Opinion of the Court in Leavenworth Waterworks Case
The City of Leavenworth v Seaman and Quigg details a 1912 waterworks contract with disputed extras and alleged improper influence. Judge Allen condemns possible engineer and contractor failures, upholds city payment on certain items, and sets a total judgment of 11 914.49 with specific refunds and charges while noting no proven collusion.
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City Waterworks
Leavenworth Waterworks System
Echo
Allen
R. F. Brown
A. J. Cook
Cook
Quigg
Wats
Plans for Icicle Water District Being Completed
In Wenatchee area a committee works on a boundary for a proposed water system covering Wenatchee to Leavenworth. E F Whitney says churches and schools drive location choice and urges local support. Leavenworth residents cooperate as plans aim to provide a valley water system that benefits the state.
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Icicle
E. F. Whitney
Wenatchee
Valley
Leavenworth
Cty Council
Wenatchee Valley
Slippery Gulch Tobacco Town Spectacle at Wenatchee Elks
Leavenworth Elks bring Slippery Gulch to town to raise funds for Wenatchee Lodge. The Western town parody includes a dance hall saloon and kangaroo court with fake money as admission. visitors get 5,000 bucks in play money to gamble dance and even pay a nominal fine. Admission 50 cents.
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Leavenworth Elks
Elks Lodge
Wenatchee
Leavenworth
Kangaroo Court
Bank executive named to state guaranty fund board
Ralph Stacy newly elected president of the Scandinavian American Bank Seattle is appointed by Gov Hart to the State Guaranty Fund board succeeding J E F Chilberg Bank Commissioner I H Moore reports 104 banks and five branches in the fund no member bank has failed the fund holds about 750000 in total reserves 250000 in cash and the rest in Liberty Bonds
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Ralph Stacy
Seattle
Gov.Hart
State Guaranty Fund Board
J. EF. Chilberg
I. H. Moore
State Guaranty Fund
Liberty Bonds
Leavenworth State Bank Holds Annual Stockholders Meeting
The Leavenworth State Bank held its annual stockholders meeting on Tuesday. Directors elected were F. A. Sinclair B Adams A B Field and R F Taylor. Officers elected included F A Sinclair president J T Adams vice president N B Vield vice president R F Taylor cashier C G Cockburn assistant cashier J D Rly assistant cashier. The bank reported a good year in 1919 and growth. It is a member of the State Bank Guaranty Fund ensuring depositor payment if the bank fails.
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Leavenworth State Bank
F. A. Sinclair
B. Adams
A. B. Field
R. F. Taylor
J.T. Adams
TN. B. Vield
C. G. Cockburn
J. D. Rly
State Bank Guaranty Fund
Guaranty Fund Board
County Engineer Resigns Amid Planned Private Venture
County Engineer Berry resigns and Chief Deputy County Engineer Duff is appointed to replace him. Berry considers joining a private engineering firm. Duff, in office since 1917, studied engineering at the University of Washington.
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Berry
Duff
University of Washington
Dix Club Holds Third Annual Ball at Firemen’s Ball
The third annual Dix club ball takes place at the Firemen’s Ball on January 24 with a prize for the best waltzing couple. Also notice two small Masonic books lost. leave at Echo office for reward.
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Dix Club
Findjer
Echo Office
Doings Among the Railroad People in Leavenworth
A busy week for railroad workers with visits by Spokane and Everett officials. Duncan Tegtmeier remains critically ill after injuries in Everett yard. tours by J. Doyle and C. J. Murear noted. Silk trains moved twenty eight cars through Leavenworth. several staff reported illness or recovery.
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Duncan Tegtmeier
Everett Yard
Teavenworth
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Timate
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W. M
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W. P
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A.M
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Mary Motteler
Pearl T. Wheeler
Frances B. Field
Kiska Belle Daniels
Emma Walker
Myrtle Ruth
Gertrude Maddox
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F. A. Constable
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Ada
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Ruth Gena Brown
Esther
Stella Day
Martha
Bird Gibson
Electa
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Ewing
Anna Samson
Gatherless
Ewine
Ava Oy
Jane
Ican Pete
Welcom
Guaranty Board
State Bank
R. F Taylor
Yandmaster F. R. Kohls
Spokane
H. M. Beesnan
H. C. Percival
Frank Jobson
J. J. White
Bert Brown
Raymond, Wash
R. L. Smith
Altar Society
Jas. Thompson
Cashmere
Leavenworth Lodge
Bert Hagler
T. Ersch
Grace Hitchcock
D. Applegate
T. L. Gray
Cooper
Davis
Schmoker
J. M. Doyle
C.J. Murear
Neal Franklin
Roy Cannaflay
J. F. Goudie
Everrett
Switchman
Geo. Kidd
Frances Martin
Drury
Everett
Harry Fairleigh
Supt
Lantry
J. H. O'Neill
C. H. Hanson
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