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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1909
Page
5
Leaves Leavenworth every Monday and Friday at 8 a.m. Reaches Telma in the afternoon. Leaves Telma every Tuesday and Saturday at 8 a.m. Arrives Leavenworth at 4 p.m. Includes mail passengers and express. For details address Joe Massie, Proprietor, Leavenworth, Wash.
News items from Leavenworth and nearby communities include visits by residents to Everett and Seattle, forest and railway updates, Christmas events, births, sales promotions, and social gatherings. Notable mentions include the W W N Ry progress toward Lake Wenatchee, a wedding in New York, and several local receptions and theater improvements.
At the Methodist church elaborate plans entertained children with a Santa Claus visit and gift distribution after an instrumental program and recitations. The Congregational church echoed a similar Christmas evening with Mrs E A King and Mrs A Sylvester guiding the children. gifts drew the crowd to capacity.
P. F. Shaw, a fireman on the Great Northern, fractured his knee last Sunday while repairing a valve on engine bound for passenger train No. 25 west. He slipped on the running board and struck his knee on a driver rod. Dr. Hoxsey treated him and he was sent to Sacred Heart hospital in Spokane.
A serene Saturday evening ceremony was held at the residence of La Rue Tice with Connie Parker as the bride. Dr. Waterman officiated after returning from Seattle, followed by a Christmas nuptial feast and warm wishes from Wenatchee residents. Parker formerly lived in Leavenworth before moving to Wenatchee three years ago.
James F Coats and Miss Martha Farnesworth were joined in wedlock at 10 o clock on Christmas day. Rev Hawk of the M E church performed the ceremony. They left at 3:20 pm for Lena Idaho to visit the bride s sister. Farnesworth has lived here two years and made many friends. Coats is well regarded. The Echo offers congratulations and wishes a long happy life.
Nelia Parker advertises a Wenatchee shop at 105 N. Mission for braids, puffs, and transforms inviting ladies to bring combings to be made into styles. Also notes timber and land details near Cashmere and a Davenport address for particulars. Edison Phonographs and records featured at Nickell's with Fireside machine demo.
Mrs. Sands reports a black jet necklace missing on Christmas day in Leavenworth. Three building lots near the track and school house are offered for sale cheap, with inquiries at the Echo office.
W. H. Scott of We natchee on the river front near the new depot buys raw furs and hides. He offers payment for those who bring or write. His motto is Live and Let Live.
Lost set of teeth between the via duct and the post office. Finder please leave at Dr. McKeown's office. Agency Vienna Bakery. 381f. Leavenworth Steam Laundry work called for and delivered in all parts of town. 50.
Local shop Nickell's advertises choice candies nuts fruits and Xmas goods decorations cigars and pipes opposite the depot for holiday shoppers.
Notice to Debtors All persons owing accounts and notes to the estate of John Smith deceased will please give attention. It is necessary to close up the estate without delay or I must proceed to collect all accounts and notes by due process of the court. F A Losekamp Administrator 401f
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