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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1909
Page
1
Sumner explains why Boose attraction dominates prizes at Wenatchee event. Prize growth signals strong local competition and increased sponsor support. Local officials name Wenatchee as premier venue drawing entries and public interest continues to rise.
City Clerk Sumner praises Chelan county exhibit at the fair noting it draws more visitors than Prosser Yakima and Walla Walla while suggesting a plan to hand out apples to attendees. He cites Kelowna British Columbia as a particularly fine display and urges local apple raisers to contribute two or three boxes for distribution to visitors from September into October.
City Clerk Sam Sumner was appointed today by Judge Haw as county court commissioner. Judge Grimshaw will vacate soon, and with August vacations for superior court judges Sumner will perform the duties. H. Russell came back from Spokane where he went to register.
Bridgeport will receive daily mail delivery starting August 8, provided by the C. and O. Steamboat Co. This marks a move from a twice weekly schedule after long petitioning and reflects broader postal improvements in central Washington, including Entiat valley and the Columbia river basin.
The J. H. Miller property on North Wenatchee avenue and Second street changes hands for 5700 dollars via Ira D. Edwards. Dr. D. W. King buys the site for speculation with 108 feet frontage and 190 feet depth, including a jet and frame dwelling, planning future development within a year. Miller held the lot for years, recently living on Mission street.
The Twilight league game pits Ellis Forde Co. against Real Estate men. A larger crowd is hoped for tonight with the match starting promptly at 6 30 to finish before dark.
Judge Grimshaw granted permission to sell five acres from the 26 acre tract owned by the Mary Lasich estate. The petition by George Lasich administrator cited need for funds to improve the property.
Contractor McKiver signs the Wenatchee avenue regrade contract but city attorney says both partners must sign. Bid protests, council actions on sewer and street work, and planned road improvements fill the meeting as bids are opened and contracts awarded.
Sheriff J. E. Ferguson joined a search for missing Kittitas man W. T. Alvers on, who wandered from a sheep camp and may not be found alive. The Southside water dispute over springs on the Wenatchee road escalates with rival crews and possible legal action in Douglas County.
Judge Grimshaw and Prosecuting Attorney Kemp traveled to Aberdeen to attend the State Bar association meeting starting tomorrow and running through Saturday night. Frank Reeves, now in Portland, also hopes to attend.
Philip Leonardy came back yesterday from a fishing trip to Wenatchee Lake. Local report notes a quiet excursion with a successful outing and no incidents reported.
L. M. Johnson from Belleville Kansas bought the Mrs Martha E Hull five acre tract a half mile south of the city at the corner of Okanogan Avenue and Red Apple Road. The orchard five years old with apples pears peaches and apricots will transfer with immediate possession of the orchard and the house by September 1. Johnson is brother in law of Theo J Otto who arrived from Portland Kansas last fall.
Wenatchee officials await $40,000 from bond sale after Harris Trust of Chicago won the bid but has not paid. The money is needed to cover $13,000 damages awarded for Wenatchee avenue regrade and to start the project, with possible delays if funds do not arrive soon.
Firemen beat the Bankers 12 to 2 in a rough game marked by errors on both sides. Wild Bill Leonardy allowed only two hits while Duff pitched well for the Bankers, with several misplays backing the Firemen. George Collier made a key catch in right field as new Bankers players Doc Haskell and Billy Parr showed up. Ira E. Church, a Wenatchee native and Westinghouse apprentice, visited Spokane before taking a new position in the city.
Judge Grimshaw grants new trials for two superior court civil cases from the last term. Wenatchee Valley & Northern Railway vs A F Huffmaster saw a $2000 verdict set aside for lack of sufficient evidence. Clarence Wheeler vs W E Daniel involved a note for a horse team, with Daniel winning $1 and costs.
James J. Jeffries arrived in New York and posted a forfeit of 5000 dollars with reporter Robert Edgren as a show of good faith. He demanded the bout be between forty and one hundred rounds and tied to the club offering the largest purse.
S. W. Neal leaving for Seattle after visiting W. S. Sewell and family. Ernest Burdick returned yesterday from a week at the fair.
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