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Wenatchee Daily World

Location

Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1908

Page

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Southside Will Celebrate and Local Events

A Southside celebration is planned this year with a platform for dancing, a patriotic program, and various activities at the old P I Kern place in Beaver Creek. Also noted are a Sunday school organization at Dry Flat school house, typhoid fever case involving William Dudley, and Southside Threshing Company naming directors I W Simmons John Witte and M Clark with J W Bromiley secretary treasurer.

Southside P. I. Kern Beaver Creek Dry Flat William Dudley R. Cooper Wenatchee W. B. Estes Southside Threshing Company I. W. Simmons John Witte M. Clark J. W. Bromiley

Valley Power Franchise Heads to Final Council Vote

The city council plans to act on the Valley Power franchise at tonight's regular meeting after postponement at the last session due to a short quorum. W A Fawley of Douglas County treasurer is visiting from Watesville.

Valley Power W. A. Fawley Douglas County Watesville

Chelan attorney and visitors in Wenatchee this week

W. M. Emerson the Chelan attorney is in the city today. H. E. Carr of Leavenworth visits Wenatchee. Miss Blanche Beightol arrived from Tacoma on No 4 after attending the University of Puget Sound. Miss Maltbie and her brother Theo Maltbie joined family in Wenatchee. Halbert Webb er Hardware Co advertises Ohio ranges at 54 today or 53 Wednesday.

W. M. Emerson Chelan City H. E. Carr of Leavenworth Wenatchee Blanche Beightol University of Puget Sound Tacoma Halbert & Webber Hardware Co Ohio Miss Maltbie Seattle University Theo. Maltbie Waterville

Letter box locations designated in Wenatchee area

Postmaster Hall designates letterbox spots where mail matter may be posted. Locations include Corner Columbia Valley Bank Wenatchee ave and Kittitas st Wenatchee ave and Parouse st Great Northern Hotel Wenatchee ave and 1st st North Wenatchee ave and 24 st North Poplar and Chelan Chelan and Douglas 1 and Poplar Croudo and 2d Mission and Ovronda Mission and Kitts First and Douglas Great Northern Depot. Boxes will be put up within a few days and collected by carriers on rounds.

Columbia Valley Bank Wenatchee Ave Kittitas St Parouse Great Northern Hotel 1St St St. North Poplar and Chelan Douglas Poplar Croudo Mission and Ovronda Mission and Kitts First and Douglas Great Northern Depot

Columbia River rises as driftwood floods banks

The Columbia River continues to rise near 41 feet with a foot gain since yesterday. Large amounts of driftwood flow downstream while a few hot days and a breeze may push the river over the banks. Meanwhile, hundreds are employed along the river in the wood industry. Certificates to teach school were issued in Chelan and Douglas counties to a long list of new teachers.

Columbia River Chelan Douglas L. Anvil Blanche Ayers de Ette Cheadle Arthur Cockrum J. M. Erickson Roy Freeman Bertha Golding Audra Harris Pearl Harress Myrtle Hill D. D. Johnson Fred Johnson Chassie Kennedy Jennie L. Klein Isabel McAvey Mary R. McDonald Alice McKusick Florence Meisner Odgie F. Dillard Rose Driscoll Mary E. ,Garrison R. L. Greene Elva N. Hamilton G. B. Henson Rose M. Horton June Jackson Luella Janes Grace Paris Ada Pennington Irene H. Rathbun Grace E. Sanderson Esther M. Miller T. E. Shaughnessy C. E. Smith Mamie Walker Belva L. Waters Olive Brace

Long Auto Trip Car Heads World Tour From Spokane

Herbert A Hover and Mrs Hover plan a five year journey starting July 1 from Spokane. They will drive a 30 horsepower car across the United States to the Canadian line then travel to New York and Naples, aiming to reach Europe Egypt Africa Turkey Greece the Orient and Australia with unconventional routes and devices to handle rough roads.

