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Wenatchee Daily World

Location

Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1909

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Wenatchee to Build Modern Apartment House at Prime Intersection

R M Lewis of the Wenatchee Business College purchases 250 feet of frontage at the Douglas Chelan Palouse intersection through Norell and Geyer. He plans a modern apartment building with Lorena style features, aims for occupancy by fall, and emphasizes privacy, ample closets, and outdoor rooms with city views.

R. M. Lewis Wenatchee Business College Norell & Geyer Douglas Chelan Palouse Mr. Lewis Lorena Seattle Pike and Boylston Lewis Wenatchee

Christmas Exercises At Church Tonight And New Year Plans

Rev J W Johnson pastor. Christmas exercises of the Sunday school at 7 30 this evening with a musical program Kris Kringle and His Crew by the young people. Sunday morning sermon on Christ the Hope of Immortality and evening The Seer the True Sage. New Year s eve church business meeting dinner invitations issued to members and Baptists in the valley. Church to adopt constitution and by laws and elect officers. Hymnal Hymns of Worship and Service to be used. Christmas tree party at Gillman place hosted by Burns Yocum with 15 friends. L H Bloom hosts J M Duffy family Mrs Scott and W Lenahan. Music and refreshments provided.

J. W. Johnson Kris Kringle Century Company Methodist Church Christian Church Church of God Tichenal Presbyterian Church John Scott

Washington Weather Rain Snow Likely Tonight

Washington faces rain or snow tonight and Saturday as a weather system moves through. Snow accumulation may be limited but flurries could affect travel. Local schools monitor conditions for any early dismissals.

Washington

Wenatchee Sunny Slope tract formed for orchard development

Olympia reports incorporation of Wenatchee Sunny slope Orchard Company led by A. C. Dallach as secretary. Eastern investors plan development of Sunnyslope Orchards near Wenatchee watered by Wenatchee high line canal. Five acre tracts will be sold with Orchard Growing Co. to plant and care for trees. H. E. Hardesty & Co. to act as Wenatchee agents.

Olympia Wenatchee Sunnyslope Orchard Company A. C. Dallach Sunnyslope Sunnyslope Orchards Wenatchee High Line Orchard Growing Company H. E. Hardesty & Co Wenatchee

Knights to Hold Christmas Day Services at lodge

The Knight Templars will conduct services in the Masonic lodge rooms on Christmas morning at 8 30. All Knights are invited and urged to attend as this is one of their special observances.

Knight Templars Masonic Lodge Great Northern Spokane

Mistletoe sales teased as Christmas brings cheer

L. A. Tice of the Wenatchee Floral Co. says girls are buying mistletoe quickly and believes boys will have a good time this Christmas, signaling holiday spirit in local shops.

L. A. Tice The Wenatchee Floral Co

Races Moved To Lower Wenatchee Avenue Track

Races rescheduled for tomorrow on the lower speedway begin at 10 o clock with free admission. Entries include Radium the bay colt and Morning Glory a noted mare from Centennial 76. Judges H R Parshall Bill Smith and William Reed promise fair judging.

Upper Speedway Chelan Avenue Wenatchee Avenue A. S. Griggs Peter Wheeler Martin Billy Lang E. F. Morris Charley Brown Chelan Dr. Culp Morning Glory Judge Martin P. D. Peters Bill Smith Wells & Morris H. R. Parshall William Reed

Explorer Cook Is Discredited

An Explorers' Club committee in New York reports that evidence does not prove Dr. Cook reached Mt McKinley. It recommends expelling him from the organization for attempting to seek glory by such means.

New York Explorers’ Club Cook Mt. McKinley

Chelan Teachers Win Certificates and Local Property Sale

Chelan county teachers Isabelle M Byron Terrence Cunningham Wm A Howe Myrtle Pennington Edith C Simon Nettie Mae Sutton James A Wescott May Jaynes Helen Mc Kenzie Rose Waltman earned certificates. Eagle Livery sold lot 14 block 40 to C B Halbert for 3500 dollars, adjoining the Gagnon studio site also owned by Halbert.

