Land Sale Near Rock Island Transfers Wheat Land to Keane
John F. Cagle of Earle sells five sections of wheat land across the Columbia near Rock Island to James E. Keane the city grain merchant. Keane reportedly buys for prominent Great Northern officials. Papers were signed yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Cagle
Earle
Lincoln County
James E. Keane
Columbia
Rock Island
Keane
Great Northern Railroad
Trout Fishing Time Moves Up in Chelan County
Legislators changed the trout season in Chelan County moving the open date from July 15 to June 10. The law allows fishing with hook and line from Lake Chelan any time except the period before June 10 and prohibits selling or wasteful use of fish. Nimrods are urged to heed the new rule and paste it in their hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelan
Lake Chelan
Lake
Canton for Wenatchee Canton for Wenatchee
William Crowhurst secretary of the Department Council of Washington visits Wenatchee Odd Fellows lodges this week. He addressed Tempest Rebekah Lodge 114 and will visit the subordinate lodge Saturday night. A Canton of Patriarchs Militant may soon be organized with further orders to follow in Wenatchee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Crowhurst
Department Council of
Wenatchee
Wenatchee City News Briefs Spotted In Town
City notes include Portland resident Mr. R Livingstone seen in Wenatchee, Ira Edwards returning from California, D C Wolff of Entiat visiting, and Mr J F Wisdom planning a valley stay. Miss Nan Lawrence returns from Spokane and Miss Graham hosts a music and whist gathering at First and C streets with guests including Dwyer Ford Cohen Seaman and Cohen sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Livingstone
Portland,Ore
Wenatchee
Miss Graham
Graham
First
C Streets
Dwyer
Ford
Cohen
Seaman
School Teachers Exam Draws Forty-Six Applicants
In the county courthouse a large testing session proceeds today and tomorrow for prospective teachers. Forty six candidates are listed including L Anvill M R McDonald Blanche Ayers Isabel McAloy Neoma Bradley C W Moore Arthur Cochrane Alice McCusick Margaret Clark J F McKenzie Eugene Edson Pearl Ring. Male participation appears limited with about ten men present.
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Ararm
L. Anvill
M. R. McDonald
Blanche Ayers
Isabel McAloy
Neoma Bradley
C. W. Moore
Arthur Cochrane
Alice McCusick
Margaret Clark
J. F. McKenzie
Eugene Edson
Pearl Ring
Modern Woodmen delegate chosen for Spokane and Peoria meeting
This morning candidates faced grammar and writing tests while history and geography were slated for afternoon. Frank Palmer, manager of the Ellis-Forde store in Cashmere and son of Judge Palmer, was selected as a delegate to the state Modern Woodmen convention at Spokane and to the National Convention in Peoria, NL, mid June. Congratulations, Frank.
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Frank Palmer
Ellis-Forde
Cashmere
Palmer
Modern Woodmen
Spokane
Peoria
Frank
Arrow Livery Changes Hands
Oscar Lowe becomes the new proprietor of Arrow Livery Co. He will run the livery end while the transfer department remains with the original staff.
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Arrow
Oscar Lowe
The
Arrow Livery Co
Advertisements on the City Water Wagon
City fathers debate using the new water wagon for advertising to recoup costs. Some favor revenue from selling side space while others want to keep it as a pure water wagon. A light suggestion asks driver Jim Graham to compose verses about being on the Waterwagon.
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Jim Graham
Water Comes to Peachey and Bel Mont Areas
Residents of Peachey and Bel Mont additions celebrate city water access replacing reliance on hauled Columbia River supply. Water mains work nears completion and the Orondo Avenue reservoir has been covered for improved summer flow. The Columbia River pump will feed the lower reservoir, boosting Nob Hill pressure. If the bond issue passes, a permanent pumping plant will be installed with interest from eastern buyers. Bryan backs swamp land drainage reclamation in national address.
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Peachey and
Belmont Additions
Columbia River
Orondo
Nob Hill District
Bread and Water Diet Commentary on Jail Commissioner
The piece mocks a man who called Judge Palmers court a kangaroo court and remains on bread and water. It suggests another chance to leave for work with the chain gang or return to prison for another trial, noting he costs the county little and may become a vegetarian.
Wenatchee Exhibit Plan Aims for Seattle Arrival
Mr. Chas. Bishop of Seattle promotes a Wenatchee products exhibit in Seattle to advertise the valley and show local real estate values. He envisions window displays along Seattle's main street and medals from county and state fairs to attract visitors and attract settlers before the fleet arrives.
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Chas. Bishop
Seattle
Spokane
World
Bishop
Wenatchee
Mr. Bishop
Clean Up Crusade Improves City Appearance and Sanitation
The city’s earth department, with the mayor and police, launched a cleanup drive to improve appearance and sanitation. Merchants and residents largely complied. the Columbia Valley bank tore down an old barn and plans a grassy lawn, and areas near the Daily World and Groves Miller building show full improvement. Back alleys and residential blocks have been cleaned up, and officials note the effort is worthwhile despite difficult owner compliance.
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Earth Department
Columbia Valley Bank
Daily World Office
Groves- Miller
Columbia Hotel
Mission Street
Wenatchee Avenue
Columbia Street
Republican County Engineer Candidate Announcements
In Chelan County voters are informed of candidates for county engineer. F A Warren and J W Sussex declare their intentions to seek the office in the Republican primary. Each stage signals entry into the race with formal announcements to the electorate.
Republican candidate for Chelan County Auditor
To the voters of Chelan County I announce my candidacy on the Republican ticket for auditor subject to the September primaries.
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Chelan County
Candidacy Filed for Sheriff on Republican Ticket
A candidate announces run for the office of sheriff subject to the Republican primary election. The statement confirms intention to compete in the party’s nomination process.
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Columbia Valley Bank of Wenatchee
Washington
Geo. E. McCann
Columbia St
Estes Valley Orchards
Estes
Acme Business
Everett, Wash
Carolyne Patchin
Wepenish
McQuisten
Ellis-Forde Company
Wenatchee Hospital
Chas. Fry’s
Gem Cafe
W. H. Sams
Z. F. Williams
Asheville
South Carolina
Williams
Department Council of Washington
Odd Fellows
Canton
State Department Council
City News
Ira Edwards
California
D. C. Wolff
Entiat
D. C
Nan Lawrence
Dor. l
Cameron
J. F. Wisdom
Everett
Mr. Wisdom
Ray Freeman
Mary Gaughan
Bertha Golding
Andra Harris
Belle Hudspeth
Myrtle Hill Pear
Hasness
Chassie Kennedy
J. L. Kleine
E. H. MacGregor
Edna Milner
Anna Warren
Gretchen Purple
Nellie E. Parker
W. C. Platner
Cora A. Pace E. Simpson
Margaret Smith Mrs. L. B. Shephar
M. F. Strout
Mildred Shephard
Anna Sumner
Calla van Cleave
Belmont
Belmont and
Peachey
Bryan
Washington, D. C
National Drainage Congress
W. J. Bryan
Chas
Dacy
Abee Eee
Penewsiee Snes Dan F
F. A. Warren
J. W. Sussex
F. A. Reynolds
J. E. Ferguson
Fred M. Berry
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