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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
1
Douglas County Press notes the Wenatchee bridge is in use for travel free of charge but not yet accepted by the company. Low river water halted the ferry, making the new crossing timely and a lasting monument to local enterprise.
The Spokane based Western Union Life Insurance Company reports 13 months of operation with 3725000 dollars in force and net profits over 17000 for 1907. Though a 15 percent dividend was possible on issued capital, trustees deferred it.
Washington January 31 The presidents special message to Congress sparked wild enthusiasm as it scolded critics and urged equal application of law. It calls for new legislation on labor capital relations and the role of large corporations with the public. Employers liability would require accident insurance rather than ruinous damages. Page 3 continuation.
Charles Hardaman operating an orchard west of town received a letter from Prof. A L Melander of Pullman Agricultural College about conducting spraying demonstrations in the Wenatchee Valley this year. Melander previously visited last season and conducted experiments on local orchards with satisfactory results despite skepticism over disinfectant quantities applied.
Bridgeport activates a statistics committee after local discussion on improving the Columbia River open river access. A letter to Washington officials urges attention to a 50 mile stretch above Bridgeport and nearby Douglas county areas. H. F. Hubbard plans to move to a Entiat River area farm.
Miss Bessie Graham returns from Cashmere after a short visit. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Owens host the B P Club gathering at their home with guests Grimshaw Kemp Tomlinson Mills Hutchins present. A Whitman school eighth grade class of fifteen graduated yesterday with a program and diplomas presented by Prof. F B Nance. Graduates include Victor Berg L Adams Georgia Lockwood Mabel Crow Pearl Slabaugh Clinton Rice Mert Elfers Arthur Chapin Edward Clark Herbert Launspach William Hudson Clarence Ludwig Harold Stevens Max Carlson Alfred Hilton.
The Columbia River reaches a record low this winter as boats from the C Q Company carry light cargoes through narrowing channels. North Star arrived near half capacity with diverse goods including wheat, apples, flour, and butter from Methow creameries. Ice begins to form, Star had difficulty docking, and last year at this time navigation had already paused due to jams. Card of thanks from Porter Murray family notes after illness and death. Visiting here: Mr. and Mrs. Richardson plan extended travels through Wenatchee, Bellingham, Seattle per Douglas Co. Press.
The Wenatchee and Chelan County delegation of the state horticultural association meets in Walla Walla early next week. President Horan of Chelan County will convene a two day special meeting upon return to cover topics not addressed at the last convention with expert instruction in planting spraying and related processes.
Mrs. Chas Pittinger aged 83 died at her son M M Pitt inger’s Malaga home on Thursday. Her husband died last Thanksgiving Day at 84. Born in 1825 she married Charles Pittinger March 8. They had two children a daughter in Illinois and a son M M Pitt inger of the valley. Funeral Saturday at Hall's Undertaking Parlors at 11 with Rev E O Vossup of the Baptist church officiating.
Churches announce services for Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Collier's Studio and First Baptist Church. Ellen Parker reads. topics include The One Condition Jesus Made Necessary for the Forgiveness of Sin and Freely Through His Grace. Christian Church holds Lord's Day services with evening sermon Gods wonderful love.
Mr and Mrs Walter Mann of Everett return from visits in Wenatchee Valley and Fallon and were formerly of Waterville where he served as Douglas county auditor and treasurer. Mrs C A Morrison is ill with grippe at Orondo avenue. Mr and Mrs W S Trimble host dinner and bridge tonight at Orchard avenue. Band concert and dance at the opera house drew a large crowd. Mrs Rawlins of Leavenworth visited Miss Mattie Rawlins and Mrs Clifford Griggs on Orondo avenue. Mr and Mrs Burt Scheble return from Tomeésteaa near Columbia Siding after eight months home with 160 acres near a market. Mesdames Terry Ross and Percy Scheble return from Seattle shopping and visiting. Miss Maude Frisbie called home in Bellingham for mother’s illness. Miss Jones to substitute in Whitman School Fourth Grade during Frisbie’s absence.
The Eagles lodge issues artistic invitations for a costume masque ball to be held on February 20. The order’s popular stunts generate high anticipation for the upcoming event. Miss Ethel Rothrock hosted a party at the home of William Powson in Sunnyslope last night with thirty five attendees. Mr and Mrs Jess Jones returned from Idaho and plan to settle here.
Patrons of the new Christian school at the head of Warm Spring Canyon gathered for a program last night and decided to name the school Cranite View.
The Tourist Club ladies gathered yesterday at Mrs. J. H. Blake's home and rode to Mrs. A. Z. Lanham’s residence near Saddle Rock Mountain for an afternoon program. Speakers included Mrs. Ben Lowe on Dissenters and Mrs. H. H. Whittaker on education, with readings by Mrs. W. Reeves and Mrs. E. Balch.
The usual Sunday services will be held at St Luke's Episcopal Church tomorrow at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Sunday school starts at 9 45 a.m. The vest choir will provide good music. Rector T A Hilton invites all.
The Daily World reports paid advertising for this month at 7,194 inches, a 25 percent rise over the previous year. The rise underscores the value of advertising in the World.
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