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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1915
Page
1
Mr. E A Woods reports the Colville Indian reservation, the region’s largest fertile land bank, will open to settlement likely in July. Thousands of acres, including fine agricultural, timber and mineral land, may be disposed by lot or draw, drawing a rush similar to the Oklahoma land opening.
Miss Inez Castleberry and Mr. Harry Wall wed at the LaRue home in We natchee on Tuesday evening at 8. The Rev. Hyatt of the Episcopal church officiated. After a brief reception the couple left for Leavenworth and will reside here. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Etta Castleberry, has lived in Leavenworth and Missouri before returning to the city. She was employed at the Echo office until resigning last week. Mr. Wall has lived in Leavenworth three years and works for Lamb-Davis Lumber Co.
Mr F S Jacobsen and Miss Alta Castleberry host a dancing party at the Masonic Hall this evening in honor of Mr and Mrs Harry Wall married in Wenatchee on Tuesday. Miss Castleberry is the bride’s sister. The hall is richly decorated. A separate item notes the Washington Steel and Iron Co ownership case moved from this county to Spokane County Superior Court for venue change.
The Great Northern began filling its ice houses last week with ice from Loon Lake Montana about nine inches thick. Seven thousand tons are needed to fill the two houses. only about a thousand tons remained from last year.
M. O. Van Brocklin traveled to Nason Creek country to recruit cow owners for the dairy venture. He has concrete interest from about thirty-two ranchers, with each willing to take one or two shares. Coastal parties visited seeking to purchase a fine upper valley ranch and offer to invest 150 cows if land is secured.
J. W. Corcoran arrested after E. R. Mast accused him of robbery of $80 in Spokane. A letter from G. B. Knott of the Typographical Union says Mast struck first and Corcoran retaliated, then Mast sought arrest. The judge dismissed the case after Mast testified, leaving Corcoran cleared.
Mrs Al Haines aged about 45 died at the home of Jesse Mull in Leavenworth Tuesday at about 1 am from dropsical condition and heart trouble. The Cascade Undertaking Co. took charge and searches for her relatives. She was among Leavenworth’s early residents arriving 18 or 19 years ago and had not returned since eight years earlier. Her husband’s whereabouts are unknown. Mr and Mrs F T Motteler visited H E Motteler in Wenatchee earlier this week.
Leavenworth council discusses reducing taxes to spur growth and slow spending. Mayor Deed H. urges economy amid $11,000 warrants and possible water-rate hikes. Barnum faces potential removal as engineer and water commissioner as street repairs and bond notices spark further action.
S. P. Beecher and J. A. Warman, leading fruit growers from the Peshastin district, left yesterday afternoon for Seattle to attend the fruit by products convention that meets there later this week.
News arrived from Portland of the death at 3 p m of W D Scott a longtime railroad man. He served as Cascade division superintendent G N Ry then general superintendent Seattle and later general manager of S P and S Oregon Trunk Line and Spokane and Inland Empire system. Cause was heart trouble. He spent over 30 years with G N Ry and was highly regarded for fairness toward employees.
Fraser Valley growers organize to unite four counties into a single district to curb competition among dealers. Delegates from each county will assemble in Wenatchee next Tuesday to formalize the plan and counteract price undercutting harming the apple industry. J B Adams leads efforts and reports broad support as growers meet in his office to vote on cooperation with the new association.
The Kumlux Club meets this afternoon with Mrs. B C Rutherford. Mrs C Eugene Hamilton hosted the Afternon Bridge Club last Friday. Mrs W W Wilder hosted a Kensington tea Tuesday with guests including Mrs A H Sylvester and others. About twenty five couples attended a Masonic and Eastern Star social dance at Masonic Hall midweek. Miss Mildred Logan hosted the E G B club on January 13 1915 at Mrs Charles Wallace with a dainty three course luncheon and a list of attendees.
Engineer Glau sideswiped another engine while backing onto the main line causing the tender of the other locomotive to topple. Dave Grant suffered a badly sprained leg as a wrecker lifted the tender. Spilled oil ignited, but quick railroad action prevented a major fire near 400 gallons of gasoline.
Growers at Wenatchee approved a plan creating an independent selling organization called the North Central Washington Growers League. The new regime targets elimination of the consignment system and expense, uniform grading and inspection, financial independence, tighter control over marketing agencies, and broader distribution of fruit.
The 18 month old Cecil Earl Stafford of Mr. and Mrs. Jos Stafford died last Saturday from pneumonia after a short illness. Funeral services were Monday at 10 a.m. conducted by Rev Rumohr of Peshastin, with burial in Cashmere. Cascade Undertaking Co. arranged the funeral. The family thanks those who helped during illness and sent floral offerings. Aberdeen built 100 new homes in 1914.
Stockholders approved a 20 percent dividend at a recent meeting and $2000 set aside as surplus. The Hillyard State Bank, praised as one of the state’s most prosperous, has averaged a 210 percent net profit over nine years.
In Leavenworth last Tuesday a fast paced game saw local high school defeat Cashmere Athletic Club 34 to 30. Captain Wunder and Hoxsey stymied Cashmere in the first half while And erson Tuffy Wonder McNett Fitzpatrick starred for the locals. Post game, players socialized at Coach Osborn’s home amid hot soup. Mayor Woodrow plans a city fire brigade with insurance firms backing the effort. Northern Pacific advances an ice house project at Toppenish for 75 000 tons.
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