Good Cheer Club to Organize in Wenatchee
Miss Theora Carter reports the Society of Good Cheer, a New York incorporated charity, will organize in Wenatchee to visit the sick and convalescent, distribute flowers, study health needs, and promote friendship. Seattle branch started strong with musicians aiding a street parade and a large donation to support the cause. Train service is severely disrupted by heavy snow across the Cascades, with westbound passenger trains suspended or diverted and perishable freight and livestock guidance issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theora Carter
New York
Society of Good Cheer
Wenatchee
Miss Carter
West
Seattle
The
Musicians’ Union
Louis James
Moore Theatre
Wenatchee Valley
Cascades
Spokane
Leavenworth
Northern Pacific Railway
Wilson Creek
Northern Pacific
Dakota
Montana
Great Falls
Burdick Opens Real Estate Office in Russell Plough Building
E. W. Burdick, once in the local grocery trade, has opened a real estate office in the Russell Plough building. A six year resident, he is familiar with city and valley conditions and is expected to capture a portion of the local Realty business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Burdick
Russell- Plough
Indians May Train Here
Lou Nordyke of the Spokane Indians will visit the city with a commission from President Cohn to explore training quarters for the Spokane team. Spokane owners proposed using Recreation Ball Park as spring headquarters, but Cohn seeks a better option than Lewiston. If Wenatchee merchants present a stronger proposition, the Indians may train here for several weeks this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Nordyke
Cohn
Spokane
Recreation Ball Park
Lewiston
Wenatchee
Mr. Norte
Severe Palouse snowstorm halts roads in Colton area
Colton Washington reports one of the worst storms in years with two feet of snow and strong winds. Drifts sweep roads bare in spots while others are nearly impassable. Winds reached 40 to 50 mph and temperatures fell from above freezing to 16 degrees above zero. The region is snowbound and plans to dig out by noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colton
Wash
Palouse
Coldest Weather Reported in Waverly This Week
Waverly Washington records the coldest spell of the season with temperatures dipping from six to eight degrees below zero this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Wash
Storm Ravages Uniontown Area Slowing Mail Service
Strong Sunday winds and heavy drifting snow hit Uniontown Washington, the worst storm of the season. Snowdrifts hindered travel and no outside mail arrived in town yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
Wash
Snow Closes Camps as Potlatch Lumber Lays Off Men
In Deary Idaho on February 24 a four foot snow cover remains with heavier drift at Bovill. The Potlatch Lumber company camps have reduced staffing as teams cannot operate, leaving workers laid off and work halted.
Highways Chief Bowlby Critics Grow Over Spending
H L Bowlby the state highway commissioner is accused of excessive spending as he uses highway funds for a 200 dollar office telephone system. The attorney general says such costs must come from office expenses. Bowlby, a young engineer appointed last fall, controls a 1 million dollar levy for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Bowlby
Mr. Bowlby
Hay
James M. Snow
Bowlby
Board of Commissioners
Spokane County
State of Washington
Robbed at the Great Northern Depot
Jacob Seacrist of Wenatchee slept on a Great Northern depot bench when a thief stole his pocketbook and ticket containing seven dollars. The train was late and the victim alerted police as officers search for the missing money and ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Great Northern
Jacob Seacrist
Wenatchee
Jake
Morpheus
Methodist Aid Society Meeting at Mrs Wells Home
About 50 attendees enjoyed an afternoon meeting at the home of Mrs. L Wells. Rev Beightol spoke on Washington’s life while Mrs F B Utter shared Civil War Virginia experiences. Misses Courtnay Knowles Vira Hall contributed music. Mrs Jackson Thompson sang. Ladies wore period costumes and flags decorated the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Aid Society
L. Wells
Beightol
Washington
F. B. Utter
Virginia
Ruth Courtnay
Miss Knowles
Vira Hall
Jackson
Thompson
Glub Leaders Name Aids Campaign Teams And Lieutenants
The captains of the Glub commercial club membership drive split into two equal divisions and named publicists. L. G. Olds leads the Blue brigade with eight lieutenants, while F. C. Lemon heads the Reds. Blue roster includes numerous members led by H. L. Wiester and D. N. Gellatly among others. (Continued on Page 4).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Louis Crollard
W. A. Thompson
H. M. May
David Keith
W. S. Trimble
David Tewkesbury
L. G. Olds
Blue Brigade
F. C. Lemon
Reds
Mr. Olds
H. L. Wiester
David N. Gellatly
L. M. Hull
W. A. Stevenson
L. H. Breese
A. G. Pogue
Fred Morrison
W. G. Stacy
F. W. Arnold
J. T. Atkinson
W. A. Buttles
J. J. C. Barber
J. B. Bache
C. C. Bacon
George F. Begg
D. A
J. J. Griggs
H. B. Haskell
F. C. Hamilton
S. W. Hensel
D. H. Hotchkin
W. H. Hocking
P. P. Holcomb
Howard Honner
L. E. Hutchinson
F. L. Jones
P. W. Kent
D. W. King
J. H. Miller
L. W. Mills
Louis Mullerbile
Dr. H. F Morse
A. C
Gunn Advocates Broad School Athletics Philosophy
Arthur Gunn running for school director outlines his stance on athletics emphasizing broad participation over exclusive teams. He supports amateur standards, physical education for all, early detection of physical issues, and equal opportunity for every student in sports and school life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Gunn
Gunn
Tokio Stirred by U S Japanese War Remarks
San Francisco and Tokio report renewed anti Japanese agitation after Leslie M Shaw former treasury secretary and Major General J Franklin Bell warned of imminent war. Labor unions in San Francisco consider boycotting Oriental labor and pressuring saloons and Oriental workers. The anti Asiatic league seeks assurances that Asians not be employed at the Panama Pacific exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Leslie M. Shaw
J. Franklin Bell
San Francisco
United States
Labor Council
Anti- Asiatic League
Jeffries Johnson 45 Round Title Fight Set in San Francisco
