Old Blewett Gold Mine Set for Full Capacity Revival
The Old Blewett Gold Mine now belongs to Amalga maed Mining and Milling Co with Arthur Brown in charge. Tunnels Meteor and Black Jack are extended, the flume replaced, and a new water system powers twenty stamps and more machinery. Brown plans a large spring workforce as ore from five hundred feet distant tunnels is gravity-dumped to the mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blewett
Amalgamaed Mining and Milling Co
Arthur Brown
California
Brown
Nyles Creek
Leavenworth
Four U's Club House Opens at G N Mill in Leavenworth
At the Great Northern Lumber mill in Leavenworth the 4 U s establish a club room for workers offering cards, pool, billiards, punch bag and basketball, with biweekly meetings and a small monthly fee. a 3 L branch for women may follow.
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4 U's
Great Northern Lumber Company
Leavenworth
Corey
4 L's
4 L’s
Citizens Urged to Declare Allegiance to Government
The piece calls on men as citizens to declare allegiance to the United States government and the state, emphasizing loyalty as a prerequisite for participation and unity.
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United States
Leavenworth Schools Pride in Facilities and Teaching
Leavenworth city schools boast top classroom conditions and a strong teaching staff. With a new gymnasium auditorium and upgraded departments, the district aims to match or exceed peers in similar sized cities while addressing sewage issues and anticipated salary readjustments for next year.
Leavenworth School Board Aims to Keep Leading in Teacher Pay
The Leavenworth Board of Directors informs itself on nationwide compensation trends for teachers and plans to maintain favorable comparisons. It prides itself on a school plant, equipment, and teaching force second to none.
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Leavenworth
Loyal Legion of Washington Organized in This District
A mass meeting at City Hall organized a Loyal Legion of Washington to oppose revolutionary movements and preserve the constitution. About forty men attended. A J Wilson of Peshastin elected president and H G Krollpfeiffer named secretary. Officers plan to meet Saturday in Wenatchee with county figures to discuss statewide matters.
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McKeown
Loyal Legion of Washington
John Brender
Blewett
Peshastin
Leavenworth
H. G. Krollpfeiffer
Krollpfeiffer
Wilson
Wenatchee
Census predicts Wenatchee population near six thousand
The Daily World estimates the 1920 Wenatchee census will show about 6,000 residents within city limits with possible rise to 6,500. Based on 1900 population 441 and 1910 1,050, plus newspaper reach and street sales, the city’s growth is framed against local industry cycles. A. C. Barclay traveled to Seattle for several days.
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Wenateches
Wenatchee
Washington
Daily World
United States
American Legion Forms Post in Wenatchee Area
Victor H. Johnson Post No. 122 of the American Legion organized at city hall on January 28 with RL McNett named post commander and R L Rearick as adjutant. Officers include J F McClure as vice commander and L F Charstfard as finance officer. The post, already at 23 members, plans expansion and aims to be a leading state organization.
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Victor H. Johnson
American Legion
Arthur Lavelle
Wenatchee Post
Legionairs
LaVelle
RL McNett
R. L. Rearick
R. L. McNett
J. F. McClure
L. F
Charstfard
R. A. Holmes
EF. L. Young
C. L. Hathaway
Richard Simons
Handbloom
R. F. Taylor
Succes
Washington
Leavenworth
Legion
America
Th City Hall
Local Social News and Death at County Farm
Mrs Ward McCabrey attends Everett church meeting while Harrington visitors call on relatives. New members join P K E F Club hosted by Mrs Kathyl Gregory at Mrs Georges Hauber home. James Kelley dies at County Farm from flu and tuberculosis, second death in two weeks. Grange hall social, bobsled party at high school, plus multiple visits and illnesses noted.
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Ward McCabrey
Everett
Friend's Church
Victor Huskins
Harrington
Kathyl Gregory
P. KE. F
Georges Hauber
Jalabanol
Woman's Federate Clubs
Federation
Harry Daggett
Merrill Forbes
Forest Leedy
H. C. Robinson
Metaline Falls Wash
C. RB
Leadbetter
James Kelley
Grange Hall
M. FE. Ladies and Society
Spokane
Carricker
Wenatchee
Cozart
Fallat
John Coppock
Pullman
Elizabeth Hauber
Joel Haskins
English Walnuts Grow in the Valley Says Daily World
The Daily World reports English walnuts thrive in this region with no notable failures. Pioneers like H. S. Simons note one grafted tree yielded 120 pounds this year at 40 cents a pound wholesale. He advises planting Japanese walnuts first and grafting English varieties after three to four years.
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Lake Chelan
Shepards of
Shepards Products Fame
H. S. Simon
Mr. Simons
Cascades
Leavenworth Schools Closed Over Flu and Sewage
Leavenworth city schools have been closed since Monday due to flu prevalence and a deteriorating sewage system. Officials plan to drain basements disinfect areas and install temporary outside toilets while pursuing a permanent sewer from school grounds to the river, requiring railroad permission to cross the right of way.
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Leavenworth
Front
Eighth Streets
K.&w.b
Lumber Supt. F S Seritsmeier Leaves Leavenworth
G N Seritsmeier resigns as manager of the Great Northern Lumber Company operations in Leavenworth. He guided the district through a wartime production slump and disorganization and leaves a strong local organization. F W Stevens succeeds him as manager and becomes a permanent resident with family, promising continued steady business.
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Leavenworth
Great Northern Lumber Company
F. S. Seritsmeier
Great Nothern Lumber Company
Seritsmeier
Portland
Schtsmeier
F. W. Stevens
Pioneer John Bjork Dies After Long Community Service
John Bjork an early rail era pioneer in the region died after a long career as a hotel and store owner and rancher. He was treasurer of Okoganon county in 1896 and remained a prominent, energetic figure until health failed in 1924. He survived by his wife two brothers and four sisters. Burial was in Fairview cemetery after a funeral at Butterworth in Seattle.
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John Bjork
Overland Hotel
J. W. Elliott
Bjork
Butterworth Undertaking Establishment
Seattle
Fairview
O. G. Bjork
Leavenworth
Charles Bjork
St. Paul
Okanogan County
Echo appreciation from former Leavenworth resident
A letter from O Barber Idaho dated February 2 1920 praises the Leavenworth Echo. The writer encloses 2 00 to renew for a further year starting February 22 and notes satisfaction with recent improvements while missing hometown news from Leavenworth. Mrs A F Fickmeyer signs the note.
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Leavenworth
Card of Thanks for Bereavement
Card thanks family and friends for support during the death of husband and brother. Signed by Mrs. John Biork and O. G. Biork.
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John Biork
G. Biork
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Blewet
Amalgamated Mining & Muilling Co
G. N. Mill
A. C. Barclay
Cty
Victor HW. Johenson Pos
FP. A. Wingate
Harry Krolpfeiffer
George Hauber
Jack
Hastings
Tacoma
Ted Gray
Jacob French
al Darlington
Cashmere
Frank Maxfield
Peshastin Notes
FS. Scritsmeier
G. N. Lumber Supt
Echo
O— Barber
Idaho
Leavenworth Echo
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