Poindexter backs Burton for speakership in oppose Cannon move
Congressman elect Miles Poindexter declares opposition to Speaker Joseph Cannon and says he will vote for Theodore Burton of Ohio if Burton enters the race. In a Collier's letter Poindexter denounces Cannon and endorses irrigation support as vital to the region. He urges Burton to enter the race promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Poindexter
Joseph Cannon
House
Cannon
Theodore Burton
Ohio
Collier's Weekly
Poindexter
Congress
Republican Party
Burton
Kern Buys Sunnyslope Tract For 2600 Dollars
P. I. Kern bought seven acres in Sunnyslope from EF S. Russell for 2600 dollars. The land is raw and under water, but Kern plans to plant it to fruit in the spring. Sale handled by Wenatchee Realty & Investment Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunnyslope
P. I. Kern
EF. S. Russell
Long & McCullough Sold to Woodard in Cashmere
Hal J. Long yesterday sold his interest in the blacksmithing business of Long and McCullough to L. L. Woodard of Cashmere. The firm becomes McCullough and Woodard and the partnership takes effect today. Long has not decided his future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Long
Hal J. Long
Long & McCullough
L. L. Woodard
Cashmere
McCullough & Woodard
Long
Interhigh debates set for January eight with Spokane
The state board of education in charge of inter high school debates informs Superintendent Brown that the local team will meet Spokane on January 8 with three debaters in the first contest and two per side in the second. Paul Garrett and Earl Marr will represent the local team with the negative on the open shop question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Brown
Spokane
Paul Garrett
Earl Marr
Violin Player Skips Town Leaves Bills Behind
Gordon Bruce, a resident and violin teacher who played at the Olympia Cafe, vanished last evening after failing to report for duty. He left unpaid bills and several friends recall his arrival last fall from the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Bruce
Olympia Cafe
the Olympia
Olympia
Bruce
Governor appoints Chadwick to Supreme Court
Olympia December 4 Governor Mead accepts Judge Milo A Root's resignation and appoints Judge Stephen J Chadwick of Colfax to fill the unexpired term Chadwick will participate in writing decisions and help relieve court workload while many cases are argued in the coming weeks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mead
Supreme Court
Olympia
Milo A. Root
Stephen J. Chadwick
Colfax
Root
Chadwick
Ellis Plans New Business Blocks and Cottages on Mission Street
Geo. H. Ellis told World reporters that Ellis Forde Co owns a 37 foot lot on Mission Street west of the store and that Mrs. Ellis owns the old Proctor property a 50 foot lot also on Mission. New business buildings will be erected once tenants are found. Ellis expects a tenant for one building and notes these will be well built. He is also building two cottages on Douglas Street for rental with plans for five to six more in the spring if tenants are found. This follows Conrad Rose’s recent cottage plan as Wenatchee improves housing. The Ellis cottages will have five or six rooms plumbed and with bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Ellis
World
Ellis- Forde Company
Mission Street
Mr. Ellis
Douglas Street
Ellis
Conrad Rose
Wenatchee
Olive Boosts for Home Town
Walter M. Olive visiting Spokane lauds Wenatchee and Columbia river valleys as world class apple regions. He notes Wenatchee fruit lands yield higher profit per acre and cites O. G. France of Wenatchee selling 1500 Winesap boxes at an average $2 each, underscoring regional value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter M. Olive
Spokane
Spokesman-Review
Cashmere
Chelan
Wenatchee
Columbia River
Wenatchee Valley
United States
O. G. France
Wenatchee Fruit Growers Show Wealth From Small Plots
The text highlights local orchard profits including H J Olive who earned 3600 from eight acres in 1903 plantings. It emphasizes Wenatchee’s climate volcanic soil and irrigation as key to rapid growth, with 1400 carloads of fruit worth about 700 each in 1908 and the city expanding with new blocks and a planned $75 000 high school alongside infrastructure improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Olive
Cashmere
St. John
N. B
Wenatchee
Columbia River
Washington and Great Northern
Moses Coulee
Big Bend
Great Northern
Kennewick
Hill
Wenatchee Avenue
Fruit firm seeks bulk Wenatchee apples for California market
Cr A Howard of Klein Fruit Co Los Angeles met Wenatchee Canning Co officers to secure a large bulk apple supply. The California firm ships unpicked fruit in bulk with a special packing method and imports hundreds of carloads annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klein Fruit Company
California
Cr. A. Howard
Los Angeles
Wenatchee Canning Company
Mr. Howard
Colorado
Howard
George B. Parks Home Sold on Orondo Avenue
The George B. Parks residence on Orondo avenue sold yesterday to I. E. Garner for 1200 dollars. The Martin-Bousquet Realty company conducted the sale. The buyer intends the property as an investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orondo Avenue
George B. Parks
I. E. Garner
Martin-Bousquet Realty Company
Argue Fowler Case Opens in Olympia Foreclosure Dispute
Fred Reeves travels to Olympia to argue manda mus proceedings in the First National Bank foreclosure against Republic Press and Leonard Fowler. Reeves also argues tax cases to be heard in the supreme court Monday. The Patterson versus Wenatchee Canning Co. suit, with $1000 damages for spoiled meat, awaits a decision. Attorneys Corbin Ludington Kemp and Williams Grimshaw for the canning company. Reeves for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Reeves
