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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1908
Page
1
A sprawling column catalogs Wenatchee’s colorful figures and anecdotes from retired idols to local jokers. It notes Ed Russell’s ragtime gift rumors, a Wenatchee writer’s ballad fame, real estate ads, a jailed rogue named Simmons, and a parade of eccentricities from hotels to politics.
A local event crowned the winner in the missing word contest. Readers submitted entries, and the judges chose a standout solution that revealed wit and clever phrasing.
Malaga residents petition the County Commissioners to form a new voting precinct about ten square miles, splitting Malaga from Columbia Wenatchee and Clockum areas. Proponents say 75 to 100 voters in remote locales now struggle to reach polling places. Commissioners will consider the proposal at the next meeting.
City to collect a two dollar poll tax by civil suit after the Supreme Court ruling that imprisonment for nonpayment is forbidden. Wenatchee’s ordinance deemed constitutional. Chief Ferguson to start enforcement and prosecute refusals.
Soap Lake report on a world championship pool match between O B Fuller and Frank Reeves states excitement required special police to keep order. Fuller loses a bad egg and falls behind then later Reeves loses chalk. Fuller wins. Seattle item notes Wenatchee-Iverett Ellis disaster survivor Mike Whalen found in Hotel Butler barber shop disguised as a barber while causing a disturbance. Omak item references Arthur Dexter and his Moon act.
A quirky update item lists Wenatchee connections across the country. Frank Scheble, former Wenatchee mayor, speaks politics in his sleep at a local hotel. A foreigner with unknown language is picked up in Goosetown with a visiting card identifying Wenatchee. Ira D. Edwards of Wenatchee enjoys a vacation in San Bernardino. Padre Colin, once duped in Wenatchee, is at large in San Francisco. C S Crider of Wenatchee reports a bath tub sized nugget near Frigid Peak Alaska. W S Gehr and Cliff Griggs plan return to Wenatchee as soon as Griggs’s feet recover.
Several ranchers discuss sending to Wenatchee for steel rails to clear sage brush on remaining acres. The plan is to cultivate the land for apples and reuse rails as a starter for a railroad up the Wenatchee Valley, per the Methow News.
Constable Simmons arrives back from Waterville and reports 20 year old horse thief Connors broke a jail padlock and fled yesterday. Sheriff Logan tracked him to an old slaughter house near Water ville where he was found hidden among lumber in the attic. Unarmed, he surrendered as the sheriff neared, hoping to vanish after nightfall. This marks his third escape and recapture. Phillips sells Wenatchee ranch to D W Jones of Seattle for 11000 with possession set March 1. Zero weather boosts ice skating and an on dock hockey game is noted. Little Vivian Wiseman, about 12, dies of typhoid. funeral Saturday at Presbyter ian church. six friends serve as pallbearers. burial at Cashmere Cemetery.
The Wenatchee city and Chelan County dispute who should fund welfare for city paupers. Three Washington attorneys general say city taxes support county care, while Prosecuting Attorney Cross urges the county to oppose. A test case may go to court to settle the issue.
Mrs. Philip Leonard, Seattle visitor, returns home. Mrs. Peter Wheeler leaves town after two weeks. J. M. Jordan of Savoy tours, plans to buy, then heads to Seattle. Thomas Hallett of Mobile arrives to study fruit culture in the valley. Mrs. John Gellatly, Fairbury resident, visits Tacoma kin before a week at Mrs. Cushing’s. School children return to classes amid mixed feelings of pride and disappointment.
Mr and Mrs Guy Browne hosted the Saturday Night Whist Club in their Columbia Valley Bank suite. Guests included J Seaman Wildberger Walter M Olive Guy Browne and others. Mrs Tibbits Mildred Wyman and C E Owen were in and out for visits with Seattle trips noted. Jos A Graham of Aberdeen Grand Master I O O F traveled to Okanogan to establish a new lodge.
A dismal fragment notes taxes are due with a March 15 rebate and a June 1 interest deadline. The ad asks readers to imagine high taxes in interior Chinese provinces, urging America for low taxes and good government.
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