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Wenatchee Daily World

Location

Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1908

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Operator Goes On Long Vacation At Olympia

F B Goodyear Western Union operator in the local office for a year left yesterday for a long vacation. He will first visit Hood's Canal near the Olympics and then travel to California. He plans to return next spring to buy a fruit tract and, if he does, give up telegraphing. C E Smith, who owns a local fruit tract and is an old operator, has taken his position.

F. B. Goodyear Western Union Hood's Canal California Mr. Goodyear C. E. Smith

Four Couples Receive Marriage Licenses

County Auditor Godfrey issued four marriage licenses late last night to couples planning to marry today. The Wenatchee pairings include G. H. Roderick with Garnett Clark and Jesse Parker with Ida M. Franks, plus A. C. McPherson with Estella Allenbaugh. The Leavenworth pairing is Jake Staley and Ola Pratt.

Godfrey G. H. Roderick Garnett Clark Wenatchee Jesse Parker Ida M. Franks A. C. McPherson Estella Allenbaugh Jake Staley Ola Pratt Leavenworth

Foy Plans Move to Southern Mexico for Ranch Venture

E. M. Foy of Oakland writes that he and his family will depart on the 24th for Southern Mexico. He founded the Wenatchee Canning Co. and now promotes a Berkeley land syndicate owning about 9000 acres. The venture aims to create an ideal stock ranch with cattle and hogs as rubber cultivation expands nearby.

E. M. Foy Oakland Mexico Foy Wenatchee Canning Company Berkeley Land

Seattle couple visits Chelan lake property plans orchard and alfalfa

Mr and Mrs W A Sanders of Seattle arrived in Chelan to manage property interests. The land includes 160 acres with 40 acres in three year old English walnuts. Level ground will grow alfalfa while hill land will host an orchard of winter apples. Sanders, a Seattle real estate man, is seen as making a strong investment.

Chelan W. A. Sanders Seattle Sanders Lake Chelan Lake Shore Lakeside

Royal Flat News Roundup and Events

Mrs. R Campbell and son Lester visit Wallace Idaho relatives. Box social at Royal Flat school house November 28. Election day picnics along the Columbia. Several residents travel to Ellensburg Quincy Tacoma Beverly and Palouse City. Pneumonia and grippe illnesses noted among locals.

R. Campbell Lester Wallace Idaho

Plans to start on Chelan Avenue improvements

A large force will be set to work next Tuesday or Wednesday on a 16000 contract for regrading side walks gravelling and parking on Chelan Avenue. Work hinges on property owners advancing assessments and creating funds for the Eagle Transfer Company and Jack O Connor to begin. Payments will be made in five annual installments with the first due in February and aim to finish by early spring.

Chelan Avenue Jack Scamen Eagle Transfer “Company Jack O’connor

Local Gazette Roundup of Visits and Community Events

Bob Nelson traveled to Spokane yesterday while Mrs E Oakes returned from Seattle. Louis Michel arrived back from a Cashmere business trip and Geo Hauber’s family visited from Peshastin for Thanksgiving. Searle family returned to Wenatchee from Peshastin with baby. Stella Sandgren, Cashmere teacher, visits Markham home. Rebecca Lodge met at Sprague Hall with social time, music, games, and lunch after business. LeClare won five pound box of McDonald chocolates drawn by Lillis. number 26. Presbyterian church bazaar in King Coal rooms raised seventy five dollars for church repairs. Candy, bakery, and crafts sold well.

Geo. Hauber Peshastin Mrs. E. Searle Baby Wenatchee Rebecca Lodge Sprague Hall Frank LeClare McDonald’s Dick Lillis Presbyterian Church King Coal Rooms

Rev W A Stevenson Leaves Seattle Post Assistant

Rev W A Stevenson pastor of Cherry Street Presbyterian Church Seattle preached both services here last Sunday. Local members praise him and expect strong leadership. The Seattle Post Intelligencer notes he will leave January 1 for Wenatchee to lead the First Presbyterian Church there after transfer approval by the Seattle Presbytery. Stevenson has served three years in Seattle and formerly lived in Anacortes.

