Men Behind G N Lumber Company Form New Northern Timber Group
The Lamb-Davis Lumber Co holdings at Leavenworth Wash including sawmill, railroad and timber are taken over by Lyon Gary and associates forming the Great Northern Lumber Co to operate the property. The new firm plans a 50 million foot annual output starting spring with 600 million feet in holdings and modern facilities on the Cascade eastern slope near the Inland Empire pine belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamb-Davis Lumber Co
Great Northern Lumber Co
Lamb- Davis Lumber Company
Leavenworth, Wash
Lyon, Gary & Co
Chicago
Associates
Western Timber
Leavenworth
Great Northern Railroad
Cascade Mountains
Seattle
New Great Northern Lumber Co
Northern Pacific
Lamb-Davis Co
L. Lamb
C. B. Mills
G. E. Lamb
Clinton
Iowa
George L. Gardner
Gardner
Inland Empire
Carpenter-Lamb Co
Minneapolis
Washington
Directors listed for Wisconsin and Minnesota firms
Directors Frederick T. Boles Geo E Foster W A Graff Calvin Fen tress Frank Hixon Lacross Wis E J Carpenter Minneapolis Minn John W Gary Chicago C B Mills Minneapolis and George L Gardner formerly of Minneapolis listed as directors for the firms in question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Lumber Co
Frederick T. Boles
Lord & Bushnell
Chicago
George E. Foster
Mellen
Wis
Foster- Latimer Lumber Co
Langlade Lumber Co
Wausau
W. A. Graff
Lyon, Gary & Co
Calvin Fentress
Hamilton Daughaday
Geo. E. Foster
Frank Hixon
Lacross
E. J. Carpenter
Minneapolis, Minn
John W. Gary
C. B. Mills
Minneapolis
George L. Gardner
Coyote Attacks Rancher’s Dog in Teanaway Valley
A coyote descended from the hills and attacked several dogs belonging to a Teanaway rancher. The animal was killed and its head sent to Dr. Stafford, who submitted it to the State Board of Health and confirmed rabies. The rancher then killed all his remaining dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teanaway Valley
Stafford
State Board of Health
Death of Mrs Lee Howerton After Surgical Complication
Mrs Lee Howerton died following an appendicitis operation at Leavenworth hospital. Dr Hoxsey and Dr Gerhart performed the procedure. She recovered briefly then suffered fatal complications Saturday night. Survived by husband and two children. Funeral held in Leavenworth cemetery officiated by Rev W V Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howerton
Old Timer Drinks Insecticide Mistake After Port Mixup
Nick Kinchers, an elderly resident, drank from a bottle he believed held port but contained Black Leaf 40 insecticide. A doctor treated him. he suffered mouth and throat burns, with a close call and a likely recovery in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Kinchers
Nick
Franklin Couple Celebrate 62nd Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Benj Franklin celebrated their 62nd anniversary on New Years Day at the home of W H Franklin. They have lived in Leavenworth for five years and are in good health. Mrs Eugene Drolet and her Everett son visit Mrs Lathrop, while Fred Lancaster visits his Uncle Louis in Winton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Drolet
Everett
L. Lathrop
Sheriff Issues Dog Muzzle Rule After Rabies Report
Sheriff McManus said Entiat reported a rabies suspected dog that bit several dogs and stock. The dog was killed and exposed dogs muzzled and tied awaiting tests. Deputies will enforce muzzling laws and destroy unmuzzled dogs. closed wire muzzles advised after previous leather muzzles failed. A physician will report on the killed dog’s condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff McManus
Entiat
McManus
Wenatchee
Great Northern Lumber Co Buys Timber Lands in Recent Transfers
The article lists multiple transfers to Great Northern Lumber Co including timber and land in sections 2 26 17 28 27 18 14 26 17 30 27 18 and 2 27 17 with values from 500 to 2500 dollars. Other transfers include Chas Dahlgren to Albert S Newell and Leavy State Bank to Reginald Bowden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Lumber Co
Nettie S. Shore
E& Se
Gertrude Helberg
Della W. Gardner
the Wise
Lewis J. Nelson
Frank W. Boughton
Benjamin Benton
Chas. Dahlgren
Albert S. Newell
Ralston
Leavy
State Bank
Reginald Bowden
Central
Mrs. Sampson Heads to Seattle for Visit
Mrs. O. S. Sampson leaves today for Seattle to visit Mrs. Geo. T. Sterling and other friends and will spend the next few weeks on the sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. S. Sampson
Seattle
Geo. T. Sterling
The
Sound
Non-Partisan League Dominates North Dakota Politics
The Non-Partisan Political League controls North Dakota politics with majorities in both the state legislature and most judicial posts. It elected its candidates for state officers and holds power for the next two years, aiming for a square deal for farmers and for all citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
House
Senate
