Stark Bros to Expand in Northwest Apple Trade
T. H. Atkinson of Entiat will seek offices for Stark Bros Nursery Co in Wenatchee and expand with branches near Portland, Okanogan and Wenatchee. The firm defends its Delicious apple program, cites past high prices, and plans 4,000,000 scions for 1911. A Wenatchee horticultural meeting is announced, with bids to host the state association mid-month.
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T. H. Atkinson
Entiat
Stark Bros. Nursery Co
Wenatchee
Stark Bros
Portland
Okanogan
Atkinson
Conrad Rose
Louisiana
Apple
United States
D N. Gellatly
Chelan County Horticultural Association
State Horticultural Association
Cashmere
State College
Cupid for Local Opt Law Raises Marriage Trends
Audit records show 16 licenses in the three months before October 1 1909 and 44 in the following quarter as local option law takes effect. The 1908 total was 157 marriages and 1909 closes with a strong 151, suggesting a rebound in nuptials as the law changes social behavior.
OATS STATE FUNDS WERE DIVERTED
Olympia reports a clash between State Highway Commissioner Bowlby and the state board of control over traveling and office expenses. The legislative committee, meeting during a social event at Governor Hay’s home, heard that funds were diverted to nonstandard charges for rock quarry visits and other expenses. Auditor Clausen and Treasurer Lewis claim Bowlby audits his own vouchers and has exceeded allowed traveling costs, while officials plan a thorough investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Bowlby
State Highway Commission
State Board of Control
Hay
Tes
Clausen
Lewis
Legislative Committee
Allen
D. L. Pratt
Spokane
Interstate Realty and Loan Company
Columbia Building
Chelan Butte
Wenatchee
Horan, King
Prowell
Pratt
A. B. Shannon
F. A. McMaster
McMaster
Shannon
Im Wenatchee
Old Year Closing Service At Methodist Church
A large congregation gathered for the last service of the old year at the Methodist church. The heartily participated song and praise service and point to the point addresses were well received. About 100 people stayed to watch the new year arrive after the midnight hour.
Major events in early 1909 history timeline
A chronology of 1909 events from January to April covers elections in France, Supreme Court actions, Yaqui peace with Mexico, assassinations and trials, Cuba and Canada disputes, shipwreck rescues, resignations and inaugurations, and conflicts across Europe and the Ottoman Empire, including mass violence in Asiatic Turkey and beatifications in Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
United States Supreme Court
Standard Oil
Constantinople
Turkey
Joan of Arc
St. Peter’s
Rome
St.eetersburg
New Federal Penalty On Checks Under One Dollar
The new federal penal code, in effect today, bans drawing or paying notes or checks for less than $1. Bankers in Wenatchee show mixed reactions, with some deeming it unconstitutional and others approving. A separate Wenatchee incident reports a chauffeur arrested for speeding on Wenatchee avenue. bond set at $10, with trial expected Monday as authorities curb fast driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee
Congress of the
United States
C. C. Griggs Auto
Wenatchee Avenue
Nelson
Justice Court
Palmer
Week Ahead in Federal and State Government and Markets
Congress reopens Tuesday to tackle session work while the Supreme Court reconvenes Monday with likely rulings on the tobacco trust case. Rail unions push wage and hour demands by Monday with responses due by January 20. Oklahoma freight rate case hearings set in St Louis. New York firings case arraignments loom while cotton yarn producers in Charlotte seek better prices. Mississippi legislature to pick a successor to A J McLaurin. Massachusetts to debate labor and railroad laws as National Wool Growers convene in Ogden. National Stock Show opens in Denver, with wool tariff talks and public land topics on the agenda. Nicaragua updates and UK election coverage continue. writs for new elections to be issued Saturday for a January 13 first vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Congress
Supreme Court of the United States
Tobacco Trust
United States Circuit Court For
Southern District of New York
Eastern Railroads
National Wool Growers’ Association
Ogden
Oath
Denver
Nicaragua
Great Britain
Local couple wed in Seattle before treck to Wenatchee
E. B. Norell of this city and Miss Josephine J. Butchart of Duluth Minn were married Thursday in Seattle and plan to live in Wenatchee. Norell is with the real estate firm Norell Geyer and the bride came west for the ceremony and to become a Chelan home resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Norell
Josephine J. Butchart
Duluth
Health authorities close churches and theaters amid epidemic fears
The health authorities order the closure of churches, theaters, and public gatherings to prevent contagious disease spread. No services will be held tomorrow, and school openings are postponed by one week. Huck and Fitch jewelers move into the former Union Tea building and plan to open Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huck & Fitch, Jewelers
Union Tea Company
Great Northern weighs options on No 27 mail train
Great Northern plans to abandon its No 27 transcontinental mail train next month unless it secures a larger government contract. The service has cut time between Chicago and Seattle and Portland, but delays from storms and past performance are under review by postal authorities. Senators Piles and Jones pressed for retention, with a decision due soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Railway
St. Paul
Seattle
Montana
Dakotas
Samuel H. Piles
Wesley L. Jones
Washington, D. C
Harriman
Union Pacific
Great Northern
Spokane, Portland
Hills
Chicago
Portland
Spokane
Northern Pacific Railway
Twin City
Northwest Mail
R G Crowds Attend Springwater Trotting Meet
About two thousand spectators filled Springwater avenue for a late start trotting meet. Kraha defeated Radium in the feature third race as crowds settled after a disrupted start and praise was given to Judge Martin for driving and organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springwater Avenue
Britta
Nettie Ham
Martin
Wenatchee
Kraha
Radium
Lola
Inj
Bill Smith
Trai
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Hyland
Young Erne
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Dick Nelson
Tom Sawyer
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Ohio Shipping
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Portugal
Night Riders
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Reelfoot Lake Band
National House of Representatives
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New York
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Ont
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Patterson
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M. Lopukhin
Russian Interior Department
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Nery
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Massachusetts General Assembly
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Ira D. Edwards
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