Genuine American Watch in Silver Case for $3
A silver cased Genuine American watch priced at $3 is advertised at Thomas Jennifer's store.
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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1908
Page
1
A silver cased Genuine American watch priced at $3 is advertised at Thomas Jennifer's store.
The body of Frank Morrison a night baggageman at the Northern Pacific depot was found on the tracks late last night cut in two. Authorities know nothing definite about the death and seek information from the public.
A cow produced three calves on June 3 at Lake Whatcom. The mother, owned by L. G. Beebe, has since been sold to Joe Hermsen and moved to Mount Vernon for exhibition. Hermsen says the former owner swore the calves were hers from the same dam before a notary.
Local Wenatchee hopes rest on Evans pitching as Evansdale hosts Vancouver in a Monday afternoon game. Merchants may close from 12:30 to 4 to watch the contest with Wenatchee band playing before kickoff. Report notes Wilson Creek turnout and Vancouver ownership by Douglas county figures, featuring Ole Snyder and others.
The A. O. U. W. conducted a successful dance last evening at their hall in the Bowery building with large attendance. Mesdames Wilt and Adams have opened dressmaking parlors behind Mrs. Webb's millinery store and offer Fourth of July dresses.
The Wenatchee Daily World runs 737 inches of display advertising showing merchants believe in advertising value. Call 1132 to reach the advertising man who will handle the rest.
Wilson Creek June 11. John F. Wilson of Irby attacks Mayor R H Lee over a telephone delay. The mayor defends on the wire and knocks Wilson unconscious, keeping the mayoral title. Wilson jailed after a moonlight court session led by Judge Emory with a cash bond for tomorrow. Also a note about Huck & Fitch jewelry and a social game party hosted by Mrs O B Fuller on Wenatchee avenue with Progressive 500.
Miss Kate Patterson of Calamere works in the county clerk office. Walter R. Thomas, student at the University of Washington, arrives in town. E H McPherson of Wenatchee Heights Orchard company visits from Seattle. New shipment of Picture Moudings and prices are OK at The Bazaar. James R. Atkeson invites inquiries on fruit packing trade in Wenatchee. J D Logan, Sheriff of Douglas county, reports belated trains tied up in Montana with passengers delayed up to ten days.
A. J. McCarthy of Burlington headquarters Chicago visits A. C. Dallach of Orchard Growing Co. to discuss care of his ranch. McCarthy toured Washington fruit districts and endorses Washington and Wensch er. FP of Chicago hosts Orchard Growing Co. guest. Dr. Beck has toured Oregon Washington and may relocate to this valley.
Manager Taylor announced a telegram from Ephrata management stating the team cannot play in Wenatchee on Sunday and that a formal letter with explanations would follow.
A group seeks to buy land leased for ball grounds totaling four and a half acres to form an association. They plan shares, immediate construction of an enclosed athletic park with grandstands a good diamond track and gridiron. The project aims to benefit baseball and high school athletics by ensuring admission control.
Wheat crop across Douglas county shows moisture shortages with rain desperately needed. Professor E F Elliot cites a 300 mile Waterville to Beverly and Wilson Creek survey. winter snow deficit harmed spring growth. Winds damaged windy areas near Quincy and Waterville, while Crab Crary and Ladder districts suffer slow growth from dryness. Still, winter crop around Waterville and heavy lands near Quincey show better prospects and potential yields.
The Daily World reports 1500 people attended Imperial music makers at the park last night. Town and out of town residents mingled like a large picnic amid a holiday mood. Baptist and Catholic church groups hosted ice cream and cake.
L. H. Holer was arrested by Con stable Simmons this afternoon and arraigned before Judge Palmer on cruelty to horses. He was found guilty and fined heavily by the judge.
The city warns premises in filthy condition will be cleaned at once and charged to property. Waterclosets and other buildings must be sanitary. No further delay tolerated. Palmetto ice cream cone prices 5c and 10c.
A letter from Ross Phillipps to the Daily World remarks on the Great Northern Express office on Second Avenue with windows decorated by Wenatchee literature fruit and gold medals from Chelan county fairs. He praises Wenatchee apples and the Commercial Club literature, saying the windows are the prettiest on the street and drawing much comment.
The Dan McCook Post No. 105 G A R of Wenatchee adopts a resolution thanking the Wenatchee W A C ladies the band Spanish American Veterans and others for Memorial Day activities. It commends the Song of Veterans the livery stables the citizen’s committee and Ed Ferguson for opera house use. Judge Poindexter and schoolchildren are also praised. Resolution passed unanimously June 12 1908.
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