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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1911
Page
2
SPECIAL NOTICE states resolutions of condolences cards of thanks and notices of entertainments with an admission fee must be paid for in The Echo. Free community welfare notices may use columns. paid space applies to all money-raising schemes.
The Commercial Club calls for united effort to push development in the Upper Wenatchee Valley. A forthcoming annual election is a ratification of petitioners. The piece urges support for industry irrigation power and infrastructure while discouraging discouragement of new ventures.
A fragment urges readers to join the Commercial Club and help improve the town. It invites participation and support for community development efforts.
Washington Steel and Iron Company rebuffs a land speculation proposal tied to a half century effort between Leavenworth and Cashmere. The message stresses the firm’s focus on tool steel from magnetite and warns promoters would harm the enterprise and public confidence. Col Theodore Roosevelt will tour Washington with Rep Miles Poindexter.
Mr. Dilling was elected mayor of Seattle last Tuesday amid a strong verdict for law and order. The recall law was on trial and the public mood suggested voters would remove a bad public servant if necessary. Avaunt, Mr. Gill!
A bill to let county commissioners allocate five thousand dollars annually for county fairs faces strong opposition. Critics argue it benefits one town at taxpayers’ expense, urging representatives to oppose the measure. The piece also calls for parcels post reform to curb express company influence and foreign pricing advantages.
Mrs Wohler and family spend the week in Cashmere. G B Kinney county commissioner visits Wenatchee. M W A considers starting a camp here. J J Griffith at Soap Lake with rheumatic ailment. Jim Smith and Joe Kirby in Wenatchee aiding Pomona Grange. Peshastin literary society to discuss income tax Friday night with a program. Ward McCumby of Everett to move into the new hill residence while clerking for J Q Gilbert. Rev Chas Replogle of The Friends church to visit in two to three weeks and build a ranch home adjoining town.
Advertised letters for Barnes W S Haines Girsh Caldwell RG Nilson Gust Duckhamer WC Smith John Finkenbinder RC Swick Claude Sutherland. In calling for same please say advertised. J C Davis Postmaster.
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