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Wenatchee Daily World

Location

Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1909

Page

8

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.

Wenatchee bridge bill moves to house calendar

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.

Apple Land Co Forms Real Estate Firm With Bank

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.

The Apple Land Co First National Bank B. H. Schanck M. S. Peters L. H. Metzger Schanck

Prohibition Advocate Urges Wenatchee Stand Against Saloons

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.

Chehalis Lincoln Topeka United States Revenue Omaha Leavenworth Kansas Nebraska

Valley Roads Drying Prompting Spring Work Start

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.

Estimates on Avenue Paving by City Engineer Ward

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.

Ward Wenatchee Avenue

Olive Eckenrode Dies After Tuberculosis at 22

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

Olive Myrtle Eckenrode W. C. Eckenrode East Side W. J Mary J. Reichard Fort Recovery Ohio Cleve Olive Vine Darke County Paul Marguerite Clara Spokane Wenatchee L. F. Clipp Church of Christ Christ New Light Chuch Janie Landreth Lou Manning Mary Anderson Gaylis Linville Stella Anderson Gladys Linville

Lost pocket card for bank imprintholder seeks return

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.

People’s National Bank of Aspen Colorado E. W. Cain

Senator Piles Joins Europe Travel On Waterways Commission

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.

Washington Senate National Waterways Commission Europe United States Congress Piles

Corsets and Silk Upheld in Brooklyn Divorce Case

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.

New York Coney Island Supreme Court Brooklyn Hattie Fuller Dupont John Tyler Dupont, Jr Dupont

Wenatchee Aims to Be Switzerland of America

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.

J. H. Neustadt Berkeley California World Office Neustadt Wenatchee Valley Switzerland America Fuller Ludington

Oregon irrigation land opening offers thousands of acres

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.

Oregon

Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs OConnor

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.

J. J. O’connor

Blythe Visits City From Methow Valley Irrigation

T. S. Blythe, principal stockholder in the Methow Valley Irrigation project, is in the city today for undisclosed informal talks and possible planning.

T. S. Blythe Methow Valley

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