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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1908
Page
1
The Rev. Phillip Cone Fletcher at the First M. E. church urges young women to powder and paint to be winsome, calling beauty a duty. He condemns deception in courtship, noting love can endure with sincerity and must be nourished to avoid dying.
Claims totaling 165073 for injuries from a series of auto accidents were filed in Spokane county superior court. The largest suit targets the City of Spokane over a November 15 touring car plunge that killed Miss Mary M. Nichols and injured several relatives and a chauffeur. Other actions include Abner and Inez Curtis seeking 365273 from John A Weeks after a runaway with their team, and Julia Ellen Domke asking 20000 from Henry Gunning for being knocked down by a car. The report also notes escaped parrots from the Olympia hotel and local social news about Burrell Ward’s Portland trip en route to Los Angeles.
Chelan county court records show only 115 licenses issued last year and expect several more before year end 1908 due to leap year. A Chelan woman urged readers to wed and many men may concede or retreat into hiding amid playful challenge. Mr and Mrs Wiley Rice of Leavenworth visited Mrs Sarah Rice for Christmas.
Ten year old Margaret Johnson attended a Christmas gathering with four generations present in Wenatchee. Her parents Mrs P. H. Miller and Mr and Mrs A. P. Clayton hosted, joined by the Scheble, Case and Englund families. Grandparents A. P. Clayton and O. D. Johnson, and great grandparents A. C. Scheble are noted among attendees.
Miss Evelyn Rae and William Hawkshurst united in marriage yesterday at 3 p.m. by Rev. Adams at the Christian church parsonage one mile south of town. Only immediate relatives and friends attended. A wedding dinner followed at 4 p.m. The couple will reside with the groom’s parents on Methow street.
Seattle residents Mr and Mrs Wooding celebrate Christmas in Wenatchee. H F Klass, Bridgeport mill man, is in the city today visiting contacts and checking on local business opportunities.
Brewster on the Columbia River plans a revival with the Crane Hunter ditch to water 10 000 to 15 000 acres from the Methow river. Initial work may start in spring with full project years away, boosting new buildings and growth after years of dormancy.
Numerous holiday parties were held yesterday across local homes with elaborate decorations, seven course turkey dinners, and tree lightings. Guests included families from Seattle and Spokane, with various hosts noting merry gift games, holly and mistletoe, and gatherings from morning to evening.
Citizens will vote next Monday on authorizing the city to issue bonds of 30000 to fund street work. About 13000 must be paid into court as Wenatchee Avenue damages before improvements can proceed. After court payment a commission will assess benefits and begin work. polls open 9 am to 7 pm. Officers listed: George W. Harter, S. W. Sex, George F. Beggs. The Eagle's Dance featured pink carnations, white chrysanthemums, and a new hardwood floor drawing praise. Next Wednesday includes a half mile open race for men and a boys potato race with spoons, offering comic fun and fresh plans from management.
Dave Russel cares for a taming trout at Wenatchee Fruit Lands company in Sutherland Creek. The trout, a speckled beauty, moved from the dam to a household trough and grew calmer through the season. It comes at call and enjoys hand feeding, though the rancher says he could not bear to eat it.
Officers note strong activity at the Wenatchee lime plant up the Columbia River with high demand. The plant can produce about 75 barrels per day and will expand capacity as needed. Geo R Wilson serves as president and Fred Keier as secretary treasurer. Charles B Reed stressed continued valley resource development and promoting apple shipments for exhibitions.
The Mills Bros five acre tract near the Lewis-Clark school house was sold Thursday to Ned Derry for 5000 dollars. The price was set on one year old trees and the tract is described as fine. The sale was conducted by Martindale Bousquet Realty Company.
Mrs. J. A Shotwell and daughter Grace of Seattle are visiting O E Loving. L. 8. Winsole of La Crosse Wisconsin is here to meet the stockholders of the Wenatehee Grocery company.
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