Christmas Suggestions and Local Notes from Wenatchee
Certificates to teach were awarded to A G Bowie Lela Bigelow Grace Christie Genevieve Johnson May Jaynes Winifred Lyons Helen McKenzie Grace E Parker Mabel Shea W E Thornton and Carrie Davis after a recent examination in Wenatchee Smallpox reported near the Lewis and Clark schoolhouse affects Gullette and family of eight hunting partners E D Scheble Peter Wheeler and Chas Morse Jr went to Black Pines for big game bear and deer traced by Harry Jones and Robert Osborn Stemilt canyon Prof Lemon acts as high school principal after Riste resignation Mrs Thomas Dillon and family visited Cashmere Singing School formed a judicial class in the M E church with about fifty attendees officers elected Miss Anna Brown president Charles Miller vice president Guy Long secretary treasurer. song books to be ordered.
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Wenatchee
A. G.bowie
Lela Bigelow
Grace Christie
Genevieve Johnson
May Jaynes
Winifred Lyons
Helen McKenzie
Grace Philip
Grace E. Parker
Mabel Shea
W. E. Thornton
Carrie Davis
E. D. Scheble
Peter Wheeler
Chas. Morse, Jr
Black Pines
Harry Jones
Robert Osborn
Stemilt Canyon
Cashmere
M. E
Charles Miller
Guy Long
Cashmere Record
Argument Over Marital Advice Between Father and Husband
A family quarrel over biblical guidance reveals contrasting views on marriage. The father cites Solomon while the husband leans on Paul, noting Paul’s celibacy. The exchange ends with the dispute settled, and Mrs. N. Insche departing for an extended visit east.
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Solomon
Paul
Marrieth
Dexter to Stage The Westerner in Wenatchee Visit
Arthur Dexter, visiting his mother in Wenatchee, will present his new play The Westerner to a local audience on Friday December 20. Miss Ida Page a leading lady from Boston will assist, with a broader cast to accompany them. The drama mirrors Wenatchee Valley life and Washington state, blending pathos and comedy for a benefit performance.
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Arthur Dexter
Wenatchee
Ida Page
Boston
Gull attack on lineman as gulls swarm Hoquiam
In Hoquiam Washington John Nixson a lineman for the electric company was stringing an elevated cable when hundreds of sea gulls swarmed him attacking from above. He freed one end of the rope and managed to beat off the birds ending the unusual peril.
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Hoquiam
Wash
John Nixson
Electric Company
Nixson
How Bryan Asked Papa
Mrs Bryan recalls William Bryan seeking her father's consent for marriage using scripture. A New York magazine notes Bryan often quotes Bible verses. the anecdote describes his approach when asking Mr Baird for permission to wed.
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Bryan
Papa
William
Mr. Baird
Solomon
Don’t Be a Pessimist Theme in Community Cheer
An upbeat editorial urges residents to stay positive and welcoming, praising their town and neighbors. It encourages smiling, speaking well of others, helping newcomers feel at home, and avoiding gossip. The piece also plugs local merchants Snohomish Creamery Butter and Wenatchee Dairy Depot. It closes with a curiosity about Oscar Redfield’s December strawberries growing in snow, noting their size and color compared to June berries.
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Archie Jordan
Clarke
Oscar Redfield
Record Office
Redfield
Hold-up Men Convicted in Tacoma Case
Three hold-up men who waylaid Ralph Woods in Tacoma last summer have been caught, convicted and are now in state penitentiary. Sunnyside Market Day set with monthly events as Sunnyside Commercial Club elects officers and forms eleven trustees to organize sales for ranchers and merchants.
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Ralph Woods
Tacoma
Sunnyside
Helloing Across Lines in a Humorous Exchange
A dialect skit featuring Heiney and Shakey discusses a plan to build a “hellophone” and use it to connect houses, with witty banter about misunderstandings and a joke setup. The piece, attributed to Bill Bone in the Lyceumite and Talent, sits alongside local news noting resignations and travels.
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Bill Bone
Lyceumite and Talent
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Riste
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Nason Creek
Daily World
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Third and
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