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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1912
Page
5
Local notes include visits by J. A. Reynolds and Judge C Victor Martin from Wenatchee, trips by E K Harvey and Guy Hamilton, and updates on residents such as Wm McIntosh recovering from pleuro pneumonia. Business activity, piano sales, wedding tallies, and calls for river-water precautions are also mentioned along with medical notices and real estate inquiries.
Community notes from Peshastin list residents and visitors including Mrs. C. E. Maxon off sick, Mrs. McCoy convalescent, and Ned Myers visiting. various travels to Wenatchee, Leavenworth, Seattle, and Spokane. A church group occupied a new building, a road logyard planned, and an ice gorge damaged bridges on Peshastin Creek.
J B Adams president of Tumwater Light and Water Co announces the creation of Leavenworth Supply Co as a subsidiary. The new firm will manage merchandise stock and light and plumbing materials and will replace the Tumwater repair department. Officers of the parent will run the new company to separate public service from mercantile business.
J B Adams closed a deal with Lamb-Davis Lumber for eight lots on the north side of Commercial street between the Thomas store and Ninth street corner. The lots are described as highly desirable and soon to become valuable business locations. Mrs P H Brogan of Wilson Pa extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as superior for croup and flu symptoms, with King's City Drug Store selling it.
Commercial notices include an agent for Monroe Steam Laundry and delivery options, plus a grant for leaving laundry at local shops. Classifieds list White Wyandotte cockerels at $2.00 and other fowl at $1.50, a ranch position request, and a Leavenworth address. Also a whiskey ad for I. W. Harper via J. B. Violette. notice restricts Overland Cafe credit purchases and cash on delivery terms dated Jan 9 1912.
A midnight horseback rescue in the Catskills saves many lives. The notice extols Dr Kings New Discovery for lung troubles and coughs, with testimonials about consumption and pneumonia cures. Also promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets and Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea. Ends with an Echo job office plug.
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