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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1916

Page

6

Grayson Elevates Role of President’s Doctor in White House

Washington a private and personal physician to the president Cary T Grayson is celebrated for elevating the post to honor He serves as confidant family adviser regulates office hours and sometimes reporters statements He also connects the president with the press when away from Washington and advocates exercise and health for the president.

Washington United States White House Cary T. Grayson Medical Corps of the Navy Grayson Archibald Butt Wilson Woodrow Wilson Naval Hospital New York Cornish

Cigar Costly Theft In Muncie Barroom Meeting

In Muncie Indiana Joseph Cegelka a Romanian man says he paid 450 dollars for a cigar given by a stranger named John Adams at Mrs Martha Jones boarding house. After an hour together Adams left and Cegelka was robbed of 450 dollars police suspect the cigar was doped and aided the theft.

Muncie Ind Joseph Cegelka Adams

Clocks Tell Of Theft At University Campus

In Seattle a theft at the University of Washington disrupted the campus timing system. At 8:40 p.m. the electric clocks stopped as the master clock ran on. an empty cottage revealed the circuit broken and a clock torn from the wall. The thief also abducted part of the telephone line.

Seattle Wash University of Washington

Bloomington boy uncovers $610 treasure in old barn

George Chamberlin, a Bloomington boy, dug up a tin can near an old barn in Streator containing $610 in gold and bills. The finder turned the treasure over to the estate of Mrs. Alice Riley, owner of the property, who is deceased. with no claimants, the finder sues to recover the treasure.

Bloomington Ill George Chamberlin Alice Riley

Farmer reports cow births one calf and a half

Hickman Kentucky farmer C G Higgs says one cow gave birth to two calves. One calf is normal while the other is a deformed twin or calk half calf lacking legs and a tail. The malformed calf died.

Hickman, Ky C. G. Higgs Here

Miss Pendleton Quarantined Over Scarlet Fever in Leavenworth

Miss Bessie Pendleton fell ill in Seattle and was moved to Leavenworth where a local doctor diagnosed scarlet fever. Nora Pendleton remains quarantined to determine if she contracted the illness while authorities plan care and monitoring. J T McDonald of Peshastin Lumber reports the mill will run twelve hours daily next week, a sign of improving times.

Bessie Pendleton Seattle Nora Leavenworth Leslie J. T. McDonald Peshastin Lumber Co

Four Sunday School Conventions Planned in May

Inland Empire Sunday School Association announces four meetings in May at Pasco Lewiston Colville and Waterville with dates May 2 4 6 8 10 and 11 13. Local notes report social visits and travel as Sam Sumner and companions called on The Echo with Leavenworth visit. Minor community activities include grade school exercises and a birthday gathering at the Potter home.

Inland Empire Sunday School Association Pasco Lewiston Colville Waterville

Wenatchee Police Chief Seeks County Sheriff Nomination

Mr. Inscho, longtime Wenatchee resident, has served nine years on the city police force and seven years as chief. He seeks the Republican sheriff nomination, promising impartial enforcement of the law and referencing his familiarity with county residents.

Inscho Wenatchee

Industrial expansion and transport works in Pacific Northwest

Carstens Packing Co plans a 50000 expansion in Spokane. Alaska railroad needs 2000000 in statewide supplies. Chehalis ships a 165 ft flagpole to New York. Pasco stockyards and Pasco flour mill planned with Portland and Seattle capital. Seattle gains a 250000 can plant under American Can Co. 260000 planned by Pacific Power in Washington. North Yakima sub station largest item. Tacoma builds a 50000 church. Stevenson-Coe mill at Orting to reopen after hiatus. Chehalis-Centralia fare cut to 10 cents. jitney schedule mandated 6:30 am to 10:30 pm. Yakima valley to see three railroad branch lines. Vancouver cannery starts May 1 with 300 workers. Wood shipbuilding revival noted. equitable laws urged. Shelled corn 1.75 per cwt at Motteler's Feed Store.

