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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1910
Page
2
Dr Cook, calling from his brother’s Brooklyn home, says he plans to devote his life to convincing the American public that his claim of reaching the north pole is true.
J. I. Campbell of the Eilers Piano House reports a two week trip to the upper country including Che fan Pateros Twisp Winthrop Con ronally Okanogan Riverside Omak Brewster and Bridgeport. He closed deals for ten pianos and found strong demand and good money in the region.
The article notes numerous fine homes already built and many more under construction, reflecting a strong real estate upswing. It highlights the abundance of housing activity and suggests a thriving development market ahead.
Spokane train dispatchers, 36 in number, plan a petition to railways here demanding wages up to 175 dollars per month starting January 1. Current pay ranges from 125 to 140 dollars. They say the move is part of a national effort with similar petitions nationwide, and if unmet by next June they will bring the issue to the Baltimore convention of the train dispatchers association.
Miss E Louise Rudberg formerly of this city married Bert W Brintnall of Seattle in Seattle on December 17. The couple will reside in Seattle. She has lived there for several years and is well remembered locally.
In Chicago on December 23 the close for wheat shows December at 92 1 8 cents May at 96 3 8 cents and July at 93 1 2 cents. In Tacoba on December 23 prices for Blue stem 83 84c Fortyfold 82c Club 81 82c and Red Russian 80c.
Dr. Dennis W. King announces retirement from medical practice after three years in town. He will dedicate his time to Wenatchee Stratford orchard tract development and sale, with Dr. Windham taking over his patients. King and partners W. R. Prowell and F. W. Hoffman own a large irrigated land tract between Adrian and Stratford now on the market.
Olympia December 23 Joseph M Snow former state highway commissioner will plead to the charge of embezzling two thousand one hundred forty two dollars of state funds on January 3 The bond is posted and warrant returned from Spokane county Prosecuting Attorney John M Wilson notes Snow retained the money from a ten thousand dollar payment by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad for Snoqualmie pass right of way He says Snow offered to pay the sum if a proper receiver was designated while the state contends payment could have been made to H L Bowby or returned to the state treasury
After months of refusal citing interference with publishers contracts Peary agrees to provide proofs to Congress supporting his North Pole discovery claim. The pledge relates to a pending bill to award him a rear admiralship in recognition of Arctic achievements.
The sister of Simon Newcomb recounts their father John Newcomb’s search for a wife guided by science. He stayed at farmhouses to study each daughter, aiding chores to win favor but found disappointment at every door due to thrift, education, and harmony issues. A dough kneading tale ends his chase.
The Forum began as a market place and evolved into Rome’s central civic and political hub. By around 470 BC it hosted tribal assemblies and was enriched with temples and public buildings, shaping law and governance for centuries.
A suburban man returns to his teary wife and learns a faulty five dollar incubator exploded, blasting chicks through the roof. The husband jokes the device did raise chickens, citing the seller’s claim with rural humor typical of the Chicago News.
The Henry Spruck two acre tract in North Wenatchee sold today to J R Snyder and A T Gossman of the C O Nursery for 10000. Frank Keller arranged the deal. The buyers plan a large stone warehouse from railroad to Wenatchee avenue, finished by next fall, to store young trees. Henry Spruck departs for California for health reasons.
Monday is a legal holiday declared by Governor M. E. Hay and will be observed by public offices banks and the post office as well as business institutions. Plans are underway for sports on Mission Street during the afternoon.
Secretary Ballinger approved new instructions at Senator Borah's urging governing assignment of homestead entries in reclamation projects. Entrymen may assign one or more farm units when a claim covers multiple units, with division only if the land can support two or more family units. Assignments require survey costs, water-right filings, and timely payments under the reclamation act.
A lone highwayman robbed the Sunset Express passenger train in El Paso at 7 last night. He boarded the observation car, threatened a porter and passengers, and obtained $130 plus two railway tickets before leaping off as the train slowed after passing the station.
Mrs Mater asks about Mr Da er’s son after he returned home from co oge. The daughter reports he is improved and has grown a mustache, noting a visible change.
A garbled Early Morning quip from the St. Louis Post Dispatch asks if a person ever whistles while combing hair after a night prior. The terse note reflects a light mood item in the newspaper.
The page lists a February 14 wedding for Miss Faun Wells and Mr. Ed Boehmer, an engagement dinner by Miss Madoline Clark, and holiday social notes. Local ads promote alfalfa by carload, wheat hay, dolls hats, hemstitched linen, lace trimmed handkerchiefs, and glassware. Notable arrivals include Miss Gertrude Lavine from Seattle visiting Miss Sadie Godfrey, and Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Wright of Chelan in Spokane after an Apple Show trip.
The assembly of notables at Versailles in November 1788 failed to aid the king amid financial crisis. The event angered the third estate, leading to the convocation of the Estates General and the rise of the National Assembly, setting off the French Revolution.
A Mrs. T. P. O'Connor anecdote recalls John Bright calmly inspecting a hostess's insulted carpet and promising a replacement. The second note covers a local minister resigning after fighting the saloon and declaring at farewell that he would do something the devil never did, namely leave.
DOG LOST. Shepherd dog yellow with white head spot. Any information appreciated. Wilbur Little. Phone 2395. 12-26 HOUSE WANTED. To rent a small house with 3 or 4 rooms close in. Address M. P. World office. 12-2 CAT LOST. Black cat part Angola. Left Tuesday evening Dec 19. Liberal reward for information leading to recovery. F. C. Schanck corner 2nd and Chelan. 12-22 COAL. CARNEY LUMP clean coal with no soot smoke clinkers or heavy ash. Phone the Cannery 545.
Mrs. D. Gilkeson of Youngstown Ohio shares how Foley's Honey and Tar eased her little girl's severe cold and cough after one bottle relieved throat and lung inflammation. She keeps a bottle in the house and urges others to accept no substitutes.
In the Superior Court of Washington Chelan County Plaintiffs John I Dill S H Sumner and H H Benton vs Wenatchee Orchard and Irrigation Company a corporation under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued December 16 1910 for foreclosure of mortgage the judgment totals 11793 58 plus interest and costs and authorizes sale of all defendant s right title and interest in the described real property located in Chelan County
Two large furnished rooms available for housekeeping use at the Columbia Hotel. Call between 12 and 2 for details.
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