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Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1908

Page

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Leavenworth guests plan winter dances in Cashmere

Messrs J W Hinson and Art Johnson of the Home orchestra of Leavenworth visit Cashmere to arrange a winter dance series headlined by a masquerade ball on Thursday January 23 at the Frank Dorn New building. The group is noted for strong local praise. The item notes multiple local happenings including a bridge completion overview and a local obituary.

Messrs J. W. Hinson Art Johnson Leavenworth Cashmere Frank Dorn Cashmere Record

Resolutions of Condolence for Dan Y Lindsay

Hamilton Lodge No 244 I O C F expresses sympathy to the Lindsay family and orders mourning for thirty days with minutes entry and copies to family and The Leavenworth Echo. L W Woodrow arranging to move his family to Leavenworth and occupy Frick’s former house.

Hamilton Lodge C. F Leavenworth Echo J. D. Morrison M. A. Robertson L. W. Woodrow Leavenworth Mr. Frick

Jail Delivery at Wenatchee Creeps Opened Door

The Wenatchee county jail door was opened about 9 PM Tuesday. Two prisoners from Leavenworth for robbery, Shonihan and Gimble, escaped and remain at large. Sheriff Webb is in Montana. Deputy Simmons runs the jail. Clark and Iverson refused to leave. The drug store changed hands to W A Pfeiffer of Seattle, a licensed pharmacist. Retiring owner Dr. J E Shore stays in Leavenworth. The Echo salutes the new neighbors and notes Index as a peaceful town.

Carl Christensen Wenatchee Seattle Frank Reeves Mr. Christensen Leavenworth Shonihan Gimble Webb Montana Simmons Clark Iverson Postoffice W. A. Pfeiffer Pfeiffer Stewart & Holmes J. E. Shore Dr. S The Echo

Funeral of Mrs. Carl Christensen Held in Wenatchee

Leavenworth friends attended the Sunday funeral in Wenatchee, including Mrs. Hoxsey Mr and Mrs O S Sampson L P Durand and wife Postmaster Davis and wife C E Hamilton Jack Smith and Frank Losekamp. Mrs Christensen was interred at Wenatchee cemetery with many sorrowing friends following. Rev Hilton of the Wenatchee Episcopal church officiated.

Leavenworth Carl Christensen Wenatchee Dr. Hoxsey O. S. Sampson L. P. Durand Postmaster Davis C. E. Hamilton Jack Smith Frank Losekamp Christensen Rev. Hilton Wenatchee Episcopal Church

Advertised Letters Remaining in Postoffice 1908

Advertised letters uncalled for as of January 13 1908 list Brawley CH Corneille Tielennius Ham Alford Lapp and Kelly McKechnie Dan Kelly Nellie Kerkerich Mulligan Louis Steuer Richter J Landsmark Abel St John Walter Saker Mrs Jennie In calling for same please say advertised J C Davis Postmaster

Brawley CH Corneille Tielennius Ham Alford Lapp & Kelly McKechnie Dan Kelly Nellie Kerkerich Mulligan Louis Steuer Richter J Landsmark Abel St John Walter Saker Jennie J.C. Davis

Restaurant proprietor accuses man of attempted rape

Julienne Mylle, manager of the Big Rock restaurant, filed a complaint before Judge Taylor charging Al Church with attempted rape. Prosecuting Attorney Crass attended, but Church posted bond and the complainant left town. prosecution may not be pressed.

Julienne Mylle Taylor al Church Crass

Social event at Scott and Stacy home draws large crowd

The Ladies' Aid social at Mesdames Scott and Stacy home was a grand success with a large turnout. Regular services will be held next Sunday as usual. The pastor's special meetings at Chumstick school house this week are well attended and productive. A sleigh load of town people will attend Friday's service.

Mesdames Scott and Stacy Chumstick School

Congregational Church Notes and Services

Congregational church announces next Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and a sermon at 11. Evening events begin with Young People at 6 30 followed by a 7 30 p.m. sermon by Rev Hales. Mrs Paul C Buehring of Anamoose North Dakota visiting sister Mrs Earl Simmons recovering from typhoid fever. she favors Washington and hopes to influence relocation.

Congregational Church Young People’s Society Hales Paul C. Buehring Anamoose N. D Earl Simmons Buehring Washington Mr. B

Owls Plan First Annual Ball on Washington’s Birthday

The Order of Owls announce their first annual ball set for February 22, Washington’s birthday, in this burg dancing is the preferred pastime and a large crowd is expected for the debut event.

Order of Owls Washington Owls

Drive Bell Telephone Co Out of Okanogan County Demanded

Residents of Okanogan County call for ending Pacific States Bell Telephone Company domination. They cite frequent outages and poor service, urging collective move to a new provider or coordinated long term patronage to force improvement.

Bell Telephone Co Okanogan Okanogan County Pacific States Bell, Telephone Company

Peshastin Fruit Hopes Highlighted by Local Rancher Visit

Commissioner Otis rare town visit noted as he manages county duties from his ranch. G S Merriam travels from the county seat Tuesday to his Peshastin orchard project, seen as pivotal for the Wenatchee valley fruit industry. The area near Leavenworth is praised as premier Washington fruit land.

Otis Peshastin G. S. Merriam Leavenworth Washington Wenatchee River

J H Bohnsack Returns From Kansas Visit

J H Bohnsack left Eudora Kansas early this week on his way back to Leavenworth. He had been away about a month visiting his ailing father who is now recovering.

J. H. Bohnsack Eudora Kan Leavenworth

Mrs Elmer Arrives From Seattle to Stay in Leavenworth

Mrs. Dr W W Elmer and her daughter Mrs Gaspard and her young grandson arrived Monday from Seattle and plan to remain in Leavenworth for some time.

W. W. Elmer Gaspard

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Builders Hardware Geo. Keating Vannndort Miling Co Harringtons Harrington Morning Glory Leavenworth Mer. Co Columbia River Marvin Chase Wenatchee Canal Co East Wenatchee Land George Rose Conrad Rose Fairbault Minn Puckett Alvy Warren Place Mission Creek Swett Index News Sultan Star Europe Memoriam Dan Y. Lindsay Great Northern Hotel Chewawa Wenatchee, Wash Austin & CO J. A. J. Fleming Wenatchee Washington Manifold Typewriter P. O. Drug Store Index M. E. Church Heavenly Kingdom E. B. Norell M. E. Church of Carrie Norell Christ Sorrowing Companion M. Rumohr G. Sadlier J. Maston M. E. Church Notes
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