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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
1
A large group of county candidates met in Leavenworth on the Fourth to arrange a joint county canvass and set meeting dates. The plan aims to enable candidates to meet more voters efficiently, though some may miss certain dates.
Douglas County reports indicate Governor Mead is gaining strength and expected to receive heavy support across districts. A. L. Rogers confirms by phone that the county likely will deliver a fine majority for Mead.
James S. Black died suddenly at age 54 on his Washington avenue porch last night. He had been very tired and whispered that if not so tired he would walk to hear the park band. Dr. McCoy arrived soon after but he had already passed away. He leaves a wife three daughters and two sons. Funeral Sunday at 3 PM at the Presbyterian church.
Miss Maroa Beatty the eldest daughter of Homer Beatty died last night at nine due to typhoid fever. The body lies at Hall's Undertaking Parlors and the funeral will be held there at 9 30 this Sunday with services conducted by Mr Beightol of the Methodist church
John Green a Lake Chelan pioneer and father of Art Green of Eagle Livery died yesterday afternoon after slipping 25 feet while attempting to round a precipice during a fishing trip at the head of Lake Chelan. His body was brought to Chelan by launch. A longtime Central Washington resident and Civil War veteran, he was a respected member of the G A R.
The Rock Island section house was robbed last night with watches and guns stolen. Suspects are being pursued and likely to be arrested.
The Leavenworth and Wenatchee baseball teams are slated for a game at the Wenatchee ball grounds tomorrow afternoon. The game will be called at 2 30 p m.
North Yakima directors vote unanimously that all district instructors must spend thirty days in study at a university or recognized normal school at least once every two years or lose their positions. The measure aims to keep teachers up to date in educational methods, not as a critique of current performance.
In Wenatchee Washington on August 8 the Daily World reports the Wenatchee Volunteer Fire Department aims to raise funds to buy a fire team. The city council supports a team but cites tight finances and cannot fund $600 now, though they will station a man to train and maintain a team if it can be secured.
A letter dated August 7 1908 to Wenatchee Commercial Club from Fred S Merrill complains that locals fail to offer Wenatchee fruit in hotels and restaurants. He suggests displaying a large glass jar of Wenatchee fruit in dining rooms to prove the fruit exists.
Notice urges readers to assist in the election of Judge Navarre as state land commissioner by contacting the World Office to obtain Navarre postal cards free. Also announces Powles & Co. leading days on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays with R V Cloudy as local representative.
A joint campaign event list invites Democrat and Republican candidates to meet voters in Chelan County towns from August 10 to August 14. Lakeside Entiat Cashmere Wenatchee will host gatherings with introductions and short speeches for each candidate.
Announcing the marriage of Grace Parker and Ira D Edwards in Seattle on August 5. Parker taught in Wenatchee schools for two years while Edwards is a prominent Che lan County native now with Leavenworth Mercantile and formerly Wenatchee real estate. They will reside in Redlands after September 1.
The Left meets Attorney Grimshaw amid Lake Chelan visits as he seeks the nonpartisan Superior Judge nomination. Voters hear praise of his education and clean record, with Chelan County backing his bid. Distant calls favor Miles Poindexter for Congress over Wesley L. Jones. Walter M. Olive faces broad support to declare candidacy for joint senator from Chelan and Kittitas counties.
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