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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1911
Page
3
Under the direction of the public school the winter lecture course begins with a high class musical entertainment by the Midland Concert Co. Prof. Moore notes the board’s liberal policy and hopes for public support. Tickets for four entertainments are available from Prof. Moore at a reduced price.
A partial list shows 40 fiction titles including Quoradis and The Celebrity while 26 volumes of Encyclopaedia Britannica provide reference value. The library offers fifty magazines, evening and Sunday access, and new books donated weekly by an active committee.
Reports from Chicago indicate Pacific Northwest displays captivate visitors with moving pictures by the Oregon Washington Railroad and Navigation Company. Alaska scenery, industry, and agriculture draw crowds near fifty thousand in opening week with lecturers explaining the exhibits.
This week an Italian laborer was awarded 40 for injuries to a thumb and last week the commission approved 81 to the beneficiaries of a woman killed in a Chehalis powdermill explosion. The decisions may set early precedents under the new law and raise questions about the value of a life versus a damaged thumb.
At the Washington State Bankers Association meeting bankers voiced concern that education favors white collar jobs and not farm work. They adopted resolutions to consolidate rural schools and hire an additional assistant to the state superintendent dedicated to rural schooling.
The Osborne Cafe plans a Christmas dinner after the success of the Thanksgiving day meal. Management promises an even grander gastronomic event, urging patrons to watch for small bills as a cue from the circus folk.
To many, winter brings frost bite and chapped skin but Bucklens Arnica salve is described as the greatest healer for burns boils piles cuts sores bruises eczema and sprains. A trial convinces with a price of 25 cents at all druggists.
An advertisement promotes printing for cards letters envelopes bill heads statements folders handbills show bills posters sale bills pamphlets blank books and related office stationery, inviting customers to place orders at this office.
Two women sit on the jury for the Seattle case against Col. A J Blethen charged with conspiracy. The defense moved to dismiss but the plea of not guilty was entered. The grand jury has adjourned sine die and will bring indictments to trial rapidly.
The Congregational church lists morning topic Heaven What is it for next Sabbath and evening subject Bringing Others to Jesus. Rev. W. V. Davis, Pastor invites all. The Friday church meeting is deferred to next Wednesday evening.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. Epworth League 6 30 p m Junior League Wednesday 3 45 p m Preparations for Xmas services are underway A cordial welcome to all J O Hawk.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. Epworth League at 6 30 p m. Evening sermon at 7 30 p.m. Ladies Aid social Friday Dec 8. A cordial welcome is extended to all.
Chelan County Washington announces a public hearing at 1 30 PM January 2 1912 in Wenatchee to consider the application by H W Boetzkes and others to create a Herd District. The described area follows Lake Chelan shorelines and township boundaries. Chairman G B Kinney signs the notice.
Mr James J Hill informs the library committee he donated a copy of Progress and Prosperity a recent book on the west by William DeHertburn to the library collection.
Enos Lollar of Saratoga Indiana praises Chamberlain’s Cough Mixture as the best on the market after fifteen years of selling it. King's City Drug Store offers the product for sale.
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