Forgery convict sentenced to one year in prison
J C Doyle pleaded guilty to forgery in Superior Court before Judge Steiner and received the minimum penalty of one year. He passed a 96 check on December 11 drawn on Walla Walla saloon proprietor Harry Constantine signed by stock man W H Babcock. The check proved worthless when presented at Farmers and Merchants bank. Doyle was arrested before departing on the Great Northern at Seattle and will be taken to Walla Walla in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Penitenti
Doyle
Harry Constantine
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Constantine
Deyle
Sherif Webb
Great Northern
Seattle
Walla Walla
Pullman
Wash
Washington State College
George Severance
Thatcher
Elliott
Severance
Big tract of Quincy wheat lands bought in two states
Spokane reports Henry Flood and Harry Flood purchased 12 480 acres of raw Douglas county wheat land about twenty miles south of Quincy near the Columbia river for about 62 300 dollars at five dollars an acre. The sale was arranged through A 8 Burge and A J McPack with intent to market in small lots. A large portion will be used for wheat next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Henry Flood
Montgomery Avenue
Harry Flood
Prudential Insurance Company
Douglas County
Quincy
Columbia River
John Bovee
A. 8. Burge
A. J. McPack
Quinsy
Irrigation Crusade Under Way
Frank Smith and W. H. Dixon of Wenatchee lead a campaign to mail resolutions from the Wenatchee Commercial Club urging western commercial bodies to press Congress for a higher government irrigation fund. Ten to twelve helpers work to mail ten thousand pieces this week to congressmen senators newspapers and western business groups. One hundred dollars has been spent on stamps for first class mail.
Bride of the Virginian: Keatharin Adams Weds John Henry Hicks
Miss Keatharin Adams of San Francisco marries John Henry Hicks, manager at the T O ranch in Paso, Texas. Adams, daughter of Edward F. Adams of the San Francisco Chronicle, met Hicks during her Tempe teaching stint. They depart for their Texas home, Hicks famed as a cattleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Keatharin Adams
John Henry Hicks
FE Paso
Texas
Mr. Hicks
Miss Adams
Edward F. Adams
San Franciso Chronicle
Tempe
A. T
Stanford University
Farmers Institute Planned in Chelan with Poultry Show
Chelan County Horticultural society met in the Commercial club rooms and voted to hold a farmers institute January 18 and 19 in conjunction with a poultry show. Senator Arthur Gunn will speak and a delegation will attend the State Horticultural society meeting in Yakima next month. Three new members joined and Everett was favored for the next State Horticultural meeting venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horticultural Society
Chelan County Horticultural Society
Farmers’ Institute
Arthur Gunn
State Horticultural Society
Yakima
Chelan Canld
Milo Camp
W. H. Dickson
A. J. Chapin
Everett
Major Miller accuses Fitsimmons wife of blackmail scheme
Franklin Pa January 4 Major Charles J S Miller charges Julia Gority Fitsimmons wife of Bob Fitsimmons with conspiring with her husband to blackmail him. He says a $100000 damage suit may be filed and vows to pursue Fitzsimmons, his wife and his manager in court, calling the affair the cradaet blackmail he has heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin, PA
Charles J. S. Miller
Julia Gority-Fitsimmons
Bob Fitsimmons
Fitsimmons
Scranton
Friedman
Fitz
Miller
Franklin
New York
Pension Board Meets Doctors Culp Gilchrist and Saunders
The United States pension board for the district met at Dr Gilchrists office to examine pension applicants. The board will forward a report of the proceedings to Washington in a few days. Dr Culp presides, Dr Gilchrist is secretary, and Dr Saunders treasurer, governing territory between Wilson Creek and Skykomish, and north to central Okanogan County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culp
Gilchrist
Saunders
United States Pension Board
Washington
Wilson Creek
Skykomish
Okanogan County
Dr. Culp
Dr. Saundore
Vardaman Opposes Negro Education Funding in Annual Message
Mississippi Governor James K. Vardaman reiterates opposition to public funds for black education in his annual address. He declares the Negro race morally deteriorating and cites rising crime rates, stating he believes criminality increases when freed from slavery. He urges lawmakers to limit expenditures on schooling for African Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
James K. Vardanian
Mississippi
South
Holt Case in Court
City of Wenatchee v Holt heard in superior court this afternoon before Judge Steiner. Defense is Dill and Thomas. city is represented by W O Parr. Holt charged with keeping his saloon open on Sunday contrary to ordinance 124.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Wenatchee
Holt
Steiner
Superior Court
Dill and
Thomas
W. O. Parr
Mississippi Senate Education Tribute to White People
A fragment argues the senate uses funds from white Mississippians to support free education and social equality for African Americans, criticizing it as wasteful spending and contrary to the original plan of creation. The text contends the half million dollars yearly undermines white workers while fostering equality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion
Senate
Mississippi
Regio
Wenatchee Bridge Company Formed for Columbia Crossing
Articles of incorporation filed with County Auditor Gellatly establish the Wenatchee Bridge Company with Marvin Chase as filer. Named incorporators are Judge Thomas Burke C W Coulter and Elmer Richenbach all of Seattle who also serve as trustees until May second Tuesday in 1900. Capital stock is 125000 dollars in 1250 shares of ten dollars each to build a toll bridge across the Columbia River near Wenatchee for vehicles pedestrians and bundled lines plus irrigation pipes. Principal office listed in Wenatchee. The report also notes various local movements including business visits and municipal appointments in the Wenatchee area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee Bridge Company
Gellatly
Marvin Chase
Thomas Burke
C. W. Coulter
Elmer Richenbach
Seattle
Columbia River
Wenatchee
Reid Receives Congressman Jones Letter On Irrigated Lands
Chas B Reed of Malaga reports a letter from Congressman W L Jones dated December 26 1905 acknowledging clippings and affidavits about Wenatchee area irrigated lands. Jones says the information is highly valuable for reclamation efforts and could persuade officials to value Washington lands higher under current projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.L. Jones
Wenatchee
Department
Sleigh Ride Party of B O W Club
The B O W club held an informal sleigh ride last night using Arrow livery’s big pleasure van. The group traveled the valley from 7 to 12 with popcorn and apples as the main treats. Members listed include Alvin Patterson Nell Kaye Elizabeth Graves Mary Pate Stella ZWight Sarah Chapman Helen Collier and Gladys Liston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. O. W. Club
Arrow
Alvin Patterson
Nell Kaye
Elizabeth Graves
Mary Pate
Stella Zwight
Sarah Chapman Helen Collier
Gladys Liston
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. C. Doyle
Wenatchee Commercial Club
Northwest
Frank Smith
W. H. Dixon
Mercial Club
West
Mr. Dixon
THE
Virginian
Hicks
Wister
Pension Board
Wenatchee Post Office
Bousquet & Holm
Bridge Company Has Incorporated
O. H. Harris
A. J. Linville
Blewett
Mr. Blaring
Frank Johnson
Weatchee
Roy Dougherty
Malaga
Wenatchee Produce Company
Bobby Osborne
J. D. Miller
Chelan
E. R. Hanford
Oskelde Nurseries
Wenat
Columbia Valley Irrigation Committee
Chas. B. Reed
W. Little
J. F. Sampson
Leavenworth
Great Northern Railway
F. Barnes
Great Northern Railroad
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