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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1917
Page
5
Community news from Leavenworth detailing residents enlisting for the navy and engineers, marriages and relocations, social events, and upcoming entertainments. Notable items include Ted Fromm enlisting in Seattle, Andrew Shadow’s injuries and enlistment, Hall’s marriage, and the McShane Littlefield marriage license.
Peshastin reports several family and residence changes including Mrs Miller recovering after surgery in Wenatchee and others moving to Molson and Mukilte. Funeral attendance in Wenatchee and local tax stamps at the Post Office are noted. A free Community Church lecture is announced with broad welcome.
Bert and Mrs Paul Blewett return to Twisp after a month with W. E. Boston. F P Rice couple back from Seattle. they visited a month. Red Cross program raised 20 dollars with a late dance and lunch. Peshastin Lumber Co mill closed for repairs. J T McDonald returns from Everett. Rice drive to Wenatchee. Mrs J W McCallum ill with quinsy. Smith child improving after two weeks on list.
Hiney Johnson writes from a Long Island encampment dated November 24 as part of the 161st regiment in the 41st division. He notes fellow Leavenworth men and relatives, a lively camp life with trench Victrola, banjos, ukuleles, and long storytelling sessions.
H A Anderson was severely bruised when his apron caught in a shaft while inspecting the basement refrigerating machine at the Sanitary Market Monday morning. He was taken to Leavenworth Hospital then home to rest and recover. R T Runyan arrived from Wenatchee to fill his position during absence.
Miss Viola Josephine Fromm of Leavenworth married Mr. Thomas Mutrie in Wenatchee on Saturday December 1 at the Elman Hotel parlors. Rev. Baily officiated and the couple departed for Seattle on train No 1 after the ceremony. Mrs Emil Bauman and daughter Miss May Fromm attended then returned to Leavenworth with the newlyweds.
A fine line of fancy work for Christmas gifts will be on display and for sale in The Echo building from December 10 to December 17, presented by Mrs. E. C. Crocker. Proceeds support local charitable efforts.
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