Argonauts Return From Arctic Quest to Wenatchee
John Miller and John Lanham of the Wenatchee Argonauts return after 18 months in the Arctic. They traveled via Fairbanks to the Copper River country and voiced doubt about the proposed railroad as work stalled and rails rusted. Miller visits Malaga for the winter, while Lanham plans to stay locally. Also noted: Mrs. R. H. Nowlan hosts an M E sewing circle and Mrs. M. Henry hosts G A U P club members for a Douglas Street gathering with a short program and lunch.
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John Miller
John Lanham
Paradise Valley
North
Cc. S. Crider
Dave Evans
Lanham
Miller
Polar Star
Fairbanks
Valdez
Copper River
G. A. U. P. Club
Methow Canal Progress Reported in 1907 Bridge Work
The Methow Canal Co has finished 1907 work as the west pony span of the Methow River bridge is completed to support a large pipeline crossing the river. The company aimed to finish bridge work this fall to enable spring completion and advance the canal project.
Bridge spans and piers described in 19th century project
The report details a river bridge with a main 96 foot span and 48 foot pony spans on both sides. Piers built of large timbers and rock cribbing provide permanence, each crib holding 150 tons of boulders with pilings at center. Howe Truss frames completed and east span set to extend past river flow. Pipe line trestles to be resumed in spring.
Cashmere Election Ends In Narrow Victory For Citizens
In Cashmere the municipal race between Citizens and Good Citizens factions drew 125 votes. Mayoral A. J. Jones was re elected for another year. C. M. Barker won treasurer with 54 votes over E. Stowell. Short term councilman J. E. DeLong led with 54 as W. H. Hartley trailed. Citizens ticket also elected J Francisco 81, H J Olive 54, T Stewart and J M Clemens tied 53.
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Cashmere
Citizens
Good Citizens
A. J. Jones
C. M. Barker
E. Stowell
J. E. DeLong
W. H. Hartley
Citizens’ Ticket
J. Francisco
H. J. Olive
T. Stewart
J. M. Clemens
J. Dotson
Judge Chase
J. A. Prentis
Murder at McLeary ranch leaves four dead
Four members of a family and the ranch foreman were found slain at the Hurst ranch near McLeary Oregon. Bodies burned in the ruins with a shotgun and bloodstained hatchet found nearby suggest the weapons used, but exact cause of death remains uncertain.
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Salem
Ore
McLeagre
Montgomery
Hurst Ranch
Fruit display at G N station improved says letter
The Shaver News Co responds to the World editor regarding Wenatchee fruit display. They praise Mr Brill's handling of business and pledge to prevent selling on the stand if detrimental to local fruitgrowers.
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the World
Shaver News Co
G. N
Chicago
World
Crass Investigates Alleged Highway Robbery at Leavenworth
Prosecuting Attorney Crass was called to Leavenworth today to investigate an alleged highway robbery. The action underscores ongoing law enforcement attention as officials review the incident and potential suspects.
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Crass
Leavenworth
Opening Bastile Construction At Salt Creek
The New Jail rises quickly with contractor Kim mel predicting completion in a week and cement ready to dry in about a month. After the jail opens the 8S. S. Slow Tub crew, dethroned from their cruise, will be invited to join in the grand opening with coffee and vaudeville stunts ending in a chorus by Salt Creek excursionists titled We Also Ran.
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Kimmel
Salt Creek
Preacher A. J. Adams to Lead Church Board
The official board of the Christian Church asks Elder A. J. Adams to continue. His work the past year has brought over sixty additions to the church. A protracted meeting is planned after the holidays with board members L. T. Armstrong, secretary Miss A. R. Palmquist, and treasurer Mrs. L. V. Horton.
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The
Christian Church
A. J. Adams
L. T. Armstrong
A. R. Palmquist
L. V. Horton
Tressurer
Canal Plan for Brewster Flat Project Progresses
R. W. Hunner spearheads a proposed irrigation canal system to develop the upper country. The plan envisions a forty mile main canal starting at Carlton in the Methow Valley and following a defined route to irrigate state college lands on Brewster Flat.
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R. W. Hunner
State College
Brewster Flat
Carlton
Methow Valley
Water project survey moves along Brewster Flat with vast land
Contour lines trace a valley route skirting Pateros at 780 feet as the canal nears 1350 feet near town. It runs past Brewster on the Columbia river rim and through Brewster Flat with benches at about 900 and 1300 feet including state college lands. An unlimited water supply and over 20 000 acres of prime land are noted with no major engineering obstacles anticipated.
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Pateros
Columbia River
Brewster
Brewster Flat
State College
Dog Delivers Human Jawbone in Okanogan
An Okanogan town dog brought a preserved lower jawbone to its owner Frank Trotter, believed by the editor to be remains of an Indian judging by teeth condition. The instance prompts a notable local curiosity and reflection in the Record.
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Frank Trotter
Record
Yorick
Okanogan Record
Lewis Clarke School Opens Under Health Authority Permission
Acting on approval from Health Authorities, Supt. of Schools Brown opened the Lewis Clarke schools in the north end of town. He noted no smallpox in the district and that students draw from non downtown areas, reducing risk. Mrs. L Thompson left for Spokane after two months with her sister.
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Brown
Lewis- Clarke
L. Thompson
I. J. Bailey
Spokane
Freight Cars Leave Track in Yard Collision
An eastbound freight train under Conductor Russell left cars on a steep grade after the engine detached for switching. Air brakes leaked, the cars rolled into the moving westbound train, sending a caboose and a flat car down a thirty foot embankment and derailing four others. Three cars of the moving train also derailed. The westbound train moved slowly, preventing a worse accident.
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Trinidad
Wash
Russell
Wenatchee Fruit Center Highlighted In Spokesman Review
The Spokesman-Review editorial lauds Wenatchee as a key fruit center with an $800,000 annual revenue from apples peaches plums and pears. It notes 541 carloads shipped by freight and 200 899 crates by express, underscoring the valley’s productive output and strong demand for its high quality fruit.
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Spokesman-Review
Wenatchee
Express
Columbia River Valley
Gellatly Elected City’s Neat Mayor
John A. Gellatly won the city mayoral race by a 346 to 128 vote, a majority of 218. The result exceeded expectations and reflected shifts of Scheble supporters toward Fuller, as noted in the Daily World’s preelection forecast.
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Gellatly
John A. Gellatly
Jority
Daily World
Scheble
Fuller
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Malaga
I the Twain
R. H. Nowlan
M. E. Sewing Circle
Methow Canal
Ferryman Tract
Arthur Gunn
Wenatchee Development Co
Columbia Valley
Old Strong Bank
J. S. Mooney & CO
John Berger
Florence Elizabeth Lawrence
Walter Cameron
Douglas and
Washington Avenues
John W. Berger
Irving T. Robb
Hutehe and
Page
Depot Fruit Stand
Preacher Gut GO
Rev. Adams
Camp
New York
Walter Camp
Lewis-Clarke School
North End
Oregon
Manchester
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