Olympia
First National Bank
The
Republic Press
Leonard Fowler
Fowler
Steiner
Reeves
Supreme Court
F. N. Patterson
Wenatchee Canning Company
Canning Company
Corbin, Ludington & Kemp
Williams & Grimshaw
Reeves & Reeves
State Horticultural Association Meets in Spokane
Wenatchee delegates travel to Spokane for a multi day meeting at the Christian church. H. M. Gilbert of North Yakima presides with an evening program featuring Mayor C Herbert Moore General T R Tennatt and talks on nursery stock true to name knowledge of varieties and seasonal marketing and related discussions by local horticulture professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchhee
Spokanee
State Horticultural Association
North Yakima
Spokane
H. M. Gilbert
Christian
Third Avenue
Stevens Street
C. Herbert Moore
T. R. Tennatt
Farmington
A. F. Crowell
George W. R. Peaslee
Clarkston
Wash
E. F. Benson
Prosser
J. F. Strong
Storch Named Possible Receiver for Waterville Land Office
A. M. Storch of Okanogan is reported as a candidate for receiver of the Waterville land office when W. A. Henry’s term ends. The Oroville Gazette says he would be courteous and obliging, administering affairs properly. Okanogan county, a major source of Waterville business, has not yet seen an appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Storch
Okanogan
Waterville
Tax Title Case Heads to Supreme Court Hearing
The Cordiner firm’s contest to set aside tax titles on property now valued around $20,000, owned by A. J. Dear and H. W. D. Kirkendall, and located north of the city, will be heard in the supreme court next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordiner & Cordiner
A. J. Dear
H. W. D. Kirkendall
Supreme Court
King Street Lot Sold To David Keith for 1200
David Keith purchased the fifty foot King street lot from John Ferryman through the Martin Bousquet Realty Company. The sale price was 1200 dollars. Keith plans immediate construction on the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Street
David Keith
John Ferryman
Martin-Bousquet Realty Company
Keith
Waterville Committee to Visit Wenatchee on State Road
A. L. Rogers, president of the Waterville commercial club, called a five member committee with the chair to travel to Wenatchee to gauge local opinions on the state road proposal. The group includes Judge Steiner, H. Stallard, C. Brenesholtz, J. G. Kennedy, and Geo. P. Wiley. Also invited are State Senator E. C. Davis and Representative F. T. Campbell. The meeting is set for Monday, December 14 in Wenatchee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterville
A. L. Rogers
Big Bend Empire
Wenatchee
J. G. Kennedy
Geo. P. Wiley
E. C. Davis
F. T. Campbell
Automobiles for Ranchers in Cashmere
The Cashmere Record reports four new Ford Model T touring cars ordered for delivery next spring. Purchasers are J. C. Lilly W. B. Paton F. T. Spiller and Grant Paton who will join ranchers training cayuses to adapt to the coming change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cashmere
J. C. Lilly
W. B. Paton
F. T. Spiller
Grant Paton
Fear of another suicide attempt by M. J. Gordon
Seattle reports fear that M. J. Gordon may try again after notes from his original correspondence were transcribed for a Great Northern committee. The case involves duplicity, a favorable decision sent to St Paul, and alleged bribery offers linked to Tony Richardson and E. B. Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
M. J. Gordon
Great Northern
Spokane
Gordon
Butler Hotel
Supreme Court
St. Paul
Root
Richardson
Martin
Chelan County
Palmer
Soap Lake
Tony Richardson
Southside Christmas Dance at New School House
A Christmas night dance and box supper will be held at the new Southside school house at the foot of the grade. Preparations are underway to make the event one of the season’s pleasantest evenings for Southsiders.
Deed Mayor Editor of Leavenworth Echo in City Today
The mayor and editor of the Leavenworth Echo were observed in the city today as officials and press personnel conduct routine engagements. Local residents noted the visit and potential coverage plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Leavenworth Echo
Odd Fellows Lodge Organized in Entiat
An Odd Fellows lodge was organized at Entiat last night with eleven charter members and ten candidates initiated. R. W. Starr served as installing officer and J. H. Anvil was elected secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entiat Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows Lodge
Entiat
R. W. Starr
J. H. Anvil
Teachers Granted Certificates After County Examinations
The state superintendent granted teaching certificates to L. Auvil W. E. Britain Grace Christie Margaret Condon H. Croom J. P. Filson Mabel Fairbanks Josephine Hamilton O F Harris Anna G Heily Carrie A Hoffman Stella Modesitt E L Nichols A H Reichard F L Renshaw Blanche Rice Charlotte Reimer Jessie Savage Lillie Sussex Jessie L Wenner Eliz a ham M White Edith Williamson Martha E Harmell Amanda Palmquist Chetta M Wheeler following county teacher examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Auvil
W. E. Britain
Grace Christie
Margaret Condon
H. Croom
J. P. Filson
Mabel Fairbanks
Josephine Hamilton
O. F. Harris
Anna G. Heily
Carrie A. Hoffman
Stella Modesitt
E. L. Nichols
A. H. Reichard
F. L. Renshaw
Blanche Rice
Charlotte Reimer
Jessie Savage
Lil
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Joe Cannon
Ice
Wenatchee Electric Co
Porcee Aps AZ
Columbia Valley Bank
Washington
Ghadwigk Ramed
Rod
George Ellis
BANK
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