Consolidation reshapes Wenatchee furniture firms in Seattle expo
The New Furniture Store in Rosenberg block merges with Wenatchee Furniture Co led by B W Ludington acquiring stock from partners U K Lail and Battles. The move aims to expand stock and create a major Central Washington establishment while Seattle exposition crowds set a lively backdrop.
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B. W. Ludington
Wenatchee Furniture Company
Rosenberg Block
Ludington
U. K
Busi
Tigers Challenge Cannery Nine In Exuberant Toast To Tammany
At a Tam many Tigers meeting in Tammany Hall they issue a bold public notice challenging the cannery men to a five inning game and vow to defend their title against all comers subject to color and class. Seattle June 1 1909 reports the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition opening with Taft sending his congratulations and praising the Northwest effort.
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Seattle
James J. Hill
Hill
Tammany Tigers
Tammany Hall
Tigers
Tammany
Presbyterian Brotherhood
White House
Alaska
Fair Grounds
United States Army and Navy
Aso
Soya
Col
T. C
Edward J. O’dea
Nadeau
Chilberg
Great Northern Board of Directors
Episcopal
Frederick W. Keator
New York
Wash
Great Northwest
Pacific
West
William H. Taft
Decision on School Location Moves South of District
A large crowd urged the school board to buy 1.5 acres on the J P Ward place for a new four room brick building. The plan shifts the site closer to the city, enabling four grades with four teachers, versus the earlier near Padoshek site for two grades.
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Battles
Gellatly
Padoshek Place
J. P. Ward
Four Men Robbed at Petersburg Tavern by Masked Bandits
Four masked highwaymen robbed a party of about 30 merry makers at the Tavern resort in Petersburg. They escaped with 200 dollars in cash and 3,000 dollars in diamonds. a posse is in pursuit. The item notes an omitted word in a newspaper advertisement and offers a refund coupon.
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Denver
Colo
Petersburg
Woman Robbed of 20000 Dollars in Seattle House
Mrs. George Shea of Duluth visiting her sister at Alki Point reported a theft of 20000 dollars in currency from her bed between Friday and Monday. Diamonds worth 2000 dollars remained untouched as burglars ransacked the home. Police suspect an insider aware of the occupants' movements.
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Seattle
George Shea
Duluth
Minn
John English
Alki Point
Mary England
Partner in Wenatchee Bazaar Forms as New Partner
Glenn O. Young formerly of Malaga has bought a half interest in the Wenatchee Bazaar from R. L. Bartlett. Young began work in the store this morning as Bartlett expands the business with a partner.
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Glenn O. Young
Malaga
R. L. Bartlett
Young
Bartlett
Depot contract awarded to Libby and Nelson for Wenatchee project
A Great Northern letter confirms Libby and Nelson of Minneapolis won the Wenatchee depot contract last week at about 35000 dollars. Work must start before July 1 with material arrival expected in a few days.
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Wenatchee
Alex Pierson
Wenatchee High School
Alex Stewart
Great Northern Engineer
Libby & Nelson
Minneapolis
Harriman Heads Abroad for Bremen Trip
New York report E. H. Harriman and Mrs. Harriman sailed today for Bremen and will spend three months in Europe. Mrs. Dr. King departed for Seattle to spend two weeks.
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Associated Press
New York
E. H. Harriman
Dr. King
Seattle
River Flood Warning as Columbia River Rises Fast
The Columbia River is rising rapidly with measurements showing a 27 inch increase overnight. Rivermen forecast very high water this spring as the river continues to rise quickly.
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Columbia River
Fruit Grower editor surveys Washington fruit regions
E. H. Favor editor and manager of the Fruit Grower northwest department based in St Joseph Missouri is visiting the valley to inspect fruit conditions. He has just opened a Spokane office and will spend time in Kennewick Yakima and Chelan counties this week.
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E. H. Favor
Northwest Department
St. Joseph
Spokane
Favor
Kennewick
Yakima County
Chelan County
Irving
Team Ran Away From Fred Farsack’s Unit Near Olympia Hotel
A team owned by Fred Farsack broke loose near the Wenatchee Produce company and ran several blocks before being stopped in front of the Olympia hotel. One wheel came off but no serious damage occurred.
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Fred Farsack
Olympia Hotel
Wenatchee
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