Wenatchee Fruit Shipments Boost Valley Prosperity
Lem L McKittrick, visiting Sioux Falls, reports Wenatchee fruit shipments this season totaling about 1 250 000 dollars, up a quarter million from last year, with land values rising from 80 to 1500 dollars per acre after irrigation. He notes Great Northern railroad interest, a steel bridge over the Columbia, and diversifying fruit markets worldwide, including Alaska.
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Lem McKittrick
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Argus-Leader
Argus- Leader
Lem L. McKittrick
Wenatchee
Wash
W. H. McKittrick
Washington
Great Northern Railroad
James J. Hill
Great Northern Road
Hill
Wenatchee Valley
Columbia River
East Wenatchee
Alaska
Stocker to Begin Erection of $2000 Residence on Yakima Street
O S Stocker will start building a new two thousand dollar house on Yakima street within days. The Central Bryan Club plans a meeting tomorrow night at the courthouse with a good crowd expected.
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Central Bryan Club
Apple Growers Reward Offer and Oakes Returns
To the person who brings in the largest apple before November 1 to the World office, the Daily World will be sent free for one year. E. G. Oakes, fruit buyer for several Dakota firms, is back and will base his headquarters in the city for several months.
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World Office
Daily World
E. G. Oakes
Methodist Board Plans Monument For Rev L R Rufus
The Methodist Episcopal church in Wenatchee formed a committee to pursue a monument honoring Rev. L. R. Rufus after his sudden death. Members named are H. L. Beightol, F. W. Cooper and W. H. Dickson. The meeting also praised cooperation with sister churches and the city for the annual conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Rufus
H. L. Beightol
F. W. Cooper
W. H. Dickson
Methodist Episcopal Church of
All Day Missionary Meeting Planned by Wenatchee Societies
An all day gathering of Wenatchee ladies missionary societies is set for the Methodist church on Thursday September 24 starting at 9 o clock. The program includes scripture prayer reports by multiple societies, special music and a devotional led by Mrs. Eatherton, a luncheon, round table discussions and a supply department report. Everyone is invited to attend and bring baskets.
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All the Ladies’ Missionary Societies of
Wenatchee
Methodist Church
Hursday
Jesus
Nev. Beightol
Isleta Puebio
Ndans
Jennie V. Porter
A. J Adams
I. H. Garret
Fred Eatherton
S. A. Thompson
Christian Missionary Society
Mahala Nelson
Baptist Missionary Society
E. O. Jessup
Presbyterian Missionary Society
W. A
Threshing Run Sets Records at Nathan Cox Ranch
Scott Bardow Threshing Co closes season after a 25 day run with record outputs at Nathan Cox's ranch between Rock Island and Beaver Creek. The machine threshed 160 sacks in one hour and 303 sacks in two hours eight minutes with only two minutes lost for sacks. Witnesses included John Witte and William Cowan. Crew listed includes John Lean Clyde Keener Fred Leonard and Jimmy Clark handling hoedowns Homer Shoats of Brays at the engine and Lewis Scott as fireman.
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Scott-Bardow Threshing Company
Scott
Nathan Cox
Rock Island
Beaver Creek
John Witte
William Cowan
John Lean
Clyde Keener
Fred Leonard
Jimmy Clark
Homer Shoats
Brays
Lewis Scott
Caramels and bakery notes plus local notices
Local items include a Salvation Army Hall lunch on September 24 and a chicken dinner. A. E. Wieland returned to Cashmere for engineering work. Mrs. Sarah Clapp plans final proof in December. Judge W. J. Long campaigns in Chelan for representativeness. Social at Mrs. Eatherton’s on September 22. Rev. C. M. Bolin named to lead Odessa church, residing in Malaga.
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Salvation Army Hall
A. E.‘ Wieland
Cashmere
Sarah Clapp
Quincy
City
One Point of View on Wenatchee Progress and Expo Plans
A local column notes Wenatchee efforts to display fruit at the Seattle exposition with Dave Gellatly pushing growers to participate and Arthur Gunn and J A Navarre named regional leaders. The writer urges civic unity, laments delays on cement sidewalks, and envisions Wenatchee shedding its village image while Douglas county comparisons spark pride.
