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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1908
Page
1
An 18 family colonist party from Kentucky left No. 1 this afternoon planning to settle in We natchee and nearby areas. The move is described as greatly augmenting the local population. A school board special meeting is scheduled for this afternoon to discuss fire escapes and fire drill provisions.
Warren McKay a Canadian native killed his wife and three children in Tenino Washington then died by suicide last night Two men found his body in underclothes a short distance from his home The crime followed a long illness cancer of the face cited as a possible motive The report also notes local items about school furnace safety street conditions and city affairs with multiple community notes.
The paper urges immediate rental ads for houses or rooms and highlights ongoing bargains in every issue. The D of H held a regular session with new initiates and planned a joint event with the AOUW on March 24.
J. E. Mills and F. W. Whalen have purchased the P. O Barber Shop under the post office. They invite old friends to visit and say the shop includes first class bathrooms. Both men are well known in Wenatchee and vicinity.
A local patronage note invites customers to visit Gem Cafe and pay for what they eat rather than for appearance or trend. The message highlights straightforward pricing and everyday meals at a familiar community spot.
World Office Albert Whitley advertises 50 calling cards for 50 cents. The jeweler repairs watches clocks and jewelry with careful service. Shop located in Mc Gohan's place at 3 12.
City treasurer Graves faced questions over deputy pay after Graves and deputy Hollenbeck disputed January wages. Council reduced Graves salary for January, debated February pay, and discussed audits, liquor licenses, and depot water closet issues as baseball league plans gain momentum. The Compton personal injury case opened with 15 witnesses expected.
Mayor Gellatly issues a city wide cleanup plan for March 18 and 19 to remove rubbish and improve sanitary conditions. Citizens urged to cooperate. after the dates, inspectors will aid those who do not volunteer. Closing rally at the Presbyterian church features Rev Dwight Foster and a brace ket lunch. Nearby visitors and merchants are listed.
A Taft league organizing meeting was held at city hall with a sizable Republican crowd. Prosecuting Attorney Henry Cras chaired as the group formed a five member committee to coordinate with outlying precincts, gain representation, and plan a tutor meeting to endorse Roosevelt's administration and Taft for president. Committee members: Walter M. Olive, C. E. Buttles, Dave Gellatly, Fred Simpich, Louis Crollard.
Mr and Mrs I J Bailey and daughter Ruth arrived home yesterday afternoon after a long tour through California. They were very pleased with the scenery and praised Santa Barbara as especially attractive.
Mrs Sam Merriam entertained the Priscilla club with a two o'clock luncheon at her Orchard avenue home. The afternoon included needlework and the ladies enjoyed a pleasant and profitable gathering.
The W. C. T. U. will meet at the home of Mrs. Viola A. Chapman Friday March 20 at 2 30 p m Miss Bessie Graham departs tonight on No 3 to Snohomish Washington to visit Mr and Mrs Glen Sawl Mrs Sawl formerly was Miss Mae Sha y of this city
Stockholders of Farmers Telephone and Telegraph Company are notified the annual meeting will be held at the company office in Wenatchee Washington at 2 oclock in the afternoon on March 23 1908. All stockholders are urged to attend. if seating is inadequate the meeting will move to a larger room such as the courthouse or opera house. H Littlefield secretary.
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