Near Miss Collision Between Passenger and Freight Trains
A likely disastrous wreck near Dryden was narrowly averted when east bound passenger No 4 and a freight train met on a curve. Both engineers stopped within twenty feet after sighting each other. No 4 passengers were shaken but unharmed. A separate incident near the canyon involved jackknifed steel flats blocking No 1. wrecking crews cleared the track in about two hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dryden
S. H. Delemater
Cashmere
Dalton
Dave Grant
No. 1
Local Railroad Officials Attend Spokane Meeting
Agent F M Lee and terminal agent L W Woodrow led Great Northern Agents Association gathering in Spokane with company representatives from the division. Woodrow presided and spoke on equipment handling and railroad operations while J J Scherr discussed informing patrons about rates and routes. A A Piper of Wenatchee spoke on handling fruit citing 4000 cars moved last season. F M Lee and R E Simons from Ephrata gave brief talks on agent duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Lee
L. W. Woodrow
Spokane
Great Northern Agents Association
Mr. Woodrow
J. J. Scherr
A. A. Piper
Wenatchee
R. E. Simons
Ephrata
Waldrup Sues Railroad for 20000 in Damages
L C Waldrup a Great Northern fireman filed suit in Spokane superior court against the railroad seeking 20000 damages He alleges he was jerked from a car on September 25 1912 and thrown violently causing internal injuries and a hip injury that incapacitate him for work The pains he suffers warrant the 20000 claim
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Waldrup
Great Northern
Spokane
Waldrup
Martin Town Wedding at Congregational Church Parlors
The wedding of Mrs Amanda Martin to D C Town took place last Sunday evening with Rev W V Davis officiating. A large crowd attended as the wedding march was played by Mrs Bert Hegler. Mrs Martin has long resided in the city and Mr Town is known for his Wenatchee and Waterville real estate holdings. They plan a southern California wedding trip and long absence before likely settling here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Martin
D. C. Town
Congregational
W. V. Davis
Bert Hegler
City Council Adopts Water Work Costs and Tax Roll
City council met in regular session approving prior minutes and several bills. The group opened election returns and issued certificates to winners while approving a $20,121.14 estimate for water system work by Seaman and Quigg. The Improve ment Dist. No. 1 assessment roll was approved and the council set January 7 as board of equalization day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Marble
L. C. Brender
T. L. & Water C
J. W. Corcoran
Leav. Furniture & Hardware Co
H. E. Carr
Koerner
Seaman & Quigg
Cook
Weigand
Eighth
State Industrial Insurance Commission
Local Mining Men Leave for Alaska
Don Thomas leads a party including Jack Carr Dan Ryan and Bill Herder to the Thomas Culross mining properties in southwestern Alaska. They will tunnel this winter and likely stay a year or more. Company stock is near fully subscribed. Ore shipments to the Tacoma smelter start next summer. Tom Burke heads to the coast then California, possibly touring the Orient before returning next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Thomas
Jack Carr
Dan Ryan
Bill Herder
Thomas Culross
Alaska
Mr. Thomas
Tacoma
Tom Burke
Coast
California
More Equipment Planned for W. W. & N. Railway
A Wenatchee Valley Northern representative reports favorable winter logging along the line and a need to boost motive power and rolling stock for summer traffic. New mill superintendent Mr. Riggs is due soon to overhaul machinery and implement changes aimed at a first class mill and a record run in 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
Wenatchee Valley Northern Depot
Klein
Wenatchee Valley Northern Road
Riggs
Apple Conference Poised for Large Spokane Attendance
Growers, transport men and bankers weigh forming a central selling agency for Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Montana at a Spokane meeting next Monday. Delegates from multiple associations are confirmed with rail leaders and an Indiana Illinois storage firm and a Canadian representative seeking attendance. Major Wenatchee and North Yakima districts slated to send large delegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Washington
Idaho
Oregon
Montana
H. C. Sampson
Chamber of Commerce
Arcadia Valley Fruitgrowers’ Association
Hamilton
Mont
North Yakima
Sampson
Joseph H. Young
Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railroad
Spokane & Inland Empire Railroad
Carl Gray
Great Northern Railway
H. R. Williams
Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound Railroad
R. B. Miller
Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Company
R. E. Strahorn
Same
Cashmere Plans Cold Storage Plant With 200 Car Capacity
Prominent Cashmere growers merchants and business men plan a $50,000 cold storage plant in the city. The two story building will measure 194 by 50 feet and hold 200 cars. Over $7,000 in stock is subscribed and lenders include Great Northern Railroad the Title and Trust Co of Spokane and the Northwestern Fruit Exchange committing $25,000 toward construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cashmere
Great Northern Railroad
Title & Trust Co
Spokane
Northwestern Fruit Exchange
Library Reception at the Opera House in Leavenworth
The public library committee hosted a reception at the opera house drawing many locals. The program featured vocal and instrumental music readings and several participants including Miss Nancy Putnam Irene Evans Miss Wiard the Trent sisters Mrs Cullen Mrs Gene Hamilton Col Fox and E P Sharman. Dancing followed from ten thirty to twelve with fruit punch served all evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Library Committee
