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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
1
The Wenatchee bridge caught fire again this morning the seventh time. Dr. L. E. Miller credited a near mid span blaze to careless cigar stubs and urged signs at the ends warning against discarding cigars. He noted fires occur near the middle regardless of nearby railroad activity.
The faculty condemns The Siwash Chief, a humorous student publication, calling it unworthy and ending its run after Vol I No 1. Editor Lucien Kellogg, formerly of the World, is named among the editors.
The ladies of Wenatchee invite all Valley residents to an all day missionary meeting at the Methodist church on Thursday September 24. Coffee will be served and attendees should bring a lunch basket. Bring friends and cordial invitations are extended.
Mrs Ienberry is described as very low from consumption and may die within hours. The report notes her six months of illness and mentions local figures such as Rev A B Peters and community ties including C F Bryan of the U S Postal Department visiting the valley. Other locals, Mr and Mrs F T Blunck arrive from Davenport Iowa for a short visit.
A.G. Holler of Wenatchee Valley plans to ship carloads of Wenatchee apples to Hoquiam to test a local market. He says Hoquiam should eat good apples and Wenatchee apples are the best, though freight rates may hinder the effort.
City mentions go to Chas Fry’s for quick shoe repairs and notes on local events. Listed are visitors from Wenatchee and Seattle, a sheriff from Douglas county, and a plan for ice cream at the park if warm weather continues. Details include a September 17 band dance, school openings, and an apple show judging result.
Charming advertisement offering custom photo postcards for friends. Photographer Miss Turnbull promotes fine trees and fruit, inviting orders with contact at phone 1775 and ranch location Cal. Jones. Dated 9 21.
The newly elected Republican organizers met yesterday and formed a committee with J. E. Shore as chairman, B. J. Williams as secretary, Terry Ross as treasurer, and Thos. Bollman as state committeeman. Proxies and representatives listed include Blewett Leavenworth, Lake Wenatchee, Peshastin, Chelan, Cashmere, Wenatchee, Stehekin, Lakeside, and more.
Senate report from September 17 indicates M. E. Hay of Wilbur is the likely Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor after revised county tallies from the September 8 primary. He surpasses C. E. Coon of Port Townsend as official counts deviate from prior estimates. Also recorded are marriage licenses issued on September 15 for E Page and Bessie Bell Powers of Cashmere, Guy L. Tedford and Ida Irene Padoshek of Wenatchee, and Stephen Van Buren of Cle Elum with Ella Phillips Beemin of Chelan.
Burglars entered the Wells & Morris hardware store by rear window using a ladder and took nine revolvers and $20. An employee arrived about 8:30 am to find the show case and cash register pried open with no clues yet on the burglars.
An informal reception for city teachers and county superintendents follows a park band concert. Dates and venue to be announced. hosts include Mesdames Williams, Gellatly, Thompson, Kinz, Fuller, Brown, Bower, Hines, Gilchrist, Sumner, Battles, Quig, Littlefield, Blake, Case, Olive, Cameron and Miss Wells Morrison Kent Cushing.
The Central Bryan club met at the courthouse. Secretary Mr McGahan and treasurer Mr George Duffy resigned. A motion combined the two offices and Sheriff Webb was elected to fill the position. Next meeting set for next Wednesday at 8 15 p m.
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