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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1908

Page

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Krupp Youth Injured in Train Proximity Horse Sighting

Gail Reynolds aged 17 of Krupp was driving a horse close to a moving Great Northern freight train during a holiday outing with friends. The horse and rider suffered severe injuries. the horse was killed and Reynolds may not survive. Witnesses report the boy tried to train the animal near the cars and spurs were used as the horse plunged through. The accident occurred as the westbound train passed.

Gail Reynolds F. C. Reynolds Krupp Great Northern Reynolds Wilson Creek

Eagles Youth Show Cancelled By Local Aerie Members

Younger members of the local Eagles aerie organized a public entertainment for the order but, as of Tuesday, they have called it off. The note urges the group to persevere, arguing the eagle would not be the national bird if it gave in to cold feet.

Aerie of Eagles

Zarthan Lodge Initiates Officers for New Masonic Year

The first regular communication of Zarthan Lodge F and A M for the year is held with a large attendance. The third degree was conferred and officers were installed led by J J King and Otto Green. Officers named include J C Davis master and L J Nelson secretary. Social session followed with a hearty repast and speeches.

Zarthan Lodge J. J. King Otto Green J. C. Davis R. T. King J. D. Wheeler Martin Christensen L. J. Nelson Nat Patterson Dell McCoy J. E. Shore A. G. Stage Tyler Max Spremberg

School Notes Reflect Varied Absences and Reentries

Robert Hood returns after illness and several students like Anna Nelson relapse delaying return. Roy Albright transfers to Chumstick while Roscoe Howerton Sneda Smith and Clare Doty resume attendance. Navarre class reports four perfect attenders Madge Beasley Ruby Reeves Katie Harding Vera Laughlin. Mrs Farmer’s room enrollment reaches 44. Room 5 visitors include Mrs Stark and Mrs Lattech. Parents and friends urged to visit. overall school attendance improves to the best level this year.

Roscoe Howerton Sneda Smith Clare Doty Miss Navarre Madge Beasley Ruby Reeves Katie Harding Vera Laughlin Mrs. Farmer

Marshs Plan Move to Manila Endorsed by Local Friends

Mr and Mrs O G Marsh will leave today for Galien Michigan then Manila where Mr Marsh will practice law. They spent years in the Philippines and plan to move in a few months. Friends here regret their departure. A D Helms in Medford Oregon sold eighty acre orchard Newtown Pippins grossing 2000 dollars per acre and rejected five thousand per acre offers. Wenatchee orchard owners foresee similar high values. Congregational church services next Sunday include Sunday school at 10 sermon at 11 Young People at 6 30 and evening sermon at 7 30. Annual meeting follows Saturday evening. all members requested to attend.

O. G. Marsh Mr. Marsh Galien Michigan Marsh Ira Thomas Philippines Manila Wenatchee Republic A. D. Helms Medford Oregon Wenatchee Valley Congregational Church Young People’s Society

Railroad crossing approved by Great Northern

L C Gilman counsel for the railroad states the crossing will be granted and a company representative will meet the town council to choose a location. Construction will likely begin soon after. The Great Northern had delayed, causing public irritation, but has finally agreed to act.

L. C. Gilman Great Northern

Prospectors Face Loss If 1907 Mining Work Bill Fails

A Washington report says prospectors with mining claims in Oregon, Idaho, and Washington will be disappointed if Congress does not suspend for 1907 the requirement of $100 work per claim. The Bartlett and Teller bills stall in the Senate, likely preventing passage, meaning claims with insufficient 1907 assessment work may be jumped after January 1, 1908.

Oregon Idaho Washington Congress D. C Teller Colorado Senate House

Mohammed quote on charity and deeds

A historical excerpt emphasizes charity as every good act. It contrasts material wealth with the good deeds one leaves behind, quoting moral reflections attributed to Mohammed about what angels value after death.

Mohammed

Installation of officers at Hamilton lodge No 244 I O O F

The Leavenworth group installed officers J S Searles N G D M Thomas V G J Morrison R S Mr Roberts F S M F Peake chaplain M A Marley P G J Bohnsack trustee. Afterward wives provided a collation and Home orchestra aided a prolonged social with music and dancing. Weather notes say this winter is milder than the past five, with several days of subzero last winter and snow in January.

Hamilton Lodge Leavenworth J. S. Searles N. G D. M. Thomas V. G J. Morrison R. S Mr. Roberts F.S M. F. Peake M. A. Marley P. G J. Bohnsack D. R. McCamley

Steel for the Wenatchee Valley and Northern Arrives

Twelve cars of steel and two cars of angle bars for the Wenatchee Valley and Northern railway arrived this week. The material was transferred to a mill company's track. The heavy snowfall delayed the shipment and tracklaying likely will not begin until spring.

Wenatchee Valley & Northern Railway

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