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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1908
Page
1
Local dental practitioner Dr L B Manchester announces service at the Columbia Valley Bank Building. The message references office machinery and repair notes, with unclear phrases about shoe repair and Fry's, suggesting a mixed classified ad or notice of firm locations.
Oliver Stewart of Illinois spoke to about 600 people at the First Methodist church on Prohibition and government ownership of saloons. He argued temperance targets the drink, not the man, and that prohibition should isolate drink from the maker. He warned against overestimating liquor strength and urged electing legistlature allies to enact reform. He noted a 29 day WV campaign and a 22 day WA tour raising funds.
Describes skin dressing of Indians for buffalo and deer hides. Blanks: stretching the skin, brains spread on the flesh side, graining with an adze, then smoking in a smoke proof house. Smoked skins stay pliable and durable even when wet, unlike dressings in civilized countries.
Four youths Ole Olson Ray Titchenal Guy Patterson and Will Lessinger faced a hearing in Cashmere for alleged assault and home intrusion. The charge was reduced to boisterous conduct and breaking into a house with a 25 dollar fine plus costs. Public outrage grows as families protest publicity and accountability.
In the city, Mary D. Haines of Jacksonville paid taxes, and visits by C. G. Haggard and N. O. Hughey were noted. The Presbyterian Ladies' Aid and St. Luke's Ladies Guild plan meetings at the Manse and Groves home. Miller Schmidt steel for a new block arrived. Notables including J. H. Dickey, Lighthall, Webster, and Edwin Boehmer visited or traveled, with travel to Brewster and Chicago events mentioned.
A U S circuit court of appeals ruling voids 30 000 acres of Columbia Indian allotments in northern Okanogan County reversing a Spokane federal court decision. The ruling voids allotment No 7 of 640 acres set aside in 1886 for Que-Lock-Ons and affects transfers to whites for inadequate consideration amid past abuses involving whisky and other improper deeds.
The city council meets this evening and may take up several matters including the Entiat Power Company franchise. Delegates from the company are expected to appear to discuss the granted franchise, with minor claims likely to be settled.
Two births announced. a son to Mr and Mrs C E Smith last Sunday and a son to Mr and Mrs E R Van Leuven last Friday. Blight on pears reported in the valley with holdover pustules bursting and vis r ile bacteria running on trees. Authorities warn the disease must be cut out and destroyed per law and inspector enforcement.
This column invites open letters on any subject of general interest. Unsigned contributions are considered but writer names may be withheld. The editor is not responsible for readers' views or opinions.
County superintendent Bowersox announces his candidacy for re election in Wenatchee Washington addressing Chelan County residents. He highlights school progress appreciation for teachers pupils boards and patrons and urges support for his Republican primary bid. He cites the large county and need to know schools before governing them.
Ladies receive half price bargains on millinery hair goods notions and corsets at Mme Tiffany’s Women’s Exchange as spring sale continues with greatly reduced prices.
Memorial day was observed here with a large crowd and an program by Beaver Creek school scholars led by Miss Calla Van Cleave. Graves were decorated and a grass lunch followed. Several former residents now in Wenatchee attended. Andrew Jacobson elected cemetery trustee. Attendees from here joined Seattle fleet reception: I A Simmons and wife, J W Bromily and wife, George Overturf, Herod Overturf, Dan Overturf, William Bromily, Will Sandhop, Gus Sandhop, John and Jim Mulloy Jr. The well drillers report over 200 feet without water at L Kuhlmans Place. Larry Cowan recovering from erysipelas.
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