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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
1
Deputy Simmons arrested the Freeman brothers near Messerly's ranch for arraignment before Judge Palmer. Released to appear at two, they failed to show. They fled across a bridge toward Douglas county after wine from a barrel caused a leak and prompted their arrest.
Governor C N Haskell of Oklahoma sues William R Hearst for damages of 600000 claiming he is the agent of Standard Oil. The filing followed Hearst's remarks about Haskell resigning as treasurer of the national democratic campaign committee. The deputy burst into Hearst's stateroom to serve papers as Mrs Hearst reacted in alarm.
Miss Louise Grace Thompson daughter of Mr and Mrs C A Thompson will marry James De Koven Corselius next Wednesday at the bride’s parents home. Corselius is noted for his success with the Cashmere Record in the local community. TRY OUT DEBATERS TONIGHT at 7:30 at the Methodist church as Wenatchee high school presents ten candidates for the debating team judges include C H Armstrong George Coburn and W Jones. The question from the state board asks if Labor Unions are justified in using every legal means to keep the closed shop.
List of guests including R L Butler Elmer J Taylor Seattle Walter N Granger Charles L Denny Seattle F A Reynolds Reynolds W C Michael and wives Joe Barrett and wives Denver Millie Barrett Denver E G Spencer Lakeside Mr and Mrs J W Stevenson Seattle W D Halbert O B Lamphear L D Heater San Francisco J L Geant Seattle repairs on the power hall completed Notices to Republicans set for Friday evening at eight at the Republican Club Room Columbia Valley Bank building Palace Barber Shop advertises shave and hair cut under First National Bank.
George M. Felton of South Gibson Pennsylvania describes 1863 army illness with chronic diarrhoea. After many unsuccessful treatments he was persuaded by A W Miles to try Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. One bottle stopped the ailment at once. For sale by all druggists.
Detroit reports a train with 209 Metz refugees ditched in a burning forest amid flames and smoke. Searching parties retreated as fires surrounded Metz and damaged the track, with Alpena dispatches noting fires spreading across four Northwest Michigan counties and heavy loss of life and property, including fourteen women and children known to have perished.
Miss Zella Zimmerman and Mr Wilbur Marr wed at the groom's home at ten in the morning. Twenty guests attended a wedding dinner after the ceremony. The couple will reside at their Columbia power chicken ranch. Mrs Marr is noted as Squilchuck country’s first bride. Grand Chancellor Otto A Case of Seattle will address Valley Lodge No 116 next Monday night Oct 19.
The Royal Arch Masons conducted an initiation, processing two candidates in a ceremony held last night.
Residents D M Farris W M Roundy and H Rasmussen urge daily postal delivery to Entiat Valley arguing current four day round trips over 25 miles. Petition to be filed soon. Presbyterian church votes to extend a call to Dr Stevenson of Seattle Cherry Street church. Misses Maud Morgan and Eunice Blackman return to Snohomish after two week visit.
Jefferson W. Scriber, cashier of the Farmers' and Traders' National Bank in La Grande Oregon, was arrested by U S officials on embezzlement charges for $12 525 25. The bank is reported wrecked and his admitted shortage has stunned local social circles.
Mr. Esterbrook, traveling guard, departed yesterday with six prisoners bound for the Walla Walla institution. The group includes Frank Reed, Harry Cox, Charles Wieland, D. H. Baker, Chappell, and John Bridges. They were convicted of burglary or larceny with indeterminate sentences of at least one year.
Spokane reports the end of an eastern Washington stage line as M Lybecker delivers the U S mail along the Latane route from Pullman Wanana Colfax and Almota on its final trip. The line, decades old, was displaced by the Northern Pacific cut off Lewiston Riparia. Drivers include Felix Warren and Hank Monk, famed Northwest whip.
London reports a preliminary agreement among Great Britain Russia and France on eight proposals to guide an upcoming European conference. Key points include replacing Berlin treaty articles on Bulgaria with recognition of its current independence and clarifying Turkish financial obligations, Crete's annexation to Greece, and the status of the Oriental railway. The plan also seeks to end special Berlin regulations for European Turkey once settlements are assured.
Black Hamburg and Muscat grapes offered at 2 percent per pound or 75 cents per crate. Contact C. E. Smith via phone 1249 or visit R F D 2 Wenatchee for purchase.
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