Lost and Found Mystery of Mr Hill in Chelan County
Mr Hill disappeared on the Seattle to St Paul journey then reappeared after a Wenatchee to Leavenworth trip. He joined J T Costello Geo L Gardner and F C Riggs at Winton and visited a soda spring on the Little Wenatchee river seven miles from Lake Wenatchee. Local officials noted his unaccounted absence before rejoining a commercial club in Wenatchee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Seattle
St. Paul
Moses
Chelan County
Wenatchee
Ponce de Leon
Everglades
Florida
J. T. Costello
Winton
Geo. L. Gardner
F. C. Riggs
Lamb-Davis Lumber Co
Leavenworth
Lake Wenatchee
Washington
Wenatchee Park
Mr. Hill
Child revived after 12 minutes trapped in irrigation ditch
The 15 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Mickey was pulled from a Wenatchee irrigation ditch Sunday after being under water twelve minutes. He drifted 200 feet then through a 50 foot siphon. Two other children found him and his mother, acting on instructions, revived him. A physician and nurse treated him and he regained consciousness within ninety minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. O. Mickey
Wenatchee
Falconer Stays in Capitol Rather Than Campaign
Congressman J A Falconer announced he will not campaign for the U S senatorial nomination on the progressive ticket unless Congress adjourns. He will remain at the Capitol to push the reclamation bill and other state matters and attend to issues citizens have asked him to take up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Progressive
Congress
J. A. Falconer
Falconer
Capitol
Forest Fire Warning Appeals From Forest Supervisor
A. H. Sylvester Forest Supervisor writes to Leavenworth Echo urging campers and fishers to fully extinguish camp fires and avoid any burning material. He notes several active fires near Lake Wenatchee and Chiwaukum Creek, stressing public vigilance to prevent a disastrous season. He offers to provide periodic copy for ongoing fire situation updates.
Cost of living bands by region in Washington state
State Labor Commissioner Olson reports regional cost of living figures for a family of five. Southwest Washington shows the lowest annual food and fuel cost at 405.93 dollars, eastern at 428.94, northwestern at 416.82, excluding Seattle Tacoma and Spokane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Olson
Seattle
Tacoma
Spokane
Sound
Evangelist Flora Bilkiss to Lead Series at Congregational Church
Noted evangelist Flora M. Bilkiss of Spokane founder and leader of the Bible Gideons will conduct nightly evangelistic services at the Congregational church starting Monday night August 10 at 8 o'clock. High church officials of the Bible Gideon movement accompany her. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora M. Bilkiss
Spokane
Bible Gideons
Bible Gideon Movement
Congregational Church
City Council Sets Front Street Improvement and Bids Awarded
City officials meet in regular session with Mayor Woldenburg and councilors approving front street improvement plans between the fire site and gulch. A two-member committee will consult with railroad and lumber interests on a retaining wall and grade work. Bids for Improvement District No 8 favor Massie at 9517.68 over Stoltze 12698, contract to be drawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamb- Davis Lumber Co
Front Street
Jacobsen
Hamilton
Lamb-Davis Lumber
Ninth
Commercial Street
Main
Riverside St
L. Lamb
H. Stoltze
J. C. Massie
Massie
Improved Blewett Pass Opens For Auto Travel
Forest Supervisor Sylvester reported late last week that the oldest and lowest mountain pass improvement is complete and now in first class condition for autos. Several autos have already crossed and the route, being the direct Chelan to Kittitas corridor, is expected to see broader use. The Cas cade Tunnel to Icicle river trail, seven to eight miles long, will soon be finished and will aid access during timber fires and boost fishing trips to nearby trout streams. The trail is described as an excellent, good route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester
Blewett
Chelan
Kittitas
Cascade Tunnel
Icicle River
Leavenworth
Chicago man lauds Lake Chelan as kingly playground
O Caskin of Chicago praises Lake Chelan and its surrounding mountains as a fit country for kings to play in. He says the Lake Chelan area reveals hidden beauties beyond his prior trip to the Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Chelan
O. Caskin
Chicago
Seattle
Two Leavenworth Citizens Answer the Last Call
