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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
1
H J Kimmel argues Chelan county should invest in principal roads with six inches of crushed rock for durable cadam surfaces. He says using regular contractors ensures uniform work, proper drainage, and a crowned, well rolled finished road. He notes the cost of crushers and quarrying is offset by long term quality.
A large coyote and rabbit drive planned for November 9 in Wenatchee draws interest from outside points including Seattle and Tacoma. The favorable number of animals near the drive site and proximity to rail lines promise a big turnout. The Wenatchee Business College reports new furniture installed and rooms ready as the school opens next Monday with a prosperous year ahead.
Local ad for grapes titled Horrible Murder in Wenatchee has led D W Jones of the Daily World to receive a flood of orders. The attention boosts sales as customers respond to the sensational headline.
Sam R. Sumner was appointed secretary of the Chelan county Republican Central Committee, replacing resigning B. J. Williams. Sumner is described as highly popular and well fitted for the role, with J. E. Shore of Leavenworth serving as chairman this year.
J. M. Duffy opens the Olympia hotel under N. D. Wilcox management. The six story building showcases modern fixtures, private baths, electric lights, running water, a fire safe system, two key safety deposit boxes, and future elevator service to the cafe. The Wenatchee Spokane fare for the Interstate Fair is set at 1 1/3 of a dollar plus special $5.25 on October 5. Red Apple Real Estate adds an extra office and fruit exhibit while Armstrong's mer y store displays a full line of styles.
Moscow Idaho October report says State Senator Warden Truitt assaulted Pete Orcutt editor of the Troy News on Main Street injuring face and scalp with an iron weapon. Truitt was arrested and later bailed. dispute arose over a News story.
Special to the World. Tonopah Nev Oct 1 The first safe robbery ever recorded in Nevada occurred this morning in a gold camp. The robbers entered the state saloon in Manhattan cracked the safe and secured 100 in money besides some jewelry.
Bellingham October 1 heavy rainstorm floods streets with two inches of rain falling in three hours causing significant damage.
Attorneys for the Independence party ask the Idaho Supreme Court to compel the secretary of state to place their ticket on the ballot after the secretary rejected it as filed too late. The court ordered the secretary to show why the ticket was unfiled while wheat shipments move to Seattle and residents travel to Chicago. The Royals Masons announce their first meeting after summer vacation.
The Wenatchee Valley Fruit Growers Association closed a deal with an eastern firm to sell 50 cars of fruit, with possibility to increase to 300, to eastern points. Prices not released yet, and buyers had resisted earlier offers. Also notes on nut social at C A Battles home, and eight carloads of cattle unloaded locally.
Improvements costing about 2049 dollars will raise the church foundation by three feet to create space around the basement and expand the auditorium width by 25 feet. Seating will nearly double with new pews walls papered and woodwork painted inside and out. Grounds will be graded for a lawn and the fence and barn removed.
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