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Wenatchee Daily World

Location

Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1908

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Not An Oka Nogan Candidate Disputed Race Moves

The Big Bend Empire reports Okanogan and Ferry counties must seek timber locally for a superior judge. Judge Steiner may withdraw after a bar-led clash in Okanogan, while he contemplates running in Douglas county. Wolf of Leavenworth visits Wenatchee as Mabel Simmons returns from Seattle with top business college honors.

Big Bend Okanogan Ferry Steiner Douglas County Okanogan County Mabel Simmons Constable Simmons Wenatchee Seattle Acme Business College Miss Simmons

Letter From Fruit Inspector Advises Timed Sprays

The fruit inspector urges growers to time the initial codlin moth spray when most petals have fallen and calyx closes. Timing varies by locality and apple variety. first and second sprays are crucial. Messrs Hardman and Manning have word from Prof Melander on carrying on sprays, with Melander expected within ten days.

Messrs. Hardman and Manning Melander Dt Sesack Uola

Bear Treed Dave Stine in Mission Creek Hunt

Dave Stine, with H S Simmons and Carl Perry, chased a bear at Mission Creek. His rifle misfired twice and failed on a third shot, leaving him perched in a fir tree as the bear escaped into dense brush.

Dave Stine Mission Creek H. S. Simmons Carl Perry Stine Bear Simmons Dad Mr. Bear

CashmereConsiders New Public Utilities Plan

Cashmere councilmen consult special counsel in Wenatchee on adopting a revised public utilities proposal. The town previously voted bonds for water and electric lighting under an ordinance that has not yet led to construction. A new ordinance and election may be required to proceed with the Clark Scheble and Brent Lindsay offer.

A. S Cashmere Council Messrs. Clark, Scheble and Chase

City Hotel Full as Arrests Stir Wenatchee

Chief Ferguson eyed packed Bastile and feared where to house more prisoners if arrests rise. He linked the recent uptick to warm weather and visiting strangers from the “free and easy” fraternity who have been seen in Wenatchee, promising action if observed.

Ferguson Bastile Wenatchee

Horse Thieves Hard Pressed Near Wenatchee

Two young men who rented horses from the Arrow and Eagle stables in Wenatchee last Wednesday evening tried to dispose of them in Waterville and Chelan. After wandering toward Coulee City and Wilson Creek they fled on foot near Stratford, tossing their hats into a lake to fake a drowning escape. Authorities closing in, capture expected soon.

Arrow and Eagle Wenatchee Waterville Renee Chelan Coulee City Wilson Creek Ephrata Stratford The Law

Presbyterian Ladies Plan Monday Evening Social at Manse

The Presbyterian church women invite the public to a social at the Manse on Monday evening. The program includes duets, readings, piano solos, and solos by Mrs and Mr performers. Ice cream and cake will be served for a small charge. committee members are Mrs H E Fenton Mrs Johnston Wilson and Mrs Albert Wilson.

The Presbyterian Church Stephenson Mr. Humphreys Mildred Wyman Maud Kent Mr. Dallach Es Entertainment H. E. Fenton Johnston Wilson Albert Wilson

Catholic Ladies' Dance and Flag Drill a Big Success

The Catholic Ladies of Wenatchee presented a flag drill and dance at Wenatchee Theatre on Friday night. Thirteen young women performed the drill with Miss Stella Reeder and Alma Courtway among the participants, Goddess of Liberty and Uncle Sam named, program ended about 1 30 in the morning with praise for the club and its committee of Mrs Crollard Mrs Silverman Mrs Welch and Mrs Duffy.

Wenatchee Wenatchee Theatre Stella Reeder Hallie Morrison Alma Courtway Maggie Terrill Lillie Courtway Bessie Graham D. Courtway Ada Bartlett Edna Donalds Nellie Courtway Mamie Walsh Stella Gordon Miss Dudley Goddess of Liberty Mr. Cohen Sam Crollard Silverman Welch Duffy

Primaries Begin Quietly in Wenatchee and Columbia Precincts

Voters head to the polls as J. W. Fergus s casts the first ballot in Wenatchee and W. A. Sanders is the first to vote in Columbia precinct during today’s county convention delegates primary.

