Body of Greek killed in slide near Wenatchee
Joseph Gull found a decomposed body in the Wenatchee river near Tennessee Town confirming it as Tom Miller a Greek victim of the February 16 slide that buried three Greeks and several others. Coroner Templeton ruled a verdict and the body was buried in Leavenworth cemetery after notification to Miller’s brother. The Wenatchee river may hold two other slide victims as snow recedes.
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Joseph Gull
Wenatchee River
Tennessee
L.D. Mill
Mayor Day
Tom Miller
G. N
Spokane
Templeton
Leavenworth Undertaking Company
Leavenworth
Washington
Wenatchee
Engine Delayed Trains Sixteen Hours After Rock Hit
An east bound passenger train struck a large rock half a mile west of Gaynor, 24 miles west of here, last Sunday morning about two. The engine derailed and overturned but no one was hurt. Crews spent almost sixteen hours getting the big engine back on the rails, holding all west bound trains until six o'clock p m.
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Gaynor
Here
Dave Grant
Blacksmith Announces New Shop Opening Nearby
The blacksmith informs patrons of leaving his current quarters around mid April and plans to open a new shop one door west of the old stand to attend to all requests in his line. The notice is signed 12-13 L. C. Brender. The wheat crop report notes a sharp winter loss, smaller acreage, and rising prices with a seven cent bushel jump early this month.
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L. C. Brender
Mrs Cannon Plans Move to Butte Mont for Permanent Settlement
Mrs. F. S. Cannon wife of Frank S. Cannon and mother of Mrs. J. S. Judah left the first of the week for Wenatchee and from there they will depart for Butte Montana where they expect to settle permanently.
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F. S. Cannon
J. S. Judah
Wenatchee
Butte, Mont
Mining Co Elects Officers for Year at Cady Pass
County Treasurer C E Buttles and T D Rafter Jr came from Wenatchee for the meeting of the Cady Pass Mining and Milling Company stockholders. Officers elected: Buttles president. Motteler and Rafter vice presidents. Taylor secretary treasurer. Buttles general manager. The firm reports copper silver and gold assays from its property near Cady Pass. They plan substantial development in the coming year.
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C. E. Buttles
T. D. Rafter, Jr
Wenatchee
Cady Pass Mining & Milling Company
F. T. Motteler
T. D. Rafter
R. F. Taylor
J. F. Buttles
Cady Pass
Leavenworth Lumber O's Mill Begins Season Run
The Leavenworth Lumber Co. started its season with a full crew and boilers fired. Workers trimmed machinery and prepared for rapid sawing as orders pile up and demand for mill products grows, aiming to log through the summer.
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Leavenworth Lumber Co
New Book Additions at the Public Library
The library announces new titles including Life and Gabriella and Desert Gold among others. More books ordered will arrive soon and the list will be printed next week.
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The
Public Library
Life
Gabriella
Bobby
Twelve Ranchers Carry Man Twelve Miles to Wenatchee for Surgery
Robert Nickles fell ill with appendicitis on Tuesday. Twelve Plain area ranchers carried him on a stretcher from Plain to Leavenworth then to Wenatchee, across deep snow, arriving in nine hours. He underwent immediate surgery and is recovering rapidly under Dr. McKeown.
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Robert Nickles
Plain
Leavenworth
Mr. Nickles
Wenatchee Hospital
McKeown
Wenatchee
Autos debut in Leavenworth streets as snow melts
The town notes the first appearance of autos on Leavenworth streets last Sunday while Gus Bergren claims his machine was out Saturday but not downtown. Dusty streets prompt mixed reactions as bare ground returns and sunshine is praised. Councilman Woldenberg’s fall leads to convulsions and a serious condition per Dr Hoxsey. Country Club toilet goods arrive at Wheeler's Drug Store.
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Leavenworth
Gus Bergren
Woldenberg
Hoxsey
Wheeler’s
The
Echo
Supreme Court limits damages for self fault in railroad collision
The U S Supreme Court set aside a verdict awarding damages to heirs of a brakeman killed in a rear end collision on the Great Northern. The court held damages cannot be recovered for injuries caused by one's own fault. It noted the broader responsibility of trainmen to protect travelers' lives.
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Great Northern
Supreme Court of the United States
First Settler at Blewett Dead
A Blewett message reports John Holden aged 86 died Wednesday. He was Blewett’s first settler, a lifelong miner, and a cheerful, steadfast man who believed in a great mine. Peace to his ashes. His obituary notes his long residence and hopes for a strike.
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Blewett
John Holden
Ownership Statement for Leavenworth Echo 1916
The Leavenworth Echo of Leavenworth Washington sworn March 24 1916 declares Deed H Mayor as publisher editor and sole owner with no mortgage or security holders. Notarized by E H Fox Notary Public.
