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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1914
Page
2
Editorial urges candidates to declare in writing their stance on key issues to gain voter trust. It condemns fence sitting and warns watchers to scrutinize anyone avoiding commitments. The piece also argues for supporting local merchants and cash trading for home economy.
Forest Super visor Sylvester reports fires near Wenatchee lake and Chiwaukum under control while Hay Canyon fire caused damage and a Cougar Creek blaze roars near the Cascades summit. Two destructive fires burn in Kittitas county by Keechelus and Waptus with over a hundred fighters on scene. Source cites cigarettes and careless matches as primary fire origin.
A local merchant notes many residents order groceries from a Bellingham firm that distributes price circulars. Cash is required with orders, with lower prices for staples like sugar or flour, while most items match local prices once freight is added. He offers to match Bellingham prices if customers shop at the local house and pay cash.
Voters in Chelan county west end prefer Harvey H. Phipps for Congress from the Fifth district. The former state senator was noted as tireless and conscientious in the last legislature. He supported letting people vote on the Quincy irrigation project and believed irrigation would make the lands highly productive in the northwest.
Committees plan a community program with planned activities and refreshments to be served afterward. Organizers invite attendees to join for an evening of information and social time.
Farmers near Leavenworth are urged to attend a meeting at the city hall Saturday at 2 30 PM. North Central Fruit Distributors will sign up growers and discuss their marketing plan. Attendance could save thousands of dollars for local fruit growers. Signed The North Central Fruit Distributors
Letter to the Leavenworth Echo questions council and city attorney decisions eight months apart. The writer recalls being barred as deputy town marshal for living outside town limits, while another man living south of the Wenatchee river was later employed. The writer accuses the officials of dodging proper reasons.
To the good people of Leavenworth who by many acts of kindness and help endeared themselves to us during the bereavement and loss of our husband and brother who was accidentally killed while fighting fire near Wenatchee lake we return our sincere and heartfelt Thanks. Mrs. W. A. Bell and Children. Mrs. Shebat.
Jacob Troll, once operating an engine out of Leavenworth, now based in Everett, is in town for a brief visit and meeting local contacts.
Peshastin residents visit family members in Palisades and Seattle. visitors from Wisconsin return. Local church construction progresses with lumber and foundation forms. Misfortunes include a boy spraining his hand and Harry Bohlke nursing a hand injury from a saw accident. A fishing outing on the Chinawa River yields a 17 inch cutthroat. A teachers reception is planned for Sept 1 at the Black home with a large lawn for all valley parents.
Elberta peaches offered for canning at 35 cents per peach box packed or 75 cents per apple box loose. Cash with order. Seller F. M. Arnold, Wenatchee. Also 5 ton timothy hay and 160 acres bottom land in Nason Creek valley offered by Jno Balina, Dardanells. Fresh lettuce and radishes from Fernstrom Bros. Phone 638.
Spokane Republican John A Gellatly announces candidacy for Congress in Washington's Fifth District subject to Republican primary on September 8 1914. He campaigns to secure voter support ahead of the primary election.
War Representative declares candidacy for the office of Representative from Chelan County on the Republican ticket and affirms submission to the voters at the primary election on September 8.
A candidate for Chelan county prosecuting attorney on the Republican ticket announces his bid. The race is subject to voters’ will at the primary election on September 8.
A candidate for county auditor in Chelan County seeks the Republican nomination. The primaries are set for September 8, 1914.
The statement announces a candidate for sheriff of Chelan County subject to Republican primary voters on September 8 1914. It notes seeking the office and emphasizes the role of the voters in the primary election.
Fred Warren announces candidacy for reelection as County Engineer on the Republican ticket subject to the September 8 primaries.
The candidate declares intent to seek the Republican nomination for Chelan county assessor in the upcoming primary on September 8. The statement emphasizes party affiliation and electoral plan.
W A Halteman of Spokane called on The Echo between trains on Wednesday. A 24 year state resident and 17 year Spokane County resident he seeks the Republican nomination for Congress from the Fifth district among nine contenders.
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