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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1908
Page
1
Houston and Sneider arrive with a drove from Waterville country and hold a street sale in front of the Eagle barn. Eight or nine head sell from the sixteen offered. Prices vary from 24 to 240 dollars. Report notes several strong mounts among the herd.
A Wenatchee report cites Machmeyer-Henry Machmeyer, a harness maker sent to the pest house with smallpox who paid $16 in full upon discharge. City officials note many victims were cared for, but this is the first case of restitution. The rest of the page includes local banter on taxes, livestock, ads, and city happenings.
Pipe must be used so get in on the ground floor during this sale. Wenatchee Plumbing & Heating Co advertises a best two bit meal at Oronde Cafe with contact via phone 251.
Three young ladies will be chosen by popular ballot with the winner selecting the chaperon. The contest closes April 11 as the Daily World's delegation plans a summer visit to several points.
A letter from Wenatchee City Attorney Grimshaw clarifies that Washington poll tax law remains applicable to cities. He cites March 6, 1905 act granting third and fourth class cities power to collect street poll tax and Wenatchee ordinance 221 of Jan 28, 1908. The notice urges correction of a published misimpression. The 852 Club gathering details follow.
Vacation at Dry Flat School begins April 6 for three weeks to let older students help with planting. Seeding near Rimrock likely starts April 1, with snow nearly gone and good prospects for an early harvest if rainfall holds. Albert Fogg returns from Seattle. W E Showalter visits to settle affairs. High winds last week but moisture brings little real estate movement. Quincy Lutheran minister preaches at Beaver Creek schoolhouse. A P Kiser oversees local roads this season.
Two elderly Indian women quarrelled during gossip at Cashmere ending in a hair pulling fight. One woman was fined 25 dollars by the bar, refused to pay, and jail officials were alerted. Other brief notes mention a cook needed at Hotel Webb, two twins returning from travel, a drunkenness charge, and local notices about garbage deposits and a bridge development deadline of March 30, 1908.
A prospective electric company seeks a forty five year franchise to use city streets and alleys. The council weighs whether the firm can deliver reliable power, lower rates, and improved service, plus bond readiness for operation if granted.
F A Downing purchased six Miller Street lots from J B Mooney & Co for 900 dollars and plans to build a residence soon. The note also mentions the Lorende Cafe offering the best two bit meal in town.
An advertising note claims you lose money buying pipe elsewhere and promotes Wenatchee Plumbing and Heating Co. with the phone number 251,9 as the preferred local source for pipe purchases.
A brief note indicates Cannon and Fort plan a joint ticket that is expected to face strong reaction. The source suggests supporters and opponents will respond as campaigning begins.
Yesterday on Orondo avenue Mrs. Knight jumped from a buggy after her horse shied during a collision. She was bruised and briefly unconscious but no fractures were found. Miss Pearl Smock escaped unhurt. Dr. McCoy treated the injuries and an initial assumption of a broken arm proved unfounded.
F A Warren declares candidacy for the Republican ticket in the coming primaries for the office of Chelan County Engineer. He asks voters support and outlines his intention to run in the political race.
A Chelan County voter notice announces two Republican primary candidacies. N InScho of Wenatchee states intent to run for county sheriff and a separate line notes candidacy for auditor subject to September primaries.
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