for Lakeside. The Iroquois Orchard plat at Monitor is filed by C F Keiser and accepted.

Wenatchee Everett Percy Scheble E. J. Clarke Cashmere J. C. Davis Leavenworth H. W. Otis Entiat Power Company

Anti Tobacco League Formed To Curb Youth Smoking

The Anti Tobacco League organized at the Salvation Army headquarters last Friday night to discourage tobacco use among town youth. A constitution was adopted and awaits signatures at the post office newsstand. Officers to be sworn in next Friday. Also, the Lecture Course finale Wednesday night promises a winner at 75 cents.

Anti-Tobacco League Salvation Army

Increase in County Court Business Indicates Growth

County Clerk Campbell reports a sharp rise in civil cases over the past two years, with early 1908 filings already surpassing the total for 1906. The tally includes 138 cases in dental and other actions and 40 in recalled categories, signaling broad county activity. local updates mention Fred Simpich's mumps illness, H A Saunders planning a new residence, and multiple social events in Wenatchee.

Campbell Sel Dentists Ae Alalt Wah Lcbecias

Dan F. Shaser Seeks County Sheriff Nomination

A paid advertisement proclaims Dan F. Shaser's candidacy for sheriff, seeking the Democratic nomination in the upcoming primary election.

Warren Announces Candidacy for Chelan County Engineer

F A Warren declares in Chelan County his run in the upcoming Republican primaries for the office of county engineer. He states his intention to seek the post as the Republican nominee.

Chelan County F. A. Warren

Republican Auditor Candidate Seeks September Primary

Acknowledges candidacy for the auditor race on the Republican ticket subject to the September primaries. Notes personal declaration and intent to run.

Chelan County

Also Mentioned on This Page

Yakima Bower Hall Maud Howard Roy Johnson Watts Columbia Valley Bank Daily World Wrangel, Alaska Alaska Steamship Company Atlantic H. Martin B. F. Surrey Cincinnati Ohio S. B. Russell Lakeside Perkins Pan F. Shaser R. P. Webb A R. McIntosh United Wireless Telegraph Company Griggs’ Block Chelan County Woods Fred Simpich H. A. Saunders Orondo Cafe S. O. Jayne Department of Agriculture Mrs. Porter Waterville Dr. Brand Wenatchee Theater F. A. Reynolds Repub Lican Ticket J. FE Ferguson Fred M. Berry J. W. Sussex Advan's Wenatchee Drug Company
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