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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1905
Page
3
West bound Eastbound schedule shows trains arriving at 1 60, departing 2 33 pm and 2 50 am or 2 30 am with Blewett Leavenworth stages. Leaves Blewett Mon Wed Fri at 7 AM. Leaves Leavenworth Tue Thu Sat at 9 AM. Carries passengers and express. Irwin prop.
An assortment of local ads lists Royal Crackers at Bliss Bros and Leavenworth Mercantile Co, fashion items from Campbells and Blocksedge's, plus millinery, corsets, magazines, and tobacco. Also promotion for Rocky Mountain Tea at City Drug Store and Butter Wrappers orders at the Echo with name printed.
The ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a quick relief and scar free healing for burns and wounds. A Norfolk reader praises its effect on a severely blistered knee. Also notes a 50 000 dollar proposal for a Wenatchee Columbia River bridge and local road changes.
Local items list visits and moves by residents including George Albright Zelma Hines and W P Van De Grift. Reports of weather, a death in Paris Missouri, skating on the Wenatchee river, and political moves with a state senate race aligned to Judge Chase of Cashmere.
The Degree of Honor ball drew a crowded audience with excellent music from Prof. McDaniels Family Orchestra despite Miss Rita’s illness. A grand luncheon followed with about one hundred ten to one hundred fifteen attendees, praised for its abundance.
A pleasant surprise party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo Walker last Friday evening. Guests enjoyed a convivial gathering with friendly conversation and refreshments.
A group of local ladies and gentlemen enjoyed a sleigh outing to Brender’s Chumstick valley home. They shared social time and a substantial dinner prepared by Mrs Sayles, with remarks on Brender’s eight room house and thriving farm.
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