San Francisco February 24 The 45 round Jeffries versus Johnson championship for 101000 will be held in San Francisco before the Broadway Athletic Club. Tex Rickard Eddie Graney Supervisor John L Herget Sam Fitzpatrick and Jim Griffin attended a conference yielding a permit plan. Herget as police commissioner signaled smooth permit prospects for the July bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
James J. Jeffries
Jackohnson
Tex Rickard
Eddie Graney
John L. Herget
Sam Fitzpatrick
Jim Griffin
Broadway Athletic Club
Griffin
Union Labor Administration
Board of Supervisors
Rickard
Gleason
Herget
Mitchell
Police Commission
Substitutes of Tournament Losers At Maxwells Lanes
Tonight a bowling game is set at the alleys between the substitutes of the defeated tournament teams and the Maxwells, who won the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwells
Government Employee Buys Chelan Orchard Lots
D. L. Pratt received a letter from E. Eggleston Smith a government geologist and civil engineer. Smith favors Chelan Butte Orchards and applies to purchase plots while noting Hood River land values are high. He toured Lake Chelan studied soil irrigation and title abstracts before deciding to visit Hood River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Pratt
E. Eggleston Smith
Geological Survey
Hood River
Chelan Butte Orchards
Washington
Mr. Smith
Mr. Pratt
Lake Chelan
Smith
Wenatchee
Mr. Tolch
Prowell Engineering Company
Pratt
Wenatchee-Chelan
Miss Violet Turner Hosts Washington Birthday Party
Miss Violet Turner entertained many friends Tuesday evening at her Miller Street home in honor of Washington's birthday. The party featured games and music and refreshments were served late, with guests saying they had the best time ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Turner
Washington
Miller Street
River traffic mixed as C. and O. limits freight
C and O boats struggle with river conditions and focus on mails and passengers. Mansfield area trade remains robust while Okanogan shipments stay quiet, leaving local shippers cautious about overall business prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Okanogan
Apple capital call draws in investors in Inland Empire
Spokane reports Ben H. Rice of the National Apple Show receiving many inquiries about investment in fruit lands nearby. Most writers plan to grow apples or other fruits, while some seek straight financial ventures. H N Buswell of Philadelphia is among the latest to seek a safe, sizable investment in land development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Ben H. Rice
Inland Empire
H. N. Buswell
Philadelphia
Maxim Elected President Of Aeronautic Society
Hudson Maxim, renowned inventor, was chosen president of the Aeronautic Society of America at its annual meeting. Officers were elected and plans set for spring and summer contests including the first model airplane events for the Octave Chanute prize at the Sixty-ninth Regiment Armory in New York early next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxim
Aeronautic Society
New York
Frei Hoffman Visits Everett for Short Stay
Frei Hoffman is spending several days in Everett for a brief visit. Local observations note no official events or engagements tied to the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frei Hoffman
Everett
Carnegie Library Fund Readied for Site Selection
The Carnegie library fund totaling $10,000 is available to the city. The committee has yet to decide on a site with Palouse and Chelan corner suggested as a location in city park property. work could start promptly if chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Palouse
Chelan
Eggiman Operated Upon for Appendicitis
Dr F Eggiman, taken to Gilchrist hospital Tuesday morning, underwent an appendectomy yesterday at 6 p.m. performed by Dr Schiltz and Dr Blake. The appendix was gangrenous. He is reported to be doing well this afternoon. Mrs Eggiman cannot arrive today due to paralyzed train service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eggiman
F. Eggiman
Gilchrist Hospital
Grand Master to Address Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
The Grand Master and Grand Secretary of the I O O F will address members at a joint meeting next Saturday in the I O O F hall. Louis F. Hart of Tacoma the Grand Secretary will speak. The program begins at 8 30 with refreshments to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodges
Louis F. Hart
Tacoma
Mrs Berry Undergoes Bowel Operation
Mrs. P. J. Berry of Walker street was operated on this morning for bowel trouble by Drs. Schiltz and Blake. She was reported to be improving as the paper went to press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Berry
Walker Street
Drs. Schiltz
Blake
Holm and Sumner entertain guests for Washington's birthday
Mesdames Holm and Sumner entertained with card games on Tuesday and Wednesday. About a hundred invitations were issued and most attendees could attend. Decorations featured bunting and flowers in honor of Washington's birthday. Five hundred was played, followed by a tea service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames Holm
Sumner
Washington
Washington and Oregon Horticulture Leaders Head to D C
Levi G. Monroe secretary of the Washington State Horticultural Association and W. K. Newell president of the Oregon State Board of Horticulture depart Spokane for Washington D C on March 3 to oppose the Lafean bill set for March 9 before a congressional committee. The west will contest the substitute package for the northwest standard apple box. Eastern backers from the National Apple Shippers Association support the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi G. Monroe
Washington State Horticultural Association
W. K. Newell
Oregon State Board of Horticulture
Spokane
Washington, D. C
Lafean
Congressional Committee
West
Monroe
National
Apple Shippers’ Association
Montana
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
California
British Columbia
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CESS
Burdick
Nordyke
Colton Snowbound
NEW State Highway Commis
Sioner
Man Tanes
Aid Society
BLUES
Granby
Jeffries
Johnson
Chelan District
Carnegie
ABLE
Mesdames Holm and
Safean Bill
Congress
Apple Box
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