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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1909
Page
1
News from Copenhagen reports Dr. Cook aboard the Hans Egede near Skagen with reception plans by the Royal Geographical Society committee. Skeptics note Nordic explorers debate his polar claim while Rome applauds the scientific prospects and New York offers lavish lecture deals.
E A Free man sold his east Bridgeport residence to R E Darling of Mansfield for 3000 dollars. Capt Fred McDermott and J B Valentine of the Columbia River commission were in town discussing preparations to blast rocks from the river above Bridgeport, with blasting expected to begin by October 1.
QO. M. Olson and Captain McDermott work to arrange an exhibit aboard the steamer Yakima to demonstrate fruit culture pruning spraying and related practices for growers along the Columbia River Stops are planned at Entiat Orondo Brays Chelan Falls Pateros Brewster Bridgeport and other stations as river levels permit The demonstration aims to extend to several ports once the boat is active and meetings are held in Seattle to finalize plans.
In Ephrata on September 3 a 480 acre sale by J. D. Beard to a Wenatchee syndicate fetched 48000 dollars, about 100 dollars per acre. The land lies west of Ephrata, is level, and the buyers plan wells and irrigation while partitioning into five and ten acre lots. Beard irrigates 20 acres from an 80 foot well as fruit and vegetables there excel Wenatchee area. The region reports standout peach and pear crops this year. c. E. Munsel returned from a Kansas visit with his parents.
Seattle mounted police lead a Wenatchee parade with 2000 locals, 600 women in autos, seven bagpipers, and Apple King M Horan. Grand marshal D C Town, route via First to Third, ending at the Washington state building for speeches by J E Chilberg and Thomas Burke with Wenatchee musical groups and fruit giveaways.
H M Gilbert vows to return to grow fruit and test luck at Spokane amid earlier disputes with Spokane buyers. J G Hillyer urges preventing Wenatchee from winning again, noting Gilbert’s three to four car lot prepared for the show. Sunnyside plans Grimes Golden shipments and others discuss exhibits as Yakima county readies a robust display. Dr James calls for a committee to regulate local displays and ensure coordinated effort across varieties.
Chelan Leader notes Wenatchee investors press water for 2000 acres on the Flat using a 250 foot lift from Lake Chelan. A pumping plant and pipeline would serve half the land or lead to outright purchase, with engineer levels to be run next week. Promoters have secured encouraging landowner assurances and expect to meet renewed in Wenatchee. H. R. Parshall and wife travel from Pennsylvania to California, then plan return to Wenatchee late next month.
A new community swimming spot has been found about a half mile north of the east side landing. Swimmers estimate depths from 45 to 60 feet with diving boards and a sandy beach, and plans exist for a bath house and more diversions next year. Meanwhile Great Northern engineers plan Chelan Falls development to power an anticipated Brewster Oroville line, with electric progress seen on Spokane to Gold Bar routes.
The Waterloo museum and adjacent hotel were auctioned in Brussels to satisfy a judgment against the managing company. The collection, begun by Edward Cotton after 1815, now holds about 3000 objects including Napoleonic relics, weapons, engravings, photos, and books attracting visitors from many nations.
Mr and Mrs W R Prowell and families with Mr and Mrs W T Tolch and families of this city returned from a two weeks camping trip at Lake Wenatchee. They report a pleasant time with good fishing and huge appetites. Mr Prowell calls Lake Wenatchee one of the best camping places in the state and hopes to run a summer camp there. He notes Lamb-Davis railway is completed about 15 miles from Leavenworth but construction paused over right of way suits. He believes the road is a subsidiary of the Great Northern and will reach Lake Wenatchee, be electrified, and spur Great Northern investment as a summer resort.
Cecelia Fritz from Rockport Indiana arrives in Wenatchee and will stay at W F Sturm’s home while entering employment at the Etzkorn tailoring house.
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