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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1913
Page
1
Arlington resident G H Mayberry reports Leavenworth businessman James W Corcoran warned him against buying local lots claiming the town relies on saloons and is dry within a year. Corcoran later pleaded guilty to drunk and disorderly conduct with a $10 fine.
Deputy Agriculture official H. T. Graves reports a 40 percent drop in money leaving Washington for dairy products this year. From about 7 million dollars last year he expects well over a 40 percent reduction, with the state aiming to become a dairy export power. Graves explains a statewide push to improve stock and support farmers, with five staff in dairy and livestock division dividing duties east and west of the Cascades.
Two large stones measuring 24 by 36 inches in coffins with stands are offered to printers for 12 dollars and 50 cents each. They are in good condition and on board cars for sale to clear space for larger stones. The seller notes the stones cost nearly twice the asking price and are almost as good as new.
Washington state leads in crops and livestock with vast acreage yet to be cultivated and higher farm values than neighboring states. The piece urges Leavenworth residents to recruit eastern homeseekers, notes skating rink popularity, and mentions a potential pulp mill site and local travel updates.
Tom Henry hosted a banquet at his Henry Ranch home Thursday evening for his brother Elkis and anticipated an attendance of one hundred or more. About forty from Wenatchee were expected, with thirty or so members of the order in Leavenworth and their wives planning to join. Local travelers include O. S. Sampson and wife, A. Brown and wife, S. A. Potter and wife, R. B. Field and wife, W. W. Wilder, F. C. Riggs, F. E. Carlquist, J. T. McDonald and C. Norberg traveling by auto.
A party including Matt Hickey and county engineers toured the Colockum road to Ellensburg to probe cross county cooperation for road improvement. They favor building a through Blewett Pass link, estimating 3000 to 5000 dollars to repair steep grades and promising a five to six hour trip once finished.
The third annual picnic of local bartenders was held in the Chumstick valley last Sunday with over two hundred visitors. Activities included fat and lean men races tug of war and bucking contests culminating in a kangaroo court where guilty verdicts led to a bath in the Chumstick. An elegant lunch followed and guests departed around five in the evening. A social meeting of the M E Ladies Aid Society will be held in church parlors Wednesday August 20 at 2 30 p.m. Tea will be served by four listed organizers.
A. Hatoroi congressman, and S. Fijioka and T. Suiahashi from Seattle’s North American Times toured Leavenworth Tuesday and Wednesday. They praised the city, attended a Japanese club meeting and banquet, and discussed relations with the United States amid Mexican and California tensions. The report notes they hope for lasting friendly ties and foresee no war between Japan and the U.S. The trio will remain on the coast until November before returning to Japan for Congress.
W A Thompson of Seattle returns to Leavenworth after twenty years with the Great Northern rails. He seeks a location to open a grocery store and weighs options as he notes the town now appears prosperous. He recalls few older residents, including Dr. Hoxsey and S E Ritchie.
A Overland 30 touring car left the road on a steep grade two hundred feet from the road and burned after stopping. Driver R E Edgar was thrown clear with bruises. four other occupants were in the car but unnamed. Clarence Good, who brought the car from Seattle three weeks ago, says it belonged to his brother and may be insured.
Leavenworth hosts the Gaul e and Van Ronk Amusement Co with shows including African Jungle acts and vaudeville numbers. The grounds feature a merry go round a Ferris wheel and free nightly acts with a reputation for clean entertainment. Mr Van Ronk reports his troupe travels widely and invites children to visit safely. Mr Hartman of Wenatchee Meat Co plans to open in September with a new market refrigerator installation.
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