Wenatchee J. W. Ferguss Columbia W.A. Sanders

Tis Said by Billy Oatstraw in Local Commentary

A humorous column by Billy Oatstraw jokes about city life and residents. It mentions wise young ladies, a late fight, a two lick skirmish with a pursuing cop, a chain gang and Old 99 Days on the rock pile, plus quirky name recalls and mistaken family ties.

Billy Oatstraw Lake Chelan Nis Oagebeer Quincy Bierwagon Okanogan Stohl, Steele and Lynch

The Pullman Contest Sends Local Students East

The high school team travels to Pullman for the Eastern Washington meet featuring athletic and declamatory contests. Vida Van Cleave leads the declamatory entry while about sixteen boys enter track and field events. Wenatchee aims for first in declamation with a well trained local hopeful, seeking top placement in athletics after last year’s third place.

Pullman Washington Vida van Cleave Wenatchee Everett

Will Run Full Blast at Lamb-Davis Mill Reports Heavy Output

The Lamb-Davis Lumber Co. mill in idle winter work now runs two double cut band saws producing 150000 feet daily if logs hold. Geo A Daly oversees remodeling and a steady log supply arrives by rail, with continuous operation planned through fall. Catholic Ladies thank helpers for Flag Drill at Wenatchee theatre. Funeral notices for infant of Mr. and Mrs. J O Duncan and for James Duff, with arrangements by Undertaker Hall and attended by Masonic, Eastern Star, and Rebekah lodges. sermons by Rev A J Adams and Rev J W Berger.

Geo. A. Daly Lamb-Davis Lumber Co James Duff Masonic Vars Eastern Star Rebekah Undertaker Hall J. W. Berger

Five Million Trout to Be Planted at Stehekin Hatchery

Five million fish will be placed in the Stehekin trout hatchery soon. W B Hobart will lead the hatchery with two or three assistants. It is Chelan county’s only hatchery, with a potential future site near Cashmere if fry preservation is settled.

Stehekin W. B. Hobart Chelan County Cashmere

Cashmere to Meet Wenatchee In Tomorrow’s Baseball Game

A baseball game between Cashmere and Wenatchee is scheduled for tomorrow at 2 30 p m on the local field. Cashmere claims to have added strong players and promises to bring full strength to the contest. Lineup includes Meyers as catcher Cramblett Cohen as pitchers Green at first Dunning at second Whisnand at third Godfrey at short Whalen in right field Black in center Reeves in left field.

Cashmere Wenatchee Meyers Cramblett Cohen Green Dunning Whisnand Godfrey Whalen Black Reeves

Long-Farrow Cashmere Bride Marries Guy Long

At the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs Charles Farrow of Brender Canyon on April 30 at 4 pm the marriage of Guy Long and Miss Ida Farrow was officiated by Rev H T Robinson of the M E church. Ida is described as estimable and Guy as a young man of excellent habits and ability. Local guests extend best wishes for a long and happy life.

Cashmere Chas. Farrow Brender Canyon Guy Long Ida Farrow H. T. Robinson M. E. Church Ida Guy

Dan F Shaser Announces Candidacy For Sheriff

War County Sheriff candidate Dan F Shaser declares his bid on the Democratic ticket, stating intent to run in the upcoming primary election.

War County Dan F. Shaser

Chelan County Engineer Candidate Announcement

F A W announces candidacy for county engineer on the Republican ticket in Chelan County primaries. The statement addresses voters directly and outlines campaign intent for the upcoming election.

Chelan County

Also Mentioned on This Page

Columbia Valley Bank of Wenatchee Columbia Valley Bank F.H. Brand M.D Estes Valley Orchards A. F. Estes Geo. E. McCann Columbia St Empire Mr. Wolf of Leavenworth Darlington Inspector Bear Treed Cinnamon Bear Clark, Scheble and Chase Brent Lindsay Chief Ferguson Cashmere Tomor College City Cashmere Tomorr Long-Farrow J. W. Sussex F. A. Reynolds J. E. Ferguson Fred M. Berry Wenatchee Bazaar Chas Kyle
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