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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1914
Page
12
On a cold December morning near Quincy a train crew encounters a wild animal on the track. The engine Rose tries to evade. the animal is struck and killed, leaving mangled remains found by a local farmer and a subsequent settlement reported by the claim agent.
Peshastin residents visit Seattle Wenatchee and Tacoma for friend visits and meetings. Geo Woodberry watches the Taylor ranch while Mr Taylor is away. Ida M Spring heads to Seattle after months with Wm and Mrs Taylor. Mrs J W Hobson and Ruby visit Peshastin then return to Wenatchee. E W Gray ill with unclear cause. neuralgia suspected. Thos Goslee and nephew J Clark from Lewiston visit valley praising local real estate prospects.
A large Dryden gathering at Shermans hall on Tuesday night December 20 discussed freight rail improvements. A committee was named to draft resolutions and seek a hearing to secure a comfortable depot and an agent. Matt Hickey attended and a Dryden county bridge was urged. he cited county readiness but cited an impasse with Great Northern's right of way agent Major Anderson.
A weekend of films and local color features a multi day lineup including The Man Who Tried to Forget and A Romance of the Rails on Friday, The Rise of Officer 174 on Saturday, and The Rogues of Paris on Sunday. The piece also notes D A Burger and Burgett at local utilities and a Riverside Club poker tale with quirky dialogue and a goat milk joke.
Regular services scheduled next Sabbath morning and evening at the Congregational church. Pastor Rev Davis announces Miss Meier will sing a solo with Miss Evans accompanying. Lovers of good music are invited to attend the special number. No services next Sunday at Lallemont church.
The ad promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer as a thorough medicine for removing worms in children and adults, claiming it aids digestion and liver function, is safe for delicate children, and makes kids healthy. It notes a 25c price and availability in drug stores or by mail from Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. Also mentions Chief Bohnsack reporting only five arrests since February 22.
Notice to city voters announces that registration books for all wards in Leavenworth Washington are open for 1914. Registration at the City Clerk’s office, dated January 28, 1914, signed by Mayor Woldenbergh with City Clerk Potter and Deputy Brown.
The assessment roll for Local Improvement District No 8 in Leavenworth Washington has been certified to the city treasurer for collection. Property owners may pay within thirty days from January 30 1914 to avoid penalty or interest. If unpaid it may be settled in ten equal installments at six percent interest.
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