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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1913
Page
2
The town elected a socialist mayor in Tuesday’s election, seen by supporters as a sign of growing sentiment. Critics view it as an experiment amid dissatisfaction with past administration and tax hikes. The Echo urges prudent budgeting as Leavenworth grows, with voters set to judge in a year.
The President read a short conclusive message at the end of a protracted special session. He emphasized currency reform, Mexican policy, trust regulation, presidential candidate nomination, employers liability, and Alaska development as the key issues. The Echo covers the full text for careful reading.
Spokane plans an ordinance banning employment in eating houses for individuals with infectious diseases. The move aims to protect the public and may force some workers out of jobs, highlighting society’s duty to provide relief when restricting work.
The new mayor intends to start a movement for a subway under the Great Northern tracks west of the Clifford hotel. He hopes the subway will be completed by year end with citywide support. The Echo has long backed the project and the mayor will seek council cooperation.
Dr Hoxsey reports the arrival of a nine pound boy at the home of Matt Sonitch on Wednesday.
Wenatchee Park Marvin Peters and family, Moses Peters and family and W. B. Sattler and wife shared Thanksgiving dinner with W. W. Burgess and family. Ben Nickels injured a foot while skating but is improving. A. B. Peters of Wenatchee visited from Saturday to Tuesday. Some snow fell last Saturday totaling 13 inches.
Vernon Boyle and other students return to class as several reenter school after absences. The MHiyuskukum Society hosted its second program on November 26 with visitors and performances including piano solo, recitation, reading, and a debate on federal ownership of railroads.
The Methodist Church holds a special service next Tuesday at 7 30 PM with Rev Laurie speaking on The Devils Public School The W C T U will run a program and all are welcome A farewell social was held Monday for Agnes Nicholson and Mr McKenzie a good crowd and time Rev Snowden departs for Wenatchee for ministers convention for a few days
The Lutheran Church announces a Sunday school and Bible class at 1 45, German services at 10 45 in the morning, and English preaching at 7 30 in the evening. All are welcome. address is L J Avenue Lallemont with Pastor.
The Congregational church invites all to a communion service next Sabbath morning led by Rev. Davis, the pastor.
Dr A Royal McKeown lists several newborns this week. Mr and Mrs Tom Smith welcome a 10 pound boy Monday. Mr and Mrs Geo Westcott add a 7 pound boy Monday. An 11 pound boy arrived the same day at C B O Larey’s home. On Wednesday the doctor assisted Mrs Thos H Burning in Tye for a 7 pound boy.
Peshastin residents Walter Ogilvie and family move to Wenatchee for the winter. James Merrill heads to Maywood Illinois for the season with relatives. The Grange dinner at the old school house drew a large crowd for Thanksgiving. Peshastin endures power outages from a burned transformer on the Leavenworth line. Prospective improvements include a picture show and a hotel for the village.
County groups in Chelan start a movement to establish a cooperative packing plant and slaughter house to handle hogs and other livestock. The effort aims to support hog by products and reduce costs for local ranchers.
Forestry Office notes list applicants including Charles McClure and Charles Spencer of Chiwaukum with 38 and 155 acres respectively, Adolph Frederickson adjoining his Chiwaukum homestead, A. H. Brown of Leavenworth with 120 acres, and John Heaton of Leavenworth with 49 acres. Supervisor Sylvester prepares surveying and mapping course for forest rangers in Oregon and Washington.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a fast remedy for torpid liver constipation and stomach disorder. It claims the pills stimulate the liver and bowels to function properly, selling for 25 cents at druggists or by mail from H. E. Bucklen & Co.
Messrs. Willet and Miller open a shooting gallery in the former Geo Hathaway Palace of Sweets building on Front Street. They plan to add a basket ball game and offer a Winchester rifle as a weekly prize. Butter wrappers available at the Echo office.
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