Tungsten Clusters Redefine Efficient Lighting Fixtures
A lighting firm touts tungsten clusters as the most efficient fixtures for stores, offices, and public buildings. Samples are on display in the showroom window.
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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1909
Page
8
A lighting firm touts tungsten clusters as the most efficient fixtures for stores, offices, and public buildings. Samples are on display in the showroom window.
Telegram from Olympia reports the Wenatchee bridge bill scheduled as second item on Wednesday morning’s house calendar with pledges to pass. Only three days remain in the session, suggesting rapid action and final passage.
The Apple Land Co starts business under First National Bank as successors to B. H. Schanck who also joins the firm. M. S. Peters and L. H. Metzger join Schanck to work in general real estate, loan and insurance. New office fixtures, listings, help and publicity are expected to boost business. Schanck recently became a notary public.
A speaker argued liquor questions and blamed wrecked homes for youth crime. He compared Lincoln and Topeka to show license failures and urged Wenatchee to ban saloons, claiming Kansas prospered under prohibition and funding for schools and public works improved. He cited tax, debt, and wage contrasts to Lincoln.
Roads in the valley are drying quickly with spring work expected to begin in a few days. The update signals imminent construction and seasonal activity in the region.
City Engineer Ward estimates paving grading and sidewalking on Natchee Avenue. Wood block costs about 14.50 per front foot plus concrete walk and granite curb around 4.80, yielding 362.50 for a 25 foot lot. Ward recommends wood block paving as the best option.
After ten weeks ill with tuberculosis Olive Myrtle Eckenrode wife of W C Eckenrode died at their east side home at 2 p m March 6 1909 She was born September 12 1886 in Vine Darke county Ohio and was 22 years 5 months 24 days old at death She leaves her husband two children seven brothers her parents W J and Mary J Reichard and one sister Clara who preceded her in death Funeral services were held at 9 30 today at the family residence conducted by L F Clipp of the Church of Christ The discourse was based on John 19 30 It is finished The pallbearers were Mrs Janie Landreth Lou Manning Mary Anderson Gaylis Linville Stella Anderson and Gladys Linville Cc C Thorne formerly of Wenatchee now visiting friends in the city yesterday
Pocket with imprint of the People's National Bank of Aspen Colorado contained 130 dollars. Finder to return to E. W. Cain for reward or call 237.
Washington reports one of the last acts of former senators appointed to the new national waterways commission. The group will travel in Europe and the United States to study waterways construction and operation, compiling data for Congress on river and harbor improvements. Senator Piles expects the assignment will benefit Washington by informing on advisability of specific improvements.
Mrs Hattie Fuller Dupont sues for absolute divorce from John Tyler Dupont Jr in the Brooklyn Supreme Court. She defends her fashion choices citing corsets and silk stockings as reasonable, and tells off a threat to kill himself by urging him to commit the act in the kitchen to avoid staining the carpet.
J H Neustadt a Berkeley capitalist touring Wenatchee valley lauds its future. He compares the area to Switzerland noting vineyards orchards on hillsides and a bright ten year outlook. Neustadt tours with Fuller and Ludington attends whist and music and receives gifts.
Land sale promotes 216000 acres of rich Oregon irrigated lands with tracts from 40 to 160 acres. No land rights fee, settlers own the land free. Perpetual water rights priced at construction cost. 400 miles of canals built, climate with 300 sunny days. Investigate state project for repayment. Write for blanks and information.
Last Saturday marked the first wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. O'Connor with about 20 friends gathering at their home to celebrate.
T. S. Blythe, principal stockholder in the Methow Valley Irrigation project, is in the city today for undisclosed informal talks and possible planning.
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