City Council Adopts Regular Session Measures
The council met with full membership. They ordered removal of obstructive street signs and discussed reducing street light rates. Treasurers reported about $7,000 on hand. Health efforts included garbage cleanup, dairy and livery barn enforcement, and strict cow ordinances. Other actions covered licensing, funds for street flushing hose, a popcorn wagon allowance, Masonic and Firemen license notices, rock removal on Benton street, and plans for new street lighting and awnings at city hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Pearson
Marshal Sampson
Woldenburg
Tumwater Light & Power Co
Judah
McKeown
Cal Young
Mr. Young
Wheeler
Day
Masonic
Columbia Engineering Co
Benton Street
Hoover
Seattle
Seaman & Quigg
Woodrow
Nasem
Spokane
City Hall
Orchard Street
State Against H E Carr Heads to Wenatchee Court
The case against H E Carr for the death of C D Franklin at Cashmere is set for trial next month in the superior court at Wenatchee. One hundred fifty jurors have been summoned. Mr J B Adams and companions traveled to Wenatchee, reporting that Carr’s request for a new trial in the Parsons case was overruled and he was released on bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Carr
C. D. Franklin
Cashmere
Wenatchee
J. B. Adams
Adams
O. S. Sampson
F. E. Carlquist
Joe Johnson Resigns as Chelan County Assessor
Joe E. Johnson returned to Wenatchee last Thursday to resign as Chelan County assessor amid claims by rivals he acted unfairly. He denies favoritism toward corporations and says records prove his integrity while noting salary was given to chief deputy Homer Grant. Johnson has moved to Seward Alaska to pursue real estate and welcomes Seward as the railroad terminus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe E. Johnson
Chelan County
Wenatchee
Johnson
Homer Grant
Seward
Alaska
Government
Scenic Theatre hosts library benefit last evening
The Scenic Theatre held a library benefit with four reels of pictures and a program by local talent. Overture from Poet and Peasant, Armorer's Song, Opera Robin Hood, Kentucky panel, Ladies Quartette, A Little Bit of Heaven, Wait for Theo, violin solo, and piano accompaniment featured Mrs. Cullen Miss Adams Mrs. Hamilton Miss Adams Dr. Briggs Miss Featherstone.
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Rutherford Armorer
Robin Hood
Sharman
Kentucky
Pearson
Cullen
Miss Adams
Hamilton
Olcott
Krollpfeiffer
Theo
Dr. Briggs
Miss Featherstone
Creamery Opening Delayed Until Floor Repairs Complete
Cement floor in the dairy building prevents setting equipment for the creamery. Installation is postponed to mid next week with a demonstration for ranchers and stockholders now slated for Saturday April 24. A. J. Holcomb arrives to supervise work and notes the new churn.
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A. J. Holcomb
Violette Sues Over Insurance Money After Business Fire
J B Violette through Whitney Hughes of Wenatchee sues for 8800 in insurance payments after a December 30 blaze destroyed his Bjork building business. The suit targets policies held by C E Hamilton 6300 and R B Field 2500 with disputes over coverage and policy validity.
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J. B. Violette
Whitney & Hughes
Wenatchee
Bjork
Mr. Violette
C. E. Hamilton
R. B. Field
Hamilton
Mr. Field
Violette
Mr. Hamilton
Field
Junior class minstrel show and carnival a big success
The Leavenworth high school Junior class staged a Friday event featuring a street parade and a minstrel show in the auditorium. Crowd praised the clever jokes and later enjoyed a basement carnival with attractions for a penny. Miss Wanda Warren, music instructor, led the plan and rapid preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth High School
Bosco
Wanda Warren
First 1915 Ford Arrives at Cascade Garage Agency
The Cascade Garage in Cashmere received the first of two Ford cars shipped to the agency under T. E. Paine. The 1915 model features the dash recessed controls, curved fenders, and graceful lines praised by auto enthusiasts. The C M and St Paul railway opened bids for 25 miles of road on the Nooksac river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade Garage
T. E. Paine
Cashmere
The
C. M. & St. Paul Railway
Nooksac River
Fine Launch on Lake Wenatchee by Cashmere Transfer Co
The 25 foot cabin cruiser Kill Kate built by the Patons left Cashmere for Lake Wenatchee. Powered by a 12 horsepower Gray motor it carries 20 passengers and can reach 12 mph. The launch will be used for pleasure only and was shipped overland 42 miles before Sunday’s launch attended by about 30 guests with dinner at the Paton cabin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cashmere Transfer Co
Lake Wenatchee
W. B. Paton
Cashmere
Leavenworth Opens Season With 6 2 Win Over Monitor
Leavenworth defeated Monitor 6 to 2 in a damp home opener as Billy Smith allowed two hits and struck out ten. Weather kept attendance small though enthusiasm remained high as manager Elliott hopes for the 1915 Wenatchee Valley title. E. H. Fox noted good play and listed the 1915 schedule for the league.
