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Wenatchee Daily World

Location

Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1908

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Goodyear to Speak at Wenatchee Rally October 9

Democratic candidate Hon William Goodyear will address Wenatchee and surrounding voters at the Wenatchee Theatre on Friday evening October 9 at 1 o'clock. All are invited. Chelan County Democratic Central Committee reports a busy Anniversary Club day at Mrs E M Allen home.

William Goodyear Third Wenatchee and Wenatchee Theatre Chelan County Democratic Central Committee Anniversary Club E. M. Allen Geo. F. Cotterill U. S. Senate Wenatchee and Vicinity

Theatre program honors old soldiers amid local talent

A theatre show tonight features slides on the Pacific fleet and the Los Angeles flower carnival, songs by Mr. Humphries, readings by Miss Winans, and music by Mrs. E J Ferguson. Admission is 10 cents as a patriotic and community-spirited event unfolds.

Serguson Los Angeles Humphries Miss Winans E. J. Ferguson

Wenatchee Notices and Appointments Highlight Local Visitations

A stream of visitors and events fills Wenatchee as Seattle figures travel through town. John Ramaker and Oliver Leavell arrive, with Leavell joining W. H. Leavell in Brewster then Okanogan before returning. Local dignitaries include Mayor Gellatly and visitors from Spokane. A political lecture by John H. Hill on Neal Dow is announced for October 12 at the Methodist church. Royal A. Gore arrives as grand master of the Masons with tonight’s reception. The paper notes several absences and relocations, church duties, and social gatherings involving families and townspeople.

Royal A. Gore Seattle The Masons Our John H. Hill Chicago Neal Dow Maine Hill

Steamer Reliance Runs Aground In Dense Fog

The steamer Reliance carrying about 200 passengers from Colby to Portland struck a beach at Alki Point in heavy fog at 9 this morning. Panic broke out as passengers feared they would be forced overboard, but crew calmed the crowd and boats were lowered to take everyone ashore and onward to the city. A small boat with passengers aboard was lost afterward.

Portland Ore Reliance Colby Alki Point

Newlywed Shoemakers Arrive as Steamer Lands Safe

Time and considerable apprehension were felt but all were safely landed as the steamer floated at his tide this afternoon. Mr and Mrs Shoemaker, married in Brewster, visited Miss Anna Kyle before leaving on the train. They will live in Marysville. Susie Anderson, employed in Spokane, will visit her parents for a few days. Home made carpet for sale and bicycles for rent offered by J. J. Eyer, bicycle doctor, 2 South Mission Street.

P. O. Vaale Carrie Slenga Eugene Ore Mrs. Shoemaker Brewster Anna Kyle Marysville Susie Anderson Spokane J. J. Eyer South Mission Street

Lone Bandit Robs Stage Near Roseburg

A masked robber halted a Myrtle Point stage near Roseburg Oregon at 10 30 last night taking valuables from Supt W C Benham Tom Duncan and four passengers. Mrs Rooney and Mrs Burnett escaped unmolested while another passerby saved $60 purse. The thief left with $45 50 and two revolvers and a posse pursued. Also listed were contest scores and local notes about residents Mrs C H Chapman Misses Bessie Jennings and Icey Chisholm visiting Cashmere.

Roseburg Ore W. C.benham Myrtle Point Tom Duncan Rooney Toledo Burnett

Chicago Wins Cubs Defeat Giants

The Chicago Cubs defeated the New York Giants 4 to 2 in a decisive season finale. Thirty three thousand fans paid to enter, with many Chicago supporters among the crowd, and the game ended amid strong enthusiasm.

Cubs Giants Daily World New York Chicago

Chicago Cubs Strive for World Title after Pennant Victory

The Cubs, led by captain Frank Chance, defeated the Giants to win the series and earn a shot at Detroit Tigers in the 1908 world championship. Chicago previously beat the Tigers in the prior year’s clash, setting the stage for a fresh duel for the crown.

Frank Chance Cubs McGraw Giants Detroit “Tigers Chicago

Magnificent Sud Ges In Fighting The Codlin Moth

A. L. Melander of State College reports field trials against the codlin moth in fruit orchards of Z A Lanham and Samuel Johnson. One spraying saved most fruit this season with only about 0.66 percent loss on 700 Jonathan apple boxes. Previous years showed higher losses before adopting college spray methods.

A. L. Melander State College Pllllman Z. A. Lanham Samuel Johnson Jonathan Melander

Cemetery meeting moved to Friday at 3 30 PM

Announcement corrects yesterday’s note for a cemetery association meeting set in Sprague's hall Friday at 3 30 o'clock. The event aims to organize a local cemetery association with broad community interest and expects a large turnout. Mrs W D Lewis leaves for Portland to visit her brother. E F Cadman buys a new piano from M R Knickerbocker, D S Johnston & Co Seattle local manager.

Sprague’s Hall E. F. Cadman M. R. Knickerbocker D. S. Johnston & Co Seattle

Mrs C F Eggman Tops $100 Contest Leaders

Mrs. C. F. Eggmann is among the front runners in the $100 contest. She seeks votes through coupons with purchases, asks friends to help, deposits coupons in her name, turns in subscriptions for 300 coupons each, and submits news items for a coupon each. Two more leaders to be named in Friday and Saturday issues. Monday will publish the first scorogram with all votes.

C. F. Eggmann Daily World World Reporter

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Democratic Rally Dr. Britt Vancouver Wenatchee Waterville Lew Nordyke Wenatchee Valley A. R. Dickson Joe Sugden Philadelphia Wenatchee Electric Co Columbia Valley Bank Washington F. H. Brand Olympia Hotel Palouse Street J. M. Duffy Wall Shaffer the Daily World C. Will Shaffer Abel Shaffer Chiwaukum Mr. Shaffer Thinesseom Bousquet A. A. Bousquet Gity News Sam Mills John Ramaker City Gellatly A. J. Linville H. R. Scheildnecht Jessie Wenner I. B. Smith Bridgeport W. J. Biram Rock Island Oliver Leavell Idaho W. H. Leavell Our City Okanogan E. A. Tank Bradford’s Landing J. H. Hoover A. J. Smith Rev. Hyatt St. Luke's Episcopal Church Cashmere Archdeacon Purdue Mornig Mrs. Rippey Mrs. Russell Kansas Miss Currie Slenga Shipboard Lone Bandit Rugs N. Small Wm. Edmunds E. N. Small H. M. Rays Cc. F. Cliff Harry Usher Ed. Dennis C. H. Chapman F. M. Stricker W. T. Rader Bessie Jennings Icey Chisholm W. D. Lewis C. F. Eggman Grand Army Frisco
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