Bits from the Town Talk on Projects and People
A column notes women barred from high office due to trust questions and future inventions like wireless travel. It mocks daylight, reports a Seattle conductor fired for kissing a passenger, and jokes about tolls on a new bridge. It mentions a new doctor, a high school writing contest, Wallace Idaho’s election night, and a city council meeting with water-bond details.
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Chicago News
Seattle
Wallace
Idaho
G. N
County Convention Set For April Fourth
Tom Boliman of Cashmere led a session with Secretary Olive and county officials to schedule the Republican county convention for Saturday April 4. Local notes include Darlington Buys acquiring 40 acres of fruit land at Orondo with a further option on 40 more, and plans for early improvements. Other Wenatchee parties are involved.
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Tom Boliman
Cashmere
Republican County Committee
Olive
Darlington
Orondo
Eli Fisher
Land boom on Columbia River valley irrigated lands
Reports from the Columbia River between Kennewick and Priest Rapids describe rapid land value growth driven by Hanford irrigation projects. Upgrades include lower canal, 14 000 acres served, new passenger steamer service, electric road planning, and strong fruit crop profits with high per acre returns.
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Columbia Valley
Columbia River
Kennewick
Priest Rapids
David R. McGinnis
Seattle
St. Paul Commercial Club
Todd
Hanford Irrigation and Power Company
Mountain Gem
Snake River
Yakima
Spokane
Portland
Hanford
Hanford Company
Coyote Rapids
W. R. Rust
Tacoma Smelter
Kiona
Priest Ats Rapids
Eas
Columbia
Wenatchee
Rock Island
Moses Coulee
Orondo Growers Form Independent Horticultural Association
Organize at Orondo as a new fruit growers association uniting William Edmund as president Ross as vice president A E Swan secretary and treasurer. The group separate from Chelan County and first in Douglas County aiming to promote horticulture and function as a commercial club with social aspects.
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Orondo
Assoc
William Edmund
Ross
A. E. Swan
Chelan County
Douglas County
Woman Sues For $1000 Damages Over Faulty Land Sale
Mrs. Nancy J. Drum files a damage suit in Cashmere to recover $1000 from Frank C. Warren and wife, claiming misrepresentation about an acre tract near Cashmere planted in Jonathan apples when it actually bears inferior Missouri Pippin trees. The suit cites advice from Warren and mentions her eastward move two years ago and her son in law H. B. Warren as related party. Deputy De Long served the summons. Corbin Ludington & Kemp represent the plaintiff.
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Vale of
Cashmere
Nancy J. Drum
Frank C. Warren
H. B. Warren
Frank Warren
de Long
Warren
Corbin, Ludington & Kemp
Judge McCoy Returns Home from Eastern Iowa
Judge McCoy of Clinton Iowa returns home after a lengthy winter visit with his son Dr McCoy in Wenatchee. His departure drew praise for his pleasant manners and friends hope he may hear the West Again. Elmer Richenbach of Seattle plans planting twelve thousand fruit trees on Columbia River Fruit Co property across the Columbia. The Wenatchee Canning Co promotes pure drinking water by melting ice. Dr F H Brand eye ear nose and throat specialist is now in the Columbia Valley Bank building. The Gem Cafe invites readers to inspect its dinner menu.
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Judge McCoy
Clinton
Iowa
Dr. McCoy
Hawkeye
Wenatchee
Republican Central Committee
Ammany Ciub
Charaterist
Elmer Richenbach
Seattle
Columbia River Fruit Company
Columbia
Richenbach
F. H. Brand
Columbia Valley Bank
Pat May Near Death After Stroke In Wenatchee
Pat May a longtime Wenatchee barkeeper is very ill at his Mission Street home after an apoplectic stroke yesterday. Dr. McCoy reports there is no hope for recovery. Mrs. May remains at his bedside.
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Pat May
Wenatchee
Mission Street
Say Theyre Hospitable Wenatchee Growers Attend Cashmere Meeting
Wenatchee fruit men at the County Horticultural association gathering in Cashmere praised local hospitality. The Wenatchee contingent, about one hundred growers, enjoyed a free dinner hosted by Cashmere Presbyterian Aid society and twenty four new members were added to the roll.
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Wenatchee
County Horticultural Association
Cashmere
Commercial Club
Presbyterian Aid Society
Ed Seaman Buys Five Acres in Monitor Orchards
Ed Seaman completed a deal for five acres of Monitor orchards at 2250 dollars. Two additional loads were sent to inspect lands in the area as interest increases, with several transfers expected in coming days. The piece mentions local businesses Ovando Cafe Wenatchee Plumbing and Heating Co Columbia Valley Bank Gem Cafe.
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Ed Seaman
Monitor
Wenatchee Plumbing and Heating Co
Columbia Valley Bank
Miss Fannie Davis Joins Hanford Company As Pianist
Miss Fannie Davis leaves today to join the Chas B Hanford company where she will serve as pianist. The Hanford troupe, noted as one of the best in the west, features the leading role by Hanford and specializes in Shakespearean plays. Davis plans to return after about two months to resume teaching music here.
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Hanford Company
Fannie Davis
Chas. B. Hanford
West
Hanford
Sheriff Candidacy Declared for Republican Primary
A candidate announces his bid for the office of Sheriff on the Republican ticket prior to the primary election. He seeks party support and outlines plans for law enforcement leadership.
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Republiccan
Sussex Announces Candidacy for County Engineer Post
J. W. Sussex declares intent to run for the county engineer position in the Republican primary. He signs the notice with formal declaration of candidacy.
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Valley Bank
Wenatchee Plumbing & Heating Company
Chee Wash
Ington
Mathert & Webber
Gem Cafe
Knights of Pythias
M. O. Merrill's
Mission Street North
George W. Wonder
Ohio
M. O. Merrill
Wenatchee Canning Co
Orendo
Tipe
Wenatchee Filumbing and Heating Co
F. R. Barbour
Roosevelt Hotel
Coast Lighting Co
Nancy Drum
Pat
Death's Door
Ovando Cafe
J. E. Ferguson
Inscho
Wenatchee, Wash
J. W. Sussex
F. A. Reynolds
Fred M. Berry
F. A. Warren
Movine
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