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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1908
Page
1
Fire destroys the equipment for a new mill owned by E. J. Dela on St. The current capacity is about 12,000 feet of lumber per day. The damaged machinery will be replaced and doubled to raise output. The upgraded plant will also produce boxes in addition to lumber.
Seattle reports Representative Ole Hanson plans to push a race track proposal at the upcoming session after securing election. Cashmere editor Corselius and wife attended a performance, noting Cashmere interest in the National Apple Show in Spokane with an expected 200 to 500 travelers.
Hanson leads a statewide push against racetrack gambling to close the Meadows during the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition. Stockholders fear losses, while supporters seek to keep the Meadows open. George F. Vandeveer backs enforcement of any new prohibition, and lawmakers face pressure from newspapers ministers and reform groups. The fight shifts to the Senate with lower house pledges backing the measure.
Mr and Mrs Harry Crowl returned from their wedding trip to the Sound. Neighbors and friends gathered last night with tin cans drums and noisy revelry in front of the Crowl home on North Wenatchee avenue until the groom persuaded the crowd to disperse.
A Wenatchee school district meeting outlines three ballot questions on building and site acquisitions for a larger high school and grade facilities. Voters will decide in a special election next Saturday with a follow up mass meeting and a bond election, funding spread over years to ease burden. The note highlights rapid enrollment growth, crowded classrooms, and Wenatchee’s expanding population and wealth with a claim of leading regional schooling.
A special school election is set for next Saturday December 5 at the Salvation Army hall from 1 to 8 pm. Voters in the district may decide whether to authorize the board to dispose of the current Grand View site and acquire a larger one nearby to allow for expansion and athletic use.
County Engineer J. Navarre to approve state aid project extending from Tom Henry bridge on the Wenatchee river toward Sherman mill. McClimmons completed work with total funds spent 1 638.75 dollars, forming a link in the planned Wenatchee to Leavenworth thoroughfare.
With about 125000 expected visitors in Spokane next week business leaders urge the Wenatchee band to accompany excursionists. Advertising materials and top apples will be displayed to attract attention and benefits to the valley. A Commercial club meeting tonight will plan arrangements and feature talks by local experts on the display’s value.
Silas McCreery was taken into custody by county officials last Saturday on suspicion of insanity. Doctors later diagnosed alcoholism and he was sent to Seattle yesterday to pursue the Keeley cure.
Percy Walker journeyed up the Columbia in search of land bargains but concluded that no safety nor better investment for money than realty near Wenatchee. He noted many trips outside but remains convinced in local property values.
The Spokane event runs December 7 to 12 with eight million apples on display across 80 000 square feet. Governor Wilson cannot attend but will send an apple to mark the occasion as judges prepare to award premiums totaling 35 000 dollars.
The event expects 125 000 visitors in the week with 37 states and four Canadian provinces plus England Germany France Norway and Japan sending exhibits. Competition centers on the car load class with a $1 500 prize and potential $6 100 to $10 000 in fruit awards. offers of 10 to 25 per box for the prize exhibit. Proceeds go to the grower.
M F Scheble returned from a two day trip to Waterville as a Commercial club representative to discuss state road matters. Waterville hosts growing development and insists a road will reach the city eventually. Great Northern official M J Costello will meet Waterville after the Spokane apple show to outline railroad plans. Locals back Wenatchee in any proposal to route the state road through Waterville.
The Wenatchee high school football team closed its season on Thanksgiving by beating Everett at Everett. Wenatchee claims the state championship among high schools under 1000 students after a season that included 5 games with notable wins and losses. Key players Harter Koehler Morrison Lake Soule and Captain Johnson are highlighted for next year.
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