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Wenatchee Daily World

Location

Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1908

Page

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Denominational Union Promised in City Church Plan

In July and August the Baptist and Presbyterian denominations in the city plan to unite their efforts. Rev. E O Jessup of the Baptist church will conduct purge of meetings in July at the Presbyterian church. Rev J W Berger will preach each Sunday in the Baptist church during August. Berger departs next week for Seattle to study in July, while Jessup leaves the following month for the Sound and Vancouver Island regions.

E. O. Jessup Baptist Church Angus J. W. Berger Berger Seattle Jessup the Sound Vashon Island Vancouver B. C Cascade Mountains

Spokane Gubernatorial Candidate Opposes Prohibition

Dr Patrick S Byrne of Spokane announces a gubernatorial platform opposing prohibition and breaking from William Jennings Bryan. He will campaign on state issues, reject the Democratic convention platform, and doubt Bryan carries Washington. Also a note invites dressmaking services at Wilt Adams in Mrs Webb's Millinery rear.

Spokane Patrick S. Byrne William Jennings Bryan Bryan Washington Mesdames Wilt & Adams

DANCE AT THEATRE ENJOYED BY WENATCHEE PATRONS

Wenatchee Theatre hosted another popular dance Friday evening under manager Ed Ferguson. A strong turnout attended as Crollard's orchestra provided the music in an unqualified success.

Ed Ferguson Wenatchee Theatre Crollard

Wenatchee Trip Sparks Plans for Large Wholesale Grocery

Mr and Mrs E S Chase returned from Wenatchee where a new wholesale grocery house with 100000 capital stock is planned. Officers and directors were elected and building will start once a site is secured. Chase predicts Wenatchee Valley will soon be one of the state’s wealthiest areas as land values surge. He praises local businessmen as boosters driving growth.

E. S. Chase Wenatchee Chase Wenatchee Valley Hartline Standard

Wenatchee and Waterville Set for Weekend Baseball Clash

Waterville hosts Wenatchee in a long standing rivalry game Sunday afternoon. Wenatchee arrives in strong form from multiple games this season while Waterville, practicing, aims to challenge. Big Dell, ex Vancouver, will pitch for Waterville, Wenatchee counters with a capable twirler. Fans urged to attend and support the home team.

Waterville Wenatchee

Old Settlers Picnic and Local Happenings in Wenatchee

City notices report Judge Palmer attending the Old Settlers Picnic in Monitor. C. W. Ankeny plans a Chelan street house, recently moved from Oskaloosa Iowa. New arrivals include B Hayes a Kansas cement worker and J Quigg returning after illness. Water on East Wenatchee ranches seen from The World office. L W Bloom plans extended stay in Wenatchee.

C. W. Ankeny Tom Black Chelan Street Oskaloosa Iowa Co. B. Hayes Kansas East Wenatchee World Office

Women barred from saloons in Aberdeen ordinance

Following dance hall closings, Aberdeen adopts a unanimous ordinance prohibiting women from drinking or frequenting saloons. A saloonkeeper faces a $50 fine or license revocation for violations. The measure, introduced by the police committee, targets public morality in the city.

Aberdeen Wash Bowes

Jap Houses Stir Wenatchee Race Tensions

An article notes a Japanese restaurant opening in Wenatchee and rising concerns over a growing Japanese presence. It reports restaurant protests by white merchants, fears of a race question, and references Tacomas past race riot as a warning, while noting few locals depart.

North Yakima Wenatchee Sound Tacoma Tammany Club

Arrests Drop Fifty Percent After Vice Dens Closed

Police Judge J B Palmer says arrests fell 50 percent since the mayor shut down the lower city dens. He says Sunday drunkenness ended and crime decreased by about one half, with many criminals leaving the city along with the vice establishments. The report notes the former patrons were not paragons of citizenship.

J. B. Palmer

Churches Hold Morning Services With Sermons and Welcomes

The Churches announce a busy Sunday with Bible school at 10 a.m. and sermon at 11 a.m. on Lights of Liberty. Evening services at 8 p.m. feature Present Day Veracity. B Y P U meets at 7 p.m. and a cordial welcome is extended.

Bible School Presbyterian Church Howard Thomas Christian Endeavor Soci Hempleman Helen Ferryman MO. W. Berger

Young Acro Tumbler Vernon Avey Stays In Wenatchee

Vernon Avey, a six year old tumbler, is staying at the Cottage Hotel in Wenatchee and plans to make the city his home. He performed an impressive grass stage exhibition at a band concert last night, drawing surprised reactions from spectators.

Wenatchee Vernon Avey Cottage Hotel

Fire at Creamery Cafe Smolders, Quickly Put Out

Firefighters responded to an alarm at the Creamery Cafe Friday afternoon. The small blaze was contained within minutes using on site extinguishers, causing only slight damage. No injuries reported and investigation ongoing.

Creamery Cafe

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Wenatchee Electric Co Columbia Valley Bank Geo. E. McCann Columbia St Estes Valuey Orchards A. F. Estes Canadian Pacific Ralway Lands Alberta G. A. Yancey & CO Riverside Avenue General Agents Spokane, Wash Ghurghes Baptists Presbyterians City News L.W. Co Swain Jack Quigg J. B. Patterson Boone, Iowa P. P. Holcomb F. S. Hull L. W. Bloom Wenatcheensis East Wenatchee Land M.E. Field Congress Forestry Department M. E. Field Field Lake Chelan Methow Mr. Field Restaurant MEN OF the City Little Brown Men Palmer Gellatly J. Eyer Mission Street First Baptist Church Ety Thomas Monte Cristo
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