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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1911
Page
5
Leavenworth locals report Koerner selling fishing tackle and hats at reduced rates. Mentions visitors from Seattle and Wenatchee, new Crepe paper goods, mint candies at Koerner's, a growing Scenic Theater project, and community events including a Japanese lawn social hosted by the Ladies Aid.
Mrs. R C Leslie returns to Leavenworth from Battle Creek while local shops tout summer millinery at reduced prices. In Indianapolis last Saturday, Mr Hannah, longtime Wenatchee Valley resident and former ranch owner, died after illness and hospital treatment. Mrs Hannah will return to Peshastin to manage the valued Munden place ranch.
George H. Goebel addressed a large attentive audience last week arguing socialism could reduce inequality under a fairer system. He avoided rabid rhetoric, admitted some wealth can be earned, and urged calm debate while praising temperance in discourse.
Wenatchee hosts Leavenworth in a high scoring ball game. Home run by Kyle and key hits by Watkins Kelso Ames Mahoney Keppler and Watkins highlighted the offense. Pitchers Brown Kyle Chappelle Arnold and Miller allowed multiple hits and runs as bases left and time of game noted.
At a meeting of ball enthusiasts and the Commercial Club last Friday it was decided to hold a three day tournament from July 2 to July 4 with $150 prizes for the Leavenworth and Wenatchee teams each day. A $50 prize minor match may be added on July 4. A Spokane Indians game is also possible for July 2 as both sides explore festive events.
Multiple short items advertise hats and millinery by Edna Hannibal at Photo Gallery, Singer sewing machines with terms, real estate lots for sale in Darling Land Company addition Leavenworth, a whiskey ad for Harper Whiskey sold by J B Violett, sale items at Palm billiard hall, a loan offer of one thousand dollars on real estate, fence posts for sale by F W Marcelius, and general business notices for J A Hoffee Co and others.
Mrs G W Sampson hosted an Eastern Star gathering Thursday evening with hunting for hidden picture fragments as the main game. The event featured music conversation and refreshments with many members in attendance including Mesdames Wheeler Davis Andrews Field Geerds Motteler Mohler Ruth Wright Losekamp Stage Patterson Sampson Beattiger Campbell Hannibal and Messrs Wheeler Davis Mohler Wright Losekamp McKeown Stage Sampson and others.
Five room house in Goodwell near L D mill described as finished and ready for occupancy. For particulars inquire at The Echo office.
A five room house with all modern improvements must be sold at an early date. Inquire at 1711 J. E. Faulkner Box 96.
The Miller 12 acre orchard on the north side is for sale soon. Terms available and the irrigating plant is included and is a success. Contact J. W. Miller Box 23 City. Read the Echo for updates.
A tailor has moved his shop to the corner of Commercial and Eighth streets and will greet patrons, make suits, and guarantee satisfaction. He cites many satisfied customers in Wenatchee where he worked for years. services include cleaning, pressing, and repairs.
Multiple churches announce Sunday school times 7 to 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11, plus evening preaching at 8 p.m. Rev. J M Van de Walle Rev W V Davis Rev Martin Raasch and J Philip Armand lead various programs and Junior and Epworth Leagues meet throughout the day.
A reflective line notes that even the most accomplished individuals can commit foolish acts, underscoring human imperfections and the shared frailty of success.
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