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Wenatchee Daily World

Location

Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1909

Page

2

Father Discovers Boys Bodies Drowned in Lake Chelan

Chelan August 20 Two sons of Clarence Cottrell aged 13 and 15 drowned in Lake Chelan four miles west of here Tuesday afternoon. The boys had gone from their father's farm to haul water. When they did not return the father searched and found their naked bodies at the water's edge. The cause of death is unknown but it is believed they may have started swimming.

Chelan Clarence Cottrell Lake Here

Sunset Land Agency Partners End In Sole Ownership

The Gashmere Record reports Louis Mullerleile withdraws from Sunset Land Agency, founded 1908 by A. H. Mohler. Mullerleile joined as partner in 1908, with a three year term. March saw a Wenatchee office led by Mullerleile. Mohler becomes sole owner and manager, while Mullerleile runs land business in Wenatchee. Jubilee of Indiana Labor Federation set for South Bend next month marking the twenty fifth anniversary and three day convention with banquet and notable speakers. Mayors and chamber leaders welcome visitors at opening session. Try Daily World classified ads they pay.

Sunset Land Agency Louis Mullerleile Gashmere Record A. H. Mohler Mullerleile Wenatchee Mohler Mullerbile Indiana Labor Federation South Bend Ind Indiana Federation of Labor Indiana Federation United States E. J. Fogarty F. A. Miller South Bend Chamber of Commerce

Pittsburg Heiress Returned From Wandering Spree

Miss Mary Patterson a wealthy Pittsburgh girl was forcibly brought back to her mother in Pittsburg after nine months of roaming from Thanksgiving day. She traveled through Wis consin and other states living in box cars with money from her father’s estate and shunning luxury travel.

Pittsburg Mary Patterson Waukesha Wis Middle West

Rockefellers Fortune Rises as Standard Oil Hits New High

Fortune watchers say Standard Oil stock climbed to 712 on the curb amid Harriman illness rumors, lifting John D Rockefeller’s personal fortune by about eighty million dollars and sparking talk of a possible billion-dollar future if he lives to eighty. In other news, Mary Patterson, heiress to a wealthy New York family, eluded authorities as she wandered, was found in Milwaukee yards, detained, and forcibly returned to Pittsburg after a series of evasive moves and a name drop to Dr Seip of Pittsburg.

New York E. H. Harriman Standard Oil Wall Street John D. Rockefeller John D Rockefeller Hyland Frayne Leach Cross

Fights Tonight Feature Hyland Frayne in San Francisco

San Francisco hosts 20 round main event Dick Hyland versus Johnny Frayne and a 10 round match Sandy Ferguson against Joe Jean nette in New York. An advertising note for Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy claims success on trains and among veterans. Public notice mentions brake price changes and a Newark street ad.

Dick Hyland Johnny Frayne San Francisco Sandy Ferguson Joe Jeannette New York Edward E. Henry United States Express Co Chicago Quick Chamberlain Rutherford B. Hayes William McKinley 23Rd Ohio Regiment

Hyland vs Frayne headline San Francisco boxing card

Dick Hyland and Johnny Frayne prepare for a 20 round main event at the Mission Athletic Club. Both are in peak condition after hard training as fans expect a fast clever and evenly matched contest that could boost winner to higher opportunities.

San Francisco Dick Hyland Johnny Frayne Mission Athletic Club

Fire Devours Timber in Skagit Valley Burns Wide Area

Aug 20 Sedro-Woolley reports forest fires destroying thousands of dollars in timber in the Skagit valley. Rangers wardens ranchers and crews fight flames through the night as several large fires near Lyman Hamilton and Puget Mill lands are checked. Many giant firs and cedars are reported destroyed near Sedro-Woolley.

Sedro-Woolley Skagit Valley Lyman Hamilton Puget Mill Company

Morris couple returns from Seattle fair visit

Mr and Mrs P J Morris returned last night from a visit to the big fair in Seattle, enjoying the trip and sights of the city and fairgrounds.

P. J. Morris Seattle

Local ad notes buyers and service at J J Eyer

The notice mentions O A Gordon and family and L C Bullock of Wenatchee visiting D Coffin at Farris. It advertises dry batteries and patched tires and invites readers to purchase supplies from J J Eyer at 14 N Mission.

O. A. Gordon L. C. Bullock Wenatchee Farris D. Coffin J. J. Eyer

Bids Requested for Wood and Coal by District 46

The board of directors District No. 46 Chelan county Washington invites bids for 100 cords of 4 ft fir or pine cordwood and 150 tons of coal. Bids due by 8 p m August 23 1909. Dated August 10 1909. INO A GELLATLY Clerk.

Chelan County Washington Ino. A. Gellatly

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Daily World Wenatches Avenue First Street Aikin & Cassidy Electrical Supplies Columbia River Lumber Co Wenatchee Ave Moorefield Moorefields Nature Mission ST Lake Chelan Waukesha, Wis Spring City M. E. Graham Clinton Iowa Miss Patterson Milwaukee Seip Dnce Hyland P. P. Holcomb Wenatchee Avenue Nelson, McFarland Eagle Transfer Co Wenatchee, Wash A.Y.P.E U. S. Realty Co West 45Th St Seattle, Wash Chas. Becker F. A. Rogers Chelan County Realty CO First National Bank
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