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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1919
Page
1
J G Dollar sold a 10 acre fruit ranch between Peshastin and Dryden to Jacob Harding for 30000 dollars, 3000 per acre, a record for the area. The deal reflects a trend of Odessa wheat ranchers shifting into Wenatchee valley apple orchards near Peshastin and Dryden as wheat farming declines.
Eastern astronomer Professor Porta warns of a December 17 1919 sunspot catastrophe caused by a seven-planet alignment. He predicts a colossal solar flare, widespread storms, floods, earthquakes, and lasting disruption as Earth lies at a 45 degree angle to the solar event.
In festive verse the speaker praises health and vigor through Christmas Seals. The poem exalts well being, dismisses wealth comparisons, and urges generosity and communal spirit to help others during the holiday season.
A wartime appeal promotes cheerful stamps worth a penny each to boost morale and aid public health efforts. The message promises to defeat fear and illness like tuberculosis by spreading hopeful design and paring back dread through collective giving.
Mr and Mrs Deed H Mayar departed last Saturday on No 1 to Seattle and plan to spend winter in Southern California before visiting Texas relatives in a few months They may return in spring Mayar published the Echo for seventeen years before selling to current publishers and his energetic conscientious leadership drew mixed reactions The town remembers their generous nature and enduring friendship and the Echo’s new publishers extend good wishes.
Leila Humphries daughter of Mr and Mrs L A Humphries of Blewett died Saturday afternoon December 6 1919 after a weeklong illness from a clot on the brain She was fourteen last July 26 The funeral was held in Leavenworth Monday afternoon December 8 and burial followed at Leavenworth cemetery The family and community extend their sympathy
F W Lindenau a Minneapolis businessman fresh from Ketchikan says removing restrictions would allow 150 billion tons of Alaska coal to reach the United States. He notes 12 667 square miles of coal lands and reports sea shipments from Cook Inlet to Seattle could cost about 8 a ton and calls Alaska prosperity growing with Anchorage at 40 000 and a new railroad linking Dawson to Prince Rupert.
H G Bohlke of Dryden was elected president of the Washington State Horticultural Association at the Spokane meeting. Other officers include F A Wiggin Toppenish as first vice president and R H Kipp Quincy as second vice president. Trustees for two and three year terms were named from Yakima Spokane Olympia and other cities. The next meeting location remains to be decided with Wenatchee a likely site. Resolutions on railroads and labor were tabled.
Auto owners should test their storage batteries for proper charge before freezing weather. If tests fail, bring the car to Cascade Garage in Leavenworth, Washington for charging now to avoid a costly replacement next spring. We have batteries in our care this winter.
The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the Leavenworth State Bank will be held at its offices in Leavenworth Washington on January 13 1920 at 1 30 p m for the transaction of such business as may regularly come before it. ROBT B FIELD Cashier
Glen W. Long, a former Troop C sergeant from Grayson North Carolina, died Thursday at Wenatchee General Hospital from pneumonia and lung injury after a Monitor accident. He served in the First Army as a dispatch bearer, returned to Wenatchee valley, and was respected as an exemplary young man. He leaves his mother Mrs Melinda Long and brothers D B Long and another at an unknown address.
A demand to open a box of prophecies by Joanna Southcott, dead 105 years, surfaces in England. Southcott rose from a humble servant girl to head a sect of more than one hundred thousand who viewed her as a feminine Elijah.
Four well dressed youths, strangers to Leavenworth, entered the Red Apple Cafe near the depot on No 25 and robbed the night clerk of about $9 before fleeing down the street. The group reportedly conferred with a police officer and then vanished.
Sabbath School 9 45 Epworth League 6 50 Topic The Duty of Church Membership Preaching 11 am 7 30 pm Morning subject Gods Insurance Company Evening subject Seeking the Lost Lamps provided in case of power failure Pastoral message from WM Hoskins
Fire destroyed the G N repair shop at the Tunnel Sunday night. Loss estimated between 45000 and 50000 dollars. No wind aided flames rising straight up, helping save nearby structures. Cause of the fire not learned.
Mr and Mrs John McCoy and daughter dined with Guy Stage on Sunday. Mrs Joe Fetters and son from near Wenatchee visited Ty and Mrs Fred Miller. P L F Club met at Mrs John McMcCoy home serving creamed chicken shells pickles olives baked apples cookies and coffee. Paul Gregory of Seattle visited between trains Friday. Miss Mildred French of Spokane visiting her parents. Merle Lanphere and sister Grace went to Wenatchee Sunday. W G Davis learned his Oklahoma based father died Sunday. Aleck Pulse and household goods moved from Burbank to settle here. Leila Humphries sixth grade pupil died Saturday funeral in Leavenworth. Grace and Merle Lanphere were seen locally.
Mrs. M. O. Logan traveled over 6 000 miles visiting her old Iowa home sites. She revisited childhood haunts with relatives and friends, toured the farm and school, attended Mt Olive church, and brought back sorghum and nuts after a four month trip ending Dec 1.
Wednesday guests of friends in Wenatchee. County Superintendent Casebeer visited the schools on Monday. Garretsons left Sunday for two weeks in Spokane and Portland. A baby girl born Tuesday to Mr. and Mrs. Yarnell on Otis place. Grange hall dinner with M. E. Ladies' Aid this evening promising chicken pies. Charley Kratz of Leavenworth caring for Garretson place. Billy Stage and Mrs Stage plus Mrs Stage Sr. left Thursday for Long Beach for winter. Warman, Guy Stage, J. A. Wilson and Mr. Starks were in Wenatchee on business Wednesday.
We express deep gratitude to all who assisted us during illness and at the funeral of our beloved daughter. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Humphries, and Sons. Services next Monday evening at 7 45 at the Lutheran Church with Rev Leuckel.
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