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Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1912

Page

6

Candidates Seek Votes in Chelan and Kittitas Counties

The Echo highlights Ed Ferguson seeking joint senator roles for Chelan and Kittitas counties as a strong sheriff. It notes J H Smithson’s renomination bid, W W Gideon’s sheriff candidacy and prior experience, and E M Gillette’s re-election bid as county commissioner with a record of duty and progress.

J. E. Ferguson Chelan Kittitas Ferguson Chelan County the Echo Bull Moose J. H. Smithson Ellensburg Kittitas County Smithson

Uncalled Advertised Letters at Leavenworth P O

The Leavenworth post office lists uncalled letters dated August 19 1912 for Austin W E Anderson A W Cham bers Rose Brown Mrs N E Blant Anna Dean C Hartson M Has ling F W Miller Chas Lefevre Mrs Anna Molan Mrs F Moseup R Nelson Nick Wiley Mrs Cory Mackay Reid S J. C. Davis postmaster.

Leavenworth Post Office Austin W E Anderson A Chambers Rose Brown N E Blant Anna Dean C Hartson M Hasling F Miller Chas Lefevre Molan Moseup R Neilson Nick Wiley Cory Mackay Reid S

Methodist Church Plans Concluding Conference Year Services

The church announces Sunday services will close the conference year and the pastor will depart Monday to Ellensburg for the annual conferences. All members are invited to attend. a growing prayer meeting continues and a Thursday evening worship is scheduled led by Pastor Max A. Jeffords.

Ellensburg

Chelan County News and Notes From Wenatchee Area

Injury settlements for two Chelan county workers are listed by the state industrial insurance commission. A. G. Long of Wenatchee received 18 days for a thumb injury amounting to $25.95 and Chas. R. Daniels of Wenatchee 15 days for a right ankle injury totaling $22.50.

Chelan County State Industrial Insurance Commission A. G. Long Wenatchee Chas. R. Daniels

Made in Washington Day Proclaimed for August 31

A state proclamation marks August 31 as Made in Washington Day urging residents to buy locally made goods to boost state industry. High schools will discuss good roads, supporting ongoing advocacy and increased annual road funding. A joint rate on cement from Skagit to Olympia enables Washington cement use in the Temple of Justice project.

Hay Washington H. B. Dewey State Superintendent of Public Instruction Public Service Commission Great Northern The Northern Pacific Skagit Olympia California Temple of Justice

Bitulithic Pavement Contract Awarded in Vancouver

Vancouver city government awards a large bitulithic pavement contract covering about a dozen streets. The $100,000 yard measure follows a lengthy investigation and a battle among pavement interests, decided on the merits.

Vancouver B. C

Local notices and social happenings fill Cashmere brief

A compilation of visits of relatives and neighbors with residents of Cashmere and nearby towns. Notables include Mrs W A Tegtmeir in Seattle, Basil Lang returning from Calgary, Miss Magdalena Sadoske moving to Bellingham, and other travels. Social events feature weddings, garden parties, library fundraising, and a memorial note on Miss Minnie Luther.

Magdalena Sadoske Bellingham Bellman Cashmere Mayor Carlquist Miss Ackroyd S. H. Andrews Susie Smith Wenatchee Will Little O. S. Sampson

State treasury reports cash on hand at 2.7 million

The latest report from state treasurer John G. Lewis shows the cash on hand in the state treasury amounts to 2,700,000 dollars.

John G. Lewis

Everett Visitors Tour Leavenworth Scenic Highway Support

Charles G. Smythe brought two Everett friends Judge H. D. Cooley and W. R. Conner to The Echo office. They joined west side boosters who traveled the Great Northern switchback and then visited Leavenworth. They praised the scenery and climate and suggested a summer hotel would attract Sound country visitors.

Charles G. Smythe Everett Echo H. D. Cooley Cooley & Horner W. R. Conner Morning Tribune Messrs. Cooley and Conner West Side Chelan County Good Roads Leavenworth

Spokane Fair Emphasizes Education At Annual Event

The Spokane Fair will spotlight education alongside amusements, hosting thirty farm boys for a week of learning funded by the fair. Washington State College, Idaho University, and Spokane schools will run exhibits with prizes for rural schools, plus a daily model creamery and open milk testing for all cows.

Inland Empire Spokane Washington State College Idaho University

Spokane Fair Grounds to Join City Park System

The Spokane fair grounds become part of the city park system and will be cared for by the Spokane park board. Improvements will be visible this fall during the Nineteenth Annual Interstate Fair from Sept 30 to Oct 6, greatly enhancing appearance.

Spokane Spokane Park Board

Spokane Fair Seeks Rock Drilling Contest Participants

The Spokane Fair invites entries for its rock drilling contest during fair week this fall with $500 in cash prizes. Details available by writing the fair’s secretary.

Spokane

Estimate of School Expenses and Receipts for District 49

Notice from School District No. 49 Chelan County Washington lists estimated needs for the 1912 school year and calls a public meeting at 4:00 pm on Monday October 7 1912 at the schoolhouse to hear taxpayer views on proposed levies. The detailed levy Purposes statement is on file in the district office.

Chelan County State of Washington Oan Department of the Interior U. S Waterville Wash Neotta A. Lathmer Netta A. Peake Pealatin Frank A. Reynolds Leavenworth Waah Ily Patterson Blewett J, W. Ballou H. Allen Peshastin Geo. Persinger Haynea Register Board of Directors School District No Washington Guy. A. Hamilton

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