Local boys who will fight for Uncle Sam
Thirty or more from Leavenworth volunteered to fight Germany with the forestry regiment and other branches. Names with addresses are listed as known, with Forest Service roles and military affiliations including Navy, Cavalry, and Coast Artillery from U of Washington Seattle and American Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Leavenworth
Germany
The
Forestry Regiment
Echo
W. F. Ramsdell
Archie Ernest Estes
Willie Edward
Billy) Smith
Nathaniel Harry Beam
Robert Hull
Claude Hood
George Hoxsey Herman Clyde Slater
Fred B. Cahill
Chelan
Harrison Loop
Roy Wise
R. F. Taylor
Navy
U. of W
Seattle
Frank E. Potter
I W W Members Released From Wenatchee Detention
Several I W W members jailed in Wenatchee last month returned this week. Andy Anderson known as Jim Slick said many had already been freed and others would soon be out. He declined complaints about his treatment and refused to rejoin the Stockade. Released Wobblies are instructed to abandon the I W W for now and avoid further labor trouble.
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Wenatchee
Andy Anderson
Jim Slick
Echo
Andy
Wobblies
Sutton Apple Box Press improvement boosts grower interest
Mr. E. S. Sutton, inventor of the Sutton apple box press, reports improvements since last year. He has sold to growers in We patchee Cashmere Peshistin and local dealers, with many more sales expected before the season ends. An unit is on exhibition at the Motteler warehouse for inspection by fruit growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Sutton
Sutton
Motteler Warehouse
Auto theft in state tops near two thousand yearly
Charles A. Foster head of the auto department estimates about 1900 autos are stolen annually in the state. He notes Seattle accounts for most losses and that roughly three cars disappear each day. He adds there is no central registry to determine exact totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Foster
I. M. Howell
Seattle
Mr. Foster
Railroad Man Drowns in Wenatchee River Near Chiwaukum
Joe Collins a Tye operator and well known in Leavenworth drowned in the Wenatchee river near Chiwaukum about noon yesterday while fishing with companion Mr. Smith. Smith led and heard Collins cry for help before he sank from sight. Collins, a good swimmer, may have been seized by cramps. Grappling parties searched the river but had not recovered the body as of press time. Collins had worked at Tye for years and was a frequent Leavenworth visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Collins
Tye
Wenatchee
Chiwaukum
Collins
Mr. Smith
Smith
Leavenworth
Lake Wenatchee Route Highlighted by Seattle Times
The Seattle Times features a full page on Lake Wenatchee with automobile editor Mr. Simonds leading a two car trip to map a new coast route. The route covers 167.4 miles from Seattle via Snoqualmie and Blewett passes to Leavenworth and Lake Wenatchee, noting steep climbs and careful driving to master the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Automobile Editor
Seattle
Seattle Times
Lake Wenatchee
Simonds
the Times
Leavenworth
Snoqualmie Pass
Blewett Pass
Wenatchee Range
Foresters Discuss Blewett Pass Improvements and Training
District Forester G H Cecil of Portland met with Mr Sylvester last Saturday and departed with forester John Brender for Ellensburg. He cited 75000 for next year’s Blewett pass work and possible this year. Assistant Mackenzie, also from Portland, left for Ellensburg after a grazing talk with Sylvester. Burnham, Wenatchee forest timber surveyor, left for Presidio training near Frisco after passing Wenatchee exam two weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Cecil
Portland
Sylvester
John Brender
Ellensburg
Blewett Pass
Forester
Mackenzie
Wenatchee Forest
Mr. Sylvester
Rowland P. Burnham
Wenatchee National Forest
Presidio
Frisco
Wenatchee
No More Buttermilk for Wrappers
Leavenworth Creamery withdraws its practice of exchanging butter wrappers for buttermilk due to rising cream prices making continuation impossible at present.
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Leavenworth Creamery
Chelan County Draft Exceeds Passes With 11 Accepted
Of 67 men examined in Chelan county for the second draft quota, 11 passed the physical exam and were accepted. 19 were disqualified, 20 failed to appear, and 17 claimed exemptions. Accepted from Leavenworth included Carrol R. Briggs Martin Cahill Joseph P. Wilt and Robert J. Britton. Additional calls are expected to fill Chelan county's 97 man quota with more men from Leavenworth also accepted after 195 examined last week including Otto M. Anderson Ralph Harris August Harding James A. Lamb Edward H. Sharp Fred Getchman and Henry Merritt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelan County
Leavenworth
Carrol R. Briggs
Martin Cahill
Joseph P. Wilt
Robert J. Britton
Mathew Markoff
Andy Thompson
Sherley
Sherwood Coleman
Howard Behymer
Duncan Tegtmier
Jos. F. Smith
Carl Freytag
H. C. Blankenship
Chas. B. Yocum
Chelan
Otto M. Anderson
Ralph Harris
August Harding
James A. Lamb
Edward H. Sharp
Fred Getchman
Henry Merritt
Two Men Arrested for Trespassing in City Jail
Paul Lentz and Harold Peters were arrested for trespassing on No. 3 rods Tuesday morning by Detective Savage. They were given a hearing before Justice Graham the same day and fined 90 dollars or 30 days in county jail. Lentz and Peters, age 19, lacked registration cards and appeared older than stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Lentz
Harold Peters
No. 3
Savage
Graham
J. F. Pratt Residence Destroyed by Fire
Fire of unknown origin completely destroyed the J. F. Pratt residence and contents Monday afternoon despite prompt arrival of fire fighters. Insurance covered a thousand dollars on the house and another on household goods. Earlier in the week a roundhouse fire caused minor damage, followed by a small outhouse blaze with little loss.
