Bank Building Remodel Under Way on We natchee Avenue
The Farmers and Merchants Bank on We natchee avenue is undergoing extensive improvements costing about 6000 dollars. Excavations for the basement are in progress and material is on site. The project includes a stem heating plant, a 65 foot main room extension, two rear private rooms, new fixtures from Indianapolis Bank Furniture Co, marble and mahogany interiors, and glass prisms for added daylight. J R Burrill of Harrington is contractor, with the agreement signed this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Wenatchee Avenue
Indianapolis Bank Furniture Company
J. R. Burrill
Harrington
Griggs Sees Bright Prospects for Wenatchee Gold Mine
Ansel Griggs, from Chelan, reports ten days of development work on his new gold mine, noting about 20 men on the site. He says his claim is down 12 feet with a two-foot ore lead, a shaft 5 by 8 feet, and low costs due to favorable location, forecasting strong potential for the Wenatchee district.
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Ansel Griggs
Chelan
Httle
Ice Form on Rock Island Ranch Draws Attention
Mr and Mrs Bert Scheble report a natural phenomenon on their Rock Island ranch featuring an ice formation on a hilltop. A bottomless cavity vents icy air while water from a nearby spring near the cave mouth freezes as it meets the cold wind, and a pail placed nearby freezes quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Scheble
Rock Island
Mr. Scheble
Pacific States and Farmers telephone lines merge
Yesterday Pacific States tele phone lines connected with Farmers company enabling Farmers subscribers to obtain long distance as well as local service. The change was delayed from May first due to heavy work. Telephone poles throughout the city formed lines of progress.
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Pacific States
Farmers Company
Roosting Places for Men with Climbers Prepared
A ten day period of setup has completed, leaving the system in good shape and ready to operate more smoothly than before. The changes focus on stabilizing roosting areas for climbers and ensuring reliable, efficient function going forward.
Apples for Sale From Red Top Ranch Near Town
Jack Lillis packs about 200 boxes of Winesaps and Ben Davis apples stored in a warehouse basement. Fewer than eight boxes are imperfect. The fruit will net $3.00 per box and comes from the Red Top ranch south of town.
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Jack Lillis
Ben Davis
Roy Pullen Installs Irrigation Pump on Ranch
Roy Pullen installed a pumping plant on his ranch about three miles above town across the Columbia River. The engine develops seven horsepower and can lift water about 100 feet to irrigate twenty acres.
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Roy Pullen
Columbia River
Barber Hile Welcomes Nine-Pound Boy
Wednesday morning Mrs. C. V. Hile presented her husband with a nine-pound son. The proud father accepts the event with quiet dignity and pleasure.
Real Estate Transfers Reported by Walker and Widney
Walker and Widney list 10 acres on Wheeler Hill sold to L V Wells for 300 dollars H C Smith to C H Reed a Chelan avenue lot for 2000 dollars M J Basore from Percy Walker two Belmont addition lots for 750 dollars Basore plans a handsome residence on the new building site and will move his family from Southside in autumn.
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Walker & Widney
Wheeler Hill
L. V. Wells
H. C. Smith
C. H. Reed
Chelan Avenue
M. J. Basore
Percy Walker
Belmont
Basore
Southside
Gase Against Mauk Dismissed by Duff
Justice Duff dismissed the case of William Windham for the state against E T Mauk citing insufficient evidence. The trial saw no defense submitted and briefs were not filed by Reeves & Reeves. Rumors persist of ongoing disputes and potential malicious prosecution actions.
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Duff
William Windham
E. T. Mauk
Reeves & Reeves
Fred Reeves
Justice of the
Windham and
Mauk
Subscriptions Raised for World’s Free Open Airs Concerts
Readers contribute to a fund to start the World’s Free Open Airs Concerts within about a week. The list includes named donors such as George A. Fisher five dollars and Daily World staff five dollars, with numerous other contributors from local businesses and individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Fisher
Hewana Cafe
Daily World
Mr. Yost
Bae Orgs
Aes Ieees
J. B. Palmer
Wenatchee Department Store
Ellis
Forde Company
Expert predicts Jamestown Exposition success in opening
Former Missouri Governor David S. Francis led a St. Louis delegation admiring Jamestown Exposition on opening day. He praised the grounds, naval and military features, and waterfront setting, forecast completion within four weeks, and expected national and international appeal with strong government support. His party echoed the optimism.
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Norfolk
David S. Francis
Missouri
Francis
State Board selects Monroe for new reformatory site
Senator Arthur Gunn announced the state board chose a permanent 320 acre tract near Monroe in Snohomish County for the new reformatory. The land cost 23200 dollars, with 130 acres cleared. The institution will house criminals aged 21 to 30 and will be managed by five governor appointed members.
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Arthur Gunn
State Board On Reformatory
Monroe
Snohomish County
Gunn
Reformatory
Octogenerian Celebrates Birthday at Chelan Avenue Home
An informal Wednesday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. John Clapp's Chelan avenue home marked the 80th birthday of Reverend R. A. Clapp. The clergyman spent much of his life in the middle west in Baptist pastorates and remains hale and hearty. His wife died eleven years ago and is buried in Lincoln Nebraska. He leaves three children: John Clapp, Mamie Gapp of Chicago, and Robert A. Clapp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clapp
Chelan Avenue
City
Mamie Gapp
Chicago
Robert A. Clapp
Deaths Mentioned Amid City Survivors
The note references a death about a year ago, with the survivor noting that the wife of the deceased remains a city resident. The brief item ties a past death to current local ties through family residence.
Receiver Appointed to Manage Wenatchee Planing Mill
The Wenatchee Planing Mills Company troubles were settled in Superior court this week with C. H. Wildberger named receiver to manage the business for creditors. Former manager Cornish is now at Irby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee Planing Mills Company
C. H. Wildberger
Cornish
Irby
Plot to rid Moyer shocks Moyer-Hay wood case deposition
Miner Robert Hulser testified before Justice Cresswell in Webb City that in September 1903 at Victor Colorado Mine Manager Cornish discussed disposing of Moyer with the adjutant general of Colorado and Paymaster Travell declared money would be used to break up the minters union. A Portland ice maker praised Wenatchee canning plant and its ice output during a visit.
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Webb City
Robert Hulser
Moyer-Haywood
Cresswell
Cornish
Victor
Colo
Minters’ Union
Hulser
H. E. Harris
Harris Ice Machine Company
Portland
Harris
Mr. Harris
Wenatchee
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Bank’s
Griggs
Ben. Franklin
Farmers & Merchants
Bank of Wenatchee
Barber Hile
Gase
St. Louis Fair
Jamestown
Moyer
Quincy
Plaintiff's
Steiner
Messrs
Thayer
McEwen
E. G. Devaney
Devaney
Winchester
Spokane
Everett
Great Northern
Overland
Madison Hot Springs
Orondo Avenue
Wenatchee Ave
Arthur Guin
Level
No Rocks
Mission St. South
Bousquet & Christensen Real Estate Surety Bonds
Recepte Real Estate Company Co. H. Cl
Keller & Belser’s
Snaps
Malaga
Keller & Belser
Griggs Block, Wenatchee, Wash
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