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Wenatchee Daily World

Location

Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1909

Page

2

Daily World publisher and staff listing

The Daily World information lists Rufus Woods as publisher W S Trimble and R R Ellinwood as advertising manager. It also notes the Wenatchee Washington office address and that the paper is entered as second class matter with subscription rates for year six months and carrier delivery.

the World Advance Publishing Co Rufus Woods W. S. Trimble R. R. Ellinwood Daily World Building Wenatchee Washington Wash

Charles B. Reed Pioneer of Community Service Dies

Charles B. Reed, a respected early settler known for industry thrift and neighbor help, contributed to eastern Washington’s development. He championed a legislature survey of semi arid lands and spoke for a project aiding the region east of the Columbia before dying from illness.

Charles B. Reed Washington Columbia

Meaning of a Better Water Supply for Wenatchee

Citizens expect an improved water system from the Columbia source eliminating typhoid fears. The new plant enables sewer upgrades, street sprinkling, and lawn care. A Civic Improvement plan aims to beautify the city, enhance property values, and create a city of attractive homes through unified effort.

Wenatchee Columbia

California to test eastern hardwoods in forest trial

The U S Forest Service plans a trial introduction of eastern hardwoods into California including chestnut, hickory, basswood, red oak and tulip poplar. Small plantings near ranger cabins will test growth. if successful larger commercial plantations may follow benefiting furniture and vehicle industries.

Pacific Coast United States Forest Service California Forest Rangers

Paris Dairyman Fined Over Watered Cows Before Milking

In Paris on May 18 the ninth chamber of the correctional tribune heard a dairyman charged with poly lacite watering cows before milking. The court ruled watering as nourishment not fraud, but the practice reduced milk quality. the man was fined $60 and ordered to publish the judgment in four newspapers.

Paris Correctional Tribune Virgil

Dealing from a Gold Deck Ends in Walla Walla Sentence

Augustus Bensrud was sentenced to one to 14 years in the Walla Walla penitentiary for dealing three aces and a king pair to Gustaf Bjorklund while keeping a flush for himself and passing four deuces to accomplice Ole Olson from a cold deck. Judge J Stanley Webster granted Olson a stay pending a new trial or appeal. The stake began at $1 with Olsen pushing a raise. Bjorklund, who held two aces and a king pair, drew an ace to complete a full house but lost a $50 bet as the tale ends.

Augustus Bensrud Walla Wala Gustaf Bjorklund Ole Olson J. Stanley Webster Spokane Bensrud Olsen Supreme Court Bjorklund

Church Leader Urges Britons to End Liquor Habit

The Bishop of London urged a national temperance push at the London branch meeting in Queen's Hall. He warned against an 800 million drink bill and called for action to curb alcohol use, noting 60,000 deaths annually and the church’s apathy. He urged stirring the conscience of church members to advance temperance.

London Church of England Temperance Society Queen’s Hall

Waverly Gazette Ends Publication Due to Low Patronage

The Waverly Gazette ceases publication for lack of patronage. Proprietor Reycraft will run a job printing plant in Waverly. In Enumclaw, 18 month old John Podbinger wandered from his mother and fell into Green River nearby. his body was later recovered by neighbors.

Waverly Reycraft John John Podbinger Enumclaw Green River Podbinger

Dewey Postmaster Dies of Heart Failure in Skagit County

A. D. Quint, postmaster at Dewey near Anacortes, died of heart failure while distributing mail. A pioneer to Skagit County since 1887, born 1849, he leaves a widow and two children.

A. D. Quint Dewey Anacortes Skagit County

Portland Couple Arrives for Brief Business Trip

B F Haner and his wife arrived here yesterday for a short business trip, marking a locally noted visit by the Portland pair.

B. F. Haner Portland

Labor Unions Bid for Spokane City Work

Thomas Maloney, newly named superintendent of cooperative construction, leads a plan where the labor union bids on street grading and sewer projects. Last year the union did 60,000 dollars of work, expects over 100,000 this season, pays laborers over three dollars daily with skilled workers earning 25 to 50 cents above city scales. Mayors Moore and Pratt back the plan, which has broad union support. Federal Union No. 11 624 has ended its business agent role for six months as members work on city projects.

Spokane Thomas Malony Federal Union No Moore Pratt Federal

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