Interurban electric lines planned for Yakima valley
Yakima Valley and Transportation company plans a 70 mile electric railroad network linking Yakima and principal towns. The project costs about 2 million dollars with three miles of track already in operation and preliminary surveys, rights of way, and material in hand. A. J. Splawn is president with G. S. Rankin as vice president and general manager, Murray B. Miles as secretary, and a notable county board of directors backing the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
Yakima Valley
Yakima Valley and Transportation Company
North
A. J. Splawn
G. S. Rankin
Rankin
Yakima Trust Company
Murray B. Miles
Death Notices and Theatrical Marriages and Labor Sermons
An obituary notes the death of Randolph Larson and the Wenatchee High School community offers sympathy. A triple marriage case in Spokane involves two twins and two brothers plus an uncle. Labor Day events include Presbyterians promoting labor interests with sermons by Rev. Stetzle and Rev. Berger addressing workers and unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Larson
Wenatchee High School
Spokane
Presbyterian Church
Labor Special Department of
Church and Labor
Chas. Stetzle
Ministers’ Association
Federated Trades Council
Berger
Jesus Christ
Memorial Day Plans Discussed By G A R Daniel McCook Post
The Daniel McCook Post G A R met at Sprague Hall for a campfire to plan Memorial Day observances. A final gathering is set for Wednesday May 13 with Sons of Veterans and Spanish War Veterans urged to attend. Light refreshments were provided by the Women’s Relief Corps amid varied reflections on churchgoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel McCook
Sprague Hall
Sons of Veterans
The
Spanish War Veterans’ Association
Women’s Relief Corps
Grand opening offers build ing lot in Top penish McQuisten Townsite
Five dollars down and balance of forty five dollars along with monthly payments of two dollars fifty cents buys a building lot in the booming Top penish McQuisten Townsite. Don’t miss the grand opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toppenish
McQuisten
Watson defeats W H Sams in three falls
Billy Watson of Eureka California defeats W H Sams of Wenatchee in three straight falls after weighing in lighter than his opponent. The bouts lasted 32 minutes, 10 minutes, and seven minutes with Watson using weight and strength to wear down Sams. Watson wins the main purse and a $100 side prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Watson
Eureka
Cal
W H Sams
Wenatchee
Watson
Sams
Nelson
Frank Gotch
Band Concert Draws Large Crowd in Cool Evening
The band concert drew a largely attended audience despite cool weather. Both young and old enjoyed the performance as weekly concerts prove a success. The band members provide their services gratis, with remuneration only covering new music and incidental costs, and the community, including many helpers, contributes to the event.
Monster Power Plant Planned by Wenatchee Electric
Wenatchee Electric plans a 12000 horsepower plant on the Icicle river near Leavenworth with Arthur Gunn stating construction will start after preliminaries and power will be cheaper here than elsewhere in the state except Chelan Falls. Wenatchee currently uses 300 horsepower and the plant should be online within a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee Electric Company
Leavenworth
Arthur Gunn
Chelan Falls
Wenatchee
Bible School and Sermons Announced by Minister Jessup
Bible School at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. morning sermon titled Wages or Gifts. Evening sermon The Man with the Dinner Pail. A cordial welcome extended to all to participate. E. O. Jessup, Minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. Jessup
Attalia to Publish Local Newspaper Under Backing
In Attalia Washington local businessmen and citizens unite to back a new newspaper project. In Riparia on May 8 a suspected hobo attempt to wreck an O R and N train occurred when ties were placed on the track. The engine struck them and they were thrown clear with minimal damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attalia
Wash
Riparia
