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Wenatchee Daily World

Location

Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1908

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Wenatchee Team Defeated in Inter-County Debate

The Wenatchee High School team lost the Cashmere Inter-County debate on the topic Excluding Japanese workers from the United States. Judges Wheel er Nickles and Wolf favored the negative, while Wenatchee supporters criticized the decision as putrid.

Wenatchee Cashmere Cashmere Wenatchee United States Wenatchee High School Paul Garrett Henry Hartman Ruby Long Eli Tigner Dooley P. Wheeler Beacon Heights Prof Nickles Peshastin Wolf Leavenworth Lemon

Franchise Not Required for We Natchee City Operations

M. D. Barash of Entia Power Company argues a city franchise is unnecessary for operation in We Natchee. He cites Seattle-Tacoma Power, formerly Snoqualmie Power, operating in Seattle without a franchise, citing a supreme court ruling that a council cannot bar legitimate business. If valid, this challenges the franchise question.

Towus Wenatchee M. D. Barash Entia Power Company Barash Entiat Power Company Seattle-Tacoma Power Company Snoqualmie Power Company

Dan F. Shaser Declares Democratic Sheriff Candidacy

A political notice announces Dan F. Shaser’s bid for county sheriff under the Democratic ticket subject to the primary election.

Dan F. Shaser

Warren Declares Candidacy for Chelan County Engineer

F A Warren announces run in the coming primaries as a Republican candidate for the office of county engineer in Chelan County. The notice targets voters in the county and signals an official campaign entry.

Chelan County F. A. Warren

Chelan County Auditor Candidate Announces Candidacy

A Republican candidate for Chelan County auditor announces candidacy subject to the September primaries. The letter is addressed to voters and signed as a pledge of support.

Chelan County

Fred M Berry Announces Candidacy for County Engineer

Fred M Berry states his intention to run for County Engineer in the Republican primary. He signs the notice with respectful regards and submits the formal declaration of candidacy.

Fred M. Berry

Work on Columbia River Bridge Scene Near Wenatchee

The cut shows Wenatchee River activity as Ezra Miller and a crew work north of town while L. P. Horton oversees heavy rock work south and east of the bridge. Forty men are employed on the site.

Wenatchee River Columbia River Ezra Miller L. P. Horton

Reeves States Position on Chelan County Judge Race

A letter from Fred Reeves dated April 17 1908 argues against appearing before a court presided by his brother Frank Reeves and declares he would retire from Chelan county practice if Frank is elected. The note emphasizes ethics and neutrality to avoid bias in the Chelan superior court contest. The piece also advertises a college play Cheney's Aunt with a cast list and plot set at Oxford featuring Jack Charley Kitty Amy and Lord Babberly in a women’s costume.

Fred Reeves The World Wenatchee Daily World Frank Reeves Superior Court State of Washington Chelan County Chaney Oxford Jack Charley Chrley Amaritas Kitty Amy Lord Babberly Wack. Cheney Fred Ellis Charley ‘Wyckam Ralph Shotwell Lord F. Babberly Lyman Shotwell Francis Chesney PO Wacent Roy Smith Stephen Spetligue T. Littlefield Brassett Sss Eee -Boyd Donna Lucia D ‘Alvardorez

Wenatchee High to Stage Charneys Aunt Play

The Wenatchee High School senior class will present Charneys Aunt next Monday night at home. Principal Lemon hails it as a top home talent production, with nine cast members directed by Miss Olga Todd. The school orchestra and glee club will provide the music for the two hour show.

Lemon Wenatchee High Schoo Wenatchee 7 Wenatchee Charney Olga Todd Glee Club

New Power in December for Entiat Project

Manager Barash of Entiat Power Co says power will reach Wenatchee by December 1. Eight teams and seventeen men work on the Entiat site for a 2,000 horsepower plant near Charles Harris price. The line will cross the Columbia at Orondo and supply irrigation power to growers there, then run down the east bank toward Wenatchee.

