Raised Church Debt of 930 in 1909 Baptist meeting
The 1909 Baptist church annual meeting drew two thirds of the members with about 200 in attendance. Officers elected by written ballot included Church Clerk W A Grant and Church Treasurer C A Battles along with five trustees and several deacons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
The
Baptist Church
Tanner
Bible School
W. A. Grant
C. A. Battles
C. S. Garrett
D. M. Coulter
J. W. Tanner
J. N. Barnhart
Rufus Woods
Pettimenn
ST. 9
Miener
W. C. Bordow
J. E. Porter
Mormons Plan Return to Nauvoo Illinois
The Mormon church plans to reoccupy Nauvoo Illinois and rebuild their temple after federal court cases against the Fidelit Funding Company threaten the Catholic academy properties. If the academy loses, the property may be sold at auction to the highest bidder.
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Nauvoo
Ill
Mormon Church
Fidelit Funding Company
Catholic Academy
Illinois
Plan Girl Poultry Show Planned in Chelan County
Chelan county plans a poultry show at the fruit growers warehouse on January 12 to 16. Organizers claim the event will be the wettest and biggest yet with many outside entries and cups awaited. Elmer Dixon of Oregon City will judge after locals won prizes at outside shows last year.
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Chelan County
Prometers
Ays
Elmer Dixon
Oregon City
P. Fai
Apples From Spokane Prize Box At Chicago Exhibit
The Winesap apples box, highest priced at the show, won the grand sweepstake prize of 500 dollars at the National Apple Show in Spokane. The 112 apples cost the current owner 60 cents each.
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Chicago
Spokane
Wash
New Years at Waite House
Special to the World. Roosevelt hosted an open New Year’s reception in Washington today with family friends and thousands of visitors. Notables and plain citizens mingled as Marine Band music, flowers, and palms filled the White House setting. The President, amid crowd and ceremony, greeted guests for over three hours, shaking hands with all regardless of race or status.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Mistress Roosevelt
White House
Marine Band
B P O E Members Urged to Assemble at Great Northern Hotel
The B P O E calls all members to meet at the Great Northern hotel Sunday at 9:30 a.m. A committee notice urges attendance to start the year with savings in Columbia Valley Bank and notes a four percent interest payable semiannually on deposits made before January 10.
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Great Northern Hotel
Columbia Valley Bank
Two More States In Dry Column
Mississippi joins states prohibiting alcohol sales at midnight as law full effect begins. Saloons hotels bars in cities will stop business and enforcement steps rise while neighboring states fear cross border trade and possible interstate ban.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Natchez
Vicksburg
Meridian
Louisiana
Raleigh
N. C
Ci Ca
City sidetrack clash over Columbia street plan
discussion rages over a proposed sidetrack from Columbia street, with opponents arguing it would shrink nearby lots and hurt warehouses. A Z Wells backs Columbia street in favor of the plan but seeks clear space near the property line and shared use of the track. F W Smith calls for expanded sidetrack privileges, noting current limits.
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F. M. Scheble
Columbia Street
Wenatchee Avenue
Columbia Streets
A. Z. Wells
Wells & Morris
F. W. Smith
The
Columbia River Lumber Company
Iwo States Want Admission
Washington New Mexico and Arizona push for statehood after recess. They plan joint bills for two states despite opposition from some older lawmakers. President Roosevelt supports both measures and lobbying expands in both chambers as the short session begins.
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Washington, D. C
New Mexico
Arizona
Congress
Roosevelt
Curry
Senate
House
J C Lewis and Company to Play Wenatchee Theatre
J C Lewis the popular character comedian and company start an engagement at the Wenatchee theatre on January 6. The reviewer praises Si Plunkard as a real accessible country farmer character with a strong plot and amusing routines. The troupe will feature Arletta Lewis and a merry country band parade announcing their arrival.
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J. C. Lewis
Wenatchee Theatre
Si Plunkard
Arletta Lewis
Savings Deposits Draw 4 Percent Interest at Columbia Valley Bank
Money placed with the Savings Department of the Columbia Valley Bank earns 4 percent interest, compounded semi annually. Deposits qualify to earn interest starting January 1 if made before January 10, 1909.
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Savings Department
Columbia Valley Bank
Columbia Bridge Addition Lots Sold by Red Apple Realty
The Red Apple Real Estate Company reports multiple lot sales in Columbia Bridge addition since yesterday. Buyers include John A. Gellatly with lots 12,17,18 in block 6 for 600 dollars. J. L. Corey with lots 13,14,15 in block 14 for 400. Miss Cora Pace with lot 12 in block 14 for 125. Miss C. V. Gigelow with lots 9,10,11 in block 14 for 400. W. S. Raymond with lots 1-6 in block 22 for 170. C. B. Fisher with lots 12,17,18 in block 22 for 70.
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Red Apple Real Estate Company
Columbia Bridge Addition
John A. Gellatly
J. L. Corey
Miss Cora Pace
C. V. Gigelow
W. S. Raymond
C. B. Fisher
Grime and Lawlessness Plague Columbia Siding Construction Camp
Reports from Columbia Siding describe a growing construction camp on the Columbia River where liquor violations, raids, and assaults have unsettled residents. Deputies chase roving labor gangs, and authorities pursue Roths tied to illegal saloon activity while a series of robberies and assaults disrupt camp life.
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Columbia Siding
Behula
Sheriff’s Office
Giie
United States Revenue
Columbia River
John
William Roth
Waterville
Coulee
Fox
Two Cent Rate With Germany Goes Into Effect
The two cent postage rate between the United States and Germany takes effect today. Mailers must mark letters for steamship service from New York to German ports to avoid the five cent rate via England and France. For fastest delivery, letters to Germany still go through England on the old five cent rate.
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Germany
New York
United States
England
France
Why House 18 Losing Prestige
The article laments the U S House of Representatives apparent decline in power and relevance. It argues the Senate Supreme Court and executive branches have surpassed it in influence, while the House’s authority and prestige have eroded, provoking public ridicule.
Russia Likes Our Wares in Russian Market Push
In London Basil Timiriazeff, ex Russian minister of commerce, urged American manufacturers to enter Russia with agricultural machinery and consumer goods. He noted vast Siberian agricultural potential, rising migration, and demand for safety razors and fountain pens, adding that English-only catalogs and language barriers hinder sales.
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London
Basil Timiriazeff
Russian Empire
Eczor
M. Timiriazeff
Russia
Siberia
America
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Ilinos
Nauvoo, Ill
Wimnatchee
Tedford
Markets OF Chicago
Waite House
Mississsippi
North Carolina
Messrs. A. Z Wells, F. W. Smith and
the Franchise
IWO
SION
House of Congress
Sle Plunkard
Columbia Bridge
GRIME
Garrival Railroad
GAMP
Strong Bank
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
House of Commons
Czar
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