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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1912
Page
6
In Washington state about 100000 women are expected to vote this fall, boosting overall turnout to around 250000. Analysts note a shift with women voters potentially influencing the governor race amid socialist outreach to working women and parties courting female supporters. J C Lawrence is eyed by women as a leading gubernatorial favorite.
Peshastin and Wenatchee residents travel for business visits over the weekend. Local sports saw Peshastin boys defeat Leavenworth 8 to 3. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised for relief and cure, with local Drug Store selling it. Rocky Mountain Tea promotes a beauty claim for Easter.
Courtesy of Rev. Mr. Davis services are set at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. at the Congregational church with Rev. Mr. Robinson of Cashmere and L. E. Deline of Wenatchee as Baptist ministers assisting.
The Washington Supreme Court overturns the Spokane County Superior Court verdict against William Ash, ordering a new trial on first degree murder after ruling manslaughter was not a justified verdict. The court notes Ash was likely insane or guilty of first degree murder. J R Welty reports early season burnings by land clearers are common and considered safe with timber protection benefits.
M E Church Peshastin reports the pastor devotes full time to the parish with morning and evening sermons each Sunday. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Epworth League 7 p m. Evening preaching at 8 p m. Special choir music. Last Sunday Sunday School 102 attendees. J O Hawk pastor extends welcome.
A reporter notes visitors at St Pauls Cathedral ignore Holman Hunt's Light of the World while a woman copies the painting. He reflects on public shows of interest and a sermon urging worship and focus on Christ. Pastor Max A. Jeffords signs the closing appeal to come and worship.
Poem notes a ship departing and sinking with the world in dusk light. A lone shore watcher laments the loss as a beloved perishes beneath the sea. The verses echo Howells style and mournful marine imagery.
Local society notes record Mrs. Ray Sharpe's cold and several visits among residents. Mae Flanigan visited Madeline Van De Grift, Louis Lancaster stayed at the Kenyon ranch, and F J Flanigan returned from Malden Washington to spend time with family. Mrs H A Anderson and Mrs Van De Grift stopped by Mrs Flanigan's home. Echo offers printing services when letterheads run low.
A Portland traffic census on Fifth street showed Bitulithic pavement handling the heaviest traffic with a total of 2,605 vehicles during business hours last Wednesday. The mix included 337 one-half ton loads, 904 one-ton, 274 two and one-half ton, 218 two-ton, 202 two and one-half ton, 193 three-ton, 133 three and one-half ton, 142 four-ton, 56 four and one-half ton, 76 five-ton and 71 five and one-half ton loads. Maintenance cost is cited as practically nil over long terms.
Local shop promotes D D D Prescription skin remedy with an iron clad guarantee. It claims fast itch relief and permanent cures for eczema psoriasis rash or tetter, offering a full size bottle at no cost if it fails to work, and urges patrons to try the wash with confidence.
A humorous markets reel about a man late for supper after meeting Smithson who shared his stomach trouble. The gag ends with a punch about recommending Chamberlain's Tablets from Ing's City Drug Store.
An old advertisement touts Bucken’s Arnica Salve as quick relief for pimples boils scratches sprains burns and bruises claiming it heals everything healable. It targets boys and girls and price is 25 cents at druggists with butter wrappers provided by Echo office.
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