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Nownpour
Jop
Elliott
Wenatchee Valley
Leavenworth
Billy Smith
Corvette
McManus
Monitor
Collins
Cashmere
Wenatchee
E. H. Fox
Wenatchee Valley League
Wenatchee Valley Baseball League
Scenic Highway 10 Near Summit Near Completion
King county expects its section of the Scenic highway to be completed to the Summit by June 10. C D Flannigan reports rapid progress past Scenic Hot Springs with the road between hot springs and the Snohomish county line finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Flannigan
Wenatchee
Skykomish
Scenic Hot Springs
Snohomish County
Hot Springs
King County
Seattle
Thomas Parish
Chelan
Snoqualmie
Eastern Star Social Dance at Masonic Temple
The monthly social dancing party at the Masonic temple hall Wednesday evening lasted two hours after the Star adjourned. A light luncheon followed for members and guests, with visitors from Tye including Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Miles Mr. and Mrs. Tucker Mr. and Mrs. Purcell and Mrs. A. W. Kinghorn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple Hall
Star
Tye
R. O. Miles
Tucker
Cemetery volunteers misled about date for grounds work
The notice clarifies that the cemetery work day is Sunday as stated in last week's Echo April 18. Mr. Town notes many intend to assist in this worthy effort. Chas G Heifner, a Seattle mining man, will lead Washington state exhibit work at the San Francisco and San Diego expositions, replacing R S Jones. Ephrata agrees to sell the city water plant for $20,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Reformatory
State Reformatory Board
Echo
Town
Chas. G. Heifner
Seattle
Washington State Exposition Commission
San Francisco
R. S. Jones
Cashmere Jitney Stage Boosts Convenience and Savings
The Cashmere Jitney offers direct trips to Cashmere and Wenatchee with same day return, enabling early departures and in route package delivery. The service appeals to locals by avoiding early trains and costing less than rail, attracting substantial business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cashmere
Wenatchee
Here
Sixty to eighty special trains to the G N RY to San Francisco expo
Terminal Agent Woodrow reports the Great Northern railway will run about sixty to eighty special trains to or from the San Francisco exposition. Lodges societies and private tours join the flow with daily arrivals after the first of June. The Wenatchee valley could gain publicity as tourists from all U S visit the event and some may tour for relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow
Great Northern Railway
Wenatchee Valley
United States
New Industrial Insurance Rating Reforms Planned
A financial review shows rates for hazardous industries under the compensation act were excessive in most cases during 3.5 years. Some classes, like printing, used far higher rates than needed. The commission can omit monthly assessments when funds suffice, and amendments coming June 10 authorize rate changes as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Insurance Commission
Church Services with Music and Sermons Announced
Morning service at 10 o clock and 11 o clock with the Gospel in a City topic. Evening service at 7 features Peace not of the World. Special music includes contralto solo Edna Featherstone, Sacred chorus, and choir with violin and piano. Soprano solo Mrs Homer and violin solo Dr Briggs accompany the anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Featherstone
Homer
Briggs
Methodist Church Sunday Services and Evening Topic
Methodist church plans morning service with subject to be announced and an evening talk titled The bright side of war. Epworth League gathers at 6 30 with special music on the program.
Seattle Champion Trap Shooter Set to Visit
Les H. Reed of Seattle, hailed as America’s champion trap shooter for 1914 with a 97 percent mark, will appear here next Sunday at the local trap shoot grounds. He already leads last year’s record by 2 percent this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les H. Reed
Seattle
America
Cheney normal school building dedicated with ceremony
The $300000 Cheney normal school building was dedicated Tuesday with proper ceremonies in which Governor Lister participated. Spokane city payrolls have been cut $4700 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheney Normal School
Lister
Spokane
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. E. Carr
Joe Johnson
Leavenwort
Ephrata
F. P. Gover
G. N. RY
New Industrial Insurance Rating
Congregational Church
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