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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1914
Page
12
Earl Gordon formerly jailed for a minor offense in Leavenworth and later sentenced to three to ten years for arson now asks for a pardon. In a letter to witness Julian Mayar he pleads for justice and a chance to reform, noting his age and lack of funds for a lawyer.
The valley debates high taxes prompting calls for organized action. John A. Gellatly of the Wenatchee Commercial Club tax committee plans a meeting to form a county taxation league. Delegates from Chelan Leavenworth Cashmere and county granges and other groups are expected.
The Congregational church announces next Sabbath morning subject will be Abraham Lincoln. In the evening the program covers marriage and bereavement with special music. Rev. Davis is the pastor and invites all.
Snowden, pastor, invites all to 11 o'clock service on the topic A Great Man. A 7:30 reminder lists Dr. Mintzer of Cashmere exchanging pulpits for the evening service, with all welcome.
The Lutheran Church will not hold services next Sunday while Sunday school proceeds as usual. M. J. Schaller is newly elected superintendent and will oversee all Sunday school affairs. L. J. Ave Lallemant remains pastor. The Savoy Hotel plans revenue sharing with its 107 employees, effective February 1 with distributions on the first of each month starting March 1, under E. F. Sweeney's plan. The Savoy employs over 800,000 in investments.
C Will Schafer of Olympia spent yesterday as a guest at the home of J B Adams.
The Department of Agriculture reports a sharp meat shortage in the United States. Per 100 persons there are nine fewer beef cattle seven fewer sheep and three fewer hogs than in 1910. Population rose from 91.97 million to 98.65 million in three years while beef cattle fell 12.9 percent sheep 5.2 percent and swine rose only 1.3 percent.
Friday Tempted But True shows a village tale of restraint. Was She to Blame an extraordinary problem play. The Pink Garters seaside comedy draws laughs. Saturday White Lie 101 Bison Headliner features strong cast. Fools head Protector of Innocence a fan favorite. Life of the Bee educates on bee life. Sunday War Correspondents Balkan War drama costs 25000 with 110 scenes and aeroplane destruction shown across four reels.
Dr. Judah reports the birth of a boy on Tuesday at the home of H. Fredricksen. The event adds a new member to the household network with medical staff noting the timing of the delivery.
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