Wenatchee considers Great Northern sidetrack franchise
City council debates granting a sidetrack franchise to the Great Northern Railway for Columbia Street. Public protest and a large frontage petition accompany the proposal, with Western counsel L C Gilman asking deferral to discuss terms. The ordinance grants in perpetuity a standard gauge track plus crossovers along designated streets, beginning with Columbia Street.
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Great Northern Railway
Columbia Street
L. C. Gilman
Great Northern
Gilman
City of
Wenatchee
Great Northern Railway Company
City Council
DO Orpain
Great Stamp Sales Show Wenatchee Post Office Growth
Business at the Wenatchee post office is rising, with December stamp sales over the past four years revealing strong gains. Through the month’s near end, sales exceed 2000 dollars, including yearly amounts of 933.57 and 1462.42 and 1087.59. The rise mirrors broad local economic expansion among second class post offices in the state.
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Wenatchee
Woman's Relief Corps Holds Special Meeting at Sprague Hall
A special meeting of the Woman's Relief Corps will be held at Sprague hall Saturday afternoon at 2 p m. All members are requested to be present. Lyman Shotwell returned to Seattle today after visiting relatives here.
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Woman’s Relief Corps
Sprague Hall
Lyman Shotwell
Seattle
Stag Party At Olympia Cafe Tonight
A. E. Wieland and Percy Scheble entertain at a stag party tonight at the Olympia Cafe. A. E. Parrish opens a new concrete block plant on Okanogan avenue after relocating from North Yakima, signaling growth in the local building supply sector. Miss Isabelle Byron arrives from Minneapolis to teach fourth grade at Stevens school. Miss Helen Siebensbush tours Leavenworth for a short visit. Cr. E. Smith sells the thirty acre Mc Mullen place on Swannyslope for 7140 after buying it for 4000 two years ago.
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A. E. Wieland
Percy Scheble
Olympia Cafe
Cr. E. Smith
McMullen Place
Swannyslope
Wisconsin
Murray Street
Isabelle Byron
Minneapolis
Stevens
A. E. Parrish
Yakima
A. J. Linville
Okanogan Avenue
Parrish
Columbia Commandery of Knight Templars Organized
The Columbia Commandery of Knight Templars formed with twelve charter members, all Royal Arch Masons. Officers elected include R. S. Ludington as commander and O D. Johnson as generalissimo, with meetings set for the first and third Wednesdays at the Masonic temple.
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Columbia
Leavenworth
John C. Davis
Martin Christensen
Anthony Blomke
R. S. Ludington
O D. Johnson
W. J. McCoy
Knight Templars
C. D. Johnson
Real Estate Sales Report in Columbia Bridge Addition
The Red Apple Real Estate Company notes strong activity in Columbia Bridge addition with multiple sales this week. Buyers include Frederick L. Hazelton for blocks 18, 12 and 13 at 165 dollars. Harry Richmond for blocks 18, 1 2 3 at 325. J W Caldwell for blocks 18, 10 11 at 100. Charles D Hale for blocks 18, 8 9 at 150. Mrs Emma Harkness for blocks 18, 4 5 at 225 and for blocks 19, 11 12 at 165. Mrs Dora Lawrence Cameron for blocks 19, 7 8 at 225 and blocks 22, 7 8 at 95.
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Red Apple Real Estate Company
Columbia Bridge Addition
Frederick L. Hazelton
Harry Richmond
J. W. Caldwell
Charles D. Hale
Sale of Inside Business Lot to Freeman and Warrens
A corner business property recently changing hands sold today for 7500 dollars. New owners H. K. Freeman and Mrs. Warrens of Seattle plan a two to three story building, coordinating with adjoining owners on wall sharing. They expect multiple structures and will build early spring.
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Chas. A. Harlin
Flaharty Bakery
H. K. Freeman
Mrs. Warrens
Seattle
Freeman
Warrens
Valley Power Plant Sold to W C Lovell in Wenatchee
Walter D Lovell, Minneapolis engineer, has nearly completed purchase of the Valley Power Company plant on the Wenatchee river. The Cashmere plant, built for pumping and lighting, is near completion. Lovell plans for future use remain undecided while transfer papers are finalized.
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Walter D. Lovell
Minneapolis
Sunnyslope
Valley Power Company
Wenatchee River
World
Lovell
Messrs. W. T. Clark
F. M. Scheble
Marvin Chase
Cashmere
Mr. Lovell
American Society of Civil Engineers
Great Northern official presses Wenatchee franchise plans
J L Snapp right of way and tax agent for the Great Northern railway spoke with the city council franchise committee. He outlined ambitious railroad growth including a Columbia avenue sidetrack and noted freight cars shipped from Wenatchee rising from 400 in 1905 to 1,176 from July to December 1907, urging public cooperation.
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J. L. Snapp
Great Northern Railway
Snapp
Great Northern
Wenatchee
Columbia Avenue
Judge Steiner Arrives for Nolop Case Hearings Monday
Judge Steiner, arriving from Waterville, will oversee the Nolop case starting Monday with minor matters to follow. Saturday will see the Olds suit heard. local social notes report Pearl Jessup hosting a Christmas themed gathering on Mission Street with a three course luncheon and music. Lem Provo of Okanogan visited town and departed for Seattle. Mrs. L. D. Stokes returned to Seattle after visiting her daughter. The Wenatchee leap year ball drew 35 couples in full dress, featuring Barn and Moonlight dances, colorful lighting, fine rugs, luncheon, cigars, and songs by Fawn Wells and Irene Austin with piano support by Mrs. Stevenson. The event was described as the most delightful function by attendees.
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Wenatchee
Fawn Wells
Irene Austin
Plano
Stevenson
Governor Mead Appeals to Aid Italian Calamity Victims
Governor Albert E. Mead issues a statewide call urging Washington residents to promptly gather funds for relief to the victims of the southern Italy and Sicily catastrophe. The appeal requests organized efforts in population centers to forward aid through the U.S. secretary of state.
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Olympia
Wash
Mead
Italy
Sicily
Albert E. Mead
State of
Washington
Ough
United States
Snodgrass Takes Position With Potts Company in Snohomish
M. R. Snodgrass traveled to Snoho mish today to join John Potts & Company, accepting a new role with the firm.
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M. R. Snodgrass
Snohomish
John Potts & Company
Mrs C A Bowers Hosts 500 Card Party in Wenatchee
Mrs C A Bowers entertained twelve tables of players at her D street and Washington avenue home for a 500 card party. Mrs Terry Ross won the most points and a picture. Mrs Jack Quigg earned carnations as consolation. A four course luncheon followed with help from Mrs Ross, Mrs Thayer, and Mrs Wells.
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C. A. Bowers
D Street
Washington Avenue
Terry Ross
Jack Quigg
A. Z. Wells
Wenatchee
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Helen Siebensbush
Columbia Commandery OF
Emma Harkness
Dora Lawrence Cameron
Fluharty Bakery
Pell
Hilbert
F. Kuntz
Wenatchee Electric Co
Kuntz
Wells & Morris
Mrs. T. Gwinn and Sons
M. W. Bird
Charles Dunning
Harry Miller
Max Whalin
Cashmere Today
Ellis Forde & Co
Wenatchee Canal Company
Shotwell Hill
Lem Provo
Okanogan
GOV, Mead
Greece
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