Immense Wheat Crop Rumors Sweep Big Bend Region
Reports from Waterville and surrounding towns project a record wheat harvest in the Big Bend area. Experts estimate 3,500,000 bushels to be hauled to Wenatchee, with daily shipments around 51,000 bushels after September. Rail connections are debated as boats move harvest swiftly toward Orondo and Chelan Falls.
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Big Bend
Washington
Waterville Empire
Fred McDermott
Wenatchee
Waterville
Columbia River
McDermott
Co. &. O. S. Company
Bridgeport
Chelan Falls
Orondo
Capt McDermott
Bruce Griggs
Krupp
Wilson Creek
Great Northern Railway
Ritzville
Harrington
Douglas County
Bank of Krupp
Hansen & Wiley Bank
Quincy
Father Van De Hull to Lead Wenatchee Catholic Church
Father Van De Hull formerly with the Vancouver Mission will arrive to assume charge of Wenatchee's Catholic church. His Vancouver congregation backed his move with a petition signed by about one thousand members. First services at the new mission include a Salmon High Mass next Sunday morning and 7:30 p.m. indiction services, with a choir of six men and six women.
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Father van de Hull
Vancouver
Wenatchee
Salmon
Ankeny Will Run Again Said to Have Unfinished Work
In Seattle Senator Levi Ankeny of Walla Walla told a Post-Intelligencer reporter that two years is a long time and he has not definitively decided to seek another term, though there is much work he would like to complete.
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Seattle
United States
Levi Ankeny
Walla Walla
the Post-Intelligencer
Senator Considers Reelection Amid Term Remaining
The speaker states they may run again if unable to achieve goals in the current term and notes others urging continuation. They expect Mr. Jones to announce a candidacy and anticipate broad support for another campaign if needed.
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Senate
Jones
Lanham Tour Heads East From Inveterate settler to Jamestown Exposition
Mr. and Mrs. Lanham depart by eastbound train for a two to three month tour of the eastern states. They will visit Missouri to see friends, attend the Jamestown exposition, tour Virginia the old Lanham home, and stop in New York before returning via Missouri around October. This marks Mr. Lanham's first visit to his Virginia home in twenty years, reflecting his long settlement and accumulated property in the valley.
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Z. A. Lanham
Missouri
Ffriends
Mr. Lanham
Virginia
New York
Pioneer of Settlers' Ditch Honored by Valley History
One of twelve men who helped build the Settlers' ditch that launched the valley’s growth is remembered as a founder of its productive era. A lawn party honored Maude Farwell, newly arrived from Seattle, with guests including Maude Rose, Monte Morrisson, Moss Rose, and several Wilsons and Gelattlys.
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Catherine Becker
Maude Farwell
Seattle
Maude Rose
Monte Morrisson
Moss Rose
Grace Howard
Bernice Gellatly
Louise Wilson
Gordon Wilson
Mildred Toward
Maidee Farewell
Mary Bixler
Helen Wilson
Irene Collier
Wenatchee Post Office Reports Strong 1907 Receipts Gain
The Wenatchee post office shows a net 1907 gain of 2000 plus over 1906 with full year receipts totaling 12840.71 versus 10814.82. Quarterly figures reveal March and June surges likely from early year stamp orders, confirming continued growth for the city’s second class office.
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L. M. Hull
Wenatchee
Apricots Go to Yakima This Year from Wenatchee
A carload of Wenatchee valley apricots will be shipped to North Yakima this year. The Yakima concern paid three and a half cents per pound, same price as Seattle for Puyallup canning. The Wenatchee Canning Company is not buying at this price, calling it prohibitive. Local firm head says outside buyers pay high prices to secure a full line.
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Wenatchee Valley
North Yakima
Wenatchee Canning Company
la Car
Yakima
Seattle
Puyallup
California
Arnold
Fire Department Reorganizes Adds New Equipment and Crews
The city shifts fire department lines and adds an extra company to support a new combination wagon. Chemical No. 1 at the fire hall and Chemical No. 2 at Nob Hill receive updated crews. Hose Cart No. 1 sits at the reservoir and Hose No. 2 at the fire hall. Chief remains unassigned. Tupper & Gilman donate $15 for commendable work.
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Fire Department
Nob Hill
Chemical No. 1
Rufus Woods
F. W. Taylor
H. Clary
P. H. Sherburne
F. M
B. J. Williams
Walter Raymond
Gordon Boyd
D. N. Gellatly
E. A. Nichols
Sam Sumner
L. R. Tice
J. E. Ferguson
Bruce Hastings
Harry Scheble
Otto Anderson
J. J. O'Connor
Elza Vachon
C. E. Stahl
P. H. Miler
A. J
Yakima Exhibit Discussed For State Fair Participation
Commercial club directors and E Remy of North Yakima met to plan Wenatchee valley fruit exhibits at the State Fair this fall. A committee including Tibbits Farwell Arnold Littlefield Chase Wells Piper Littooy will study freight, exhibit costs, and appoint a supervisor. The club also prepares Spokane fruit displays and asks growers with extra fancy products to contact the club.
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Commercial Club
State Fair
Wenatchee Valley
E. Remy
North Yakima
State Fair Commission
M. O. Tibbits
George Farwell
F. W. Arnold
H. C. Littlefield
Marvin Chase
L. Y. Wells
A. A. Piper
J. F. Littooy
Spokane
Wenatchee Band Concerts Grow Popular in Park
The Wenatchee Band concerts held every Friday night in the park attract large crowds from the countryside. The gatherings resemble weekly picnics and are likely to become a permanent Wenatchee tradition.
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Wenatchee
New Apple Grower Appears at Monitor Home
A new arrival was born yesterday at the Monitor home of George Brown. It is a boy and, according to his father, weighs about fourteen or fifteen pounds, marking a notably large newborn.
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Monitor
George Brown
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Wenatchee Electric Company
Wenatchee Realty & Investment CO
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Wenatchee Ave
W. M. McCoy
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