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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1908
Page
1
On April 25 residents will vote on annexing a large northern territory to We natchee enlarging area and population. On May 19 a proposed ordinance to issue 55 000 in water bonds requires careful citizen consideration as it will affect city health and comfort for years.
Chelan County Republican Central Committee met in Wenatchee on April 4 to plan a May 14 convention in Wenatchee for selecting twelve delegates to the district convention and to Spokane. Delegates are allocated by precinct with one at large plus one per ten votes or major fraction for the last general election. John A. Gellatly chairs the committee.
Spokane reports Col. A M Dewey says English capital will take a 3 million dollar bond issue for a standard gauge electric line between Nighthawk and Brewster in Okanogan County Washington. Construction will start mid year with freight trains hoped within months. cost estimated at 30 thousand dollars per mile.
The W. C. T. U. ladies held a Saturday dinner at the reading room that was well patronized. Proceeds totaling $40 will support the reading room, and the organizers thank all donors for their generosity.
A notice from Jack O Connor asks for the return of a 20 pound rock sledge believed in a theft incident. The owner requests its prompt return and provides no further details.
The Douglas County superior judge race is heating up with candidates W. E. Southard of Wilson Creek W. J. Canton of Waterville Arthur McGuire of Waterville and Chelan Avenue Bonds awaiting Joe Graves treasurer report on property owners payments for the Chelan Avenue Improvement District. The district seeks funds to improve the thoroughfare and local banks may subscribe to bonds.
Five hundred trees are to be planted by the city in its new park site recently purchased from E. W. Wyman. Myrl J. Higley, Chelan horse dealer, has moved his family to Wenatchee and will make the city his home. Mrs. Jack Seaman has shown improvement after illness. Captain Bureau’s new steamer was launched at Brewster with sponsors and a champagne bottle smashed on its nose. The vessel will operate between Brewster, Okana gan, and Riverside despite low water.
In Walla Walla on April 20 P C Holland manager of Washington Printing attacked three printers with an iron bar after a union visit seeking reinstatement for machine operator H F Heimenz. A scalp wound was treated by Dr Braddon, and Holland was charged with assault with a deadly weapon.
Che lan County Treasurer C. E. Buttles reports total year tax collection of 204516.89 with 128584.54 gathered in the first quarter and 122756.62 collected in February and March. February receipts reached 11449, while office fines totaled 37.0 and miscellaneous fees 3.49. Funds will fund road work as county commissioners ban flumes on highways to curb overflow and leaks causing impassable sections.
Assistant Attorney General I B Knickerbocker concludes the direct primary law allows newspapers to sell ad space under limits but bans paying for editorial influence to sway reader opinion on a candidate. He says payments for ordinary ads promoting nomination are not personal expenses and cites section 28, noting lack of penalties for basic paid announcements without editorial commentary.
Officials of the Milwaukee Railroad plan surveys to assess making Soap Lake a railroad station. Mrs. Steadman returns to open a summer restaurant. Mrs. Lowery arrives from Seattle to stay while an addition is built at the sanitarium. Miss Virgie Sparks works at Siloam Sanitarium. Jaynes returns to erect two cottages for rent. Mrs. Gray and daughter depart for the coast for an extended visit.
A. W. Barry, Riverside attorney, emerges as a candidate for superior judge of the Okanogan County district. The newly formed Okanogan County Bar Association met and unanimously endorsed Barry for the position. incumbent Judge R. S. Steiner plans to run for re election only in Okanogan County at the September primaries.
A thief moved a line of freshly laundered garments from Mrs Barnes on Chelan avenue last night. Police are investigating with gumshoe work but identifying the stolen items will be hard due to their intimate nature. Dr Culp misses his undershirt and other pieces from his trousseau.
E C Towne of Waterville became owner of the Eagle Livery and Transfer Co. livery department for 8500 dollars covering animals, rolling stock and goodwill. Jack Seaman retains transfer operations. Towne plans to move his family to Wenatchee in June and make it his home.
On Methew street, work laying water mains for Feachey Addition nearly finishes. Pacific Coast Pipe company of Ballard won the contract to supply pipe material, with the first carload expected in ten days. Excavation slowed by extensive blasting required in ditch digging.
Pleased audience filled the house as High School amateurs staged Charley's Aunt a popular international comedy. Lyman Shotwell starred as the clever title aunt from Brazil delivering a deft performance amid a wide range of tricky parts. The cast showed good training and the production may be repeated.
The Aid Society of the M. E. church invites all members and friends to a church social in Sprague Hall on Friday April 24. Strangers are welcomed with a hearty invitation to attend.
Dan F. Shaser announces his candidacy for county sheriff subject to the Democratic primary election.
F A Warren announces candidacy for county engineer on the Republican ticket in the coming primaries. He also states intention to run for auditor on the Republican ticket subject to September primaries.
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