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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1922
Page
4
Local brief from Cashmere records residents traveling to Seattle Fargo Spokane Wenatchee and Lake Wenatchee. Mentions church event at Mrs Holliday’s lawn a hospital return and upcoming demonstrations and visits. Includes moves births trips and vacation plans among families and individuals.
Mrs W W Reed and children returned from Snohomish after a month, with stops in Seattle and Monroe. Bland left for Kalispell Montana. The Mustells arrived after attending a Seattle event. Several relatives and visitors from Wilson Creek Okanogan Havre Spokane and Evansville are noted. The Banko and Cross families, typhoid among Vickrey children, Bankers convention in Salem and a W R C picnic are listed along with local indulgences and a car injury incident.
A new filler developed by the Bureau of Public Roads and USDA labs aims to disguise joint and crack lines on concrete roads by matching color to the surrounding concrete. The composition, about 12 parts resin to 1 part crude rubber with barium sulfate, yields an adhesive material that flows into cracks when heated. longer tests are needed before general use.
Hans Hanson and David Stephens are building large modern homes in the western part of town signaling a prosperous outlook for Leavenworth. Their construction suggests confidence in the area's future and a lack of concern about downturns.
Mr. J. P. West of the southwest of town was seriously injured last Friday while delivering milk. The bridle came off the horse on Mill street, the animal bolted, and West was thrown, breaking several ribs. He was cared for by Lee Howerton and others, then treated by Dr. Elmer, and later moved to his daughter Mrs. Ernest Blankenship's home under Dr. Hoxsey care.
The Bureau of Animal Industry reports 50 to 75 daily information requests on poultry raising since early year. Poultry literature distributed by the Division of Publications surpasses prior records with over 30 general bulletins and many technical works.
A Tacoma meeting of prominent lawyers formed a group to support re election of Judges Mark A Fullerton Emmett N Parker Kenneth Mackintosh and Chester R Hovey for terms expiring this year The statement urged preserving judicial independence by avoiding partisan politics and named a campaign committee with offices in Seattle at 1921 L C Smith Building.
Seattle judge Austin E. Griffiths, presiding King County superior court judge, rejects Poindexter’s label of opponents as reds and accuses the senator of defending Newberryism and ballot corruption. Griffiths argues the public seeks practical remedies, not poison or hysteria, and notes Poindexter’s Michigan vote conflicts with the will of the people.
The article argues Poindexter treats state electorates as isolated from the union. It notes his past actions override voter will in Wisconsin and Illinois by seating or unseating senators. It contrasts his defense with other cases where partisan aims shaped senate choices.
Plans are under way for the next Chelan County Athletic Club smoker on October 6. A good ecard will be prepared if the conversations heard are reliable.
A freight car from train 401 derailed near Drury on Monday afternoon delaying traffic until about 9 PM. The wreck occurred in a snow shed and no wrecker crew was available to clear the track, forcing trains to proceed with difficulty. No. 1 arrived late and left after the incident, while No. 4 met it later in the day.
L E Schmitten reports back from Yellowstone and Salt Lake City advocating designating the Lake Chelan headwaters to Lake Wenatchee region as a national park. He urges Chelan Leavenworth Cashmere Entiat and Methow residents to discuss the proposal citing superior mountain scenery and inviting local discussion.
Mrs F T Motteler arrived home Monday evening after a visit in Seattle with her son.
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