Paulhamus to Build Cannery in Wenatchee
At the Washington State Horticultural association meeting in North Yakima Mr. Paulhamus outlined plans for a holding company to take over Puyallup and Summer cann ing plants and add three more facilities in the state Wenatchee North Yakima Spokane He guaranteed 4 cents per pound for Royal Anne cherries 20 per ton for Bartlett pears and Elberta peaches and 4 cents per pound for black raspberries with similar terms for other canning fruits Local fruit growers welcomed the announcement hoping it succeeds
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington State Horticultural Association
North Yakima
Paulhamus
Puyallup
Wenatchee
Spokane
Pauthamus
Benton County Agricultural Agent Delivers Berry Crop Gains
Through L. M. Lampson leadership 95 percent of Benton County berry shipments went through a single agency with no price cuts. The 1916 crop netted growers $2.43 per crate, shipping 41 469 crates at 83 cents more per crate than last year and 68 cents more than two years ago, yielding substantial increases over 1914 and 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Lampson
Benton County
State College of Washington
Notice to Dog Owners in Leavenworth
City Marshal Joe Teshera warns that hydrophobia has been found in Leavenworth dogs after a case where Engineer Fredrickson shot his own dog. After Monday January 15 unrestrained dogs will be shot. muzzles must cover the snout to prevent biting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Fredrickson
Joe. Teshera
Subscription Offers for The Weekly Oregonian and Echo
The Weekly Oregonian and The Echo one year for $2.00. Every Week an excellent magazine, and The Echo one year $1.50. The Washington Farmer and the Echo one year for $1.50. Come in and see sample copies and learn how you can get the best reading at reduced cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregonian
the Echo
The
Echo
Washington Farmer
Charles La Point Buys Hartshorn Place in Cascade Orchards
Charles La Point purchases the Hartshorn place in the Cascade orchards and plans to make the Upper Wenatchee Valley his future home. He also intends to open a 5 10 and 15 cent store around February 1 in a Front street building opposite the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles la Point
Hartshorn Place
Cascade Orchards
Wenatchee Valley
Front Street
Pacific Northwest Hopes for Lumber Revival and Tourism Push
Northwest lumbermen see a 1917 revival as demand in South America and Australia grows, domestic markets improve, and car shortages ease. Legislature in Olympia fuels debate over higher higher education funding and the State College University of Washington dispute. Pacific Northwest Tourist Association maps a $125,000 publicity drive with eastern offices, brochures, lectures, and coordinated cross-border promotions to attract visitors across Washington Oregon and British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Washington
Northwest
South America
Australia
Olympia
State College
University of Washington
Pacific Northwest Tourist Association
Oregon
British Columbia
Pacific Northwest
Herbert Cuthbert
United States
Commonwealths
Great Northern Lumber Co. Expands Rail Fleet
On the Sound last week Geo L. Gardner general manager arranged the purchase of forty log ging flat cars and fourteen boarding cars built for crew comfort. Two engines were also bought with arrivals around February 20 and March 1. Preparations underway to start work soon with spring weather bringing activity to the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. L. Gardner
Great Northern Lumber Co
Gardner
California Votes Compare With Mississippi In 19th Century Analysis
The piece notes nearly 929000 votes for Hughes and Wilson and over a million for all parties in California this year. It attributes high turnout partly to women voting and contrasts California’s high participation with Mississippi where under four percent of the population can vote.
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California
Hughes
Wilson
Mississippi
Local Attorney Notes Drop in Leavenworth Violations
County Attorney Williams said law violations in Leavenworth declined noticeably in the past year, attributing the drop to the absence of the saloon. Mrs. F W McCann of Coulee City returned home yesterday after a ten day visit with Mrs. M O Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Leavenworth
F. W. McCann
Coulee City
M. O. Logan
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G. N. Lumber
Kittitas County
Lee Howerton
Fred Lancaster
Louis
Winton
Gus Hanley
L. S. Phillipps
F. S. Jacobsen
J. C. Biles
Wm. F. Patterson
Blewett District
G. W. Sampson
Upper Valley
Benton Co
Warren H. Lewis
Edwin M. Connor
A. T. Stream
Conner
Mr. Stream
Mr. Conner
Democratic State Committee
Lewis
Republican State
I. M. Howell
Dash Point
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