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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1913

Page

2

The Leavenworth Echo Publication Detail

Weekly issue note states publication every Friday with an annual advance subscription of 1.50 dollars. Communications directed to The Leavenworth Echo.

Leavenworth Echo

Leavenworth Terminal Plans amid Branch Line Traffic Talks

Wenatchee commercial club backs a Great Northern gasoline motor car between Leavenworth and Waterville to handle local traffic and aid Wenatchee access. Rail policy favors shorter divisions and two segments with Brewster as a likely midpoint. City hall expansion and lot use discussed as taxpayers weigh a lasting, substantial building over a temporary structure.

Wenatchee Great Northern Leavenworth Waterville Columbia River Railoads Oroville Brewster

Bridge Proposal Across Icicle River Sparks County Debate

Commissioners note the need for a bridge across the Icicle river near Cascade Orchards to connect two sides of valuable farmland. Residents currently cross to Leavenworth four miles away. a bridge would halve travel for those south of the Icicle and reduce overall distance. The river is not wide or deep, suggesting an inexpensive construction.

Commissioners Court Icicle River Cascade Orchards Leavenworth

New City Hall Proposal Discussed By Council

At Tuesday’s council meeting the idea of constructing a new city hall was informally raised and debated at length. Rapid growth in city records due to street improvements paving and the water plant project will heighten the importance and volume of documentation for authorities to manage.

Recall of California judge ends in Weller ouster

The newly enacted recall law toppled Police Judge C. L. Weller after he allegedly set unreasonably low bail, prompting the public outcry led by women and the election of a lawyer named Christ to replace him. Dispatches note the recall impacts bail norms across magistrates courts.

California C. L. Weller Weller Christ

Leavenworth and Peshastin Fruit Trade Grow in Harmony

The Leavenworth and Peshastin areas show prosperity with plans for a large concrete warehouse on the Great Northern track to handle the 1913 fruit crop. The Echo pledges continued advocacy of cooperation between the two communities and their fruit growers.

Leavenworth Wenatchee Valley Peshastin Echo

Weather Drift and Odd Poles Remain Unexplained

The passage notes seventy plus poles ten feet high whose purpose puzzled strangers while deer eluded detection. It describes changing weather from rain to snow with four inches on Tuesday morning that vanished by night, followed by a cold Wednesday and a cool Thursday with hints of warmer days.

Sunday Services Promote Sunday School and Ep worth League

Max A. Jeffords announces regular Sunday schedule with morning sermon by the pastor and an evening sermon delivered by Rev. Chas. Mc Caughey of Spokane.

Epworth League Chas. McCaughey Spokane Max A. Jeffords

Savior of Lips to Be Topic at Congregational Church

The Congregational church will discuss The Savior of Lips as the sermon topic next Sabbath morning. In the evening the I O O F anniversary address will be delivered. All are invited by Rev. Davis, the pastor.

Savior of Congregational Church Rev. Davis

No Services Next Sunday But Sunday School Planned

The church announces no worship services next Sunday except Sunday School led by L. J. Ave Lallemant the pastor.

L. J. Ave Lallemant

Community Business Classifieds and Notices

Lost or found items sold rented or wanted advertise here. Rates are per line with a minimum charge. Listings include rentals rooms gas engines seed potatoes board ranch for rent wheat land and various sales. Contact Rutherford Burns Henry Sauer G M Luther E A Wood and others in Leavenworth for details and options.

Noutice

Uncalled Letters At Leavenworth Post Office Week Ended April 21

The list of uncalled letters includes Joe Clark Clarke Allie Geo Jeppe Seeber Clyde G Mires Clyde G Moffett Alfred McNautt Bert Sharp Arthur Watts Jim Williams CC Willis Mrs Alma J C Davis Postmaster.

Leavenworth Post Office Clark Joe Clarke Allie Jeppe Geo Seeber A Mires Clyde G Moffett H McNautt Alfred Snyder Bert Sharp Arthur Watts Jim Williams CC Willis Mrs Alma

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Proves Quick Burn and Sore Cure

An advertisement claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve heals burns bruises boils sores and skin inflamed conditions fast. It cites L H Haflin of Iredell Texas with a four day ankle sore that limited his walking. The text urges every household to keep the salve and notes a 25 cent price and pharmacist recommendations.

Bucklen L. H. Haflin Iredell Tex

City Park Deer Fence Sparks Front Street Criticism

The city council faces criticism over a deer enclosure erected on the Front street parking strip. A newspaper representative confirms the cost to be about $200, with possible minor variance, arguing the fence disrupts park beauty and suggesting a smaller east-end square could have sufficed.

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Leavenworth, Wash Deed H. Mayar Julian Mayar Adams Ight and Telephone Company Ninth Lutheran Church Rutherford & Burns Henry Sauer City James Clark East Commercial Street Inez Williams Peerance Saite C. J. Simons G. M. Luther E. A. Wood White’s Koerner P. O Echo Office the Mutual Mercantile Company Wells & Morris J. C. Davis Manifold Typewriter Mazda Standard Electrical Co J.e.grayson & Son Props Cali Clifford Hotel Hathaway Palace OF Sweets Templin & McKenzie Massie’s East Commercial St Tumwater Savings Bank Pioneer Bank the Palace of Sweets
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