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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
1
An assortment of shops and services line the Columbia Valley Bank Building area including perfumes and toilet wares from Al fred Wright and dental care from Dr. L B Manchester alongside a general drug company presence in Chewelah.
State College officials oppose the sale of the Brewster Flats tract in Okanogan county valued at 10 an acre by the state land commission. Experts believe the land is worth about 100 an acre. Bids set for June 6 at Conconully. President Bryan and regents consider court action to block a sacrifice of nearly a million dollars. Band dance tonight after concert.
Real estate ad invites buyers to acres priced at 150 per acre with water rights at the Great Northern Hotel. Freeman as sales agent lists 526 E. A Freeman contact and urges early action before prices rise. Also notes local updates on cherry picking, travel to Seattle, and fleet invitations in Seattle.
Mrs. Lilian Mills files in Chelan County Superior Court for divorce from John E. Mills the barber. She alleges infidelity extreme cruelty desertion and failure to support. Court orders temporary alimony 15 weekly and 75 attorney fee plus restraining orders and prohibition on disposing of community property including custody of daughter Edna Mills.
Montz Johnson and Walton Gartin leave for Seattle for the all Washington Interscholastic meet. Johnson is favored to win the mile and possibly break the record. Garvin aims for the half mile after a strong Pullman showing. Local fans expect success and credit for the school.
The Methodists plan a major September gathering in the city with remodeling underway. Officials expect at least five hundred attendees from Northwest regions, with ten days of arrival and the majority staying one week. A rand dance and concert are scheduled tonight.
Wenatchee High School senior banquet and dance at Eagle hall hosted by the junior class with a purple and gold and lavender and cream decor. A literary musical program entertained sixty guests followed by a four piece orchestra and a vote of thanks to the juniors. Spokane plans seven special excursion trains to Puget Sound for the North Atlantic fleet arrival with a trophy cup presentation postponed until late June.
Dr. West of Mt. Vernon Grand High Priest of the Washington Jurisdiction spent two days in the city. He led Royal Arch degree ceremonies and other rites. The event ended with a banquet at Masonic Hall. Royal Arch degree recipients included Jay Cushing, W. H. Scott, J. Griggs, W. S. Reeves, J. Blumika, E. H. Clark, A. H. Mohler, Carlquist and Grant.
A six week old cub bear named Wenatchee was brought downriver by Chic Foley and captured by Chas Lanham. The bear joined the battleship California as mascot and will travel the world, drawing crowds on its first public appearance in Wenatchee.
Dr. L. B. Manchester dental office in Columbia Vader Bank Building referenced. A band dance follows a concert at Wenatchee Drug Co. Alfred presents perfumes amid a bustling scene.
Crowds rush to board westbound trains bound for Seattle with Wenatchee police urging order at crowded car windows. Many upriver villagers arrive early, and city residents expect a largely deserted Wenatchee by Sunday as trains fill for the parade preparations.
Wenatchee Military band will perform in the park this evening after the concert. The program includes marches and overtures such as Veni Vidi Vici Lustaspielt and Red Wing plus selections like Presidential George Washington and Under the Double Eagle. Prices promoted for shoe repair at Chas Fry’s nearby.
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