W. A. Stevenson Cherry Street Presbyterian Church Seattle Seattle Post-Intelligencer Cherry St. Presbyterian Church Presbytery of Wenatchee First Presbyterian Church Stevenson Wenat Chee Cherry Street Anacortes

Winchester News Notes and Local Appointments

Carl Buege paints his hardware store as cinders are diverted for a service track. R B Trumbull of Seattle visits on business. A light rain falls Thursday and grass greens across the valley. Trotter and friends spend Wednesday evening playing cards. Carl Buege Sr. visits from Everett. Mrs M A Corwin visits her daughter. Emma Buege teaches at Stratford after visiting nearby. Winchester hosts three livery stables with talks of consolidation. Dan McEwen of Fairview visits Saturday.

Carl Buege R. B. Trumbull National Grocery Company of Seattle A. C. Trotter T. E. Trotter Quincy Carl Buege, Sr Everett M. A. Corwin Emma Buege Stratford Winchester Dan McEwen Fairview

Southside Notes From Frenchman Hill Community

Mrs Payne and son Brooks left for Seattle for the winter. Miss Sayler of Low Gap visited Mr and Mrs Geo Ferguson. A box social will be held at Royal Flat school house next Saturday night November 28. Robi Smith and Bradbury of Royal Flats called on the South Side. A 40 foot artesian water test tower was erected at H M Perry well. Mrs Robt Smith of the artesian well and Mr and Mrs Edward Tapley and children visited A Hamilton family.

Royal Flat Robi. Smith Bradbury Royal Flats H. M. Perry Robt. Smith Edw. Tapley Low Gap A. Hamilton

Prison life weighs on incest suspect Newkirk

J. K. Newkirk, jailed on incest charges involving his daughter, endures confinement poorly and has threatened self harm and harming his family. Officers guard him closely as his moody temperament worries relatives, while his Monitor family maintains respectable reputations.

Atkinson Free From Jail On Bond Ahead Of Trial

Prince Atkinson was released from county jail this morning on a $2500 bond after Prosecuting Attorney Henry Cross approved a bond from Seattle. His father and brother signed the bond, and the supe rior court trial is expected next month. John Godfrey to Build New Home Near Current Residence. County Auditor Godfrey began excavation for a new 40 by 0 foot house on the fifty foot lot beside his present home, with stone work this fall and building in spring.

Prince Atkinson Hotel d'Webb Henry Cross Seattle Atkinson Superior Court John Godfrey Godfrey

Thanksgiving Services Draw Large Congregation At Methodist Church

The Methodist church was crowded this morning for union Thanksgiving services. Rev. Adams delivered a thoughtful address with special music enhancing the event. The holiday drew a great many people to the services.

Methodist Adams

Duncan ill while at Wenatchee school

Lemuel Duncan, a student at Wenatchee, was sick at home part of last week. T Rothen and his daughter Edith attended church here Sunday afternoon.

Trinidad Lemuel Duncan Wenatchee T. Rothen Edith

Local paper praised for trust and community service

The article extols the newspaper for its trustful mission and wide readership. It cites a satisfactory subscription list, strong advertiser support, and a new printing carload arriving next week. It emphasizes financial stability and prime valley location as reasons it becomes essential to every home.

Also Mentioned on This Page

City Chelan County Wyoming H. E. Pierce and Company Wenatchee Theatre Union Wenatchee Drug Co Ice Columbia Valley Bank Washington Old Equator GI News Bob Nelson Spokane E. Oakes Louis Michel Cashmere Stella Sandgren A. P. Markham Rev Stevenson Frenchman Hill Miss Sayler Mrs. Geo. Ferguson J. K. Newkirk Newkirk Monitor Daily World
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