Beau Fielding A Young Man In William III's Era
Beau Fielding, fifth son of Thomas Wilson of Leicestershire, was a fashionable young man in William III’s reign. His home was lavishly furnished, with valuable hunters and horses, and he maintained princely hospitality. Evelyn notes he had no clear means of income and few traits of strong character, being civil and good-natured but restrained in influence.
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Beau Fielding
William III
Thomas Wilson
Leicestershire
Evelyn
Beau Brummell and John Law duel ends famed social enigma
The article recounts the careless hours of a famed social figure who guarded his tongue and faced rumors of theft and gambling. He died in a duel against John Law, founder of the Mississippi scheme, leaving little proof to enlighten the public. Also notes ice cream Palmetto confections and advertises Chamberlain's Liniment for sprains with claims of rapid relief.
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Holland Mail
John Law
Mississippi
France
Beau
Broncho Buster Dude Brown Demonstrates Pacing Skill
Dude Brown of Monitor rides the bronco Luster in an exhibition near the railroad yards. G. T. Lahar brought the horse from North Yakima. Milo Emley was hired to break the band to the saddle. A $6 purse plus $10 offered by Emley topped an event with Emley supplying the money and spectators watching as Brown rode without using the saddle. Judge Kellogg presides over Conconully May term with 13 criminal cases on the docket including Curtis Ferman Talmadge McLean and Almar Barnett. J. O. Ostby’s case was continued. Twenty work horses are for sale at Eagle Barn.
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Dude Brown
Monitor
Yakima
G. T. Lahar
Eagle
Milo Emley
Lahar
Emley
Brown
Kellogg
Conconully
John H. Kellogg
Bellingham
Steiner
Curtis
Ferman
Talmadge McLean
Almar Barnett
J. O. Ostby
Brewster
Louis Pierre
Schoolmaams Depart for Summer Far and Wide
The schoolmaams depart to spend the summer with families and at resorts. Several teachers and staff head to Wisconsin California Washington and Oregon for vacations and to take up summer posts while J M Erickson moves to Chewelah to assume a principalship.
Wenatchee Elks At State Convention In Everett
Wenatchee members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks are attending the state convention in Everett. Attendees include Otto Anderson J W Smith W T Rarey W J Gehr and C G Hall who departed on No 3 Tuesday night.
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Wenatchee
Elks
Benevolent An‘ Protective Order of Elks
Everett
Otto Anderson
J. W Smith
W. T. Rarey
W. 3. Gehr
C. G. Hall
Advertised Letters at Wenatchee Post Office 1908
Bones, Mr. R. M. Brown, S. R. Gipe, Mr. J. E. Hall, Mr. H. L. Lambert, Mrs. Walter Kennedy, Mr. Judge Pierce, Mr. William Power, Mr. Edw. M. Williams, Mr. David. Letters remaining on hand for the week ending May 26 1908. Parties calling for the above will please say advertised. L. M. Hull, Postmaster.
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Arrow
Oscar Lowe
Wenatchee
Wash
Bones
R. M. Brown
S. R. Gipe
J. E. Hall
H. L. Lambert
Walter Kennedy
Judge Pierce
William Power
Edw. M. Williams
David
L. M. Hull
Tacoma Judges Oppose Atkinson's Jury Bill
Superior court judges in Tacoma reject Attorney General Atkinson's plan to cut civil jurors from twelve to eight. They oppose the current jury system and favor trying civil cases before three to five judges rather than juries.
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Atkinson
Tacoma
Superior Court
Milwaukee Land Company auction of Palouse towns planned
The Milwaukee Land Company will auction five Palouse towns in Spokane Washington Seabury Pandora Kenova Walisade and Malden with Malden to be a division point A large hotel is under construction at Malden and franchises for waiter telephones and street railway are planned Early purchases are advertised as sound investments Details are available from G W Morrow General Townsite and Land Agent 519 Columbia Building Spokane Washington The notice also invites Wenatchee residents to attend the Eagle dance on Thursday June 4.
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Great Palouse
Milwaukee Land Company
Spokane
Washington
Seabury
Pandora
Kenova
Walisade
Malden
G. W. Morrow
Columbia Building
Spaniard Governor Grants Safe Passage During War Storm
In 1746 Captain Edwards of the Elizabeth of London, wrecked near Havana, sought aid from the Spanish governor. The governor refused to seize the distressed ship, saying enemies in distress deserve humane treatment. He allowed unloading and temporary repairs, issuing a pass beyond Bermuda, then released the ship to depart.
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England
Spain
Edwards
Elizabeth
London
Gulf
Jamaica
Havana
Bermuda
A Faithful Executive Mead for Re-election
Mead has faithfully carried out promises in the Republican platform and shows a strong record for re election. He is more popular with Republican rank and file now than four years ago and attacks from the Democratic press prove his fearless, faithful performance of duties.
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Mead
Loomis Prospectur
No Room for Criticism Mead Administration Praised
The Davenport Tribune defends Mead's four year tenure as governor from critics alleging corporate influence. It asserts the administration has been clean and free of outside sway, while noting the critic Loomis Prospector and endorsements by Dr. L B Manchester and local ads on shoe repair and services.
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Davenport Tribune
Mead
Loomis Prospector
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Williams
Chamberlain
Dude Brown Broncho Buster
Eagle Barn
Co. J. Hannan
Whittier
Maring V-Blake
Occidental Avenue
Seattle
AMS
Myrtle
Elizabeth Hill
The
Sound
Marie Siders
Yosemite Valley
California
Grace Parker
Pembina
North Dakota
Wenatchee Lake
Carrie Davis
Berlin
Wis
Chassie Kennedy
Bennetta Stookey
Wilbur
Josephine Toms
Richland Center
Mary McDonald
Chelan
C. E. Whaley
Bertha Golding
Cashmere
Esta Milner
Amanda Paquistquist
Cora Colton
Estella¢ton
Viletta Guthrie
New York
Paris
States
Tallgate
Arrow Barn
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chas. Fry’s
P. H. Sherburne
H. J. Kimmel
South King Street
W. M. Rice
Leavenworth Liveryman
Orue
Mision — Street
Walter M. Olive
Columbia Valley Bank Building
Payton
Wenatchee Ave
Carland
Portland
Great Northern
R. R
Guilford
Marr
New Bridge
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