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Wenatchee Daily World

Location

Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1909

Page

4

New Marriage Law Sets Health and Age Restrictions

Washington adopts stringent marriage rules requiring physician certificates of fitness and prohibitions on underage marriage. The act bans unions involving disease, mental incapacity, or habitual criminality, sets age limits, and enforces affidavits from doctors and credible witnesses. The Associated Charities plans to aid Mrs Bev eridge and family to Everett, with local funds raised to assist the move.

Washington The Associated Charities A. A. iPper Beveridge Everett

Radial shifts urged in apple culture across North America

Green's Fruit Grower cites Horticulturist warning that without reforms the United States and Canada will import apples in years. He notes years of neglect, pest damage, and low yields in many states, contrasting with Pacific coast surpluses, and cites past and current crop figures and foreign demand for U.S. apples.

United States Canada Pacific Middle Western

City urges cans for waste to curb disease

The health department appeals to all city residents to use closed tin cans for swills and waste, condemning wooden pails as leaky and filthy. Cans, produced by Fergu son & Son, are affordable. Do not dump offal in yards or alleys to prevent fly breeding and disease. Keep alleys clean and sanitation improved where possible.

City Health Department Ferguson & Son

Reenactment of Valjean Tale in Mississippi Mystery

In Winston county Noxpater Miss May 25 the tale of Jean Valjean resurfaces as troops and posses hunt Thomas Atkinson a life prisoner long believed to be living locally. Martial law fears rise after 200 arrests and widespread detentions while residents vow to shelter the fugitive despite authorities. A detective once exposed Atkinson but he vanished leaving the search unresolved.

Noxpater Miss Jean Valjean Winston County Thomas Atkinson Atkinson

Orondo Land Moves Open Public Hotel Property Leased

The Orondo Water and Land Company has leased the hotel property at Orondo and it is open to the public. A nine ton triple pumping unit will be installed daily by Kilbourne Clark Co and their engineer. An irrigation plant was completed for Frank Crum. H N Swartwood brought Alabama investors who bought 10 acres of riverbank land for a new home.

England Germany France Denmark Australia Orient Washington Idaho Oregon British Columbia Orondo Kilbourne & Clark Co Frank Crum H. N. Swartwood Wenatchee Alabama A. E. Swan

Father and Son Drowned in River Rapids

Spokane reports a fisherman W. Duncan and his six year old son were swept to their deaths after their boat capsized near Monroe street bridge. Duncan tried to save the boy by throwing him to shore, but both were drowned in the swift rapids.

Spokane W. Duncan Monroe Street Bridge Duncan

Hamilton Silent in Sorrow

Continued from Page One, the report details Hamilton's bleak jail life. Visitors are scarce, mail is minimal, and he lacks basic clothing beyond a suit provided by his attorney. Deputies describe a quiet, red-eyed inmate who sleeps regularly and shows little sign of distress, while relatives remain absent. His defense fate looms next month in Olympia with potential federal charges if forged vouchers are involved.

Olympia Hamilton Dr. Mowell Lamping Hazel Moore Gaston Caldwell Mitchell Hotel

Pipers Move Into New North Wenatchee Home

A. A. Piper and family will relocate tomorrow to a newly developed residence on North Wenatchee avenue praised as one of the citys most convenient and commodious. Mr Piper introduces new plumbing and heating ideas and takes pride in the work.

A. A. Piper Wenatchee Avenue

Seniors of 09 Enjoy Evening at Mrs Finch’s Home

The senior class of 1909 was entertained by Mildred Finch at her Orondo avenue residence. Guests played games and listened to music, followed by a light luncheon hosted by Mrs Finch.

Mildred Finch Orondo Avenue

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