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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1906
Page
3
Town and County reports show residents traveling to Spokane and Seattle for holidays while others attend events and family visits. Notables include H. H. Dean on Great Northern grievance matters in St Paul, the Glee Club dance in Library Hall with Wenatchee Orchestra, and the Losekamp landmark demolition marking oldest town business.
The Great Northern railroad yard at Leavenworth sees heavy work with S. R. Hearst grading about a mile of track for a new reversing Y. Additional siding will add eight to nine miles, plus a large steel turntable. About 150 extra workers and $150,000 spent this seven months. more funds planned this winter and spring to make Leavenworth a premier division point.
In Leavenworth two cooks discuss flour quality and urge use of Peach Blossom. An I. W. Harper whiskey ad claims taste and trust. A lost hound notices offer a reward. a separate reward is posted for stolen goods convict. Joe Massey of Leavenworth, Wash. seeks bids or notices.
A description of services offered by a stenography and reporting office located opposite the Opera House at 461 Eugenia Ross.
Wise owners run a first class Wenatchee Steam Laundry with skilled staff delivering superior work. The ad urges readers to try the service and be convinced. Also notes 43 Carrots for Sale twenty tons of carrots in lots to suit purchaser offered by Nick Kincherf.
A school program presented by Miss Chapin and her pupils on the evening of the 28th drew praise from County Superintendent Bowersox. The lineup included songs, recitations, and a dialogue about Thanksgiving and the Pilgrims, with a parent meeting to follow and an open discussion on guiding boys to spend evenings at home.
A special election in Chelan county Washington District No. 49 will be held December 28 1906 at the Leavenworth schoolhouse to decide borrowing $18 000 in bonds. Bonds bear up to six percent interest payable annually and mature in 15 years with redemption possible after five years. Polls open noon to 8 p m. Vote Bonds yea or Bonds no. By order of the board E A King director and clerk.
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