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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1909
Page
1
Wenatchee suffers a dubious home loss as Leavenworth wins in the sixth inning after a spate of errors. Both teams misplayed baserunning and fielding with 24 and 22 hits respectively. Longanecker relieved France as Wenatchee battled a hit fest and fan dissatisfaction lingered.
The state versus S. E. Oakes concluded with a guilty verdict after an 18 hour jury deliberation. Sentence has not been imposed. Also reported is the marriage of Rice Howell of Seattle to Vera Glazier of Chelsea Michigan on June 16 at the Glazier home in Wenatchee, officiated by Rev. J. H. McIntosh.
George Dalson and James McCormick face trial in the superior court on the charge of stealing a suitcase containing optical goods from an itinerant optician. A jury was drawn, with Walter Hibbard and others serving. Officers watched the scene and arrested the defendants after they returned to the concealment site by Columbia river. M N Sorenson represents the defendants and Kemp prosecutes for the state.
William Crossley of Crossley and Sons in New York City visits to meet local growers and study conditions. His firm last year secured the car load of apples shown at the National Apple Show by Mike Horan and won the big prize. He hopes to secure a sizable portion of this year’s crop.
Washington June 21. A message from the Newsboys Association of Spokane signed by Arthur Prague urged printing in the congressional record. Senator Piles of Washington asked for the communication to be read, marking a historic first in the senate.
Waterville took the Saturday game 3 to 1 and Sunday 2 to 1 to win 7 of 9 games against Ta coma Dryers. The team is baseball mad and will seek more games from outside teams.
Chung Sin, named as a material witness in the Elsie Sigel murder, was arrested at West Galway after eight days there. He owned up to his identity and said he is a friend of Leon. Leon was later reported hiding in the Sigel home on June 8, the day before Elsie vanished.
P W Lawrence paid 12500 for the Frank H Lovering five acre tract on North Wenatchee avenue and will keep a 65 by 120 house lot as his home He plans future building in Pullman and may enter local business The Sunset Land company handled the sale Henry Lovering portion retained for residence
A large Wenatchee turnout attended Monitor’s old settlers picnic with ideal weather and ample refreshments. The Wenatchee band played while talks entertained attendees. A board of managers was elected: W. T. Rarey, Robert Gaines, Wm. Hayden, C. Will Reed, G. T. Richardson, George Weythman, Knapp Hickey. William Hayden named president, Robert Gaines vice president, and Mrs. Frank Reeves secretary and treasurer.
The Yakima valley including Prosser will ship about 700 ears of boxed apples this year, about half the last year’s yield. Yakima region expects 125 cars of pears and prunes totaling roughly 125 cars, with 2200 cars statewide from Yakima Produce. Idaho prune crop falls to about 175 cars, while California prune supply remains limited and unlikely to affect Yakima prices.
Friday night Prince Atkinson was rearrested on another charge of attempted rape and held on a $5000 bond, unable to pay. Attorney Ira Thomas said he and W O Parr will sue the county for witness fees in the prior case, after county officials refused to approve the bills.
Walla Walla news reports Eugene Lorton forwarded his resignation as chairman of the state board of control to Governor Hay, effective July 1. His term was the short term, and he refused reappointment that required devoting all time to the board, choosing instead to focus on his paper the Evening Bulletin.
J. J. Griggs of the C. and O. company writes to Wenatchee and Okanogan Commercial clubs urging government river work to lengthen navigation by two or three months. He argues improved navigation would lower freight rates and help market soft fruits and vegetables, noting current routes via Brewster cost 75 cents to $1 per cwt by freight and 15–20 cents by steamer for the same legs.
The A Y P exposition committee urges cherry growers to donate liberal consignments for the next two weeks. Cherry Day is July 1 at the fair as visitors come from outside points. The effort aims to showcase fruit, with winners already earning ribbons on Delicious Day.
An eight month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scheble died in Seattle after a prolonged illness. The body will return to Wenatchee by night train for funeral arrangements upon arrival. Mrs. Anna Rufus’s relatives, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. White, who had been visiting, left today for Seattle.
At the A Y P exposition Chelan county won the apple contest by 11 points over Yakima in the five plate entries event. Next week focuses on Jonathan apples as Mr Gellatly shipped five boxes of Jonathans in cold storage for later awards.
A meeting is called for this evening in the Commercial club rooms to organize what will be known as the Twilight league. Representatives from existing clubs and those forming soon are invited to craft a schedule for multiple games weekly among city teams.
J. M. Jack and A. J. Honeywell of Wenatchee Produce fished Entiat river on Sunday. Honeywell landed a rainbow trout weighing 3 1 2 pounds after a ten minute battle. Conrad Rose won bragging rights by displaying the catch at table.
Tacoma judge W H Snell spent a week at his son's ranch on the Colockum and returned to the Sound this afternoon. He expressed strong enthusiasm for the Wenatchee valley and plans to spend more leisure time in the region.
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