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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1908
Page
1
A notice reports new machinery installed for shoe repairing at Chas Fry’s, located next door to F. and M. Bank, signaling improved service options for customers nearby.
Oliver Stewart reports in a letter from Spokane dated June 2 that Wenatchee church collection totaled 386 dollars and 57 cents in cash and pledges. He thanks the people and congratulates them on exceeding his expectations.
Wenatchee’s City Park undergoes improvements with new gravel walks replacing the old board walk from Orondo Avenue to the Lund stand. A future path from Palouse Street to the band stand will provide north side access. The park’s green trees and well kept lawn make it a highly inviting, prideful city space.
Dr J M Rich former Boricon Wis has organized the first Chautauqua in Washington to run June 28 to July 5 in Spokane Manita Park with a 5000 seat assembly tent and 100 private tents. Speakers include Rev Dr Robert McIntyre Miss Anna Louise Clark and Dr Edward Cyclone Southers. Music by A Kirchner and N A Krantz. Visitors expected from Idaho Oregon and British Columbia.
The regulars and Yannigans practiced at the ball park Tuesday evening preparing for the upcoming series with Wilson Creek on June 7 and 8. The session focused on batting and base running with several new plays including a squeeze play showing good success. Strong weather is hoped to help the team sharpen further and compete with the better squads.
Prospective buyers of Brewster Flat lands gather in town with many en route to Conemully to inspect property. Traffic limits could curb turnout though as sales are slated for Conemully next Saturday.
A local field day hosted by the Ancient and Honorable Order of the Sons of Bacchus at Police Court Park drew families and members for a successful outing. Events highlighted the Roe family with wins in fat man’s race and high jump while Tom Roe was disqualified for missing events and fined five dollars. Barbecue followed as officers conducted the day amid a note of drunkenness among participants.
Thomas Ebsen reports from Badger Mountain that wheat is backward this year due to cool weather. Snow fell on the mountain last week. Ice cream bricks delivered to any city part. call for orders.
A runaway team hitched to a farmer's wagon spurred a mild commotion along Wenatchee avenue around eleven this morning. The team, starting near the World office, trailed northward despite several attempts to stop them. No injuries or accidents were reported.
Mme Tiffany presents half price millinery hair goods corsets and notions at the Women’s Exchange. Eagle’s dance scheduled Thursday June 4 from 2 to 4 PM for community entertainment.
County Clerk J L Campbell received a complete set of the Washington Supreme Court Reports, forty five volumes, bound in regulation law sheep. The clerk will supervise and a book case may be provided by the county commissioners for court reference. The volumes aid the judge, clerk, and attorneys during sessions. Chelan County had been without a set until now.
Local favorite W R Sams meets Asheville NC challenger R H Williams at the Wenatchee theatre in a 143 pound bout. Both fighters weigh the same, Williams known as the Southern Cyclone, with Sams training hard and in top condition for a closely contested match. Preliminaries promised to boost the card for wrestling fans.
City council last Tuesday discussed Modern Woodmen permission to use City Park on Fourth of July plus street and vacant lot concessions for a log rolling bee. Woodmen may join citizens if no conflicts with park rules arise. decision pending. Electric franchise talks with Entiat Power Co linger as Barash seeks changes to better protect the company. two days remain for acceptance as City Attorney Grimshaw presents opinions on each point.
The new pumping plant for J. H. Lebeck’s farm, installed by Warren and Littleton, has arrived. It will lift water from the Columbia River 150 feet to irrigate forty acres, and weighs nearly two tons, the largest in this region.
Spokane observers report Ellensburg boosters plan a June 15 auction in the chamber of commerce rooms to sell local knockers and mossbacks to the highest bidder. Buyers must try to “inject the spirit of the west” into the new owner or remove him from the district.
Wenatchee introduces free home mail delivery on Monday with carriers Max Lebeck and Will Leonardy making the first rounds. Service in business districts at 7 30 am 1 15 pm and 4 30 pm three daily rounds. residences receive morning and afternoon deliveries. Two cent postage applies now. collection boxes to follow in fifteen locations.
The Eagles plan a second dance at Wenatchee Theatre Thursday night to raise funds for the Wenatchee Military Band’s expenses ahead of the Grend Lodge meeting in Seattle. A belt of attendance across Wenatchee Cashmere Leavenworth may be considered, with possible special train plans discussed to serve the valley. Pear blight outbreaks appear in the valley with holdover pustules bursting and bacteria spreading. authorities require removal and destruction of infected tissue by law, as enforced by Inspector P. S. Darlington.
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