Franchises debated and city improvements discussed
The council considered granting a right of way for a railroad on Columbia Street with west side tracks to aid warehouses, amid opposition about street space. An ordinance introduced city contractor bonding rules, shifting from only surety bonds to other options to cut costs. Other notes cover salary, property deeds for new pumping works, local accidents, visits, and upcoming events at Valley View and Liberty schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Oro
Wenatchee Social Roundup Brims With Holiday Travel and Gifts
Marriage license issued to Harry D Foster and Elizabeth H Cummings of Wenatchee marks local life. Residents travel to Seattle Leavenworth and Salem for holidays while Sherman Clay & Co. promotes Victor Talking Machine sales with easy terms. Numerous visitors arrive, shop, and visit, including Arline Farmer Minnie Dunseith Susie Sparks and Nan Lawrence returning from Spokane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry David Foster
Elizabeth Helen Cummings
Wenatchee
Arline Farmer
Leavenworth
W. L. Chestnut
Seattle
H. Morely
Cashmere
Susie Sparks
Virginia Sparks
Victor
Sherman Clay & Co
G. C. Fasken
Baby
Milner
G. R. Galbraith
C. P. Wallace
Minnie Dunseith
J. Kuelles
H. E. Fenton
Edna Pease
Brewster
Marysville
Wash
Anna Kyle
L. S. Wensole
la Crosse
Wis
Helen B. Howard
Salem
Ore
H. Guenior
Cleveland
Ohio
C. E. Hansen
Ancil Griggs
S. T. Burns
Chiwaukum
Helen Baker
Snohomish
John
Band
Minneapolis
A. A. Allen
Tacoma
Fred McGuin
Winters in Chelan Valley As Students Return Home
Misses Olive Long Claudie Easley and Bernice Smith return from Spokane and Seattle for the holidays. Snow plus hibernal scenery marks the valley. Alberta couple Lou Rodgers visits. wife plans to stay winter. E E Shaffer sale yields strong cattle prices. Shaffers move to Portland. Local folks travel to Leavenworth and Oregon. University students arrive home for holidays. Marion Garton prospers in Ephraim meat trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Long
Claudie Easley
Bernice Smith
Spokane
Seattle
Lou Rodgers
Alberta Country
E. E. Shaffer
Shaffer
L.A. Levell
Portland
Oregon
Shaffer's
H. Bloom
Leavenworth
L. W. Barnes
Lake Chelan
Charlie Kenyon
Iowa
Little Jack Rarey
State University
Franklebeck
Arthur Campbell
Chelan
Emily Rogers
Bertie Brennesholtz
Minnie McGinnis
Waterville
Marion Garton
Ephrata
Mixup Between Sheep Herder and Owner Ends in Fine
In Ephrata Washington on December 23 a dispute over wages between sheep herder Carl Self and sheep owner Harry Allyn led to a personal encounter. Self paid a $5 fine plus costs to Justice of the Peace C W Smith to avoid arrest and trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Allyn
Ephrata
Wash
Carl Self
Justice of the Peace
C. W. Smith
Self
Tllyn
Visiting Seattle man pleased with valley seeking home
W W B Hampson of Seattle arrived in the valley to find a home and plans to return. He is a friend of the J E Porter family and was formerly an instructor at the state university in Seattle. St Luke's Episcopal Church schedules a Christmas Day service at 10 30 a m with a full choir and special music including carols and the Nazareth from Gounod. A children's service and Christmas tree are set for Monday evening December 28 at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Howard
Salem
Oregon
Rev. Miller
Liberty School
Valley View
Spangle
Slabaugh
Gonser
Rhodes
Walter
Eli
Arthur Ball
Wenatchee
John Goddard
Stewart Keane
Rock Island
Geo
Sherman Harn
C. R. Chapman
Myrtle Spangle
Cheney
Jackson H. Rader
Naches
J. F. Shelton
Cashmere
George Hauber
Peshastin
Toggery
Nan Lawrence
Spokane
John Berger
Ww. B. Hampson
Seattle
Mr. Hampson
J. E. Porter
The
State University
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Stainer
Barnby and Sullivan
Neidlinger
Woodward
Gounod
Faun Wells
Mr. Tubbs
E. Ferguson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wenatchee Realty & Investment Company
George Hayden
Fred Wagner
Hannah Feltman
J. E. Bruce
Mamie
Mrs. Howard
Mrs. C. Hart
Messrs
Robert Hart
Elmer Hart
Charles Weaver
Vogler
R. E. Sharpe
F. F. Keithly
M. Barager
Rev. Filburn
Valley View School House
Chelan Valley News
Mary BB. Winans
Penn. Ave
Morris
Albin & Taylor
Chas. Kyle
Daily World Office
Merry Xmas
Little Wetsel CO
B. F. Harris
Roosevelt Hotel
Santa Claus
P. P. Holcomb
General Merchandise
Wenatchee Ave. N
Roslyn Coal
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