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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1906
Page
3
Keating hardware serves hardware needs while D M Thomas promotes grass seed inland cookies and crackers and field flowers. The Model Market offers meats fish and fresh produce with Friday fish days. Peach Blossom flour boasts gold medal quality sold by The Moore Co with money back guarantee.
D. M. Thomas advertises new granite at Keatings this week with a playful note about eggs and chickens. The blurb combines product mention with a humorous line about hens and flight.
A dark gray horse about 950 to 1000 pounds with a dim brand on the shoulder is estrayed near Leavenworth. It bears a barbed wire cut scar on both front feet and wore a halter with a dog chain three feet long. Last seen Monday January 28, 1906. Reward offered. Alf
H L Stanley of Bruno proclaims he is the luckiest man in Arkansas after his wife recovered from five years of coughing and lung bleeding following treatment with Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. He notes improvement after one bottle and full cure after twelve. Sold at Dr Shore's drug store with 50 cent and one dollar sizes and a free trial bottle.
The Wenatchee World reports Waterville defeated Wenatchee on the negative side in a Waterville hosted debate held last Friday. Participants included Waterville team members Harry Lovejoy James Lewis and Gale Mathews and Wenatchee’s Lyman Shotwell Mabel Carden Frank Le in a panel judged unanimously by A E Case Sumner and Shaffer.
A visitor describes a room exhibiting a “Happy family” of a lion, tiger, bear, wolf, and lamb in one cage. Barnum notes the animals have dwelt together seven months with the lamb needing renewal at times. Sir Harry Johnston warns of London misery compared to Africa.
48 J. W. Corcoran in Seattle will be back about March first. Several locals travel to Seattle Wenatchee Spokane and back attending business and social events. A mud slide delayed westbound trains while railroad power and equipment expansions are noted. An upcoming March 3 dance and March 17 social are announced. Community notices include sales, church guild meetings, and local improvements.
Mr and Mrs C P Davenport acknowledge thanks to friends after the death of their two year seven month old daughter Viola at Blewett on February 13. Interment was February 15 at the G A R cemetery in Cashmere with Rev Dr Gunn officiating. Miss Gunn, sister of Mrs Robert Seifert, visits from British Columbia. John Burmeister returns home for his birthday after a week at Matt Marko's in the valley. W H R.
Messrs. Raymond and Simmons lease Model Hall for a modern athletic club. The facility includes a wrestling mat, boxing ring, dumb bells, rings, foils, showers, and a piano for lessons. Membership fees are modest with women welcomed and a policy of no rowdyism.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles hosted a grand ball last night in the Opera House drawing a large crowd. The We patchee orchestra played well and the lively dancers, aided by a large Eagles membership and boosters, enjoyed a festive evening.
The group enjoyed a lively entertainment and strong turnout from members and friends. Supper by the French Cafe boosted reputation as the note of satisfaction grew, while a local barber shop owner defended operating hours citing mill workers and business needs.
Frank Erxleben states his shop will stay open past eight if workers are needed. The Mother's Club decides to tackle summer town clean-up to remove nuisances and protect public health, with county health officer enforcement if needed. A notice warns property owners to tidy backyards under a Washington statute, or face fines after notice.
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