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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1911
Page
2
In a Wenatchee Commercial Club talk, Sylvester boasted 800 million feet of timber near Wenatchee for paper making. Locals doubt contiguity, note timber would span Leavenworth, and mock the punch served at the luncheon as a misused term.
Industrial revival signals strengthen as Standard Oil and tobacco cases are decided. Washington crop prospects rise while Great Northern bonds worth 600 million show funds freeing. Steel and lumber lead eastern and northwestern recovery, banks loosen credit, and labor seeks work amid improving markets.
The Wenatchee baseball team won the first game against Snohomish but dropped the next two, then lost to Wenatchee on Leavenworth diamond 2 to 1. The World editor’s boastful remarks are noted as pride before a fall.
In a high scoring Saturday clash, Orient led off with a homer for Snohomish but Westsiders answered early and pulled away. Chappel pitched well for the locals as Leavenworth’s defense backed him, while Welch kept Snohomish hitless in spots. The home team exploded for 38 runs after a wild day at the plate, with every man getting a hit in a record assault.
Stolen bases list features Arnold Kelso Mahoney Kepple Souder Rhodes Daly and others. Mahoney and Heidrich lead with two-base hits and Mahoney adds three-base hits alongside Souder Bromley. Pitching details include Chappel and Arnold with several innings, Foster on the mound with walks wild pitches and a balk. Umpire Ben Moore is noted and manager Tighe is mentioned regarding a contracted player.
Snohomish and Wenatchee split a series two games to one with a 2 to 1 Snohomish win. Miller struggled at short, while Arnold contributed as a left fielder and pitcher. Stark impressed as the tenth man, Kelso may move to Spokane, and Watkins showed solid defense at second.
A meeting of the City Beautiful club will be held Tuesday, June 13, in the commercial club rooms at 3 p.m., all members requested to be present.
The members of the Knights of Pythias will observe a memorial service on Sunday June 18 at the Congregational church Rev. Davis will deliver a sermon suitable to the occasion.
New oil storage tank at the canyon mouth finished today and will undergo testing next week. Oil pumps should arrive soon and the reservoir is expected to hold oil by the start of next month. Agent Woodrow notes three engines per month are equipped, but full adoption may take six months to a year.
A pharmacist urges patients to accept prescriptions on any blank from doctors and praises Koerners Pharmacy for pure ingredients and fair pricing. The piece highlights doctor satisfaction when medicine bears the Koerners label and invites trial with reasonable prices.
A popular beauty contest awards a diamond ring to the leading lady and a Hamilton watch to the top gentleman. Votes cost one cent each with a bonus of ten free votes per dollar on Saturdays through July 2 1911. Tickets on sale at the store with voter name required on tickets at times.
Jeweler N A Nelson invites all residents to participate in a local election with prizes a ring and a watch for the top vote getters. Tickets available by receipts and updates will be announced at the Scenic theater and in The Echo as contestants vie before July 4.
The notice outlines weekly voting rules for Leavenworth's beauty or popular gentleman contest. Each ticket equals ten votes and is valid only when filled with the chosen contestant's name. All residents may enter, tickets are nontransferable once cast, and mutilated tickets are disqualified. Tickets cost and locations Koerner's Pharmacy and Nelson's Jewelry Store.
Gossip exchanges about Grace Moneylove marrying an octogenarian and comments by Mrs Oldcastle and Mrs Justrich. A London Telegraph line mocks a wish monger on stale fish and a Judge Not to Blame comment closes the fragment.
In the Superior Court of Washington Chelan County James Hamilton estate administrator F S Jacobsen will sell Lots 9 and 10, Block 4 Merriam addition Leavenworth by private cash sale July 12 at 16 oclock. Bids sealed at administrator's office or Clerk of court. sale subject to court confirmation. sale date June 6.
In a dialogue rich with intrigue, Verrall and O’Ryan debate Princess Daria’s danger as Count Vasea leads a cautious advance toward Yadasara. A river barriers, a triangular city layout, and a towering rock rise amid mounting tension as the tale promises continuation.
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