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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1913
Page
6
La Grande Oregon January 1 1913 the Warren Construction Company completes the Second Street project adding six and a half miles of improved streets within the corporate limits Most contracts used Bitulithic praised for lasting economy and attractive appearance February 7
The Lutheran Ladies Aid meet February 13 at Mrs. Peterson’s home while Priscilla Embroidery, Turquoise, and Kensington clubs held gatherings with members named. A birthday surprise honored Mr Hartshorn with Cascade Orchard neighbors in attendance. Raleigh McCann and Miss Johnnie Moore wed at the Congregational parsonage, marking his rise from Western Telegraph messenger to Western Union manager, with Miss Moore among North Yakima’s notable young ladies.
Howard Blankenship from Lake Wenatchee enters high school last week. Girls basketball games held each Thursday at 8 30 pm in the high school gym. Honorary members named to Hiyu Shookum society include Miss Putnam Miller Evans and Messrs Moore Moran. Domestic science fundraisers plan baking orders for items delivered from the high school. Philo Mathean program set for February 14 includes reports, solos, a drill and a debate on domestic science vs manual training.
The city council met briefly on Tuesday with little business. An ordinance to divide the city into three wards was read and laid over for final action next Tuesday. Another ordinance to appoint a water and street commissioner was read and laid over for a salary decision. Deputy marshal E M Hedrick was named to curb rowdyism at Scenic Theater. Data on improvement districts to be prepared for next meeting. The Industrial Insurance Commission bill for 87.50 was deemed not the city's liability.
Seattle begins garbage collection Feb 1 under Dr. J E Crichton to 80 cents per capita yearly cost about 225000 dollars. The program will collect all debris including sanitation aims and beautify the city. Also noted is Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Co’s new 500000 dollar floating dry dock, first vessel to enter, S S Mariposa. Republicans in King County push for direct senator elections by popular vote, seeking legislation to end primary nomination dependence on a legislative selection.
Delegations from Washington commercial groups urged Olympia to pass Victor Zednick’s bill to spend 100000 dollars to exploit state resources. The aim is to attract desirable citizens for agricultural development and to settle rural areas by opening logged off lands to cultivation.
The advert touts Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea as a season long health aid to prevent colds and disease. Priced at 35 cents, available as tea or tablets at City Drug Store.
Cashmere Record figures show Chelan county apple shipments in 1913 totaling 3779 carloads with freight charges about 1.214 million dollars. Analysts urge rate reductions to aid growers and Northwest market as railroads benefit from the industry’s heavy tonnage.
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