Opera House
Leavenworth
Nancy Putnam
Irene Evans
Wiard
Trent Sisters
Cullen
Gene Hamilton
Col. Fox
E. P. Sharman
State tax relief proposed for household goods and tools
The legislature may pass a law exempting household furnishings and mechanics tools from taxation at the suggestion of Governor Hay and the state tax commission. Washington reports show 6594 miles of common carrier track and a spike in hatchery eggs due to Idaho weather. The Pierce county supreme court upholds a two month jail term for Jay Fox of the Agitator over an article about the Home Colony and nude bathing. The Echo is Leavenworth’s only real newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Tax Commission
Hay
State of
Washington
N. J. Koors
The
Tax Commission
John E. Riseland
Idaho
Supreme Court
Pierce County Superior Court
Jay Fox
the ‘Agitator
Fox
Pierce County
Rapid Progress Reported on City Water Plant
Contractors Seaman and Quigg report favorable weather and steady work on the city water system. The reservoir near the Icicle river is completed, the supply line reaches within three quarters of a mile, with completion expected by week’s end. Engineer Cook oversees the project aiming to finish before March first and begin distribution next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaman & Quigg
City Enterprise
Cook
Two Hundred Tons For The Steel Plant
The steel plant secured about two hundred tons of magnetite ore for shipment by the Great Northern railway. Robert and O C Moore, secretary, visited the west side of the mountains and returned with plans to place equipment soon. Material arriving weekly, with a test run expected within sixty days as machinery is installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
O. C. Moore
Great Northern Railway
Schools Progress Highlight New Departments and Athletics
Superintendent C. W. Moore reports rapid progress in the schools with growing interest in domestic science manual training music and art. New students enroll weekly and boys practice basketball daily as games with Cashmere and Wenatchee are planned after the year begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Moore
Cashmere
Wenatchee
Flint Shipments Send 375 Automobiles Coastward in Special Train
A special train of seventy five double deck cars loaded with 375 automobiles valued at half a million dollars was shipped from Flint Michigan last Saturday. Freight charges are estimated at 32000 dollars. Cars will be distributed to Washington Oregon and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint
Michigan
Washington
Oregon
California
Local Woman Seeks Divorce From Daniel Ryan
Mrs. Hattie Ryan through attorney E. H. Fox filed for divorce this week in this city. She seeks complete separation with $75 for trial, $10 attorney’s fees, and $25 per month alimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Fox
Hattie Ryan
Daniel Ryan
Arizona Governor Praises Washington Industrial Insurance Commission
The governor of Arizona commends Washington's industrial insurance commission, noting it is surprising how such an undertaking was carried out so successfully in a short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Industrial Insurance Commission
Arizona
Agricultural Advisers for Every County Bill Proposed in Ellensburg
E. K. Brown of Kittitas county drafts a bill to hire a farm expert in every county with federal funding of 1000 dollars annually. The plan, read at a 150-farmer meeting in Ellensburg, drew praise from Byron C. Hunter, government agriculturist, who also offered federal aid. The Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce orders copies for legislators-elect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. K. Brown
Kittitas County
Ellensburg
Byron C. Hunter
Interesting Facts About Our Public Schools Since 1910
The report by H B Dewey shows Washington state’s average male teacher salary at 87.25 and female at 67.80 per month, with 2 672 school districts and 8 041 teachers. women outnumber men 6 496 to 1 545. It tracks historic salary trends, county variations, schoolhouse values, and equipment worth.
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Washington
H. B. Dewey
Pend Oreille
Mason County
Asotin
Jefferson County
Chelan County
Methodist Conference Sermon Preached by Rev Hodshire
The second quarterly conference is held Saturday evening at the church. Sunday morning district superintendent Rev C A Hodshire will preach. Regular Sunday services follow. Max A Jeffords is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Hodshire
Max A. Jeffords
Christmas Eve at Congregational Church Program
Regular services will be held next Sabbath morning and evening at the Congregational church. A Christmas tree entertainment and children's treats are planned for Christmas Eve. Parents may bring personal presents and place them on the tree with the recipient’s name clearly written on each gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Lutheran Church Announces Sunday Schedule Change
Next Sunday no services will be held at the Lutheran Church except Sunday school at the usual hour. Pastor L. J. Ave Lallemant presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Ave Lallemant
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Inland City
G. N
Sues Railroad
Martin-Town
City Council
W. W. & N. Railway
APPLE
J. W. Scudder
Rev. Davis
OPERA
Robert Process
Lutheran Church
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