Automobiles Increase Across Counties in State
The state board of equalization shows 1384 motor cars this year versus 1727 in 1907 with Asotin and Benton gaining one each and Clallam and Stevens adding several. Douglas county records no autos this year after four in 1907. A Bible display is noted at Armstrong's stationery store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas, Ferry
Okanogan
Skamania
Wahkiakum County
State Board of Equalization
Asotin
Benton
Clallam
Stevens
Douglas County
Armstrong's
The Toggery Opens Tomorrow in New Olympia Building
The Toggery, move to a bright new Olympia building, opens tomorrow with a modern stock and Tungsten lighting. Messrs. Tupper & Gillman, aided by Lyons and Bowman, aim for bigger, better, brighter. They will announce a formal opening next week and reaffirm reliable goods at low prices from Hart Schaffner Marx, Douglas, Florsheim, Stetson, Cravanette, Cluett, Monarch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Tupper & Gillman
Olympia
Tupper & Gilman
Lyons
Bowman
Seattle
Curtis-Morgan
United States
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Douglas
Florsheim
Cluett
Monarch
Daily World
Good Roads Letter No 1 on Statewide Road Improvements
The piece argues good roads link farmer transport improvement and require a systematic statewide method under an expert engineering bureau. It notes roads cannot be built in a single season without vast funds and that limited funds yield only temporary work like opening passages and light grading until a coordinated program is adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee Avenue
Cattle theft case edges toward arrest in Twisp area
George Witte, a Twisp butcher, faces arrest on a charge of stealing cattle after a band driven toward Wenatchee is traced. Will Little of the Little Wetsel company reports loss of stock from Methow Valley, with a steer found in Wenatchee yards bearing questionable branding. Prosecutors clash over warrant issuance amid local tensions and a missing payment on a stable bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Witte
Twisp
Will Little
Methow Valley
Wenatchee
Allen Wetsel
Little- Wetsel Company
Methow
Witte
Chelan
Little Wetsel Company
Great Northern
L.W. Company
Cross
Brown
Okanogan County
Arrow Barn
Murderer Escapes While Being Transferred to Penitentiary
Leadville Colorado Sept 24 Sherman Morris alias Frank Shercliffe recently convicted for the murder of John Walsh a Leadville saloon keeper 15 years ago escaped from County Sheriff handcuffed in a car window as a train neared Canyon City where he was to begin a 25 year sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leadville
Col
Sherman Morris
Frank Shercliffe
John Walsh
This County
Canyon City
Morris
Taft Tour Praised by La Follette at Wisconsin Address
Madison Wis Sept 24 Senator La Follette spoke to farmers a national convention praising Taft with high praise noting his poise, temperament, ability and patriotism He described Taft as progressive with extensive public service and advised two presidents on key issues Taft’s speech followed amid strong applause R L Hall arrives from Kentucky to settle in the valley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Taft
Wisconsin
la Follette
State University
Judge Taft
Supreme Court Reinstates Anti Cigarette Law in Spokane
Spokane news reports the supreme court upheld the anti cigarette law, reversing Judge Sullivan who ruled it unconstitutional last winter. The decision ends open cigarette sales in Spokane County and exposes cigar dealers to immediate prosecutions. The measure bans sale of cigarettes or baking tobacco and follows action by H. S. Winsor of Winsor's in the Columbia block who challenged the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Supreme Court
E. H. Sullivan
Sullivan
H. S. Winsor
Winsor’s
Columbia Block
Wenatchee Military Band Closes Summer Open Air Concerts
The Wenatchee Military Band finishes a five month park series this evening at 8 o clock with a special final program arranged by director Mr Crollard. The audience includes townspeople and rural residents who enjoyed the open air concerts all summer and the World believes Wenatchee has one of the best bands in the state. If weather allows, one or two more concerts may be held and announced in this paper. The program features Union Forever Scout on Overture Poet and Peasant Suppe Valse Espanita Rosey Fantasia Kentucky Home Dalbey Review American Patrol Meecham Novelty Won t Go Home Till Morning With Shot and Shell Bilse Farewell Auld Lang Syne Star Spangled Banner.
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Wenatchee Military Band
Wenatchee
Crollard
Union Forever
Scout
Suppe Valse
Rosey Fantasia
Kentucky
Dalbey Review
Bilse Farewell
Bison Range Planned in Flathead Reservation
The Bison range in Montana’s Flathead Indian reservation will be established with $40,000 appropriated by Congress. It sits north of the Jocko river near Ravalli and Jocko, covering about 12 800 acres to be fenced and built with shelters. Ten thousand dollars funds fencing and buildings. thirty thousand goes to landowners, many Indian. Funds for bison purchases raised by the American Bison society. Women and girls wanted at the Cannery at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Flathead Indian Reservation
Montana
Congress
Jocko River
Ravalli
Jocko
American Bison Society
Reception to Rev Hyatt by St Luke's Guild
A reception for Rev Mr Hyatt rector of St Luke's Episcopal church was hosted by the St Luke's Guild at Mrs W M Olive home. Hostesses Mrs C Griggs Mrs T J Groves Mrs J Miller and Mrs W M Olive assisted by Misses Helen McCoy Faun Wells Madge Cushing and Irene Austin. About forty attendees enjoyed dainty refreshments and an agreeable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Hyatt
Mr. Hyatt
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
St. Luke’s Guild
W. M. Olive
C. Griggs
T. J. Groves
J. Miller
Helen McCoy
Faun Wells
Madge Cushing
Irene Austin
Oliver Bates Reports Frost on Wenatchee Lake
Oliver Bates of Wenatchee Lake says a heavy frost covered the lake yesterday morning. He notes the tourist season is practically over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Bates
Wenatchee Lake
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Haviz
Columbia Valley Bank
Chewawa Grill
Navarre
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Crass
LA Follett Loval
R. L. Hall
U. K. Sail
Cynthiana
BISON
Sflegte
Wenatchee Theatre
Wonsiches Drug Ce
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