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Wenatchee Daily World

Location

Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1906

Page

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Fire Department Organized With Officers and Members

A permanent fire department organization was formed at a Commercial Club meeting last night for a three month term. Elected leaders include Chief J. E. Ferguson Assistant Chief J. J. O Connor President C. A. Harlin Secretary Rufus Woods. About thirty men will join, with Mayor-elect Scheble named an honorary member.

Commercial Club Fire Department J. E. Ferguson J. J. O’connor C. A. Harlin Rufus Woods Scheble L. O. Hall C. E. Stohl T. L. Ross B. J. Wiliams R. T. Woodruff D. N. Gellatly W. E. Johnson J. B. Ferguson H. E. Scheble Clifford Godfrey A. Smith Harry Taylor O. E. Anderson

Methodist Episcopal Church Services Schedule

The M. E. Church announces tomorrow’s services at the epicso yal church with 9 45 a m Sabbath school 11 00 a m morning service subject Forgetting the Things That Have Gone Before and Pressing on 3 p m Junior League 6 30 p m Epworth League evening service includes hymn prayer solo Carl Jones scripture anthem In Perfect Peace and sermon Gods Great Mirror

Methodist Epicsoyal Epworth League Carl Jones

Weather Record Low Temperatures Across North Dakota and Manitoba

Winter cold grips the region with below zero readings across North Dakota and Manitoba. Williston reports eight degrees below zero, Devil's Lake four below, Winnipeg four below, with Manitoba temperatures near minus two to minus four.

ST. Paul Minn North Dakota Montana Canada Williston N. D Devil's

Death of Homesteader Frank Warnick Near Imperial

Frank Warnick, a homesteader, was found frozen to death in his shack three miles north of Imperial North Dakota. Warnick had previously worked in the printing business on the Pacific Coast eight years ago.

Edosa Quapelle Frank Warnick Imperial N. D Warnick Pacific Coast

Box rents advanced in Wenatchee post office

The Wenatchee post office will raise box rents on January 1 from 50 cents to 60 cents per quarter for small lock boxes under a new federal schedule. The rule, effective January 1, 1907, classifies post offices by gross receipts and sets rates: small 60 cents, medium 75 cents, large 1.00 per quarter.

Wenatchee Hall Postoffice Department Washington

Electric Power for the Cascade Tunnel Project

A Great Northern surveying party at Big Lakefoot of the Cascade Canyon contemplates a large electric power plant. Plans include a dam at Big Lake with an open flume to a plant two miles below, delivering over 100000 horsepower and reducing steam train danger in the tunnel. Engineer Frank Fanning leads the effort with winter work planned and daily mail arrangements.

Great Northern Big Lake Wenatchee River Cascade Tunnel Frank Fanning Leavenworth Echo

Christian Church Services Announced for December 30

Regular services will be held at the Christian church on Sunday December 30 with morning topic The Model Prayer and evening topic Success Evangelist O M Thomason will assist in a series of meetings to begin January 6 Pastor A J Adams announces the schedule

The Christian Church O. M. Thomason A. J. Adams

First Baptist Church Services in Wenatchee 1906

The First Baptist church at the Stranger's Home corner on First Street North and Chelan Avenue announces services for Sunday December 30, 1906. Morning subject One God and Father. evening Why Not Succeed addressed to Wenatchee youths. The Ladies Chorus directed by Mrs Kathryn Hayne will sing. Sunday school begins 10:00 am. Morning sermon 11:00 am. Evening sermon 7:30 pm. Annual New Year dinner at the church open to all Baptists in the city.

First Baptist Church First Street Chelan Avenue Wenatchee Kathryn Hayne E. O. Jessup

Mrs Hayne Hosts Christmas Evening at 220 D Street North

Mrs Kathryn Hayne entertained many friends at her home on 220 D Street North last evening. Guests enjoyed playing five hundred and singing popular songs before light refreshments. Holly decor brightened the rooms for the Christmas season. Attending were Mr and Mrs W W Gray Mr and Mrs F W Arnold Mr Geo S Merriam Misses Maud Frisbie Maud Hayden Rose Stearns Edith O Urmey and Messrs David Gellatly Sam Sumner and Sam and Harvey Mills.

Kathryn Hayne D Street North W. W. Gray F. W. Arnold Geo. S. Merriam Maud Frisbie Maud Hayden Rose Stearns Edith O'Urmey David Gellatly Sam Sumner Sam and Harvey Mills

Walton Couple Entertain in Honor of Son Earl

Mr and Mrs T E Walton hosted a Thursday dinner for their son Earl who is home for the holidays. Guests included Edward Cook of Seattle and J Robinson of this city. Mr Walton resumes duties as timekeeper with Grant Smith Co Great Northern contractors at Mount Vernon.

T. E. Walton Earl Edward Cook Seattle J. Robinson Walton Grant Smith & Co Great Northern Mount Vernon Skagit River Mr. Walton

50 000 Men May Strike Aboard Western Railroads

Chicago December 29. Railroad officials meet to address demands of 50 000 trainmen on lines west of the Mississippi. The workers seek an eight hour day and wage increases from five to fifteen percent, threatening a January 1 tie up unless concessions are granted.

Chicago Mississippi River

Frank L. Dodge and Wife Registered at Great Northern

Frank L. Dodge and his wife of Los Angeles California are registered guests at the Great Northern Hotel.

Frank L. Dodge Los Angeles, Cal The Great Northern

Prince Frederick Wilhelm Distributes Money in Potsdam

In Potsdam on Christmas Eve Crown Prince Frederich Wilhelm af Bundled by his aide handed out new marks to the crowd. Children rushed to gather the coins as he moved through the streets toward the palace and followed by others who admired the gesture.

Berlin Frederich Wilhelm Potsdam Kaiser

Od Presents Gold To Aged And Infirm In Park Walks

A man named Od gave gold pieces to elderly and sick individuals he encountered while strolling in the park, providing small, unexpected assistance to passersby.

Miner Hicks Goes on Stage in Bakersfield

Bakersfield Calif Dec 28 Miner Hicks rescued after 15 days in a caved in tunnel accepts a theater offer of 500 dollars a week for one year. His first appearance on stage will be in Bakersfield tonight.

Miner Hicks Bakersfield Calif Atrical

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J. J. O'Con Couittees B. J. Williams Terry Ross J. J. O'Connor M. E. Church Services Nipeg Manitoba Nob L. V. Wells Box Wenatchee Postoffice Christian Church Services Baptist Church Services Wenatchee Development Pany Arthur Gunn Wenatchee Mrs. Hayne Mrs. Walton Wees Express Prince
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