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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1913
Page
2
The Echo advocates a sewer system to protect Leavenworth’s water and attract growth despite a gridlock legislature. It notes high demand for housing and business, signals a $50,000 hotel prospect, and criticizes last minute law making plus party bargains over the Cheney Normal school funding.
Pastor Max A. Jeffords reports strong attendance at revival meetings and urges continued participation tonight. Services start at seven thirty with sermons at eight o'clock and announcements on Sunday will outline future meetings.
The subject for the next Sabbath morning at the Congregational church is The Soul its origin relation to this life and destiny. Evening services at 7 30 with preaching at Pine Flats at 3 30 on Secret Discipleship. All are cordially invited to attend these services. W VY Davis
Lutheran church holds regular forenoon services this Sunday. Sunday school begins at 9:45 and preaching follows at 10:45 at Lallemont Avenue under Pastor L. J. Ave.
Representative Sam Sumner introduced five bills: H B 467 investing surplus city funds in public utility bonds, H B 468 validating city and county warrants, H B 469 granting cities and towns expanded market and public building powers, H B 470 validating state land improvement assessments, and H B 471 authorizing city ownership of telephones. Memorials to Congress urged recognition of the Chinese Republic, expanded federal-state forest cooperation, construction of fortifications at Grays Harbor, and two new dry docks at Bremerton.
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Amica Salve as a cure for skin eruptions blotches sores and pimples and claims it removes eczema and salt rheum. The copy highlights benefits for sore lips chapped hands chilblains and burns with mention also of relief for piles, priced at 25 cents at all druggists.
Agricultural note suggests trial use of crude oil emulsion as winter spray against pests in certain districts where sulfur lime underperforms. Describes preparation from California olive oil and soap by emulsification, emphasizes need for an efficient agitator and proper mixing to avoid separation. Notes mixed results across Washington regions with some areas still favoring sulfur lime.
A reader recalls a sick father six years ago buying Chamberlain’s medicines after reading an advertisement. The pills helped his condition and also benefited a sister with stomach trouble. Sold by all dealers.
City of Leavenworth issues notice that the assessment roll for Improvement District No. 1 Front Street area is filed with the City Treasurer for collection. The ordinance funded rainproofing and pavements with bonds. Front Street from the west line of block 11 to the Great Northern Railway right of way is listed.
City of Leavenworth Chelan County Washington announces a public hearing on March 9 1891 regarding the Whitman Street improvement from Central Avenue to Mill Street and Whitman Street to Gress Street. The plan includes sidewalk and crossing construction funded by property assessments within Improvement District 4 with plans by the City Engineer and related district diagrams.
Ordinance No 109 provides for appointing a water commissioner and an street commissioner with duties formable by the Mayor and Council. Water commissioner salary set at 75 dollars per month and street commissioner paid from water and general funds. Effective on approval by City Attorney and publication in the Leavenworth Echo on February 15. Frank E. Carlquist, Mayor. Guy A. Hamilton, City Clerk. L J Nelson, City Attorney. Published February.
The City of Leavenworth Chelan County Washington advertises a public action dated February 15 ist with March 16 deadline and reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Guy A In City Clerk signs this notice.
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