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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1908
Page
7
Leavenworth and Blewett Stage leaves Leavenworth every Monday Wednesday and Friday at Sam Leeves Blewett leaves every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 7 AM Carriesa and aged D Shugart proprietors operate the service.
The Lake Wenatchee stage line runs from Leavenworth to Telma and back with weekly departures. It carries mail passengers and express, leaving Leavenworth Mondays and Fridays at 9 a.m. and arriving Telma by 4 p.m. It departs Telma Tuesdays and Saturdays at 1 a.m. and returns to Leavenworth by 4 p.m. For details contact Joe Massie, Proprietor, box 71 Leavenworth Washington.
Town and County reports a string of society happenings including visits from Wenatchee natives Mrs Wendell Pate and Miss Jessie Hansen, New Year dinners, a chicken supper at Congregational church, and local entertainment by Minstrel Maids.
Albert Walker a longtime valley resident now in Sunnyside Wash arrived Monday for a brief visit with old friends. He praises Sunnyside country and its future prospects. Dr W W Elmer came back Friday from a Christmas trip with his wife and daughter Mrs W R Gaspard of Seattle and expects a return visit with their grandchild to stay in Leavenworth for several weeks.
The notice invites the public to regular services at the Fraternal hall next Sunday with the morning service including the sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Ladies Aid meets next Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Jas Edwards home to plan the year's work.
Frank Kienitz and Miss Julia Hofstetter were united in marriage last Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock by Rev. F. S. Taylor. The bride has lived here for the past year and worked at the Vienna Bakery. The groom has lived here two years and is a member of the Home Orchestra. The Echo extends congratulations and wishes them a long, happy life.
A large crowd attended the Eagles annual holiday ball at the opera house on New Year’s. The floor was well filled as the committee spared no pains or expense. The Order of Eagles, with a growing membership, hosts social events to display the fraternity’s social side and ensure guests have a good time.
The community reports mild weather and two feet of snow aiding sleighing and logging. Local men Logan Bates Dean Duncan and others travel to Leavenworth, with several starting or expanding operations including Lamb-Davis and new claims. A Christmas Eve social occurred for a select crowd and a new railroad is anticipated to spur business.
Miss Emma Dorothy Berger and Mr. Bert Coble were married in a quiet ceremony at the Christian church parsonage in Wenatchee. Rev. Adams officiated. Berger, from Wilson Creek and previously a nurse, will reside in Wenatchee with Coble, who has lived here over a year.
Calvin Clark appeared before Judge Taylor on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon. Bond was set at $1000 for his superior court appearance, with default to Wenatchee under Deputy Sheriff Debord. Ladue was discharged for insufficient evidence. The text also notes a local order with fifty members and nine initiations, and lists officers. Marie Defoe visited Skyhomish relatives and misplaced her pocketbook at the post office, later found by another. New Years dinner hosted by J. H. Sharp and wife included guests P. H. Graham and family and Prof. A. E. Wolf. Jas. McPherson expected from Mississippi.
The Home Orchestra of Leavenworth Washington invites engagements in town and beyond with Art Johnson as Leader and Manager Box 125. Meat prices listed per pound with various steak cuts and roasts. Also available lengths of pine and fir from Emil Frank and M H Cahill Leavenworth.
Acre tracts for sale adjoining Leavenworth Gardens by L. J. Nelson. It is intended for those who appreciate quality for those gentlemen who enjoy a thoroughly matured rich Old Kentucky liquor. I. W. Harper whiskey sold by J. G. Fritz at the Overland Bar. Fresh cow for sale apply F. S. Jacobsen.
Readers urged to try the Wenat chee Laundry this week and take bundles to Earnest Forbes for service. If dissatisfied, report to Forbes who will contact the laundry to correct the issue. Square?
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