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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1913

Page

6

Wenatchee Fruit Distributors Form Local Branch

The Wenatchee North Central Washington Fruit Distributors organize as a nonprofit with trustees O G Fish R P Webb D W Roderick J B Schons and Cooper S Garrett. Manager Dow leads a two month ramp up seeking tonnage from Wenatchee valley and nearby settlements.

Wenatchee North Central Washington Wright Warehouse Wenatchee- North Central Washington Wenatchee Valley Messrs. Fish Webb Roderick J. B. Schons Eagle Ranch Cooper S. Garrett Dow Okanogan Cashmere Entiat Orondo Malaga

Grand Larceny Charge Facing H P Lewis After Fourth Fireworks

H P Lewis sits in city jail charged with grand larceny for taking a tool kit not his own on the Fourth of July. An accomplice, who injured Lewis’ opponent with a deep head wound, is suspected of being Lewis’ partner. The two men fought, then fled town. authorities link them to the Leavenworth Lumber Co safe cracking. Hearing expected next Monday.

H. P. Lewis Lewis Leavenworth Lumber Co’s

Apples Sold by Wenatchee Valley Growers Association

Final settlement to Wenatchee growers will be made soon, as the 1912 pool is fully sold. Managing Director Harry Shotwell and Treasurer David Oliver cite adjustments with agents nationwide as the reason for a short delay. A report of a leper en route to the valley caused local anxiety, though Dr. Judah says the arriving man carries a malignant skin condition, not leprosy.

Wenatchee Valley Judah

All in the Family ends with a wife’s clever spending

In a spring tale from Youth’s Companion, Maria Higgs spends her saved money on a cultivator and household improvements while her husband Jonathan buys items on credit. He protests but she insists the purchases are for the family’s future and labor relief, ending with his reluctant cooperation.

Jonathan Higgs Jonathan Maria

Giving Him a Shock

In a humorous exchange Miss Dubbkins Marietta refuses Reginald Wimpleton's marriage proposal. She explains she will marry to avoid his nervous strain, adding she will.

Harper’s

Diplomatic Patience and a Quiet Estate Change in Washington

In a diplomatic scene, the chief clerk delays Mr Badgerton for about forty five minutes to imply the proposal is not valued highly. Separately Gus Grass, formerly at Dryden, bought an acre near Peshastin from Geo Saanger and plans a house. Grass works at Gilbert s saw mill.

Badgerton Gus Grass Dryden Geo. Saanger Peshastin Mr. Grass Gilbert

Chamberlains Tablets Promise Restored Health

Advertisement claims Chamberlains Tablets cure sedentary habits lack of outdoor exercise constipation torpid liver worry and anxiety overeating and improper diet. Correct your abits and take Chamberlains Tablets and you will soon be well again. For sale by all dealers.

Chamberlain

Fire Destroys Residence on East Front Street

A frame residence owned by the Franz Freund estate on East Front Street was destroyed by fire last Tuesday around 10 PM. The value was about 1500 dollars, insured for 1000, with Conductor A. B. Chandler and family away. Firefighters confined the blaze in minutes using two water streams. a nearby house was saved. The event highlighted the new water system and hydrants. The Leavenworth ball team then played a three day series at Waterville, losing all three games 11-1 11-7 and 5-0 to Big Bend.

Franz Freund Front Street Leavenworth Waterville Big Bend

Tuberculosis Conference Set for Tacoma July 14 15

Leading tuberculosis experts will gather in Tacoma for the Washington Association for the Prevention and Relief of Tuberculosis conference July 14 and 15 at the Commercial club rooms. County commissioners, legislators, and city authorities were invited to attend as counties consider county hospitals under recent law.

Tacoma Washington Association For the Prevention and Relief of Tuberculosis West National Conference of Charities and Correction British Columbia Oregon

Man Denies Violence After Street Arrest

D. McDonald, 64, was arrested Tuesday evening for intoxication and using profanity on the street. In police court he protested he remembers nothing and swore he was not drunk as witness G W Hathaway corroborated Marshall Pratt. Judge Grant fined him $7.50.

D. McDonald Marshall Pratt McDonald

Card of Thanks and local business note

We extend thanks to friends neighbors the Knights of Columbus the choir and all who helped during our bereavement Mrs L Lamb and family. Dee Fisher sold his shooting gallery yesterday to Frank Wendell who has become a harness maker in Roach's harness store.

Knights of Columbus L. Lamb Dee Fisher Frank Wendell Roach

Found Dead Man Near Viaduct in Town

A man about fifty, five feet ten, with a two week beard, was found dead between 8:30 and 9 near the north end of the viaduct. He had no identifying marks, was poorly dressed, and had been seen in town recently. no one knows him. Mrs. Chas. Schott and two children left for Snohomish for the summer this week.

Althoug Chas. Schott Snohomish

Fashionable Wedding Rice Rush at Local Market

A haughty lady demands the most expensive rice for a fashionable wedding, grilling a grocer offering six cents a pound or two pounds for. The exchange hints at worries about an allowance, with a light footnote on budgeting versus desire.

Philadelphia Press

Classified Notice Rates for Business Paragraph Column

Notice invites readers to place ads for lost and found buy sell rent locate or get information in the Business Paragraph Column. Rates are 10 cents per line for the first insertion and 5 cents per line after, with a minimum charge of 2 cents.

For Sale Two Pianos and Draft Horses Offer

Mrs. Mabel Hutchings announces two pianos at low prices including a $350 standard model offered at $235 with $10 down and $6 monthly. Flemish oak finish piano includes six months of free music lessons and viewing at her home north of the track. Also offered are eight teams of heavy draft horses weighing 3000 to 3600 pounds per team, suitable for logging or grading work, advertised by Robert Hale of Wilson Creek Washington.

Mabel Hutchings Young Robert Hale Wilson Creek Wash

Warrant issued for arrest of E P Savidge in Hoxsey dog shooting

A warrant was sworn for E P Savidge a G N detective charged with shooting Dr Hoxsey's bird dog Tuesday evening. Witnesses saw the act but no motive given. Savidge faces trial likely next week as the case is pursued by Dr Hoxsey.

E. P. Savidge Dr. Hoxsey Savidge G. N

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