Funeral of Deacon F. Horton Sets Spiritual Example
The funeral tribute recalls Deacon Horton as a servant of God in church, home, and business. He valued others over self and faced death with grace, inspiring Wenatchee residents with his Christian life and steadfast faith.
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Deacon Horton
Wenatchee
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Mr. Davis
Fannie Crosby
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Pkoa
Decon Florton
God
James
Dolar
Deacon Horton remembered as model of grace and integrity
Eulogies recount Deacon C. F. Horton born 1833 New Jersey who built a mercantile life in Akron Iowa, served as deacon and church treasurer, and was honored for his faith and character. He died February 15 alongside fellow deacon Mr Shedd after a life of service with his wife and daughter remaining in memory.
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Land of Rest
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Wedding Reception Honors Geo Edmunds at Orondo
A Valentine Leap Year reception hosted by the groom’s parents at Orondo celebrated the marriage of Mr and Mrs Geo Edmunds in Wenatchee. Guests toured decorations with heart tokens and matched partners for dancing after a luncheon and speeches. Gifts included silverware linen china rugs a clock and a piano. Attending were local couples from Wenatchee Orondo Waterville and surrounding areas. The note mentions music by Miss McNeal and a Women’s Relief Corps gathering the next day.
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Orondo
Geo. Edmund
Wenatchee
H. T. Thompson
S. Simonton
van Duddleson
B. E. Card
J. O. Naslin
Bradford
A. E. Swan
T. Clark
Waterville
Mabel Hu
Public Forum: Open Letters and Editorial Views
This column invites unsigned letters on general topics for publication. Readers may air ideas and opinions, with the caveat that unsigned submissions may have the writer's name withheld. The editor disclaims responsibility for correspondents views or opinions.
Two Wenatchee Boys Journey East With Apple Cars
Elmer Knowles and Claud Mills travel with two Wenatchee valley apple cars to St Paul and beyond. They recount late trains rough air in a door incident and smooth riding, noting good crews, Pullman sleeping cars, and fine apples as they pass through Idaho and the Rockies headed toward the Twin Cities.
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Elmer Knowles
Claud Mills
Wenatchee Valley
Hillyard
Wash
Cashmere
St. Paul
Twin Cities
Wenatchee
Spokane
Lamont
Columbia
Eureka
Mont
Rufus Woods
Wenatchee Daily World
Idaho
Kootenay
Claud
Rocky Mountains
Horticulturists Hold Session With Delayed Debate
Horticulturists are in session with no debate tonight due to short notice. Tomorrow features a full convention schedule including talks on trucking for profits, spraying, lime sulphur spray, natural cultivation, pear blight, and uniting county horticultural interests. Ladies coats and clothing half price at Wiester's.
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Tedford
P.S. Darlington
S. S. Martin
Portland
Ore
H. A. Chapin
J. F. Lillocy
M. Horan
Fred McDermott
Shepard
City Council Debates Election Open Forum and Public Health Orders
The city council discussed holding an election after inviting public views. The public health committee reported garbage removal plans across the city. A motion instructed street commissioner J W Sussex to report for duty when available. Louis Michels accused city police chief and Salvation Army of unfair treatment. police chief denied interference and no action was taken.
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Horseshoe Theater Show Schedule Ad
Horseshoe Theater at 112 N Wenatchee Avenue offers nightly 8:30 shows and Saturday matinee at 2:20 with change of program twice weekly. Features pictures illustrated songs and vaudeville. Family resort with 15c and 25c prices. Louis Michel proprietor.
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Horseshoe Theater
N. Wenatchee Avenue
Louis Michel
Log and ore notes and local curios in brief items
Brief items report on logging volumes by Ringstedt Savage Wisdom and Miller, Elroy Crum's gold ore discovery, Alva Metcalf transporting ore to a mill, George Mitchell selling dry wood at five dollars a cord, King’s store logistics, a masquerade at Gray's hall on February 14, and a note about a furniture sale lasting four days. Some personal details and local recollections appear throughout.
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John Ringstedt
Grant Savage
Luther Wisdom
Frank Miller
Elroy Crum
Alva Metcalf
George Mitchell
Kings
King
Wigan
Gray's Hall
Austin Byers
Acy
Austin
Bill
Timothy
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