Supreme Court halts bone dry law awaiting election
The Supreme Court upholds the Thurs ton county ruling and directs Secretary Howell to count the 390 late signatures as part of the main referendum. The bone dry law is paused until the November 1918 general election, while federal influence on Washington remains undecided. Slipyards show 262 000 tons under Seattle construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Thurston County Superior Court
I. M. Howell
Washington
Uncle Sam
Disastrous fire at Curtis Ranch destroys hay and barn
A Wednesday evening blaze at Curtis Ranch three miles east of town consumed the barn and about seventy tons of hay. Two workers barely escaped as stock was saved except one pig and a severely burned cow. Foreman Tom Cannon collapsed from smoke and heat and was cared for by a doctor. The Curtis couple are on the coast. insurance is said to partially cover the loss. A large crowd later attended the Red Cross dance in Monitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Ranch
Tom Cannon
Curtis
British and Canadian Soldiers Enlistment Office Opened in Spokane
A Spokane district recruiting office for British and Canadian forces opens at 603 Sprague Avenue under Major J C Biggs of the Canadian Mounted Rifles. The office will recruit for all British Canadian and American services for eligible British and Canadian subjects and arrange transport with a medical officer attached. Major Biggs plans to visit Leavenworth to meet British and Canadian residents and discuss enlistment.
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W. A. Whitehead
United States
Northwest
Inland Empire
Sprague Avenue
Spokane
Wash
J. C. Biggs
Canadian Mounted Rifles
D. A. MacLeod
J. H. Mitchell
G. J. Gillingham
T. Maguire
H. W. Fry
Biggs
Leavenworth
Tragic Auto Truck Fatality Claims Child In Cashmere
Five year old Wesley Clayton, twin son of Mr and Mrs D T Clayton of Cashmere, was killed Monday evening when struck by a large auto truck from Cashmere Lumber Co. The child lay in the street on Railroad avenue near the Clayton home. The driver mistook the figure in the road for a stick of wood in the dark. The father, a rancher at Peshastin, currently hauls lumber for the Cashmere mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
D. T. Clayton
Cashmere
Cashmere Lumber Co’s
Railroad Avenue
Clayton
Mr. Clayton
Peshastin
Wenatchee Guards Receive Arms and Wages Raised
Wenatchee prepares Company I State Guard with a new consignment of rifles bayonets and equipment and expects full arming and uniforming by August 25 Adjutant General reports. O W R N Company announces wage increases from August 1 raising pay 8 to 10 percent for most workers below 200 monthly with exceptions for contracted or recently raised salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee
State Guard
Adjutant General’s Office
Leavenworth City Council Advances Projects and Votes
City officials approved twelve hundred dollars in bills including 968 for Icicle canal work and authorized repairs to a viaduct. A Great Northern Lumber Co franchise for grade realignment of the Wenatchee River railroad line was accepted, while Ordinance 182 allowed A C Bar clay to lay steam pipes. A petition urged a townwide sewer system financed by assessments. The council rebuked calls for the water and street commissioner’s resignation, backing Tolbert after mayoral review.
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Icicle Canal
Great Northern Lumber Co
Wenatchee
A. C. Barclay
A. G. McKeown
Leavenworth
A. R. McKeown
E. K. Barnum
Namba
City of
Wunder
Daly
Warner
Bresch
Pipkin
Hale
Thorely
Tolbert
Creamery Directors Set Butter Receipt Schedule
Leavenworth Creamery directors decided to receive cream from ranchers on Tuesday and Friday. They noted complaints of old butter stem from stores keeping Leavenworth butter only for certain customers, causing rancidity. Consumers urged to buy from stores that keep it fresh. L W Woodrow was briefly ill but recovered to be out again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth Creamery
Leavenworth
County Commissioners Review Scenic Highway Progress
County Commissioners Hickey Cadman and Milham with County Engineer Berry inspected Scenic Highway work between Merritt and the tunnel. Only one and a half miles remain plus a bridge and railroad crossing. once opened the route should attract tourists. Chelan County may delay completing its western section due to funds.
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Berry
Seaman & Quigg
Merritt
Berne
Great Northern
Cascade
Chelan
King County
Chelan County
Rail car of rails jumps track near Cascade tunnel
A runaway steel rails car slid off at the Cascade tunnel west portal and cleared the curve at Tonga Alpine, narrowly missing passenger train No. 4. The engineer shut off steam and braked to a stop, the car landing 150 feet below in a gulch. If timed differently, disaster loomed for 200 aboard. Engineer Margot and fireman McClellan on the pilot engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonga
Alpine
Cascade Tunnel
Margot
McClellan
Young Man Dies from Electric Burns After Cascade Injury
J. M. Gorman aged 19 died at 6 a m Wednesday from injuries suffered last Tuesday in Cascade tunnel. Dr Hoxsey says bladder paralysis followed and notified his mother in Everett. Mother and siblings arrived Tuesday night and spoke with him before death. Remains were taken to Everett for burial.
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J. M. Gorman
Cascade Tunnel
Hoxsey
Everett
Young Gorman
Buriel
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Hawaiian Islands
American Lake
Washington, D. C
Harry Maston
Cavalry
Tom Featherstone
American Lake Harrison Woodrow
Coast Artillery
Philippine Islands
Roswell McNett
Art Wilder
Clyde Boyce
Lester Hood
Lake Wenatchee Country
Forestry Office
J. F. Pratt
Red Cross
Council
Miller
L. W. Woodrow
Hickey
Cadman and
Milham
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