Maager Barash Entiat Power Company Wenatchee Worldman Chas

Reception to Sailor Boys at Wenatchee theatre

The reception for U. S. Marines last night at the Wenatchee theatre was a pleasant affair with the G. A. R. and W. R. C. in attendance. Frank Reeves delivered the principal address and M. O. Merrill, J. B. Palmer, and J. W. Ferguson spoke briefly on patriotic themes.

U. S. Marines Wenatchee Theatre Frank Reeves M. O. Merrill J. B. Palmer J. W. Ferguson

Sumner to Build Cottage on Okanogan Avenue

Sam Sumner will begin the erection of a cottage on Okanogan Avenue next week. The site lies beside the residence recently purchased by R. F. Holm.

Navarre Returns from Sound Trip as Possible Land Commissioner

County Engineer Navarre arrives back after a weeklong tour to the Sound while speculation rises on his potential bid for the state land commissioner position.

Navarre Sound

Nome spring clean up promises record mining output

Nome and vicinity expect a spring clean-up twice the previous largest haul, with conservative estimates exceeding 3 million dollars. Interior areas including Fairbanks and Tanana also show strong potential as warmer weather arrives. Reverend Beightol reports his daughter improving but not yet out of danger in Spokane.

Alaska Seattle Nome Fairbanks Tanana Beightol Spokane Wenatchee

Among the Churches Catholic Mass Schedule

The article notes a Catholic church schedule with an 8 o'clock first mass and sermon, a 10 30 high mass with sermon and solemn benediction, and weekday masses at an unspecified time.

Special music service at Episcopal church Sunday

An Episcopal church will host a special music program Sunday morning. It is unclear if preaching will be included, but music will be performed as announced.

Episcopal Church

Easter Services At First Baptist Church

Bible School at 9 a m. Easter address to children by the pastor at 11 a m. B Y P U at 6 30 p m followed by a 7 30 program from the Sunday School All are invited E O Jessup minister

First Baptist Church E. O. Jessup

Easter Services at Methodist Church This Sunday

The Methodist Church schedules services on Sunday at usual hours. Sunday school begins at 10 a m. Easter sermon at 11 a m with special music. Epworth League meets at 6 30 p m and Junior League at 3 p m. An Easter service follows at 7 30 p m led by Pastor H L Beightol.

Methodist Church Epworth H. L. Beightol

Easter Sunday services and concert at Presbyterian Church

The calendar lists Easter events including 9:45 a.m. Sunday school, 11 a.m. worship with the sermon The Fundamental Message of Easter, 6:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor, and 7:30 p.m. Easter Sacred concert led by G. C. Humphreys with a named choir including Mrs. J. W. Berger and Miss Margar et Duff among others. All welcome.

Presbyterian Church Christian Endeavor Society G. C. Humphreys J. W. Berger B. J. Williams Ger B. J.williams O. G. Stephenson Margaret Duff Lee R. Gillette F. W. Arnold J. A. Fleming Lillian B. Vaughn Faun Wells A. C. Dallach

Easter Services at Bible School Church Program

Easter services by the Bible school of the Christian church on Sunday evening April 19 feature a Petre AO program with a song choir welcome by Byram Stubbs and multiple recitations and exercises performed by listed children and young ladies including Marie Mooney Ida Clary Myra Love Zola McCardell Mary Hudson Ethel Claypool Beulia Barclay and Aubrey Graves and a pantomime Jesus Lover of My Soul performed by three young ladies.

The Bible School of the Christian Church Petre AO Marie Mooney Ida Clary Freda Holmes Infnt Myra Love Zola McCardell Mary Hudson Ethel Claypool Beulia Barclay Jessie Glann Angels of Fastertide Aubrey Graves Miss Soule Nellie Butiles Effie Fleming Jesus Lover of My Soul

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Columbia Valley Bank of Wenatchee Columbia Valey Bank Washington Estes Valley Orchards A. F. Estes If. A. Brand M.D Columbia Valley Bank Charley’s F. A. Reynolds J. E. Ferguson J. W. Sussex Weatchee Byram Stubbs Leon Adams Clark Vaudeville Co Moving Pictures
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