Pacific Power & Light Co Washington North Yakima Tacoma Stevenson-Coe Orting

Reynolds Seeks Republican Sheriff Nomination in Chelan County

Authorized advertising presents Frank A. Reynolds to Chelan County voters as a Republican candidate for sheriff in the upcoming primary. He seeks the nomination and asks voter support for the party ticket.

Frank A. Reynolds Chelan County

Community Notes From Peshastin and Wenatchee

Local items report travel by residents to Wenatchee and Joliet Illinois, car purchases including a 1917 National and a Ford, and a Harley Davidson first of the year. A school board vacancy election runs April 28 with C A Wright and A J Mills as candidates. A memorial for J A Green’s mother arrives from Tacoma. A benefit dance funds the baseball club. Reiman family moves new Odessa ranch plans.

J. W. Sussex C. A. Wright A. J. Mills Hal Starks Seattle

Local News Briefs From Dryden Area

Dryden residents including Miss Helen Peters and Mrs. George Lowrance stay in Cashmere with kin while Harland Kinney travels to Spokane in a new car. New arrivals include Dick McDonald and family from Eagle Creek and L A Bland’s Montana parents visiting. An Easter program by South Dryden Sunday school impressed attendees, while a derailment last Friday damaged a train with thirteen boxcars derailed below the lower bridge.

Harland Kinney Spokane L. A. Bland Montana Dick McDonald Eagle Creek Mr. McDonald South Dryden Sunday School

Telma Fowler Loses Valuable Horse and Local News Mix

A local notice bundle reports Telma D. W. Fowler losing a valuable horse last week. Several residents including A. H. Carnahan, Henry Jacques, Mikle and Horace Richardson, Harold Fowler, Mrs. Harlan, W. A. Nelson and Miss Wilda Batchelor are noted for visits, dinners, or travel. The Telma Literary Club met April 21, and the lake is now open for navigation enabling boat travel.

A. H. Carnahan Winton Henry Jacques Mikle Horace Richardson Harold Fowler

Five Room House For Sale Near School With Fruit Trees

FOR SALE five room house almost new with 200 by 195 foot lot and fruit trees. Three minutes from schoolhouse. Part cash and terms. Inquire at Echo office. Echo offers better cheaper printing and invites you to compare figures before your next job.

Echo Office the Echo

Mount Vernon Book Offer Sways Readers

A reader notes a forthcoming handsome volume titled Mount Vernon, the Home of Washington. The notice invites approval of the work as a desirable addition for collectors and local history enthusiasts.

Mount Vernon Washington

Also Mentioned on This Page

American Press Association Play Sam Sumner N. Insche Lem Ward Echo Harry Westland Dryden Mrs. S. A. Potter G. W. Sampson H. G. Krollpfeffer G. A. Bunch N. Inscho State Industrial News Carstens Packing Co Alaska Northwest Chehalis The American Can Co North Coast Power Co Centralia Yakima Valley Portland Aberdeen Vancouver Pacific Coast Motteler’s Feed Store Chelan Co Prince Albert R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co Sieilibats Pringe Albert P. A Prince Albert Tobacco Winston-Salem, N. C Peshastin J. B. Duncan Geo. Gussard C. M. and Joe Gussard Wenatchee Hospital Guild J. C. Biles Peshastin Fruitgrowers C. Collins D. McCoy Joliet Alvin Morton Ralph Curtis Wm. Stage Mr. Stage Maxwell Mr. Curtis Ford Mrs. A. Bigelow J. A. Green Lowell Ranch Mr. Green Otto Reiman Will Reiman Odessa Otto Fred Helen Peters Cashmere Mrs George Lowrence Telma D. W. Fowler Mrs. Harlan W. A. Nelson Ollie Carnahan Neil Sears John Hedin Wilda Batchelor Telma Literary Club Irene Fowler Bessie E. E. Batchelor Mabel Hutchings Leavenworth, Wash Susie Fromm Briskey’s Ranch Froie D. H C. & O. Nursery Co Wenatchee, Wash U.S. Press Association Washington, D. C Bond Building
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