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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1912
Page
2
Friday notice outlines paid advertising policy for events and entertainments in The Hobo and The Leavenworth Echo. It states free space only for moral beneficial community welfare content, while fundraising schemes require regular advertising rates.
The Echo notes a mild smallpox outbreak in January with sixty people affected but no deaths. Most cases were mild with quarantine 10 days to three weeks. only one new case in two weeks. The piece discusses public concern, politics, and the paper’s pride in circulation and customer appreciation.
A letter praises Fromm as best suited for a state office and argues for a strong candidate for the public service commissioner role. It defends experience and loyalty to party ideals and urges voters to choose the most capable individual over mere office seekers.
The readable parts mention a historical transfer or receipt tied to a named person and year, hinting at a governance or authority context. Details are incomplete, but the fragment implies a formal action or acknowledgment over a long-ago period. No clear entities or dates are fully legible.
The Knights of Pythias set Friday evening February 25 as the next regular meeting to confer the third set of three candidates, install officers for the new post, and enjoy a feast. A royal good time is anticipated.
Local society notes recount meetings and events of the Lutheran Ladies Aid Congregational church Maccabees and various socials. Leaders changed with Mrs Hagier elected interim president, and a February 22 gathering planned at Mrs Hagier’s home. An oyster supper following a dance drew a large crowd.
A cluttered page notes a millinery learning offer with Miss Goldie Case, a person seeking a horse work or restaurant job, a lost gray dog near Chumstick bridge with reward, sale listings for ore posts and building timbers, Rhode Island Reds and other poultry for sale with contact, and employment references sought by Coselia and Ades with agent J. B. Visdette.
Miss Niiired McKinley and R L James of Peshesta were married at the groom’s parents’ home, Mr and Mrs W L Jones in Wenmehbes. Rev. I O Hevt officiated. The couple plan to reside in Peshesta after the ceremony.
An unclear clipping reports a wedding ceremony held at the Mastiem home with Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Mastiem as hosts. The Rev W. V. Der peci officiated while only a few guests were present and plans mention a move to a home in Peshesem where Mr. Sever owns a factory.
Wenmebes men including F P W Ceem and Joe Jehimsm with Wak Myers staged an unlawful strike at the Gide Neog & Milig company on Wednesday. They blocked a creek crossing and caused work stoppage claiming grievances over pay and conditions.
The readable text mentions various names and numbers in a garbled sports style. Specifics such as teams, scores, or dates are unclear, but the piece appears to be a sports brief or ticker with multiple player identifiers and statistics.
Miss Moris Soaks and Aled Detegim wed at a home ceremony attended by local figures. The bride wore a white gown and carried a bouquet while witnesses and clergy officiated.
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