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Leavenworth
Leavenworth, Wash
E. H. Fox
Chelan County Politician Lou Bowman Tours Leavenworth
Lou Bowman a key Chelan County political figure has begun frequent trips to Leavenworth raising speculation about his influence on local elections and whether he is conveying votes in his vest pocket.
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Lou Bowman
Chelan County
Leavenworth
Damage suits filed against Harry E. Carr in Cashmere case
Two damage suits filed this week against Harry E. Carr of Spokane arise from a 1914 Cashmere killing during an examining trial. Nellie E. Parsons and Mrs. Franklin seek damages for loss of husband and his support, respectively. Carr was a well regarded local resident for ten years before his troubles.
Wenatchee River Flood Warning Pending After Rising
The Wenatchee River level has begun to rise after a warm week, with old timers noting no May flooding in years. Heavy winter snowfall and unusual warmth prompt residents to stay alert, as floodwaters threaten lower valley towns including Cashmere.
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Wenatchee
Cashmere
Party in Honor of Myra Daly and Miss Fox
The Everett Herald notes a Leavenworth gathering hosted by Mrs. A. C. Fox on Hoyt Avenue in honor of Miss Myra Daly who moves to Louisiana and Miss Georgia Fox birthday. Guests include Miss Marie Freer Miss Myra Durham and several others with a luncheon served by Mrs. Robert Mulvihill. The Palouse chamber of commerce seeks to attract a packing plant.
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Lucy Brown
G. A. Daly
Everett
Myra
Cravens
Daly
W. R. Pickering Lumbering Co
Leavenworth
L.D. Company
Everett Herald
Myra Daly
Louisiana
Georgia Fox
A. C. Fox
Hoyt Avenue
Robert Mulvihill
Marie Freer
Myra Durham
Irene Rogers
Ruth Lewis
M. A. Allison
Fred Lomas
Ted Steinrucd
James Lisk
Arvid Wallstrom
John G. Wallstrom
Thomas Johnson
Mulvihill
Miss Fox
Miss Daly
Fox
Rev W S Carne Called to Spokane Pastorate
Spokesman Review reports Corbin Park Congregational church in Spokane extended a call to the Rev W S Carne to become pastor and he accepted. Carne, formerly a Maine preacher, served first in Washington at Bellingham before Leavenworth, then came to Spokane as supply pastor two months ago.
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Leavenworth
Carne
Corbin Park Congregational Church
W. S. Carne
M. Carn
Maine
Washington
Bellingham
Spokane
Corbin Park
Industrial Happenings Across Washington Territory
State industrial news notes several developments from Elma to Everett. A new cheese factory begins in Elma while Aberdeen shows rising land demand. The Bremerton Eagles plan a 32000 theatre building and Tacoma sees a tractor invention for cars. The St Paul mill in Tacoma houses the world’s largest creosoting plant as Tonasket nears a new Cement Products Co plant. The Great Northern orders 1500 freight cars. S PCo 100 locomotives. Colville finds lead carbonate valued at 100 a ton. A three story fireproof building is planned for Hoquiam Main Street. McCleary door factory produces one third of the region’s 10000 daily doors. Commercial Club in Cathlamet backs a Vancouver to Ft Canby milk road. Willapa Harbor notes old Creek mill and two others reopening. Edwards Bradford Lumber Co resumes 24/7 operation with 200 workers. Hoquiam Woodlaw Co shin gle mill to start this month with 150 workers. National and Ideal Sash Door plants to begin. Everett reports 125000 barrels of cement ordered for highway construction costing 1900000.
City books checked by state auditor Mr Shank
State auditing department employee Mr Shank reviews city accounts for accuracy. Once his report is filed The Echo will publish the results. Dr Culp, with many Leavenworth friends, is convalescing after an appendicitis operation in Seattle last week.
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Shank
State Auditing Department
The
Echo
Gardner Return From Spokane Visit
After a stay in Spokane several days Mr and Mrs Geo L Gardner returned Wednesday morning.
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Spokane
Geo. L. Gardner
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Leavenworth Lumber O'S Mill
Library Notes
Farm Life Reader
Truxton King
Police
Betty Wales
Betty Wales & Co
Grandpa
Miss Abitha
Robt Nichols
H. Rasmussen
Entiat
Mrs. Wright
A. V. Huff
Wenatche
11. E. Carr
N. E. Parsons
E. A. Franklin
Harry E. Carr
Franklin
Justice Court
Cashmere, Wash
Mr. Carr
Mr. Parsons
Nellie E. Parsons
Palouse Chamber of Commerce
Rev. Carne
State Industrial News
Elma
Aberdeen
Bremerton
Eagles
Tacoma
St. Paul
Tonasket
Cement Products Co
S. P. Co
Colville
Main Street
Hoquiam
Northwest
McCleary Door
Cathlamet
Vancouver
Ft. Canby
Willapa Harbor
Old Creek
Elk
Edwards & Bradford Lumber Co
Hoquiam—Woodlaw Co
National
Ideal Sash & Door
Washington Co
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