Chelan County Isabelle M. Byron Terrence Cunningham Wm. A. Howe Myrtle Pennington Edith C. Simon Nettie Mae Sutton James A. Wescott May Jaynes Helen McKenzie Rose Waltman Eagle C. B. Halbert Gagnon Halbert

Strike Still On In St Paul Rail Talks

Strike conditions remain unfavorable after a conference between northern railroads and the switchmen committee. A peace announcement by a meeting failed and another conference is planned to seek better results.

St. Paul, Minn

Comfort Station Opens in Former Olympia Café

J. M. Duffy fitted the former Olympia cafe into a new comfort station for men. The lounging room features easy chairs tables rugs and pictures with electric lighting and steam heat. It includes a toilet and lavatory and offers free access and periodicals to all men. It is the city's only facility of this kind.

J. M. Duffy Olympia Cafe

Presbyterians Aid Ten Families With Generous Holiday Gifts

The Presbyterian group delivered substantial gifts to ten city families, providing large turkeys, apples, potatoes, clothes, purses, and meal essentials. The box load required a large wagon to transport, making a pleasing holiday scene for the community.

Christmas Visits Bring Families Together in Entiat and Seattle

W. S. Trimble spends Christmas with relatives in Entiat. Leslie Wenner arrives to share the holiday with his family after attending the university in Seattle.

Leslie Wenner The University Seattle

Local Lumber Firm Manager Accepts Move to Yakima

G. B. Parks, five years manager of Hayden Lumber Co retail yards, will join Yakima Valley Lumber Co in North Yakima and depart soon. S. F. Corbin traveled to Seattle to spend the holidays.

G. B. Parks Hayden Lumber Co Yakima Valley Lumber Co North Yakima

Christmas Tide and the Spirit of Good Will

The piece extols Christmas as a time of brotherhood and generosity, dissolving class hatreds and rivalries. It highlights the holiday’s call to justice, kindness, and altruism, noting how memories of childhood and the life of Christ inspire goodwill and acts of aid and friendship nationwide.

Galilee

Hay Market Strain Eases as Klienberg Hay Corner Looms

Amid tight hay supplies, Seattle and Tacoma traders push to break Henry Klienberg’s Ellensburg corner. Expect action on 10 000 tons held by Klienberg soon with possible compromises by mid January. Palouse roads and pricing differences complicate relief while a dead horse buried near the river sparks city debate on disposal options.

Henry Klienberg Ellensburg Seattle Tacoma Klienberg Wenatchee Okanogan Moscow Idaho

Pupils Recital by Brownell and New Brownell Quartet

C O Brownell directed a recital at the Conservatory of Music 28 North Mission street with his pupils and the Brownell Male Quartet. The audience filled the room as the quartet earned particular praise for blending and tone balance. The ensemble includes Brownell tenor director Bacon second tenor Howard baritone and Boys bass, poised to enter the city’s concert scene.

C. O. Brownell Brownell Conservatory of Music North Mission Street R. Rubenstein Pueteteor Egos Ces Paderewski Olive Winn Il Desiderio Robert Reeves Davy Jones H. W. Petri Dwight Harris Brownell C. C. Bacon J. H. Howard Dwight Boys

Bliss & Co. Wins School Electric Furnishings Contract

The contract for electric furnishings for the new high school building was awarded yesterday to Bliss & Co. This selection completes the financing and supply plan for essential school infrastructure.

Bliss & Co

Wenatchee Business College Sleighing Event

The Wenatchee Business College hosted a biweekly entertainment outing for students. A sleigh ride left at 5 p.m. for two hours, followed by oyster stew sandwiches cakes and coffee provided by the Home Tea Co. The event featured festive sleigh bells and a jovial crowd ready for winter fun.

