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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
1
Washington April 8 The Department of Agriculture says winter wheat condition on April 1 averaged 91.3 percent, up from 89.9 in 1907 and 86.2 the ten year average. Rye stood at 89.1 percent, compared with 92 in 1907 and a ten year average of 89.6.
In a paid ad a Chelan County reader declares candidacy for sheriff on the Democratic ticket. Another announces run for county engineer on the Republican ticket. A third, F A Reynolds, seeks the republican auditor nomination in the September primaries.
Fred M. Berry announces his intent to run for County Engineer, subject to the Republican primary. He signs the letter as a formal candidacy statement directed to the county electorate.
J. W. Sussex announces candidacy for county engineer in the Republican primary. He seeks support from party members to secure the nomination and run in the upcoming county race.
A wife who greets her husband with a smile after work and a smile in the morning shares a happier future than a nagging spouse. Parental geniality passes to children. those raised on smiles gain a brighter heritage than those brought up with cross words and frowns.
The Washington State Convention of Modern Woodmen of America meets in North Yakima on the 5th 6th and 7th of next month with Chelan county represented William Wilson Frank Palmer and H A Saunders named attendees One third fare rail rates apply The program includes a reception ritual work a musical program a parade prize drills and banquet Also a W R C refreshments event is scheduled for tomorrow at 3 oclock in the I O O F Hall inviting members and friends.
Notice states registration books close in the registration officer's office on April 14 at five o'clock and remain closed until after the April 25 election to vote on annexing certain territory north of Venatcace. B. Palmer is the registration officer.
Whatcom County residents formed the Taft Mead Club to endorse William H. Taft for president and Albert E. Mead for governor of Washington in the upcoming election.
Along the Alaska coast the coast seen from the Alaska Steamship line shows Indians resembling those of Kimechatka yet differing from Washington Indians. A town called M lakata hosts civilized natives with stores sawmills and essentials for civilized life. Progress stems from a single man who moved among them forty years ago despite restrictions on white settlement.
A panel of 25 conservative city figures estimates Wenatchee will reach about 17,400 in ten years and as high as 40,090 to 60,000 in twenty years depending on rail, factories, and expansion. Individually they project ten year figures from 8,000 to 60,000 and twenty year figures from 15,000 to 60,000 with a wide but optimistic range.
C. C. May president of the Big Bend National Bank of Davenport was convicted of misappropriating funds and sentenced to five years. He fled the country after his appeal bond was posted and later forfeited the $5,000 cash bond when not returning as promised. His bondsmen paid the amount in Washington district court as the case stood.
The regular meeting of the Tourist club will be held at the home of Mrs. L. M. Hull on Washington street tomorrow afternoon.
The Transcontinental Trio led by George P. Cutter with Miss Maude Drake and Miss Blanche Irwin performed at the Natchee theater to a receptive audience. E 3 Hager moves to Natchee Heights. Kenover visitors leave for Spokane. The school board debated teacher salaries and hiring for the coming year with another meeting planned tonight.
Yesterday Henry J. Davis of Wenatchee and Nelle Cox of Cleveland Ohio were issued a license. Today Fred M. Berry of Wenatchee and Tillie Gavin of Cashmere received a license. Rumor says the wedding will occur on the 15th.
The item covers Wenatchee civic life with mentions of the city scavenger, E. Riste, former Wenatchee and Chelan schools superintendent, and Rev. C. M. Bolen buying land at Ma laga. It notes a voyage from Okanogan, arrival plans, and a long overland trip from Wyoming via Yellowstone Park. The tone mirrors a local column of curiosities and upcoming moves.
If you have any article to sell or exchange an ad in the classified columns will bring quick results. Read the Classified ads.
Spokane April 8 reports by F A Huntley state horticultural commissioner show Washington had 9 190 366 bearing trees across 101 707 acres of commercial orchards at year start. Yakima county leads with 1 796 689 apple trees. overall fruit crop value estimated between 44 000 000 and 60 000 000 dollars.
Plans were completed for the entertainments of the cruiser squadron under Admiral Sebree arriving tomorrow for a four days stay. The program includes officers ball sailors ball theater parties skating dances dinners and trolley and automobile rides.
The chaperone will be chosen by the girl with the most votes in any district. Two days remain to decide who goes and who selects the chaperone. E D Gilson, president of the Washington State Sheriff's association from Ritzville, is in town to confer with Sheriff Webb.
The H. R. Parshall store launches a big sale with twenty extra clerks. The event is touted as one of the largest sales in the city in recent memory.
The theater lists a new season with the touring duo Sis and Zeke visiting New York City in a light comedy. The April 13 date places this as a standard local entertainment feature with the familiar "Sis" revue style. The Orondo Cafe is noted for the best two-bit meals in the city.
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