Obituary notices detail the deaths of Rolt J. Smith aged 52 from Bright's disease and Mrs Devlia Smith age 69 10 11 who died within hours of joy at her son's Missouri wedding. Surviving relatives include children and extended family. services and burials occurred at Leavenworth and Wenatchee officiated by Rev. Davis with interment in Leavenworth cemetery. City Clerk Sam Potter travels to Minnesota. R L Parker to serve as clerk in his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Smith
Leavenworth
Michigan
Seattle
Fred
Marshal
Walter
Long Branch
Washington
Belle
Susan
Robert
Mutual Mercantile Co
William
Congregational Church
Devlia Smith
Royal Neighbors of America
W. V. Davis
A.J. Templeton
Wenatchee
Sam Potter
Waverly
Minn
R. L. Parker
Mr. Potter
Fire narrowly averted at C. W. Seeley tin shop
A blaze broke out behind C. W. Seeley’s tin shop around 3 pm with unknown origin, possibly a chimney spark. Firemen quickly extinguished it in ten minutes, limiting damage to about 300 dollars in a building owned by H. A. DeLong, insured for 1,000, while Seeley held 600 in coverage and Bryant faced a several-hundred-dollar loss from wallpaper and paints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Seeley
Seeley
H. A. DeLong
Harry Bryant
Visit to Soda Springs Yields High Opinion of Waters
Geo L Gardner and companions rode from Lake Wenatchee to Soda Springs seven miles up the Little Wenatchee River. They praised the mineral waters as equal to the best and urged Chelan county to build a road to attract summer visitors to the lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. L. Gardner
F. C. Riggs
M. A. Marley
J. T. McDonald
Geo. McDonald
Lake Wenatchee
Geo. Liverly Place
Wenatchee
Mr. Gardner
Chelan County
Cashmere Apple Grower Hero of The Spoilers
Barney Sugrue prominent Cashmere figure and Northwest fruit industry leader travels to Boston for the International Apple Growers Convention. The article extols his strength and leadership as director of the Northwestern Fruit Exchange and president of local fruit groups. It notes his Alaska roots, his role in marketing Skookum apples, and his respected status among growers and communities. It also mentions local business moves by John Koerner and a Republican filing by Geo P. Rice for Justice of the Peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F
Barney) Sugrue
Boston
Barney Sugrue
Rex Beach
Barney
Arctic
Northwest
Alaska
Northwestern Fruit Exchange
Cashmere, Wash, Fruit Growers’ Union
Skookum Board of Governors
Public Service Commission to review Leavenworth lighting rates
An Olympia dispatch reports Whitney & Hughes of Wenatchee for Lamb-Davis Lumber Co petition the Public Service Commission to revise Leavenworth lighting rates and void the existing contract. Mayor S C Woldenberg of Leavenworth signs the complaint alleging overcharges and unfiled rates. commission to decide if an investigation is warranted and whether Tumwater Light and Water Co’s recent rate cut should influence action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Daily Press
Messrs. Whitney & Hughes
Wenatchee
Lamb-Davis Lumber Co
Public Service Commission
Leavenworth
S.C. Woldenberg
Tumwater Light and Water Co
Disastrous Forest Fires Strike Western County Area
Fire appeared on Chiwaukum and Pine Creek last week but was controlled with little loss. A stubborn blaze between Little Wenatchee and White River resisted firefighting efforts, drawing Forest Supervisor Sylvester and crews from the region. By Wednesday the White River line stretched six miles and spread, prompting a call for 25 more men as valuable timber faced danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiwaukum
Pine Creek
Little Wenatchee
White River
Sylvester
No Danger of Railroad Strike Reached by Wire
H. A. DeLong, local chairman of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers, states an official wire from J. H. Cochran announces a general conference with railroad managers led to an agreement to settle all differences with railroad enginemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. DeLong
J. H. Cochran
Also Mentioned on This Page
Louis W. Hill
Great Northern Railway
Echo
The
Leavenworth Echo
Leavenworth, Wash
Little Wenatchee River
Chiwaukum Creek
Roslyn
A. H. Sylvester
City Council
Joe Massie
Woldenburg
Hamilton, Sauer
J. S Smith
R. J. Smith
Rolt
J. Smith
Bright
J. F. Sugrue
John Koerner
Palace of Sweets
Geo. P. Rice
Justice of the Peace of
White River Valley
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