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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1909
Page
5
Leavenworth timetable lists stage departures to Telma on Mondays and Fridays at 8 a.m. and arrivals at Telma by 4 p.m. Telma departures to Leavenworth on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 4 a.m. with 4 p.m. arrivals. Mail and passengers handled. Address Joe Massie Box 71 Leavenworth Wash.
Local column records a busy Fourth of July with residents visiting from Wenatchee Merritt and Seattle. Notables include Cliff Knowles Nelson Forsythe and M. O. Titus, with shop news at Keatings and City Drug Store and updates on the building and loan meeting, band performances, and travel to the fair.
The column records Mr and Mrs Wm Ferguson of Vandalia on their way to Seattle with Mrs Galloway accompanying them. It notes a burglary at LaRue River Front Street and a coat theft at Anderson House, plus a cross town ride incident. Mining World rep H S Taylor visits Leavenworth and secures subscribers. F S Jamieson and wife visit from Europe en route to Strathcona Alberta. Nelson family ties and a White River Valley house fire. Cascade Orchards land purchases by F L Heidrich and plans for tree planting and cultivation at Pullman College meanwhile Heidrich travels to Seattle.
Superintendent Krollpfeiffer reports over 1250 feet gained in the company tunnel after returning from the camp last Monday. More miners are sent and the mine will operate three eight hour shifts. The tunnel material lightens, suggesting proximity to ore, though main ore body unlikely before 2000 to 2500 feet.
Guy Merwin a Great Northern conductor was seriously injured last Monday at Cashmere when a handrail pulled free as he tried to board a fast moving train. He fell backward, was taken to Wenatchee and treated for a spinal injury and multiple broken ribs. He has many friends in Leavenworth who mourn the accident.
Sunday school meets at 10 a m with a social planned tonight after the evening service. The red and blue membership contest closes with blues victorious and the losers to host. All Sunday school members invited, no admission. Rev. Davis, Pastor.
About 200 attendees enjoyed a full day of sports and games. Leavenworth won the baseball game with a return match planned for Labor Day at Peshastin. Regular services and the Lord's supper will be held at Leavenworth and Peshastin. Ladies Aid meets next Wednesday in the church basement.
A fragment lists a reading request for a book titled Comic Blackstone and offers help for eighth grade work at Mrs. Paul Weigand's. It also notes a reader seeking a lost book by J. J. King and includes a private notice about a 320 South African Veteran Bounty Land Certificate for sale at 800 dollars issued by Canada’s Interior Department.
Notice to property holders that the city council has declined to renew the contract with Tumwater Light and Water Co because it lacks authority to pay hydrant use from general funds. June 29, 1909. Town Clerk Guy A. Hamilton.
Advertising note from The Echo promoting local printing services at Lilly Hotel and on Front Street. Mentions Mrs. S Shortly proprietor and J G Fritz proprietor. Highlights calendars novelties for 1910 and claims lower costs than traveling agents.
The ad promotes Palace of Sweets near the depot with ice cream and cold drinks after shopping. It mentions Nickell's offering 21 Edison phonographs and 2 and 4 minute records with a new attachment, plus fresh candies, nuts and fruits at Nickell's.
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