Spokane Wash Europe Egypt Africa Turkey Greece Orient Australia Herbert A. Hover Pokane Mrs. Hover Monument California Mexico British Columbia United States Toronto Montreal New York Naples Mr. Hover

Irrigation Plan for Brewster and 15000 Acres Framed

The Washington Power and Irrigation Co led by E F Blaine outlines a plan to reclaim about 15000 acres known as the Brewster Flats near Brewster Okanogan County. Spokane interests may buy the lands and build a Methow river water ditch. The company says a federal role is possible and notes lands bought by agents for the Great Northern Railway near the Okanogan crossing. A separate Bazaar list offers 10c and 5c bargains for Tuesday and Wednesday.

the Post-Intelligencer Brewster E. F. Blaine Washington Power and Irrigation Company Okanogan County Brewster Flats Blaine Ross Methow Great Northern Railway Okanogan River

Ball Teams Clash and Umpire Protest Secures No Contest

Odessa forfeited the game 9 to 0 against Wilson Creek after leaving the field in the ninth inning over a foul call on a Odessa fly. End score after eighth stood 7 to 3 for Wilson Creek. Recital by Pupils of Miss Vaughn followed the ball game with selections from standard composers and readings at Wenratchee Theatre in this city.

Wilson Creek Miss Vaughn Wenratchee Theatre Lillian Vaughn Seir Read

Surprise party greets Wenatchee judge at noon

Judge Palmer returns home to find thirty five friends hosting a midday meal and a gold mounted cane presented by Rev. A J Adams in a show of esteem. The gathering included numerous locals and relatives as the judge thanked the guests for the tribute. Separately, Chelan born Mrs Ora E Knowles wins divorce from J E Knowles in superior court after proof of absence without cause.

Wenatchee Valley Adams Nelson H. C. Buittles Ora E. Knowles Chelan J. E. Knowles Jaway William L»earson

Condemnation Case Postponed in Wenatchee Suit

The Wenatchee city condemnation suit against property owners on Wenatchee Avenue was continued to tomorrow morning to gain time for witnesses. Indications suggest the case will take the rest of the week or longer.

City of Wenatchee Wenatchee Avenue

Mrs McNerney Leaves For Seattle Then New York Summer

Mrs Kathryn McNerney departed last night on the westbound for Seattle. She will join her mother Mrs C S Curtis in Marshal ltown Iowa, then they will proceed to New York to spend the summer.

Kathryn McNerney Seattle Marshalltown Iowa C. S. Curtis New York

Pertinent Questions About Senatorship and Wealth

The Brewster Herald asks readers to consider where Senator Ankeny would be without wealth and whether Congressman Jones earns esteem through influence or power. The piece prompts honest answers to compare the two U S Senate candidates and their connections to wealth and bosses.

Senator Ankeny Congressman Jones United States Brewster Herrald

Two hobos arraigned in police court by Judge Palmer

In Wenatchee two hobos appeared before Judge Palmer and received customary fines for drunkenness and lack of funds. Residents report ongoing trespassers stealing fruit from orchards. J W Tanner and son Lloyd complained of orchard thefts and cherry tree stripping. A man nicknamed Ninety-nine Days was discharged and warned to leave town, and since has not been seen again.

Palmer Wenatchee J. W. Tanner Lloyd

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Washington Geo. E. McCann Columbia St Acme Business Everett, Wash Carolyne Patchin Estes Valley Orchards A. F. Estes Thomas L.w.co James R. Atkeson Wenatchee, Wash C Street Council City News Old Settlers Monitor Wenatchee Grocery CO BUSI Wenatchee Grolcery Company Ira Freer Okanogan Eugene Page W. D. van Slyke Trinidad W. H. Mills Cashmere T. J. Groves P. P. Holcomb E. C. Long Cameron Washington and Douglas Streets Presbyterian Church Jno. W. Berger L. O. Hall School Board B. L. Campbell Portland Ore J. B. Palmer
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