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Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1918

Page

6

Ed Burgers trip, local visits and Camp Lewis

The column covers a flurry of travel and homecomings with Edward Burger visiting his wife before leaving for Camp Lewis. It notes Mrs. Eckhart in Seattle, Mrs. Hoxsey visiting relatives in Spokane, and Miss Hannan returning to Seattle after time with her aunt. It mentions local outings, shop news, and upcoming events including a Peshastin dance and J C Penney fall coat line. It also records legal notes about bonds for two men charged with delinquency and other community updates.

Edward Burger Camp Lewis Chas. Eckhart Seattle Geo. L. Gardner Spokane Alice Forestry Department

Peshastin News Highlights Local Elections and School Plans

Peshastin voters head to the polls on Tuesday for a mayor and prosecuting attorney race as primary voting runs 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Peshastin public school opens August 26 with grades eight through ten, changes in staffing, and enrollment growth expected. Red Cross work includes dressmaking for French refugees, with a July to August deadline for knitted items and deliveries.

W. F. Whitney Peshastin C. L. Baxter Seattle Merle Lanphere Hampton Virginia Peshastin Fruit Growers Association Pesha Ida Coons Juna Smith Chelan Ed McCoy Peshastin Red Cross Peshasttn Red Cross Morgan P. L. F. Club Red Cross

Please Pay Up If Your Name Is on Our Books

Notice warns debtors to settle accounts owed to Graham Shoe Shop. It asks those named, including Norbert Graham, to contact the firm to wind up the estate promptly. The call is to clear outstanding balances at the earliest possible date.

Graham Jaug Norbert Graham

Bankers Support Farm Youth Livestock Clubs Statewide

Banks in Idaho Montana Colorado California and other western states back livestock clubs for boys through pig bull and cow clubs endorsed by the American Bankers Association. The program partners with extension service to finance boys entering livestock work and aims to boost independent rural careers and regional development.

Idaho Montana Colorado California Northwest American Bankers’ Association

Goodwin Backed by Spokane Pastor in Congressional Bid

Dr. Sherman L. Divine, a Spokane pastor and war effort leader, endorses Frank M. Goodwin for the Republican nomination in the Fifth Congressional District. He praises Goodwin as a four square, loyal citizen with sound judgment, eloquent speaking, and strong Prohibition stance ready to fulfill sacred trusts.

Sherman L. Divine First Presbyterian Church of Spokane Frank M. Goodwin Congress F. M. Goodwin Fifth Goodwin

Weekend Services at Methodist Church Schedule

Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. followed by a sermon at 11. Epworth League at 7 p.m. Midweek preaching at 8 p.m. Thursday prayer meeting at 8 p.m. Pastor F. L. Moore invites all to attend these services.

Epworth League F. L. Moore

Peshastin Church Services Announced

Peshastin church offers Sunday school at 9 a.m. and sermon at 11. A class meeting is scheduled for 9:30. Epworth League gathering and preaching follow at 4 p.m. Pastor A. H. Morton presiding.

Epworth League A. H. Morton

Prevent Appendicitis with Adler-i-ka Remedy

Leavenworth residents are advised that buckthorn bark and glycerine mixed in Adler i ka flush the bowel tract to prevent appendicitis. A single spoonful reportedly relieves sour stomach gas constipation by removing foul matter. Wheeler's Drug Store.

Leavenworth Wheeeler

Russia as an object lesson in socialism and investment decline

The piece argues that Russia's property holds little value under socialism, with German speculators buying Russian assets cheaply. It warns against states adopting radical policies, saying such moves destroy investment, industry, and confidence, and notes Germany exploiting Russia while the Non-Partisan League and industrial democracy undermine business.

Russia Germany League

Thankful note for kindness after loss of husband

The undersigned express sincere thanks for floral offerings and acts of kindness during the illness and death of their husband and father. Mrs S J Vandegrift Mr and Mrs Paul Vandegrift. August 28, 1918.

S. J. Vandegrift Paul Vandegrift

Typewriter ribbons for sale at The Echo office

Remington Underwood and L C Smith typewriter ribbons offered for sale at The Echo office. July 26tf.

Remington, Underwood and L. C. Smith Echo

Insurance ad urging immediate home fire coverage

A local ad stresses continuous fire insurance as the only defense against loss, warning that past escape does not guarantee future safety. It invites readers to stop in and order coverage now, with J. W. Elliott offering real estate loans and rents from a corner office at 8th and Commercial Streets.

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Geo. Hoxsey Mrs. J. Hess Mrs. Huston Mrs. H. Fredrickson Everett Hunt Harry Maston France J. C. Penney Co BE. G. Gowing C. Tolbert Tye Joe Fitzpatrick Baby Hillyard M. O. van Brocklin C. K. Couchman Washington E. E. Doty Maude Edmonds Wash Joe Headly West End New Peshastin Warehouse Wenatchee Music J. P. Schrader I. P. King L. Montgomery Chas. la Point West Side Joe Farrel Charles Shoemaker Mark Parrish Davis Superior Court Jno. Tienhart Wenatchee M. Rumphr Plain Fred Kemp L. W. Woodrow Harrison Saumur Military School L. A. Campbell N. R. Stevens Harrison Woodrow Messrs Rutherford and Taylor Icicle River Mt. Stewart J. R. Ahearn T. O. Beatty H. Pardo L. W. Lewis Earl Bauman May Hauck Bellingham George Welker Will Joe Mitchell Elsie Wunder Auburn Gertrude Smith Kathryn Gaspard Drury Katherine Helen Skeffington Mrs. W. P. Skeffington E. D. Rivedal Mr. Nostrand Merritt Clyde Holcomb Blewett Mr. Holcomb Frank Holcomb Ernest Blankenship Floyd Blankenship Ephrata W. A. Cline Mabel Henry Sauer George Sauer C. C. Johnson Dr. Elmer Johnson Providence Hospital Julian I. Mayor Washington University Naval Training Station Donald Kenneth Bowers J. B. Bowers St. Cloud Minn Mr. Bower Pearson Mark Parish Elmer H. A. Alverson Alverson Fred Constable J. W. Elliott Liberty Bonds The Leavenworth State Bank A. Sinclair R. B. Field J. B. Adams Wheeler’s Rexall Store Sampson Grocery Co F. W. Robinson & CO J. B. Powles & Co Western Avenue Seattle, Wash
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