Great activity at Priest Rapids irrigation project
Seattle May 19 E C Hanford manager of the Hanford Irrigation and Power Co reports 33000 acres under irrigation near Hanford and Priest Rapids. Low line ditch nearing completion with 250 workers and 100 teams. canal to water 18000 acres and a high line ditch to water 15000 acres. Power house construction slated for autumn and a new passenger steamer to launch in July.
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Washington Library Association holds third annual meeting
The third annual meeting of the Washington Library Association will be held June 4 and 5 in Olympia at the state library. Several departmental heads of the Seattle public library will deliver addresses. Miss H Blanchard will give a talk on home ent Rebus tor.
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Appoints Forest Guards for Timber Work
Forest Superintendent D. Shel ler will submit applicant names today for forest guards. Already recommended are J. H. Bolen from Ephrata W. J. Ryan of Spokane and C. W. Ray of Wenatchee. Ten men to be hired this summer will guard timber fires cruise timber between Chiwaukum and the summit and inspect the other side.
Sensations Promised In Haywood Trial
Boise Idaho May 20 The third week of the Haywood trial begins with about fifty witnesses ready for the prosecution and defense forced to use peremptory challenges to shape the jury. Declercq excused for bias after cross examination and jury vacancies remain as juror Ore Coles health is ruled unfit. Betting on the jury's disagreement grows in sporting circles. A clash between a prosecution detective and a defense witness ended quickly with no victor.
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Wenatchee Receives New Fire Wagon This Week
The city of Wenatchee bought a combination hose cart and chemical extinguisher from a Seattle firm last month through Councilman Harlin. The 5500 pound wagon will arrive this week and be put in commission. its use may require purchasing a team of horses.
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City marshal holds impromptu sale at public pound
Yesterday the city marshal conducted an impromptu auction at the public pound and disposed of two gray haired female ponies that had housed there for the past three weeks.
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World withholds full bad meat investigation story
The Daily World delays publishing the full account of the state inspectors’ findings on the bad meat case at Groves grocery. Officials request time to gather more evidence before deciding next steps. Readers are encouraged to await official release from inspectors and Dr. Culp.
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Washington Knights of Pythias Lodge Meeting
Grand lodge session of the Knights of Pythias for Washington state to last about three days with lodge business speeches and banquets. A G Pogue and Mrs Pogue attended from here and will return Friday.
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Joint Jollification by Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors
The Modern Woodmen of America and Royal Neighbors of America will host an entertainment and banquet tomorrow evening May 22 for members and invited guests. The program includes music recitations tableaux and exhibition drills by both ladies and gentlemen degree teams. Each member may bring two friends and the events begin promptly at 8 30 at Bower Hall.
Wenatchee School Board Approves North End Building Plan
At a Wenatchee district meeting the board accepted Architect Bird’s plan for a new north end school. Bids to be opened June 3 at 2 pm. Estimated cost eight to nine thousand dollars for a four room structure with future expansion. C M Deniston re-elected Whitman principal. Margaret Duff sought for fifth grade. School to open in September, a week earlier to shift spring vacation.
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Ed Thompson weds Elsie Williams at Cashmere home
The ceremony occurred Friday evening May 17 at 8 p m at the bride's parents' residence in Cashmere with Rev Robinson officiating. The Gunn family plans to move tonight to a new home on the coast as a silver medal temperance dectam remains part of the report.
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Misa Elsie. Williams
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Gunn
Unoccupied House Burns at Dawn
Early morning fire on Orondo avenue near Douglas street destroyed a nearly finished five room house owned by T. A. Korsted a science teacher at Wenatchee High School. The loss estimated around 1500 prompted calls for suburban fire sub stations as relief for central resources.
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