Fire department seeks private donations for new fire wagon
A letter from the Wenatchee Fire Department signed by H. Godfrey as secretary treasurer asks property owners to support a two petition drive to cap subscriptions at ten dollars each. They aim to raise six hundred fifty to seven hundred dollars to acquire a new fire team and apparatus, noting delays and equipment issues at fires. The department boasts a thirty member active group and appeals to business owners for help.
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Wenatchee
Taft Calls for Reform of Court Costs in Virginia Speech
William Howard Taft told the Virginia Bar Association that the court system, while not perfect, should not cause great anxiety. He urged mandatory reduction of court costs and fees, noting delays burden the poor and push merchants to arbitration. He cited undue delays in lower courts and the need for faster opinions.
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Hot Springs
William H. Taft
Virginia Bar Association
Ower
Bears, boys escape after rugged Mission Creek bout
Jim Stewart and Charlie Waters chased a large black bear along Mission creek. witnesses say a terrific fight occurred but the pair escaped by climbing into a big tree. Claud Mills plans weeks in the Palouse harvest before joining Pullman agricultural college. Cashmere shop sign proclaims Save one on Mohler, it’s a girl.
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Jim Stewart
Charlie Waters
Mission Creek
Iast
Claud Mills
Great Palouse
Pullman
Agricultural College
Claud
Mohler
Mohlers’ Office Pause After Auspicious Week Event
A morning incident delayed office operations with Mrs and Miss Mohler both reported doing well. The Nahahum Orchard company and about twenty friends departed by road for a two week camping trip at Lake Wenatchee to fish and hunt. Also advertised are a 50 piece Dinner Set Caribai China for $8.40 at Wenatchee Bazaar and a good team with harness for sale via H Garland.
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Caribai
China
Wenatchee Bazaar
Quincey farmer shows irrigation success and near miss fire
J F Black north of Quincy reports a thirteen and a half inch harvest apple and apricots from a self built irrigation reservoir. A Friday night fire in a Meyers Yesel smokehouse tested the new engine, with wind preventing greater loss. the blaze cost over $50.
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J. F. Black
Black
S. O. Jayne
Government Reclamation Bureau
Messrs. Meyers & Yesel
Southside Frenc man Hill and local homestead notes
Short trip details from Jack Keizer returning to his ranch near Southside Frenchman Hill and various residents visiting relatives. Many residents and visitors are named including Mrs Ferry and her son from Portland, M Keenig, Mr and Mrs Reasoner at Soap Lake, A Hamilton at Beverly, H M Perry Sr with daughter W S Parker. A Saturday dirt storm damaged fruit trees and small shade trees. Mrs Inez Kurrle observed a 25th birthday anniversary with a surprise dinner party curtailed by the storm.
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Frenchman Hill
Jack Keizer
Wenatchee
Quigg Wins State Road Contract in Kittitas County
Jack Quigg receives a seven mile state road contract from Eaton to the Cascades in Kittitas County. The project covers clearing grading and bridging and Quigg will supervise on site. He recently completed a major bridge at Terrace over the Methow River and is expanding his growing contractor reputation.
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Jack Quigg
Kittitas County
Eaton
Cascade Mountains
Quigg
Terrace
Methow River
Wenatchee Vsley
Treasure Coin Sparks Joy in Quiet Scholar’s Quest
In a letter filled with reminiscence, Jack Scarborough recounts a Berkshire plowman and an English buried find. He uncovers a Edward II era gold noble, claiming it to be worth far more than paid and vowing not to sell, savoring the curio as proof of past craft and modern minting progress.
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Jack
New England
St. Anthony
Jack Scarborough
Lye
New York
Graham
Edward II
Berkshire
Scarborough
1907 Copyright Notice by Charles N. Lurie
Copyright notice credited to Charles N. Lurie appears in a 1907 issue with attribution to Walter B. Wines. The text references ownership and reproduction rights for a published work.
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Charles N. Lurie
Reverent Coin Purse Remark Prepares for Supper
A character speaks with quiet reverence about a possible mistake with a coin, then plans to compare it with a library coin the next day to confirm. The dialogue ends with an instruction to wear a hat and go for supper as the speaker feels nearly famished.
A Library Coin Mystery and Accusation of Theft
In a library morning, Scarborough loses a valuable noble coin after confirming its genuineness. Anxiously, he searches with Golson, but the coin vanishes from a floor and mat, triggering suspicions. The librarian Mr Pope questions him, while Scarborough fears exposure more than loss, hoping to prove a harmless coincidence.
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Scarborough
Jack
Golson
Cotfn
Mr. Pope
Mr. Bearborough
Duplicate and redemption in a library confrontation
In a tense scene, Jack Scarborough admits possible guilt over a rare coin duplicate to librarian Mr Pope who offers mercy. The exchange reveals restraint and moral challenge as Jack weighs confession against preserving his spotless record while hoping the coin is recovered.
New Valley Arrivals From Granville N C
Carlsbad M A Doyle and family among the new arrivals in the valley. They came from Granville, NC and have located on Methow street. Hot weather items and bon bons advertised at 25e a pound. Seattig streetcar directions to the Claybourne for lodging and meals. Special Saturday pitchers 5c. 19¢ pagar at the Bazaar. 10e cream knives 5c.
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M. A. Doyle and Family
Granville
N. C
Methow Street
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Awaor
H. Garland
Quincy News
Titas County
Walter B. Wines
Mr. Popé
Carlsbad
Yenatchee Bazaar
Ag Pape
Seattig
Mlepot
Madison
Claybourne
Madison Street
Brown
Great Northern Hotel
Walter M. Olive
Quilford
Marr
New Bridge
Eagle Livery & Transfer Co
M. Rice
Leavenworth Liveryman
Chelan
Rice the Liveryman
A.v. Nawmel
Booth King Street
Howard Thomas
Philadelphia
Optical College
Lake Wenatchee
Chiwaukum
Oliver Bates
J. J
Eyer
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