Snow Depth Delays Winter Travel Near Mount Baker
Snow above the nine mile post in the Mount Baker district runs several feet deep making travel impossible without snowshoes. H W Fidler returns to Bellingham after confirming it is a month early to reach Swamp Creek where snow depths reach seven to eight feet. Ray Graham, ex local, now studying law at Minnesota, plans to move to Riverside with his brother, a local attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Baker
H. W. Fidler
Bellingham
Swamp Creek
Ray Graham
University of Minnesota
Mr. Graham
Riverside
Horseback Trip From City To Denver by Lumsdens
Mr and Mrs Andrew Lumsden, once cafe proprietors here and this summer with the steamship company between Vulcan and Beverly, are visiting this week. They plan to ride to Denver, take two months for the journey, stop briefly in Yellowstone Park, and then continue on horseback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horseback
Denver
Andrew Lumsden
Vulcan
Beverly
Yellowstone Park
Opening of Chelan County Republican Convention
The Chelan County Republican Convention opened at Wenatchee Theatre to elect delegates to the state convention in Spokane. Delegates named include M. E. Field Stehekin H. C. Keeler Lakeside Frank Knapp Entiat Rufus Woods Columbia R. F. Holm W. M. Olive P. P. Holcomb J. E. Shore Thos. Bollman Fred Stine H. Horan and more. Judge Steiner goes on vacation for two months. A delicate brain infection operation succeeds at Dr. McCoy's with patient walking home. Club library draws names for book distribution Monday at four. Howard Thomas invites meet at the Palmetto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelan County
Spokane
Wenatchee
John A. Gellatly
W. M. Emerson
C. B. Reed
A. C. Davis
H. C. Keeler
M. E. Freld
E. F. Stowell
Fred Kemp
Judge Chase
H. C. Littlefield
Frank Knapp
M. E. Field
Stehekin
Lakeside
Entiat
Rufus Woods
Columbia
R. F
Horse Thieves in Brook Lake Death Linked by Letters
Details from the Wilson Creek World describe the young Hadfield and two companions found dead near Stratford, with letters from England and Ohio indicating good breeding and a single misstep. The trio carried a song on J. W. Hamilton letterhead that reflected the sentiment prompting their acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brook Lake
Stratford
Wilson Creek World
Hadfield
England
Sylvania
Ohio
America
United States
Battle Creek
Mich
St. Louis
Chicago
Ill
Roseburg
Ore
Eagle
J. W. Hamilton
Scarlet fever closes Des Moines public school and quarantines town shops
Seattle reports Des Moines near Seattle shuttered the public school due to 19 scarlet fever cases. The town hotel is closed and Rud berger's store quarantined. In Walla Walla judge Brents sentenced Frank Thompson to one to 14 years in the state penitentiary for forgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Des Moines
Rudberger’s
Walla Walla
Thos. H. Brents
Frank Thompson
State
County Sheriff Candidate Announcement Shaser Seeks Democratic Primary
Dan F. Shaser declares candidacy for county sheriff subject to the Democratic primary. He presents his plan for law enforcement, public safety, and community service as a formal campaign entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan F. Shaser
Chelan County Engineer and Auditor Candidates Announced
F A Warren announces candidacy for Chelan County Engineer on the Republican ticket ahead of the primaries. J W Sussex declares intention to run for County Auditor in the Republican primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelan County
F. A. Warren
J. W. Sussex
Fred M. Berry
Also Mentioned on This Page
Columbia Valley Bank of Wenatchee
Columbia Valley Bank
Washington
F.H. Brand
M.D
Estes Valley Orchards
A. ¥. Estes
Acme Business
Everett, Wash
Gorclyn Patchin
Colbert
Erickson Brick Yard
Russell
L. H. Bowman
Okanogan Country
Adrian
Minn
Democrat
W. H. Sams
Monster Power Plant
Weatchee Electric Company
Icicle River
First Baptist Church
Steiner
Judge Steiner
Madison Hot Springs
Drs. McCoy and
Brand
Dr. McCoy
McCoy
Howard Thomas
Palmetto
Chas
Fry
Flanigan
L.W. Co
F. A. Reynolds
J. E. Ferguson
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