Rich landowner ordered to pay Spokane school tuition
Spokane June 26 Henry Seiler dubbed the richest man in Lincoln county pleads to the board of education that he should not pay tuition for his son Herbert and daughter Rosa. He owns over 25 000 acres in the Eastern Washington wheat belt but says his income is none. The board rules his uninhibited property valued well above 500 000 dollars means he must pay 40 dollars in tuition.
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Spokane
Henry Seiler
Lincoln County
Board of Education
Herbert
Rosa
Seiler
Washington
Major Whitted Murder Shocks Rexas Area
Spokane reports the killing of Major Whitted thirty miles northwest of Coulee City. His stepson William Cox is a fugitive pursued by a Douglas county posse led by Sheriff J. D. Logan. Mrs Whitted alerted neighbors after a quarrel ending with Whitted shot in the neck from behind. The paper notes church services by E O Jessup and a Coronation service planned.
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Spokane
Rexas
Coulee City
Major Whitted
William Cox
Whitted
J. D. Logan
Douglas County
Cox
Leavenworth Notes on Market, Mining and Visitors
Dr. McCoy and Bob Cademan visited Leavenworth from Wenatchee to meet Mr. Davis and old friends after a year away. A D Allen praises Washington markets for farm and orchard goods, noting Oregon land’s better climate but poorer sale prospects. John Miller and Dan Ryan have staked several claims near Red Mountain, showing eight foot and four foot ore veins with potential riches as depths are reached. Miller plans further work and reports.
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Leavenworth
The
Echo
Dr. McCoy
Bob Cademan
Wenatchee
Davis
A. D. Allen
Oregon
Chiwaunkum
Washington
John Miller
Red Mountain
Dan Ryan
Forest Reserve Elimination Exam Set for Chelan Division
The forest survey bureau informed Representative Jones that Inspector Kent of Portland will inspect the proposed elimination of the Chelan division of the Washington forest reserve. Kent plans to begin the examination about July 13.
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Washington
Forest Survey Bureau
Jones
Inspector Kent
Portland
Chelan
Washington Forest Reserve
Mr. Kent
Special Lake Chelan Round-Trip Rates Announced
The Great Northern offers special round-trip fares to Lake Chelan from Seattle through September 30 with daily sales until September 15. The lakeside or Chelan trip is $12.10 including the Wenatchee boat ride, and a Stehekix round trip with lake ride totals $15.
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Great Northern
Seattle
Head OF Lake
Lake Chelan
Lakeside
Chelan
Wenatchee
Wenatchee Circus Draws 5000 Despite Delays and High Price
About five thousand people attended the Norris and Rowe circus with 2800 afternoon and 2000 night shows. Admission was one dollar with 50 cents for reserved seats and 25 cents for side shows. Total receipts exceeded $6000. The show praised as old time and lively though wind and train delays marred the event. The city vows better pricing and compliance next time and Cashmere sent a strong crowd.
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Norris & Rowe's
Wenatchee
Funeral of the Ex President Stephen Grover Cleveland
Princeton observers recall a simple funeral for Stephen Grover Cleveland in Princeton New Jersey with half mast flags a quiet procession and ministers giving a plain service. President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt attended along with Cleveland family members and pallbearers including George B McClellan Paul Morton and Richard Watson Gilder. The burial marked a restrained ceremony befitting a former head of state as crowds watched in silence.
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Princeton
N. J
Sandy Hook
United States
Stephen Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Richard
Esther
New Hampshire
Roosevelt
Presbyterian Church
Bayard Lane
H. van Dyke
W. R. Richards
S. W. Beach
M. W. Bartlett
Richard Cleveland
Joseph D. Bryant
Rose Cleveland
Esther Cleveland
Loeb
J. P. Morgan
A. D. Russell
McLenahan
Bayard Stockton
Religious Meeting Series Invites All to Bible Study
Beginning Sunday night the 28th there will be nightly meetings throughout the winter. At the corner of First and Athens a striking feature of the era is its application to all ages. The Athens of Gospel presents prophecy guiding the wonders of our time and invites study of saving truths. Preaching at 8 o'clock with singing at 7:30. A. M. Dart conducts.
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Athens
Aes A. M. Dart
Dressmaking Offer at Mrs Webb's Millinery Rear
Mesdames Wilt and Adams advertise dressmaking and sewing services in the rear of Mrs Webb's Millinery store from July 11 and invite referrals if pleased. L W Co.
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Mesdames Wilt & Adams
Navarre candidate for state land commissioner gains support
I. A. Navarre of Wenatchee, a former Yakima County engineer involved in North Yakima townsite planning and irrigation, runs on the Republican ticket for state land commissioner. He pledges a square deal, no favoritism, full publicity, and guardianship of state lands, aiming to win voter trust statewide.
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I. A. Navarre
Wenatchee
Navarre
Yakima
North Yakima
Ross
State of
Washington
Yakima County
Everett Depot Plans Delayed By Great Northern Rumor
A Seattle rumor claims the Great Northern will defer the Everett depot project of 100000 dollars, preferring temporary additions. The claim contradicts General Manager Gruber’s earlier promise to start work by July, amid shifting railroad alignments and possible influence from other roads.
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Everett
Seattle
Great Northern
Gruber
Portland
Southern Pacific
Atthern
Marriage Licenses Issued in County Auditor Office
Marriage licenses have been issued to A. F. Meissner of Wenatchee and Beulah Muncaster of Gallard. E. J. Berg and Gertrude Middock of Leavenworth, Albert Walker and Marie Glaeser of Leavenworth are also recorded.
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A. F. Meissner
Wenatchee
Beulah Muncaster
Gallard
E. J. Berg
Gertrude Mildock
Noa Albert Walker
Marie Glaeser
Leavenworth
Dr L B Manchester Opens Dental Office in Columbia
Dr L B Manchester inaugurates a dental practice located in the Columbia O valley Bank Bank Building offering general dentistry services to residents.
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Columbia Valley Bank
Dr. L. B. Manchester
Columbia O Valley Bank Bank
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Columbia St
Estes Valory Orchards
A. F. Estes
Bow River
Alberta
G. A. Yancey & CO
Riverside Avenue
General Agents
Spokane, Wash
Douglas
First Baptist Church
Baptist Church
Jesus
E. O. Jessup
Ed Ferguson
Cashmere
Thomas
L.w.co
Yakima Herald
Chelanco
L.W. Co
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