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Wenatchee Daily World

Location

Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1908

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Hawk at Hartline Names Temporary Yard Manager

Harry Hawk, bookkeeper for Hayden Lumber Company at Wenatchee, will oversee company yards in Hartline while Mr. Steele tours other yards cutting 900 cords of wood. Miss Ella Kuentzel, former high school instructor in the city, arrived from Seattle to visit friends for several days.

Harry Hawk Hayden Lumber Company Wenatchee Mr. Steele Hartline Ella Kuentzel Seattle

Douglas County rural routes start from St Andrews

A Waterville dispatch to the Seattle Times notes the first rural free delivery route in Douglas county will originate from St Andrews. The route runs south from Hartline and has operated since July 1, 1907. Route No 2 will begin February 1. A Hartline post office examination last week sought carriers for the Krupp route.

Waterville Seattle Times Douglas County St. Andrews Hartline Krupp

Cook with electricity disc stove offers quick heat

A small table top disc stove heats water or cooks meals quickly. Free trial available.

Installation of Officers by local G A R and W R C

The local G A R post installed Commander M O Merrill senior vice commander S R Manning and other officers including J W Ferguson as installing officer and J B Palmer as adjutant. The local W R C sessions elected President Emma R Gardner and a slate of officers with Mrs. Susie Shotwell serving as patriotic instructor and secretary Anna May.

G. A. R. Post J. W. Ferguson M. O. Merrill S. R. Manning W. B. Smith E. P. Mosher J. B. Palmer A. P. Clayton J. D. Pierce Chas. Lescher Emma R. Gardner Mary E. Palmer Sarah A. Buttles W. Chapman E. A. Ferrin Loretta Wenner Clara A. Winters Marietta Barnes Amanda Horan Blendena McEldowney Rose Batherton Jennie Bartlett Susie Shotwell Anna May Mahala Olds

Nichols and Nowlan Consolidate Insurance Firm

Nichols and Nowlan plan to manage the insurance business of about fifty leading U S fire and accident companies after purchasing R F Holm & Co. The firm will specialize in insurance along with real estate and loans, with offices in a well located, well equipped office expected to attract substantial business next year.

United States Nichols & Nowlan R. F. Holm & Co Holm L. V. Wells Carl Christenson

Bryan Predicts Cannon as Republican Candidate

Danville Illinois January 10 W J Bryan spoke at a Bryan democrats banquet and predicted Joseph G Cannon of Danville would be the Republican candidate. He said he would oppose Cannon. A K Lail family moved into a new residence on First Street. High School notes report football goods packed for next season and a meeting of the athletic association to revise the constitution and elect a manager.

Danville, Ill W. J. Bryan Joseph G. Cannon Danville Cannon High School Athletic Association

Washington Boiled Dinner Set by Presbyteria Church

The ladies of the Presbyterian church prepare a Washington boiled dinner at the Manse next Wednesday noon.

Ladies of the Presbyteria Church Washington

Nebraska reunion discussed by former residents

Former Nebraska residents talk of a statewide reunion to be held soon. The suggested date is the evening before the ninth, marking the anniversary of Nebraska achieving statehood by federal act. Further announcements will appear in the Daily World.

Congress Nebraska

Superior Court Decision Affects Local Marriages and Property

Local attorneys say a recent supreme court ruling renders some marriages null and void and forces review of property rights. The Washington versus Fenn case held extraterritorial effect of state marriage law when domicile is within Washington, affecting marriages contracted out of state by residents, including cousin marriages and post divorce remarriages in Victoria, B C.

Supreme Court State of Washington Elizabeth Fenn Edward Hodges King County Joseph Clark Victoria B. C British Columbia Rudkin Washington

Andrews Will Not Resign

Lincoln Nebraska reports E Ben Andrews denies rumors of resignation from the University of Nebraska and says he has been granted a leave of absence. Fred Kemp of Corbin Kemp Wenatchee attorneys visited town Tuesday to handle client interests while expressing pride in the town’s growth. Judge Palmer of Wenatchee visited his son Frank and family and attended G A R festivities, sharing war era stories.

Lincoln, Neg E. Ben University of Nebraska Fred Kemp Corbin & Kemp Wenatchee Cashmere Judge Palmer Frank

Leap Year Party Glitters With Greenery and Grace

A Leap Year dancing party hosted by about thirty five young ladies under Mrs. Percy Scheble and Misses Lillian Vaughn and Julia Mahoney lit Eagle Hall with pine boughs and evergreen light fixtures. Guests escorted by ladies enjoyed a formal banquet at midnight and a toast to the ladies. A. R. Carrico, Wenatchee Valley Fruit Growers’ assistant bookkeeper, returns from Spokane.

Percy Scheble Lillian Vaughn Julia Mahoney Eagle Hall Hallie Morrison Hazel Garton J. E. Ferguson Mild D Hallenbeck Zelma Reeves Anna Sumner Helen Thompson Stella Savara A. R. Carrico Wenatchee Valley Fruit Growers’ Association Spokane

Celebrated Wedding Anniversary Luncheon

In a town custom, ladies gathered at Mrs. H. E. Fenton’s home on D street for a one o clock luncheon and afternoon sociability to honor her wedding anniversary. Guests included Mesdames S. A. Thompson G. W. Coburn A. N. Corbin E. M. Allen and others.

H. E. Fenton D Street S. A. Thompson G. W. Coburn A. N. Corbin E. M. Allen Chas. Fenton W. A. Thompson Leroy Wright H. H. Whittaker D. W. King H. A. Chapin L. G. Olds W. S. Trimble U. K. Lail Albert Wilson T. Wilson

Elderly Man Breaks Collar Bone in Street Collision

G. P. Slocum suffered a broken collar bone after being struck by a second team while crossing the street. The elderly man faces potential serious injuries. Also noted are visits by Leslie Cooper of Waterville and Mrs. Frank Johnson of Cashmere, plus travel plans for Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Scheble through California and New Mexico.

G. P. Slocum Mr. Slocum F. M. Scheble California New Mexico

Christen son Funeral Updated at Episcopal Church

The funeral for Mrs. Carl Christen son will be Sunday at 1 30 PM at the Episcopal church. The body rests at Hall's undertaking parlors until noon tomorrow and may be viewed there in the forenoon.

Carl Christenson Episcopal Church Hall

Wilson Greek Ladies Here

Misses Tressié Swanson and Tillie Yaeger of Wilson Creek visit Wenatchee and consider attending the local business college. The Clockum area advances a telephone line to connect with the Farmers' Telephone network at C. B. Reed's, easing long trips.

Tressié Swanson Tillie Yaeger Wilson Creek Wenatchee Clockum C. B. Reed's Clara Amos Malaga E. S Gulick Oleson P. O. Vaal Oregon Dick Courtenay Henry Brundige Elk City Idaho A. L. Smart Spokane

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HAWK Douglas CO Wenatehee Electric Company North Central Strong Bank Columbia Valley Bank Apple Andy Brown The Daily World G. A. R. and Bryan A. K. Lail First St Andrews Escort Gayety Leslie Cooper City His Brother Ray Cooper Mrs. Frank Johnson of W. T. Rarey Christenson Faneral
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