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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
1
C P Barrows, recently from Bicknell Indiana, opens a law office in the Rosenberg block in Wenatchee. He has practiced five years and previously served as attorney for his hometown. His family intends to join him soon.
Last day for registration for the general election closes tonight. The Red Apple Real Estate company displays another apple grown by F. Cooley labeled Cooley for public viewing. A. Steves of Chelan visited friends, then departed for Minnesota. he and his wife will move to Seattle for the winter.
The Valley Power company reports its electrical plant five miles above Cashmere on the Wenatchee river is nearly finished. Engineer A E Wieland inspected the site and will hand it to the company. Initial capacity is 300 horsepower with possible expansion to 1000. Power will support irrigation pumping at low cost.
E G Spencer Republican nominee for county auditor visits Wenatchee this week to drum up support. Former Leavenworth resident now living in Lakeside, he is popular among Republicans and deemed highly capable and courteous by supporters.
The council tabled the fire department topic amid a calm session when Councilman Russi compared a local blaze to the Bugvilie Fire Brigade. Fire Chief Throw objected to the analogy, followed by ex-fireman I. N. Hall who attended to speak briefly.
The Taft special wrecked today when two tender wheels left the track near Cadiz Junction to Cadiz Ohio. The train slowed to ten mph, no injuries reported, and a one hour delay ensued. Also notes that the lecture course for winter will not be given. Miss Goldie Minnie of Orondo is visiting Mrs Linville.
The Chelan county Sunday schools plan a convention at First Baptist church this Friday with lectures, singing, and a full program for superintendents officers teachers and all Sunday school workers. Highlights include welcome address by J A Gellatly and talks on county convention purposes class organization teacher opportunities and the spiritual aim of Sunday schools.
Wenatchee fruit entries at Spokane Interstate and North Yakima State Fairs earned near 1000 dollars in prizes over two weeks. The Commercial club exhibit led by Secretary Gellatly won about 500 dollars including a 300 dollar merchants prize and a 150 dollar county prize. Wenatchee plates also scored well. O G France led the Spokane report with over 400 in prizes, and Farwell handled the Seattle plate exhibit with 50 plus.
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