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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1908
Page
1
A column riffing on politics and society items. Protests against naval spending, bishops disputing battleships, Chicago judge arrest, Spokane revels, green balls and fashion quips, local gossip from Wenatchee and beyond, plus quips about plantations, marriages, and public notices.
Wenatchee, Feb 24 1908 Letter to the editor from a writer signing as Night Rambler urges residents to trim trees along sidewalks and plant trees in the middle of walks to protect pedestrians from scratched faces and eye injuries. The editorial note disavows Night Rambler affiliation and offers no opinion.
Wenatchee Plumbing and Heating Co advertises galvanized, binex, sewer, soil, tin, lead, nickel, and wooden pipes as part of a beat the band display at Columbia Valley Bank. TheCalendar Coterie invites St. Luke's guild reps to a general meeting at Mrs. Frank Reeves’s Mission Street home Friday afternoon to ensure a complete Calendar.
Sheriff Webb with Barney Easterbrook of the Walla Walla penitentiary and Constable Simmons hosted six Okana gan criminals in Chelan county jail. Three face attempted murder terms as two wield Winchesters and one a shotgun aimed at another quarrel participant. A woman was central to the incident. The six were sent over the road by Judge Steiner. only one local case rises next term, Fred Gay of Chelan accused of frisking about 330 from a friend’s clothes, now awaiting trial.
The Commercial Club shows a shaky financial condition with many members in arrears up to twenty months and $525 due. Trustee O B Fuller calls for reorganizing to save the club and proposes lowering dues to attract members. A financial committee meeting is set for Thursday to discuss readjusting dues.
The adjourned annual meeting of the First National Bank stockholders was held yesterday with 395 of 500 shares represented. W. T. Clark was re-elected president and director, George R. Fisher re-elected cashier, D. A. Beal vice president, and new board members included O. B. Fuller replacing Conrad Rose. Fred Grinnell of Spokane retired from the board. local successor chosen. Separately, Rev. Macartney delivered a strong sermon at the Presbyterian church urging Christian living for personal and business betterment. Miss Grace Parker hosted a gathering at Mrs. John Godfrey’s home in Chelan Avenue for Miss Redhead of Spokane, with 500 cards and a luncheon after.
Wenatchee man receives an anonymous chain prayer via mail. The unsigned note urges nine people to write and pass along the prayer for nine days, promising joy and divine protection to participants at Jerusalem during the feast.
Council considered saloon licenses for James Duffy and Keiser and a special annexation election for territory north of town. An ordinance approved the First Street North assessment roll third reading while a tree spraying study was ordered. A temporary vault and retiring room for G N R R Co was authorized near the water tank. Expenditures listed include Haurlbutt engineering 31.75 Scheble labor 5.00 Van Landingham labor 5.00 Leech dog killings 3.50.
See Wenatchee Plumbing and Heating Co for pipe in carload lots at Columbia Valley Bank. Phone Quaeee The 852 Club meets tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs Cameron. Rev Walter Jones of Waterville is visiting friends in this city. Plenty to eat at the Gem Cafe. J Williams has returned from a professional trip to Leavenworth. W A Thompson banker is spending the week in Seattle. Miss Nan Lawrence will host the 852 Club tomorrow at Mrs Cameron on Washington avenue. W C T U will meet at Mrs Minton on Miller street Friday March 6 at 2 30 pm. Invitations are out for Tourist Club social at Mrs L V Wells on Chelan avenue Friday. County Clerk Campbell ill but downtown. Kate Patterson left today for Cashmere for a few days visit returning next week. Good coffee and fresh doughnuts at the Gem Cafe It s Tomorrow. Ladies Aid society of the Christian Church will meet tomorrow afternoon at Mrs Judge Palmers home.
All Wenatchee property owners are required to remove rubbish and filth on their premises that threaten public health. Cellars drainage and closets must be sanitary and ready for inspection by City Health Officer T Ka upp M D.
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