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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1909
Page
2
Issued every Pracey Subscription one dollar per year in advance. Communications to The Lesresworth Echo address. Aimed at promoting entertainment events with free admission and promotional aims. The policy covers advertising rates and conditions for free access to readers, with details on submission and scope for subscribers.
Mason county representative Dr. Beach explains his no vote on woman suffrage claiming his wife told him to vote against it. The remark frames a domestic irony as the Beach household favors traditional roles amid political debate.
The Congregational church observes the hundredth birth anniversary of Abraham Lincoln next Sabbath morning February 1 1909 with a program led by E W Emmett L J Nelson and the Leavenworth Echo editor and includes music by the Meeker quartette. Christian Endeavor marks its twenty sixth anniversary at the evening service with a 6 39 pm meeting and officers are elected including Mrs Nichols Horace Meeker and Thomas Darling. Services are held nightly next week except Friday basket supper night with Rev O W Mintzer preaching Epworth League at 6 45 pm led by Dan Nicholson.
S P Beecher sold ten acres on Charley Gibbs place to J C Lemaster at four hundred fifty dollars per acre. Lemaster resold five unimproved acres at two hundred per acre. F M Ewell sold five acres in trees to Victor Haskins at four hundred per acre. Otis notes frequent orchard transfers and growing inquiries despite snow. Diphtheria closes public school indefinitely. Miss Fannie McManus from Cashmere visited Mrs C H Nichols.
Petrel Davis dies after a long heart illness. He helped build Lamb-Davis Lumber Co. in Chelan County, later moving to Leavenworth in 1903. Survived by wife and two daughters. remains will go to Clinton Iowa for burial, with local businesses closing in his honor.
Levi Davis prominent lumber magnate and vice president of Tamwater Savings Bank and related firms died leaving a vast business network. He steered Lamb-Devis Lumber Co and Wenatchee Valley railroad project while managing diverse interests from logging to power and railway projects. His death is a loss to Leavenworth and surrounding towns with pallbearers named and remains to Clinton escorted by family.
Band dance tomorrow night features the Eagles Saint Valentines Eve Ball on February 13. The Owls host a second Washington Ball on February 22. St Patricks Ball by the Altar Society is set for March 17. All events are at the opera house.
The Edmonds Tribune reports growing anger in South Edmonds over hen roost raids. Residents threaten drastic action to defend property, amid ongoing thefts in recent weeks.
Fry pork chops as usual then cover with hot water and simmer until tender. Make a thick white sauce with half pint milk one tablespoon butter and one tablespoon flour. Add curry powder tomato catsup and seasoning then simmer with meat. Serve with minced carrots.
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