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Dave Gellatly
Commercial Club
Seattle
Douglas County
Wenatchee
Chelan County
Arthur Gunn
Northwest Electric Light and Power Association
J. A. Navarre
Lakeside
Association of
County Engineers
Squibichuck
A. O. U. W. No 83 Seeks Members Friday Evening
All members of A O U W No 83 are requested to attend Friday evening September 25 for special and important business. Reardae, Master Workman.
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Reardae
Poindexter Named Leader of Washington Delegation
A prominent Democrat predicts Miles Poindexter will lead the Washington delegation in Congress while noting local Democrats have little chance to elect their candidate. He praises the Republican nominee Poindexter as a caliber fit to represent the district.
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Wenatchee
Poindexter
Washington
Congress
Miles Poindexter
Poindexter Named Successor in Lower House
Born in Memphis Tennessee in 1868 Poindexter studied at Fancy Hill academy and Washington and Lee University Law. He practiced in Walla Walla Spokane county deputy prosecutor and judge of the Spokane Stevens district with a long record of major cases and public service.
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Jones
Poindexter
Memphis
Tenn
Fancy. .Hill
Academy
Virginia
Washington & Lee University
Walla Walla
Elizabeth Cale Page
Walla Walla County
Spokane
Stevens Counties
Northwest campaign signs point to White House tour
Spokane reports signs that five parties aim for Washington’s presidency by touring the Pacific Northwest. Prohibition candidate Eugene W. Chafin led the pace, followed by Eugene V. Debs and Thomas Misgen with John Temple Graves. Hearst plans a visit in October as Taft and Bryan hint at joining in if the other attends.
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Spokane
Washington
White House
Pacific Northwest
Northwest
Rockies
Eugene W. Chafin
Eugene V. Debs
Socialist Party
Thomas Misgen
Independence League
John Temple Graves
William R. Hearst
William Howard Taft
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Taft
Funeral for Rev. L. R. Rufus Tomorrow at Methodist Church
The funeral for Rev. L. R. Rufus will be held tomorrow at two o'clock from the Methodist church. Dr. Walton Skipworth district superintendent of the Dalles district of the Methodist Conference will preach the sermon.
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L. R. Rufus
Methodist Church
Walton Skipworth
Dalles
Methodist Conference
Funeral of Mrs. Ikenberry
The funeral for Mrs Mary Ikenberry who died Saturday evening was held at Sunnyslope church yesterday at 11 o clock. She suffered from consumption for six months and leaves a husband two children her parents and six brothers. The Rev Filbourn officiated. The obituary notes her father Rev A B Peters and mentions her long illness and family.
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Mary Ikenberry
Sunnyslope
Spokane Church Establishes Creche for Infants
Rev. A. C. Grier of First Universalist church installs a creche to care for infants during Sunday services. A caretaker and nurses supervise babies, checked in to prevent confusion, allowing busy mothers to attend worship. The plan, tried last Sunday, wins praise and may spread to other Spokane churches.
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Spokane
A. C. Grier
First Universalist Church
Towns Wiped Out by Wisconsin Forest Fires
United Press reports Daggan and Woodboro in Wisconsin near Rhinelander are destroyed by fires. About four thousand residents flee through woods. several Woodboro residents are missing, though many may remain with friends and relatives.
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United Press Service
Chicago
Daggan
Woodboro
Wis
Rhinelander
Taft Support Urged By President In Press Statement
Secretary Loeb released a presidential statement responding to exchanges between William Randolph Hearst and Ohio Senator Foraker. The document cites funds from Standard Oil to Foraker and urges continued support for Taft, warning that his defeat would please those backing Governor Haskell.
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Oyster Bay
L. L
Loeb
Hearst
Senator Foraker
Ohio
Standard Oil Company
Foraker
Senate
Taft
Mr. Foraker
Haskell
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Southside
Southside Threshing Company
Scott-Borden Steam Threshing Company
Bridge Land
Wenatchee Electric Co
Havi
Lis
Jere
Telars
Columbia Valley Bank
Inlitiudius Board
Ill
L. R. Rufcs
Ahank
ALL Day Missionary Meeting
Round Table
J. J. Eyer
Mission Street
GY News
Wenatchee Bakery
Peter
C. H. Armstrong
Big Bend
W. J. Long
Chelan
C. M. Bolin
Malaga
Odessa
Mr. Bolin
Wenatchee Avenue
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Chafin
Higsen
Bryan Say
Rufus
Mrs. Ikenberry
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