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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1914
Page
1
European buyers place substantial orders in the United States. Seattle firms win a 500000 dollar contract to supply 1200 portable bungalos for Belgian refugees, with vast wood and hardware purchases and 200000 in labor. Chicago reports a 6500 motor truck program for the British, worth an estimated ten million dollars.
Spokane ships six cars of apples to Europe this week. P. R. Parks, manager of the Spokane company, notes an improving export market and unexpectedly good prices. He adds the eastern market is stronger and on a clear upward trend.
All parties or societies wishing to rent the Firemen's hall for dances or lodge meetings must call at the Leavenworth State Bank to arrange open dates rental and other details. All money is to be paid at the bank office. Signed Secretary of the B of L F E 504 Mr and Mrs H G Krollpfeiffer and family will go to Cashmere for Christmas and dine with Mrs K's parents.
A warm holiday message extends best wishes to friends and patrons, hoping today is merry and the coming year brings prosperity. The tone is festive, inclusive, and community oriented with traditional seasonal goodwill.
The L D L C Empl oyes Club plans a 24 by 70 foot addition to the former superintendent's office building to create a clubhouse and gymnasium for employees. The facility will include a fireplace, billiard and pool tables, card tables, lounge chairs, a gym for indoor handball, showers, baths, and rest rooms, all with electric lighting and steam heat. Ventilation uses ceiling tubes. the project aims for comfort and health without lavish expense.
Frank Neff, about 25, was arrested after a fight at Wallace's livery barn in which he bit off most of John Inglis s ear and chewed a finger. Dr Hoxsey treated Inglis wounds requiring several stitches. Neff fled but was captured two hours later by Marshal Sampson. he faces penitentiary time.
Church schedules Christmas events with a Saturday evening service at 7 30 p m and Sunday services at 9 45 a m and 10 45 a m led by Rev F E Stern
Last Sabbath services at the Congregational church drew a large crowd with special singing. Next Sunday the school meets at 10 am with preaching at 11 on The Unity of the Faith. Evening union service at 7 30 at the Methodist church on Life Abundant. Ladies Guild enjoyed a record crowd at their supper last Thursday. Preaching in the morning by the pastor and evening services will begin.
The Washington Steel and Iron Co. trustees intend to begin producing steel using known methods without the Robert process as soon as stockholder conflicts are settled. Two ore bodies at Baring and Blewett are cited as sufficient for production. Some favor giving Robert another chance to prove his steel from ore claim, while others doubt his ability. A related suit against Robert was postponed due to illness. Magnetite ore is widely mined nationwide, with the only Pacific coast pig iron plant at Herault in Shasta County, California. The Grand Theater advertises today’s top pictures.
About 200 Wenatchee Elks and wives will arrive in Leavenworth on New Year’s Eve on a special train, escorted by Elks. The Masonic Hall will host dancing on the ground floor and a banquet upstairs. Train departs Wenatchee at 7 30 p m and arrives at 8 30 p m with return time TBA.
Local residents and about twenty cow owners met at Leavenworth city hall to discuss forming a cooperative creamery. F S Jacobsen was named chairman with a nine member committee to report January 9. A $5,000 capitalization and site plans were discussed as part of a financing and location plan.
Holcomb of Wenatchee outlines a proposed creamery using milk from about 200 cows and notes 1600 pounds of butter shipped weekly. All Upper Wenatchee ranchers favor the venture and expect cow ownership to rise if started. A January 9 meeting is set to finalize action with strong community support. Christmas dinners mark state institution celebrations and gifts brighten patients at hospitals for the insane.
Authorities urge residents not to let taps run at night to prevent pipe freezing. Water comes from the mill company reservoir as a matter of accommodation and insurance requirements demand steady pressure. If waste lowers pressure the mill may halt supply, risking citywide fire hazards. Cattle industry activity grows in Benton County.
Churches and school officials organized a union Christmas celebration in Leavenworth with two large trees at the Scenic Theater and the Grand. Santa Claus appeared, a program of music and choral numbers was held, and every child left with a present. Theaters donated their spaces and managements, A. C. Barclay and W. B. Simpson, received community thanks.
Revival in the lumber trade is under way with home and foreign demand increasing. Rail and cargo shipments rise weekly and prices for lumber and shingles advance. West coast mills prepare for an active season as foreign demand grows and domestic demand improves. Lamb-Davis Lumber Co. ships more than last summer, indicating further growth. W W Burgess and wife visited Leavenworth for shopping. Grand Theater advertised as showing wild animal living.
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