Jack Wenatchee Business College Waldorf Home Tea Co Delmonico Green

Alfalfa Fed Beef Guessing Contest At Little Wetsel Market

The 920 pound alfalfa fed beef attracted close guesses. E W Cain won a 12 pound turkey for guessing 921 pounds, with Mrs David Keith taking second for 923. Others included John Dooley 927 C E Lewis 925 J L Tedford 915 John W Ginger 925 and Charles Hardman 925 on a second guess. The beef, raised by A J Olds across the Wenatchee River, remains on display.

J. L. Tedford John W. Ginger Charles Hardman A. J. Olds Wenatchee River

Forefathers Day Sermon and Christmas Solo Planned

In a Sunday program Dr Steven son will preach on Pilgrim fathers simplicity courage and reverence. Louis Crollard will perform an offertory violin solo. Evening theme is The Influence of an Ideal Young Man. Men will sing and Mrs George Scheidemantel will sing a Christmas solo. All are invited including strangers.

Dr. Stevenson Louis Crollard George Scheidemantel

Christmas Exercises At Christian Church

Christmas activities at the Christian church include Sunday School children performing a tree and exercises Friday at 7 pm. Sunday Bible school presents The Birth of Christ at 10 am, followed by a 11 am sermon The Cradle and Christmas. Junion C E at 3 pm Senior Co E at 6 30 pm. The evening service for young people features a sermon The Kind Young People in Demand at 7 30. Elder W L McTivaine will fill the pulpit in the pastor's absence.

Christian Church Christ Junion C. E W. L. MclTivaine

Goodall Denies Spokane Chamber Ties to Apple Exhibit

F. E. Goodall president of the Spokane Chamber of Commerce writes from New York City admitting a carload of Wenatchee apples was purchased to exhibit in New York and promote Arcadia Orchard Lands 35 miles north of Spokane. He denies Chamber of Commerce involvement and says the exhibit is a private land-selling venture approved by northwest railroads and aided by J. J. Hill.

F. E. Goodall Spokane Chamber of Commerce L. G. Monroe Spokane Boosters New York City Wenatchee H. W. Halling Commercial Club Arcadia Spokane Wenatchee Papers Northwest Goodall Chamber of Commerce Northwest Railroad J. J. Hill Halling

St Luke's Episcopal Church Christmas Services

Christmas services announced at St Luke's Episcopal Church include Holy Communion and sermon by Rev G H Wellman on December 25 at 10:30 a m, morning prayer and sermon December 26 at 11 a m, evening prayer and sermon 7 30 p m, with a 25 voice choir and multiple Christmas music selections. A children's service and carols are planned for December 27 at 7 30 p m, all are invited.

G. H. Wellman Northern Mission Pee Rior Sullivan Morn Neidlinger Gounod Nazareth Bamby Foster F. Stuart Hyatt

J. R. Taylor and Wife of Seattle Visit Town

Mr J. R. Taylor and his wife of Seattle are spending several days in the city, staying at a local hotel and visiting nearby sites.

J. R. Taylor Seattle

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Hou Douglas, Chelan and First Baptist Church Burns Yocum Chester Gillman Place Clara Langley Marguerite Frances Claudia Lewis Helen Scanlon Charlotte Groves Myrtle Thornhill Messrs J Barry Carl Weeks Ernest Langley Clinton Towne Nelson Courtnay J. Hyatt J. Horey Miller Barry L. H. Bloom Mrs. Scott W. Lenahan NEW Wenatchee Corporation H. ER. Hardesty & CO Episcopal Church AMASA Dee Mrs. Kemp Hark Herald Angels Beightol TEP PN Leonard Sermon Father van de Walle Leonard Benedictus Leonard Pinot Ghee Concone Louis Mullerleile Dwlyu Ee Leonard Cc. O. Brownell Explorer Cook Explores Club MT. M’kinley North Pole W. S. Trimble Entiat Parks S. F. Corbin AY Gorner Elienberg Cor Ner Inscho Latham Dane Larkin Davy Jones’ Locker H. W. Pieri Business College Sleighing Business College Cain SPO Kane Chamber OF Com Merce Hill St. Luke's Episcopal Church Daily World
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