Dead After Seven Years Case Heads To Jury
Spokane case tests whether August Snyder died at the seven year mark for his widow Tena Butler to collect $1,009 from the Independent Order of Foresters. The suit has moved through multiple trials and appeals, with questions of death timing, premium payments, and estoppel shaping the outcome.
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Spokane
August Snyder
Supreme Court of Washington
Spokane County Superior Court
Tena Butler
Order of Foresters
Snyder
Peshastin Picnic Program Set for May Day Event
The Peshastin school hosts a May 18 1909 picnic one quarter mile east of town featuring songs recitations dialogues and instrumental duets. Participants include Ernest Hylton Lovell Hendricks Dora Meeker Clifton Hylton and Glen Smith with E L Nichols teaching.
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Peshastin
Ernest Hylton
Mother Earth
Lovell Hendricks
Clifton Hylton
Jennie McParr
Setane
Dora Meeker
John and
E. L. Meeker
Ostby Trial Moved to Wenatchee for Chelan County Hearing
The case against former Brewster banker J O Ostby charged with false statement to the bank examiner and embezzlement will be tried in Wenatchee court, Chelan County. A change of venue was granted after a petition across the county citing inflamed public opinion, with trial likely not before September or possibly January. The charges over receiving deposits while insolvent were dismissed.
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J. O. Ostby
Brewster
Okanogan County
Okanogan
Ostby
Peter McPherson
M. M. Godman
Seattle
Taylor
Wenatchee
Chelan County
Chelan
Hamilton Did Not Bingo Brow in Forged Voucher Case
Major Ashman N. Brown, former Spokane newspaper man and ex secretary to Governor Mead, denies stamping forged vouchers used to siphon thousands from the state military fund. Brown claims Hamilton knew the methods of the adjutant general’s office, waited for new official stamp user Frank Dallam, and that Dallam stamped the first forged voucher. Brown recalls Hamilton’s 1907 resignation and hints a Seagirt trip sparked suspicions of a robbing adjutant general elsewhere.
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Ashman N. Brown
Spokane
Albert E. Mead
Ortis Hamilton
State Military Fund
Hamilton
Major Brown
Adjutant General's Office
Frank Dallam
Dallam
Howard Cosgrove
Seagirt
Sam Hill Promotes Good Roads With Private Fortunes
The article notes Samuel Hill, James J. Hill’s son in law, as a major advocate for the good roads movement. He proposes university and West Point courses in road building, cites underfunding of highway construction, and compares roads to the farm and rail links. He may host foreign dignitaries at the A Y P exposition from a Seattle mansion, and invites guests for a Sound tour and Alaska trip.
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New York
Hill
West Point
United States
Agricultural Department
Gifford Pinchot
Forester Pinchot
Chicago Record-Her
Mr. Hill
Seattle
Sound
Alaska
Bellingham Recorder
Cashmere Eyes Fourth of July Celebration Hope
The Cashmere Record urges the town to revive a large Fourth of July celebration. It notes no real observance in years and calls on local business leaders to plan a grand gala to mark the national holiday.
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Cashmere
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Sale
A Walcott Vermont druggist says an honored town resident bravely sought Chamberlain's remedy for a severe dysentery attack and was promptly cured after obtaining it. The druggist notes it was kept in stock and available through all dealers as daily World copies are delivered to doors.
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Chamberlain
M. J. Leach
Walcott, Vt
Peshastin Bridge Finished Awaiting Traffic
The Peshastin bridge is accepted and nearing traffic readiness as Commissioner G B Kinney completes approaches. Peshastin district directors met in Wenatchee. schoolhouse bonds passed unanimously with plans for a new building. A commercial club meeting is set for May 22 to discuss feasibility. picnic planned for May 18 in district 34 with games and a program.
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Peshastin
G. B. Kinney
Wenatchee
J. J. Griffith
Frank Griffith
McCoy
Guy Stage
Picnic Ground Cleanup and Platform Erection Meeting
A public notice calls residents to gather next Saturday at 8 a m to clean the picnic ground, erect a program platform, and handle other picnic details. All are urged to attend and offer assistance.
Lincoln saloon banished as city closes year
Lincoln Nebraska ends its municipal year with every saloon closed for at least one year. Bargain day saw owners selling off liquor stocks at deep discounts before stocks are sent back to wholesale dealers. Saloon keepers pledge to enforce prohibition and cooperate with authorities.
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Lincoln, Neb
Lincoln
Doans Kidney Pills Endure Testimony in Wenatchee Area
Local testimonials claim long lasting relief from backache and kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills. A. Moore of Everett describes durable improvement since 1902, and urging trials for anyone with kidney symptoms. Sold by all dealers at 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo distributes in the United States.
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Dean
Wenatchee
A. Moore
Grand Avenue
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United
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