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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1908
Page
1
The Wenatchee Library Committee of the Commercial Club will appear before the city council tonight to gauge support for a Carnegie Library. The outcome will determine whether the city pursues a Carnegie-funded public library.
The committee progress stalls as they push forward with work while the town lags in updating the public library, highlighting a need for modernization and action.
The Wenatchee grain elevator project enters serious discussion as Badger Mountain wheat farmers convene a meeting on January 22 at 7 30 PM at the Dry Flat School House to discuss construction.
A compact disc stove that sits on a table heats water and cooks quickly. Free trial offered.
Marvin Chase of the Wenatchee Canal Company says the big bridge over the Columbia River will be finished so teams may cross next Monday. Weather favors the work and finishing touches continue this week. Mr Case favors postponing any celebration until April or May when conditions may be better.
Carl Christenson will return to Wenatchee to live after selling his Seattle hotel business. The youngest child stays with Frank Reeves. Christenson and the two older boys will move to Seattle for the winter.
George Farwell took up a horse south of the city and advertised it in the World. The horse belonged to Carl Perry and the ad identified the owner. The Ladies Aid of the Baptist church plans a box social at the church Friday evening January 24 with boxes for two at 30 cents. Mr and Mrs George Parks and their son Bernard had dinner with Mrs Howard Honner on Sunday.
Vancouver city council passes a resolution to seek the city solicitor’s view on powers to disarm Vancouver’s Japanese residents amid Alderman McMillan's claim of an armed Japanese guard and nightly harassment. He warns of rings and riots, urging action to prevent further unrest. High School Notes and local event notices follow.
O W Kinzebach, head miller, says machinery for Beal Milling Co’s big new mill will be here by mid next month if arrangements hold. The 350 barrel per day plant should be ready within three months and will grind Big Bend wheat, employing many workers.
Readers are invited to air general interest ideas in this column. unsigned pieces are not accepted but writer's wage may be withheld if desired. The editor disclaims responsibility for correspondents views or opinions.
A Wenatchee resident commends editorials on local hospitality toward newcomers. He urges warmer welcome to attract business and home builders and contributes 2.50 for six months of advance subscription.
The steamer Enterprise sailed from port with Major Chittenden and U S Government engineers to ascend the Columbia River to Kettle Falls. They will assess needs for river improvements to improve transport, with an expected ten to fifteen day trip. Accompanying officers include Captains McMaster Griggs McDermott and Hansen.
Lae Jack Quigg travels to Pateros to erect a large steel bridge over the Methow river. Piers will stand 40 feet high and 5 feet in diameter. Material is partly ground. steel expected later. Work should take about two months.
An upcoming theater program lists The New Toboggan Belle of the Ball Under the Sea Convicts Escape and other features with Mr Humphries singing Dear Old Dixie and a Louise Ferguson special. Next week dramatic attractions cancel picture shows on Tuesday Wednesday and Saturday. Local notes include visits to Spokane and Portland and a WCTU meeting on Chelan avenue. Cyril Foss of Mankato Minnesota visits on Poplar Street and is listed as sick.
Alfred Morris begins a long California trip aiming to join his parents and sister from summer visits in Los Angeles. Evangelist Dr Glascock holds revival sessions at the Methodist church with singers Mr and Mrs Ginn assisting. talks are described as instructive and well attended.
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