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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1909
Page
1
Orondo Development Company reps report selling three tracts to L H Essman Clarence Kreiger of Wenatchee and Mr Frederickson of Waterville. Buyers praise land for fruit suitability. Frost caused no damage in Orondo valley during a regional cold spell. another trip planned for Monday.
Representative Holm told the Daily World that he supports a special legislative session to probe charges against state officials and to conduct a comprehensive housecleaning of the capitol. He emphasized thorough investigations of the land commissioner and printing office and warned against impeachment before findings. He also dismissed rival editorial calls and urged legal recourse if wrongdoings are found.
J. J. Staley of Leavenworth, a roundhouse worker, came to the city to obtain a warrant for his 18 year old wife and the man who ran away with her Tesbera. Local officers refused saying more evidence was needed to prove criminal conduct in the wife's departure.
The Daily World reports major irrigation efforts under way at Orondo and Chelan Falls with a large project starting at Brays on the Douglas county side of the river. Landowners formed an association to manage the scheme and plan to incorporate soon. The tract covers several thousand acres and promoters are in talks with several irrigation promoters. Officials aim to water the land by next spring.
Ten acre orchard tract for sale under the high line canal. Trees include 560 Winesap 100 Jonathan 250 Moorpark apricot 50 Bing cherry 500 Bartlett pears 250 Moorpark apricot. Price 4006 dollars half cash. Inquire D. H. Mohier Cottage Hotel or General Delivery Wenatchee Wash. June 21.
A break in the Gunn ditch near the Shotwell place along the Wenatchee river has caused a water shortage in the north end of town. Officials expect repairs soon to restore supply and end the famine conditions.
Messrs. Scamen and Quigg leave next Sunday to resume their contract on state road No. 7. They finished a portion last fall and have about three months of work remaining. They start five miles from Blewett, heading toward Lake Rachess, a road planned to run through Wenatchee valley to Spokane.
Health Officer Kaupp reports only two scarlet fever cases in the city at Perry's and Parrish's, both quarantined. He urges no anxiety about spread and says precautions are in place to prevent an epidemic like Spokane.
County officials consider eliminating all deputy fruit inspectors as the fruit shipping season ends. Commissioner Alex Pitcher says he opposes further local expenses and expects a decision from Trow and Kinney. Inspector Darlington remains appointed by the state and paid from state funds.
The funeral of H. H. Rogers, president of Amalgamated Copper and active head of Standard Oil, drew prominent business figures to New York. John D. Rockefeller, unable to attend due to Mrs. Rockefeller’s illness, sent a telegram, while Standard Oil halted operations for two hours nationwide affecting all 68,000 employees.
Architects Russell and Rice of Seattle have submitted plans for approval to the Wenatchee Commercial Club for a new club house. The 85 by 45 foot, three story frame building will include a basement assembly dining and kitchen area with a women’s rest room, first floor offices and display space, billiard and reading rooms, and 15 exterior rooms on the top floor. A gymnasium and heating plant occupy the northeast and a tennis court and future girls’ gym may be added later. Cost is projected at 15 000 to 17 000 dollars with construction hoped to start early next month.
W G Stacy reports from Okanogan that Fred Mattlick, who went to develop a fruit tract, has smallpox and is quarantined. He was unwell when he left home, and the illness has been brought to the attention of local Masonic and Odd Fellows lodges.
The Wenatchee Military band performs this evening in the park at eight o clock featuring marches and overtures such as Gloria Losey King Rose and Sabre Las Olas with soloists including Barnard and Robyn Caprice. The event showcases a varied program ending with Lights Out as the finale.
World reporter notes several local business leaders advocate a major Fourth of July event in Wenatchee. Other cities have begun planning with committees and fund drives, and a city meeting may be held soon to organize a big observance this year.
The city’s first year of public school drawing shows steady progress under Miss Nona Williams. A display will be open Saturday from 10 to 4 in Sprague's chapel, inviting parents and patrons to view the year’s work, with portions tied to the Chelan county A Y P fair exhibit.
P H Sherburne city water commissioner bought a ten acre orchard tract on Burch Flat from Bache and Whitmarsh for 10500. He traded in his Bolenbaugh addition house valued at 3000. The tract is well planted and in a fine location. Chelan County Realty Company acted as selling agent.
A large group of men charged with drunkenness were brought before Judge Palmer Wednesday evening and assigned to dig water mains in Wenatchee Park addition. Street Commissioner Finch has about 15 prisoners at work on the project to supply the city with water.
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