Monitor Man Charged With Family Mistreatment
J. K. Newkirk of Monitor was arrested on the charge of mistreating his daughter Bertha, 18, and is bound over to the superior court in 4000 dollars. The case also alleges indignities to a younger daughter and threats against the family. Bertha and their mother testified in court while Newkirk denied the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Newkirk
Monitor
Simmons
Bertha
Justice Palmer
Newkirk
Sound
Wenatchee Gem Apple Grown Near Monitor
G. T. Richardson, in Monitor area, unveils a new variety named Wenatchee Gem. The 4% tier apple, grafted on a sweet stock from a single tree, shows promising keeping quality and will be shown in Spokane exhibitions before spring to test storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Richardson
Monitor
Richardson
Spokane
Cholera Causes Trouble in Navy
Manila Nov 23 Rear admiral Sperry declines leave for the Atlantic battleship fleet during Manila Bay stay. Medical officers support the decision due to the cholera outbreak and many declared dead or moribund. Governor General Smith has informed Washington and Roosevelt is expected to decide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Health Department
Admiral Sperry
Smith
Washington
President Rosevelt
Famine in White Print Paper Forecast by Wisconsin Mills
An Evening Wisconsin Union special from Appleton reports that unless abnormal conditions arise nationwide, the United States may face a print paper famine within six weeks. Wisconsin paper manufacturers warn water power declines and scarce wood pulp will push paper supplies to a critical, nearly priceless level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Union
Appleton
Wisconsin
United States
Wells Ac To Irrigation Near Ephrata Deserted Orchard Growth
Ephrata reports diversified farming via irrigation wells and fruit growing. Over 5,000 trees vines and shrubs imported in two months. C E Maynard and Dr Ridpath plan orchard expansion. J Stilsen seeks to clear 240 acres for new orchard near town. M H Surrell has planted five acres of fruit trees irrigated by well gasoline pump and storage reservoir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephrata
C. E. Maynard
Olympia
Ridpath
J. Stilsen
Spokane
M. H. Surrell
Soap Lake
Fine readings and music at Winans home tonight
A W C T U program at R B Winans residence 236 Pennsylvania avenue features Mary Winans performing popular readings and a variety of musical selections. A small admission fee helps cover expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Winans
Pennsylvania Avenue
Mary Winans
War for Pacific Northwest Railways Sparks Multi Company Build Boom
Seattle reports say North Coast, Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Harriman systems wage a vast race to control Puget Sound traffic. E. H Harriman’s representative J D Farrell and chief engineer J E Baldwin meet in New York while contractors bid for lines from Seattle to Portland and beyond. Northern Pacific eyes a new double tracked main line from the Columbia River to North Yakima via Kennewick Richland and Moxco Valley to tap irrigation growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Pacific Northwest
Puget Sound
Northwest Coast
United States
North Coast
Chicago
Milwaukee
West
J. D. Farrell
E. H. Harriiman
Oregon and Washington
Harriman Corporation
New York City
J. E. Baldwin
Portland
Pacific
Olympic Peninsula
North Coast Railroad
Northwest
Kiowa
Columbia River
E. Winter
Grant Smith & Co
Mwinter
Butler Hotel
Kiona
Columbia R River
Richland
Washtuena
Kennewick
Columbia
Rattlesnake Mountain
Yakima
Moxco Valley
Northern Pacific
Prosser
Kennewick J
North Yakima
Lower
Harriman
St. Paul
Gray's Harbor
E. H. Hariman
Orient
New York
Gage
Battle
Hill
Apple Show Heats Spokane With Global Inaugural
Spokane will stage a five minute December 7 dawn signal for the National Apple Show opening. Thousands of banners will rise as 5,000,000 apples from around the world compete for 35,000 dollars in premiums. Entrants come from 37 U S states and four Canadian provinces plus England and Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Roosevelt
Executive Mansion
Festival Hall
Arthur W. Jones
Club
Canada
England
Germany
France
Wales
Scotland
Denmark
Japan
Washington
Oregon State
Cyclone apple packer showcased as Spokane premium
The Cyclone apple packer patented by Blake and Woodruff and sold by Wells & Morris will be a premium at the National Apple Show in Spokane. A glazed unit will be exhibited and awarded as a prize. The machine, tested by valley fruit growers, solves lid nailing by compacting apples to fill boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs.Blake and Woodruff
Wells & Morris Company
Spokane
Arnott Family Arrives in Valley Seeking Investment
H S Arnott and family of Bluefield Virginia arrived today to survey the valley. He once ran a wholesale business in the South and may relocate here. They hold through tickets to the Sound and plan a return trip to the Pacific Northwest as development rumors swirl about Harriman backed terminals in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Arnott
Blue Fields
Mr. Arnott
Pacific Northwest
Harriman
Seattle
Hill
Southern Pacific
Work on the Okanogan Line Advances
Rumors say A. M. Dewey and associates will begin construction of the Okanogan Electric line. George Needy and Horace Skinner leave Spokane to secure bond funding and coordinate with eastern engineers for equipment. Overhead trolley and third rail are considered. construction to start after holidays with spring activity. operation hoped before April 1, 1910. Local capitalists join Col. Dewey as Okanogan County expands due to rail and irrigation projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Dewey
Okanogan Electric Railway
George
Needy
Horace B. Skinner
Spokane
Chicago
New York
Skinner
Dewey
Col. Dewey
Okanogan County
Doneen Plans New Business Building on We Natchee Lot
J W Doneen, a Southside wheat grower who bought the fifty foot lot on We natchee avenue and Palouse street, said he will construct a fine business building next spring. He noted the fall season prevents any work this year but aims to generate revenue commensurate with the lot’s price and improve the street’s business appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Doneen
Wenatchee Avenue
Palouse Street
World
Doneen
Wenatchee
Federal Positions Open At Waterville Land Office
A. M. Sterch of Waterville and Okanogan county seeks the register position. D. L. Gillespie of Brewster Herald aims for the receiver role. Dr. J. E. Shore of Chelan county Republican committee also mulls a post. Douglas county favors a local appointee as tensions rise. W. B. Hayes Auction Depletes Shoe Stock on Orondo Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M.sterch
Okanogan County
Register of
United States Land Office
Waterville
D. L. Gillespie
Brewster Herald
J. E.shore
Chelan County
Republican’ Central Committee
Douglas County
W. B. Hayes
Orondo Avenue
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R. Peters
Wenatchee Valley
Dakota
J. R. Peters
Minot
South Dakota
Dakotas
Peters
Ice
Wenatchee Electric Co
Columbia Valley Bank
Wenatchee, Washington
Exmigit
Messrs
Blake and
Woodruff
ELEC
TRIC
Okanogan Country
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