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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1908
Page
1
Valley Bank reports capital of 100000 dollars with surplus and profits of 29000 dollars totaling 120000 dollars. The note promises that every depositor will recover before any loss to the bank occurs and invites customers to transact with confidence.
The World’s Alaska Contest concluded Saturday night with Ruby Webb winning the top vote. She earns the chance to select the chaperone for the winners on the Alaska trip. The contest tabulation lists contestants with final standings and notes the trip as a premier tourist itinerary in America.
Miss Leaux Deaux of Wilson Creek begins a term of school tomorrow at 2 Pitchers Canyon. J A Navarre from Detroit visits. A M Dewey promotes the Okanogan Electric railroad in Wenatchee. S S Tuttle and W H Perry of Van Wert Ohio register at the Great Northern. Ed S Russell returns from Spokane on business. Miss Mabel Peterson returns to Seattle after visiting her uncle and aunt James and Mrs. O Leary. James S Duffy visits from Seattle to see Geo W Duffy of the World. J G Larkin, from Girard Illinois, plans to relocate here in the fall. Miss Harrie Maxwell arrives from Tacoma to visit family. Mr and Mrs Harry Shotwell of Seattle visit J A Shotwell. he is former Seattle city engineer here for a fruit farm. W G Stewart and family from Washington DC arrive, stay with L V Wells, and have many friends here. Sydney S Barker plans permanent residence at Estes Valley orchards and expects to buy more land there.
A Wenatchee notice from April 9 announces a commercial club meeting scheduled for Monday April 13 at 8 PM. President Geo R. Fisher and Secretary D N Gellatly urge full member attendance and invites for friends. Topics include purposes of the organization, keeping it active, advertising influence, the new water system, and the electric franchise.
On the Columbia River bridge a horse driven by H C Littlefield frightened, overturned the buggy, and ran away. Littlefield suffered two injured ankles and was dragged beneath the rig. Mrs Littlefield and Ference Bedford were thrown free in a sandy area nearby, with only slight injuries. The horse and buggy belonged to Grant Paton of Cashmere. no blame assigned to the owner.
A report from Washingter D. cites Representative Jones backing plans to establish a main marine hospital at Wenatchee for the crews of the river fleet. He seeks a government appointed physician and surgeon and hospital quarters if feasible.
J. R. Navarry son of L. A. Navarre arrives from Chelan and will depart tonight with his father for Stattte.
Molmes Stevens and Neff hosted Friday evening in honor of the Three Cs at the home of Mrs W E Stevens on Springwater Avenue. A large company attended and enjoyed a fine musical program. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Ora Haynes and Mrs Arthur Parrish after contests. Dainty refreshments followed late.
Paid advertisement announcing Dan F. Shaser’s bid for county sheriff subject to the Democratic primary election. The notice states intent to run and names the candidate and office.
F A Warren declares candidacy for Chelan County engineer on the Republican ticket in the upcoming primaries. He also announces a Republican run for county auditor subject to the September primaries.
J. E. Ferguson announces candidacy for the office of Sheriff with a Republican primary bid. The statement frames the race as a contest for law enforcement leadership.
County resident Fred M Berry declares his intention to run for the office of County Engineer subject to Republican primary selection. He signs the notice with respect.
J. W. Sussex declares intention to contest the Republican primary for Por County Engineer. The statement signals candidacy plans and party alignment.
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