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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
1
Chief J. Ferguson warns residents of heightened crime risk as many We natchee people head to Seattle to meet the fleet. He urges travelers to secure valuables and deposits them safe while away and notes extra officers will be in residence districts to deter theft.
The Cashmere W R C held their regular meeting Saturday with Wenatchee W R C visitors arriving by car and train for an hour long stay. About 25 members and G A R veterans joined in a picnic meal and a brief speech by Judge Chase followed. A special Anti Tobacco League meeting is set for Monday evening May 25, 1908.
Mrs. F. D. Case and Mrs. Ajax Anderson hosted the 852 club gathering at Mrs. Andersons home. The afternoon featured fancy work, luncheon, a pink and green decor with bridal wreath accents, and a musical hour after dessert. Guests included Mrs. S. F. Gilman, Mrs. Sam R. Sumner, several offers.
About seventy men attended a fellowship dinner at the Presbyterian manse in Wenatchee. Chairman R S Ludington led a discussion on building social and moral welfare for the town’s young men. A committee chaired by C H Armstrong was formed to advance planned service.
M N P Spencer the Chelan County Assessor announces candidacy for County Treasurer subject to the Republican Primaries in September. He notes three years in the Assessor's office including Deputy under J B Holmes and two years as Assessor and thanks supporters from his last campaign. A social week note mentions Mrs J B O Olinger hosting guests on North E street and a closing line cites Alfred Wright's perfume at Wenatchee Drug Co.
John D. Fry of Wenatchee was declared insane by Court Commissioners on Tuesday and will be sent to the state infirmary at Seracoom. Dre Knipp and Culp served as examining physicians.
Max Bass, a general immigration agent for the Great Northern Railroad, addressed a full Wenatchee Commercial Club meeting last night telling members they were asleep and needed to seize opportunities. The crowd’s reaction was chilly at first, warming after Mayor Gellatly urged awakening, as T. Clark received a celebratory bouquet.
In a Tuesday election Wenatchee approved water bonds with 139 in favor and 7 opposed. The plan outlines location and cost with bids already received from major firms. Construction will begin after bond issuance to establish a modern water system, boosting the city’s supply status.
J A Freeman as sales agent offers irrigated lands in the Columbia Valley at 150 dollars per acre with waters and rights at the Great Northern Hotel. Prospective buyers urged to act before prices rise.
F A Warren announces candidacy for Chelan County engineer in the coming primaries on the Republican ticket. The paid notice targets Chelan County voters and signals entry into the sheriff race context.
A candidate files for the office of Sheriff on the Republican ticket in the upcoming primary election. The filing signals ongoing party competition and voter choice in the race.
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