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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1909
Page
2
Town voters face a busy election Tuesday with two complete tickets for mayor and four councilmen each. Both slates name Charles A. Anderson for town treasurer, honoring the incumbent. The Echo urges honest, economical town government and prudent conduct of town affairs.
The paper denounces the Aldrich Cannon legislative trust and vows opposition to Poindexter’s rivals. It lauds Poindexter as a man who fought for rights and predicts two of three Washington Republican voters will cast ballots against the trust and its allies. The editorial warns that Aldrich and Cannon must depart or the country will.
Records from the local forestry office show over $6000 spent last summer to extinguish fires in the Wenatchee National Forest. Some fires occurred on private lands threatening the forest and vice versa. Nineteen fires required extra help, with 11 needing 150 to 900 dollars per fire. one fire employed more than 100 men, others 15 to 50, paid 25 to 30 cents per hour plus board and long shifts of up to 36 hours.
Officials warn that careless camp behavior caused fires, with at least one incendiary blaze cited. Fire crews say preventable blazes could be avoided with careful handling of flames, fuel, and camp equipment.
Forest Supervisor Sylvester stated that 16000 dollars from the sale of timber, grazing permits, and other forest uses in Washington was turned over to the state treasurer. About 3000 dollars will be shared by Chelan and Kittitas counties, with funds returned to local roads and public land benefits highlighted.
The Echo reviews a illustrated Chambersburg Repository book showing why Chambersburg PA offers homes and investment appeal. It notes the town will celebrate its 150th birthday and recalls a Civil War raid. The piece argues boosters everywhere advertise to attract capital and immigration to stay competitive.
R T King, manager of the L D Store Co, tells The Echo he has resigned effective January 1. He served about two years steering growing business and plans no immediate new occupation. He will remain in town and not engage in any business for several months.
The article notes irregular primary grades attendance due to bad weather. Echo staff member Mr. Fletcher visits English class for the last time before Thanksgiving. pupils thank him. A Thanksgiving program updated teachers on literacy gains and was attended by numerous local residents and officials. Report cards issued, new pupils enrolled, and a councilman nomination referenced a local joke involving post office pretenses.
Regular services are set for next Sunday with morning worship at 11 o clock and evening service at 7 30. Morning topic The King and His Kingdom Evening The Great Day of Gods Wrath A 3 50 offering from the Thanksgiving service was sent to the Seattle Children s Home Sunday School starts at 10 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m Life Lessons from John led by Mr Hedrick The Christian Endeavor Society monthly business meeting is Friday at 8 p m at Mr DeFeyter s home two blocks west of the school house Officers to be elected and other business. A social hour follows. Rev W V Davis, Pastor.
Birmingham area leaders expect 16 000 to 20 000 votes against the prohibition amendment Jefferson county margins exceed 1000 in favor of opponents Mobile Cullman and Montgomery counties record large majorities for the anti amendment The measure appears to pass in only three counties with uncertainty in one The result ties to Governor Comer administration and potential successor dynamics Rural areas voice broad opposition
Deputy state dairy and food commissioner W H Adams reports six tons of decomposed poultry including turkeys broilers and other fowl stored since November 1 1908 at International Cold Storage Spokane were seized three days before Thanksgiving. The meat posed a ptomaine poisoning risk if sold and warrants are out for Schallinger Produce Co. officers.
Curtain rises on Uncle Danl at the opera house on Wednesday December 8. Barney McCauley stars in a complete production famed for Yankee farmer humor and country life. The show promises familiar scenes and high quality specialties throughout.
Independent telephone groups in the Northwest join with the Postal Telegraph Co to counter Bell and Western Union deals. A cooperative agreement aligns postal and independent telephone interests across a large portion of the United States, with similar pacts expected nationwide.
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