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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1905
Page
3
Geneva dispatch reports George J. Gould and wife and one son attacked by a peasant near Lake Zurich while driving a car. Mrs Gould suffered serious neck and shoulder wounds and their son was cut on the face as the chauffeur tried to pass a bullock cart. A complaint has been filed against the assailant. Mr Gould escaped injury.
Edward Peary pleaded guilty to drunk and disorderly conduct and resisting an officer after an arrest near a restaurant and multiple saloons. Judge Palmer, citing the defendant's youth, sentenced him to 30 days with an appeal filed by Brent Peary.
John Richardson chief of the port of Louisville appraisal office won damages from an accident insurer after a goat butt caused a two day layup while on vacation in a farm pasture. He received $12.50 as settlement. Advertising items follow with notices for correspondents in North Central Washington and a gallery closing sale at Bixler's Art Studio with special prices.
A reader from Calhoun Georgia praises Dr King s New Discovery for coughs and consumption saying it ended his wife s aggravated cough after two doctors failed. The ad touts a strict scientific cure for bronchitis and la grippe with trial bottle offered at U G Pogue Drug for 50 cents and 1 00.
Washington reports chief clerk Wilkie's China Japan trip aimed at graft allegations against Marine Hospital Service surgeons at Chinese ports. Some doctors allegedly charged Chinese immigrants $50 per head for health certificates. Evidence includes a breathless scheme and forged certificates tied to $50 payments.
Help wanted advertisements list positions in Kanogan and Chelan areas. World Publishing Co. Wenatchee seeks male traveler to sell safes to farmers, telegraph trainees for National Telegraph Institute Seattle, and boys to collect subscriptions in multiple towns.
Situations wanted notice from a woman seeking a stewardess job on a river boat. Claims thorough experience and first class references. Respond via address box 74 Wenatchee.
Chelan county grain and grasses collection for Portland exhibition nears completion. The display includes alfalfa six to seven feet tall, seven foot tall wheat and tall barley varieties. Rats are attached to plants to prove they are grown locally.
An experienced fruit packer seeks a position. Inquiries directed to N. M. Streeter at Farmer's Feed stable.
Attorney OC L Holcomb advertises practice in all courts and notes farm loans at the lowest rates.
A team of young horses weighing 1400 pounds remains at James Compton's ranch until August 8. The arrangement sets summer training and preparation for potential buyers or competition.
FOR SALE Horse harness and buggy for sale cheap Apply B. B. World offices. WANTED To show the ladies of Chelan County the Famous 66 Sing jer Sewing Machine The very latest and best this great company has ever put out B. T. Duncan Encyclopedia Britannia Werner Edition 28 volumes good as new a chance for a professional man Cost 53.00 will sell for 20 cash or 1.00 down and 2.00 a month for 12 months Address X World Office
The Columbia and Okanogan Steam Boat Company offers single tickets from all points to Wenatchee at one and one third fare for round trip valid 35 days not after Oct 31 1905. Sales run June 1 to Oct 15 1905. Party groups of ten or more pay one fare for round trip valid 15 days not after Oct 31 1905.
A Birmingham Post item recalls a suitor who, when asked if his bride weaves widow or spinster, responds she is a fitter at a boot and shoe warehouse. The anecdote frames social expectations around marriage and occupation.
Multiple listings include 10 acres near city limits with 400 fruit trees and water rights for 1800 dollars, 3 acres with two year old trees adjoining city limits, 10 acres one half mile from school with barn and water right at 3200 dollars half cash, plus a 5 room house near a church with two lots, city water and sidewalk at 950 dollars. Bousquet Holm handles these offerings with liberal terms and prime locations.
Ralph F. Fernandez of Tampa describes a fearful race with death due to liver trouble and heart disease. After trying doctors and medicines, he used Electric Bitters and in three days felt renewed and claims to be cured. Guaranteed at U G Pogue Drug Co. for 50 cents.
Lease notice for a brick store building on Wenatchee Avenue with good location. Fixtures for sale. For particulars contact Bousquet & Holm.
Classified ads page specifies pricing per line at a rate of S cents with a minimum charge of 10 cents for each insertion. The notice outlines the billing basis and minimum fees for advertisement placements.
For exchange or sale 7 acres nine miles from the city with potential expansion to 15 acres, mostly pasture and timber near a water source. Asking price 1000 or trade for Wenatchee area property. Also two Seattle lots 380 by 140 in Madison Park near Capitol Hill with a seven room modern house valued at 2700. Address A. B World office.
Ross Brothers operate as blacksmiths while Wagon Worz specializes in rubber tires and band sawing services. Local shop provides smithing, wagon tires, and metalworking offerings.
Classified notice seeking a female worker to perform washing and ironing tasks. Apply in person at the World location for details and hire.
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