Wenatchee Exposition Preview From Angola Lawyer Letter
A Steuben Republican printing of John Baker of Angola now practicing law in Wenatchee shares a vivid firsthand account of Wenatchee Valley life. He describes the area’s climate, agriculture and big red apples, notes startling land prices, irrigation and fruit trade, and recounts local anecdotes. The piece also outlines Fourth of July celebrations with races, contests, fairs, and fireworks plans across nearby towns.
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Wenatchee
Steuben Republican
Anola
Indiana
State of Washington
John Baker
Angola
Washington
Newel P. Lewis
Cascade Mountains
John D
London
Fourth of July Stunts Promised by Plan Committee
The program committee for the July 4 celebration announced a lineup of old and new stunts designed to astonish residents. They expect a large crowd with about 3000 people already counted in yesterday's estimate.
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Coney Island
Omak
Leavenworth Real Estate Man Predicts Valuation Rise
Leavenworth real estate man M. F. Peake arrives in the city and notes rapid changes in Wenatchee valley land values. He says Chumstick and Peshastin valleys offer revenue prospects comparable to Wenatchee, Icicle valley holds future home sites, and a new Icicle road will unlock the area for settlers.
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M. F. Peake
Leavenworth
Wenatchee
Icicle
Body Seen Floating in Columbia River Prompting Death Theories
Workmen on the ferry reported a dead man’s body drifting down the Columbia River in mid stream amid swift current and high water. The deceased is described only as a man in dressed clothing. authorities suspect Clyde Cahale, a Great Northern fireman missing since the Leavenworth wreck. Local officials notified downstream to watch for the body. Judge Steiner arrived and will hear motions as the July term of the Superior Court opens. the Waterville term recently closed amid a busy docket and growing caseload.
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Columbia
Cahale
Clyde Cahale
Great Northern
Leavenworth
Wenatchee River
Steiner
Superior Court
Conconully
Waterville
Dr Merrill Returns Through Wenatchee After Chelan Visit
Dr Merrill daughter of famed Chicago surgeon Nicholas Senn traveled through Wenatchee yesterday on return from Chelan. She practices surgery in Seattle and had gone to Chelan to perform an operation. She was accompanied to Wenatchee by Mr May and Mrs May of Bridgeport who were ill and admitted to McCoy's hospital for treatment.
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Merrill
Chicago
Nicholas Senn
Wenatchee
Chelan
Seattle
May
Bridgeport
McCoy's Hospital
Undaunted by Fire Korstad Rebuilds On Same Site
Thomas Korstad begins rebuilding a new prototype home on the same site after a March fire destroyed his nearly finished dwelling off Orondo Avenue. He had no insurance previously, prompting the local Carpenters union to pledge about 50 days of free labor to assist the reconstruction, and he notes insurance concerns will be addressed this time.
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Thomas Korstad
Mr. Korstad
Orondo Avenue
Carpenters’ Union
Korstad
Up river excursions offer low July river trips
The C. and O. company announces exceptionally low up river excursion rates for July early period. Special round trips include Brewster and Bridgeport for $6, Pateros $5.50, Chelan $3.00, Entiat and Orondo $1.50 each, valid July 1 through 3.
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C. & O. Company
Brewster
Bridgeport
Pateros
Chelan
Entiat
Orondo
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Old Fox
Middle Center
Tom
Ohio
Columbia River
Douglas County
Wetanchee
Columbia River Ferry
Wenatchee Ave
Arthurgunn Financial Agent
Sunnyslope
M. W. Nelson
Poplar Street
Mission and
Clark Streets
RED Apple Real Estate Company
A. J. Linville Co
H. Chapman
M.F. Peake & Son
THE
Leave’ North Real Estate Men
Columbia Valley Bank
Wenatchee, Wash
Old Strong Bank
Wenatchee Military Band
Opera House
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