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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1909
Page
5
Stage line runs from Leavenworth to Telma every Monday and Friday morning at 9 a.m. and returns Tuesday and Saturday afternoon arriving Leavenworth by 4 p.m. Mall, passengers and express service. For particulars contact Joe Massie, Proprietor, Box 71, Leavenworth, Washington.
A rapid collection of town items highlights visits and arrivals from Wenatchee and nearby areas. Notables include C R Rothen of Vulcan visiting, a baby born to C R Rothen’s family, and Mrs H H Hall joining from North Dakota for the summer. Various residents travel to Seattle for shows and shopping, with farm and business notes from Thomas Quality Grocery and local contractors.
J. B. Huff sold the Overland Grill to J. B. Violette this week and gave possession yesterday. Mrs. E. G. Spencer arrived on business, says her husband is well and she enjoys good health. O. D. Reeves of Everett visited to inspect the Geo. Keating place and may move his family soon. Last Sunday Cubs beat White Sox in a lively game with strong pitching by Daly and Lee. Wenatchee team to play next, with plans for a permanent ball grounds park in Leavenworth. An armless and legless man from Oregon married in Covington, Kentucky, amid family objections. Editorial on newspaper advertising space and costs.
Next Sunday services proceed as usual with morning children focused worship and an evening patriotic service. A Sunday School picnic is planned for July 5 on Icicle River near Leavenworth with Peshastin joining, races and meals provided, plus transportation for members. Evening C E meeting at Miss Cotterill’s tonight with business and social hour.
Superior court in Wenatchee awarded Huffmaster $2000 after a dispute over railroad right of way through his Beaver Creek Valley ranch. The railroad had offered $400, which Huffmaster refused. Reeves & Reeves represented the railway. Thomas & Barrows represented Huffmaster.
Notice to property holders states the city council will not renew with Tumwater Light and Water Co due to lack of power to pay hydrant use from general funds. June 29, 1909. Town Clerk Guy A. Hamilton. Public notices include a lodging board at Lilly Hotel and sales notices for local goods and services.
The Echo offers calendar styles banners and advertising novelties at low prices claiming savings over agents. For sale notes include two lots with two room house and garden, cheap. four room rental near G N viaduct. phone listing 114. plus two seated Spaulding back for sale at 25 via Templin's blacksmith shop.
The latest fashion is to pause at the Palace of Sweets after shopping for a dish of ice cream or a cold drink. Pfeiffer's offers perfumes soaps and endless toilet articles at the post office building. Four rental properties for sale by Geo Blacksedge or F S Taylor. Edison phonographs and records at Nickell's opposite depot. Nickell's job printing and fresh candies nuts and fruits available.
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