Chelan county exhibit praised at exposition by city clerk
City Clerk Sumner hails the exposition in the state capital as far better than expected. He praises Chelan county for its strong fruit display and predicts major awards, while urging more prominent placement and feature exhibits to boost publicity. Dr. King from Seattle endorses Chelan county’s progress and predicts top money for apples with valley growers’ support.
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Exposition City
Chelan County
Wenatchee
Leavenworth
Chelan
Cashmere
Peshastin
Gelletiy
Walla Walla County
Great Northwest
Yakima
Seattle
Exposition Grounds
Wenatchde
Northwest
Wenatchee Valley
Respect for New GG Law Brings First Chelan County Fine
Robert Allen became the first Chelan county resident cited under the new cigarette ban. He openly rolled a coffin nail and dismissed police warnings, resisted, and was arrested by Officer Houser. Attorney Judge Palmer fined him twenty five dollars, prompting renewed respect for the law.
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Robert Allen
Palmer
Chelan County
Allen
Houser
Cig
Progressing with big tunnels along the We-natchee Canal project
About 16 feet daily are being carved in two openings of the 3500 foot Shotwell hill tunnel by the We natchee Canal company The main tunnel now sits about 500 feet from each entrance with two shifts working The smaller 1250 foot tunnel west of the main one is 300 feet in progress Both tunnels aim to supply the high line canal and remove costly fluming
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Shotwell Hill
Wenatchee
High Line Canal
Sanity commission to examine unnamed man in Malaga
Local residents complain of a disruptive individual described as irrational. Sheriff Ferguson sends Deputy Lynch to Malaga to locate him. The man cannot provide a name and will undergo examination before a sanity commission within a day or two.
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Malaga
Ferguson
Lynch
Entiat Power Co to Supply City Pumping Plant
At a special city council meeting Entiat Power Co was awarded a five year contract to furnish power for the new pumping plant. Entiat will connect with Wenatchee Canning Co to access power from large engines, with expected operation in about ten days. G. H. Shockey traveled to Cashmere on business.
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Entiat Power Company
New City
Entiat
Wenatchee Canning Company
Wenatchee Club Backs Fruit Inspection Against Curtailment
The Wenatchee Commercial Club strongly endorsed continuing the fruit inspection service and condemned county officials for proposing cuts. The meeting covered Seattle fair exhibits, attracting tourists, and local promotional efforts. Discussions included Great Northern exhibit plans, arbors for ar tichokes and grapes, new club building, and Seattle exposition presence.
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Wenatchee
J. J. Hill
Great Northern Railway
John Scott
W. H. Dickson
E. T. Balch
Commercial Club Building Committee
W. R. Prowell
Arthur Gunn
H. A. Taylor
King
Fourth of July Celebration Heads Southside Picnic
Promoters Ed Halley Walter Ball Dennis Overturf Chas Reeder and Gus Witte promoted a July 3 celebration in the Southside country with a 10 30 program. The event includes foot racing horse racing ball teams sack potato egg pie races a big picnic dinner and fireworks and dancing in the evening. Many Wenatchee residents plan to attend Chelan or join the Southside celebration.
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Halley
Walter Ball
Dennis Overturf
Chas. Reeder
Gus Witte
Southside
Wenatchee
Chelan
Austrian Robbed Sunday Night
John Butten, a young Austria- Hungarian arrived in the city this morning and told Sheriff Ferguson of being robbed Sunday night near Rock Island. A fellow pedestrian stole $20 from his coat and his bank book showing $60 in the bank. The description of the thief is strong and he may be traveling eastward. The Ladies' Aid of the M E church will meet Wednesday at 2 30 in the church parlors with Mesdames Insche Slossen and Sewell in attendance. Visitors welcome. B F Myers arrives from Boliver Missouri and reports the west exceeds his prior beliefs.
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John Butten
Sheriff Ferguson
Rock Island
Butten
Batten
M. E. Church
Mesdames Insche
Slossen and Sewell
Aid
Burlington Man Visits Wenatchee Valley
Frank Bell, assistant traffic manager of the Burlington railway, toured the Wenatchee valley yesterday as guest of Orchard Growing Co. Aimed at guiding immigrant agents to the west he studied conditions and orchards, expressing strong approval of the valley’s prospects.
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Frank Bell
Burlington Railway
A. C. Dallach
Mr. Bell
Central States
Wenatchee Valley
Wenatchee to Get Modern Ball and Amusement Park
Local investors Gehr Stein Hillsabeck and Scheble have bought about seven acres of the old fairgrounds in Wenatchee. They will spend roughly $10,000 to develop the site featuring a grandstand, fencing, trees, lawn, and leveling. The plan includes leasing to a ball team, hosting fairs, and adding amusements as the electric line reaches Orondo avenue.
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Wenatchee
Messrs
W. S. Gehr
Dave Stein
J. Hillsabeck
Percy Scheble
Fair Grounds
Orondo Avenue
Mining dispute leads to arrest in Blewitt district
County Commissioner Green Kinney acts as complainant in the state versus J A McCarthy. McCarthy, a Blewitt district resident, was arrested yesterday and held on $500 bond to appear in superior court. He allegedly tried to strike Kinney with a pick handle during a survey dispute over mining claims.
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Green Kinney
J. A. McCarthy
McCarthy
Superior
Blewitt
Kinney
Mystery surrounds 15 year old Moon boy death
The death of John Moon's 15 year old son near Southside is being investigated by Coroner Saunders. The body was found in a field after a neighbor visit and officials suggest possible poisoning but a definite cause awaits further inquiry and Douglas County coroner involvement.
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John Moon
Southside
Saunders
Douglas County
Superior Court in Session at King County Court
The Superior Court resumes with Judge Grimshaw presiding over the state against Prince Atkinson for attempted rape. The term will run two to three weeks with seven or eight criminal cases and about 75 jurors reporting. New robes arrive for King County judges, featuring 40 yards of black silk and historic style, though button mystery remains. Instructions to juries will occur after testimony, shifting from prior practice.
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Prince Atkinson
Atkinson
Grimshaw
York
King County
England
Ladies' Guild Meeting At St Luke's Church
The Ladies' Guild of St Luke's church will meet with Mrs. Marvin Chase tomorrow afternoon at 2 20. Bee members are invited to be present.
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Ladies’ Guild of
St. Luke’s Church
Marvin Chase
Bee
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Wenatchee Canal Company
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G. H. Shockey
Mere
Valley
National Irrigation Congress
Spokane
Harry Shotwell
D. W. Roderick
W. T. Clark
Commercial Club
Seattle Exposition
Gelebrate
Mence
P. I. Kern Place
Beaver Creek
B. F. Myers
Burlington
Walley
The
Hill Road
Amusement Park
J. A. M’carthy
Superior Court
Prince
Grim
Shaw
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