New Telegraph Station Planned Three Miles Up Canyon
Chief Engineer Hoagland told Terminal Agent Woodrow that a new telegraph station will be placed about three to three and a half miles west of Leavenworth. A steam shovel began widening the grade to install a three thousand foot passing track. Further terminal improvements and additional siding space are anticipated, with potential substantial investments in Leavenworth’s yards and buildings after current projects are completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoagland
Woodrow
Levenworth
Leavenworth
Public funds waste sparks call to vote for prudent officials
The text warns that reckless taxation must be checked or people may rise against authority. It notes increased voter registration shows a belief in scrutinizing officials and candidates and voting for those who will abolish unnecessary public expenditures regardless of recipients.
City council approves water taps and bids on improvements
Regular meeting with five members present and Mayor Day chairing. Bills totaling 264.56 approved. Leavenworth Gardens residents authorized to tap water main and school board to tap two mains for irrigation. Poles, band stand painting, park fence, benches bids discussed. Plans for city hall remodeling and a vault noted. Suit against Seaman Quigg filed with damage claimed at 29626.71. Travel reports of Mrs Wheeler and Miss Marion Ouren noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Day
Nelson
Guest
Buchanan
Leavenworth Gardens
Patterson
Montgomery
Speidel
Seaman & Quigg
Whitney
Reynolds Danby Wedding Brings Couple to Leavenworth Home
Mr Day Reynolds and his bride married last Sunday at the bride’s parents in Coeur d Alene Idaho and arrived Tuesday morning to make Leavenworth their future home. The bride taught domestic science in Leavenworth public schools for two years and is famed for her amiable disposition. Mr Reynolds has lived in the city four years and runs a real estate business with his brother F A Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Day Reynolds
Coeur de Alene
Idaho
D. E. Danby
Leavenworth
Reynold
Leavenworth Creamery Reports Sound Finances and Growth
The first annual meeting of the Leavenworth Cooperative Creamery showed assets exceeding liabilities by about 400 and over 1500 pounds of butter on hand. Ice making plant was discussed but no action. ice cream business grows with more handlers adopting local product. Manager Van Brocklin notes rising butterfat deliveries and a likely second-year services expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth Co-operative Creamery
C. C. Campbell
van Brocklin
A. H. Leftwitch
R. F. Taylor
J. B. Adams
Emil Frank
M. Rumohr
W. W. Burgess
R. B. Field
Deed H. Mayor
L. W. Woodrow
Lake Wenatchee dance night returns this Saturday
Lake Wenatchee Inn hosts another dancing party this Saturday evening after a previous well received event. J Logan and Miss Margaret L McNamara secured a King county marriage license last Tuesday and wed Wednesday in Seattle. They plan two weeks in California then return to Leavenworth where Logan works as night yard master in G N terminal yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Logan
Margaret L. McNamara
King County
Seattle
California
Leavenworth
Mr. Logan
G. N. Terminal
Miss McNamara
Democrats Meet in St Louis Name Wilson and Marshal
In a perfunctory session in St Louis on Wednesday the Democrats declared Mr Wilson and Mr Marshal as their presidential and vice presidential candidates. The meeting focused on familiar themes with little drama and highlighted a tariff plank on dye stuffs contrary to expectations. The party touts keeping out of war, aiming to win votes by stressing peace with Mexico until after the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Wilson
Mr. Marshal
Vince
Mexico
Flag Theft Sparks Outrage Over Missing American Flag
Mrs. E G Wheeler owned a prize flag once in Alaska. Mr Wheeler displayed it on flag day, then closed up and slept through the night. A thief snatched the flag, showing flagrant disregard for property rights and law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Wheeler
Alaska
West Okanogan irrigation opening linked to safety and politics
Governor Lister and Seattle Mayor Hi Gill attended West Okanogan irrigation opening exercises. Skagway Alaska voted dry while other towns stayed wet. The Pacific coast longshore strike ended in arbitration. Sol Duc Hot Springs resort burned. Seattle held a large preparedness parade with many regional attendees. The industrial insurance fund shows 6.13 million dollars in four years with payouts for injuries and pensions, and 233 thousand returned via remarriage. The new commission mandates county commissioner approval to fight fraudulent road payroll claims and requires quarterly affidavit reports from pension beneficiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lister
Hi Gill
Seattle
West Okanogan Irrigation Project
Industrial Insurance Commission
New
Board of County Commissioners
Insurance Commission
Taylor Joins Toggery Co. in New Partnership
C S Taylor known as Pick joins the Toggery Co. after six weeks of planning following Mr Blankenship retirement. He brings nine years with Leavenworth Mercantile Co. as a top buyer and salesman. Pipkin and Taylor form a strong team their energy and mercantile instinct praised by The Echo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Taylor
Pipkin and
Taylor
The
Echo
Eagle Creek social notes reflect visits and summer plans
Mrs. A. M. Sparks and children of Tacoma visit the J. H. Sharpe home while Mr. and Mrs. Martin Christenson spend Sunday with Mrs. Christenson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cahill. Ed Reynolds reroutes creek to use bottom land. Mrs. Schons returns from Wenatchee as Mrs. Schons and family join Mr. Schons and Mrs. Flannagan on the ranch for summer. E.C.S. club meets at Mrs. Sharpe's. luncheon at 5. Hetty Greig of Cashmere visits Sunny Cove with Mrs. Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Sparks
Tacoma
J. H. Sharpe
Martin Christenson
Ed. Reynolds
Mrs. J. H. Sharp
Miss Hetty Greig of
Cashmere
Buttermilk Delivery Service Offered Citywide
A local ad offers fresh buttermilk delivered daily from the creamery. One gallon or more costs 15 cents per gallon and delivery covers the entire city. Colonel Fox attended the Flag Day celebration in Wenatchee on Wednesday and gave an address about the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Wenatchee
Industries in Klingenberg and city mine profits
The text explains how industries support communities by providing payrolls and tax revenue. It notes the city of Klingenberg, Germany owns a clay mine and pays each resident an annual revenue of $50 besides city taxes, highlighting mills, canneries, railroads and other employments as funds in circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klingenberg
Germany
Wenatchee Youth Injured Falling From Tall Tree
Lloyd Farris, 18, of Wenatchee, was camping with a companion two miles up Icicle Canyon. He climbed a tall pine to cut boughs and fell, striking an old building and suffering a dislocated hip, fractured ribs, and severe bruising. He was treated at Leavenworth hospital and later returned home to improving condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Farris
Wenatchee
Icicle Canyon
Farris
City Water System
J. D. Wheeler
Judan and
Hoxsey
Leavenworth Hospital
Ed. Farris
Change in Management of the Golden Rule
Mr and Mrs R B Gilbert arrived yesterday and will make Leavenworth their home. Mr Gilbert will take charge of the Golden Rule store succeeding Mr S F Banks who will stay until about July first. Banks will transfer to other fields but remains with the Golden Rule company. Gilbert has spent four years with the Wenatchee Golden Rule store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Gilbert
Leavenworth
Gilbert
Golden Rule
S. F. Banks
Golden Rule Company
Wenatchee Golden Rule
Miner dreams and returns spark rush in Montana mining state
L C Chapman, formerly in charge of an orchard near Peshastin, returns from Montana praising the mining boom and predicting millionaire rapid gains. He plans several days in town before resuming mining interests that may set him on easy street. Wm Stage Sr and wife report a Walla Walla visit with good roads and few auto troubles. A large flock of sheep passes through for Icicle river grazing, with up to a hundred thousand expected in the Wenatchee forest reserve by July 1. Butter wrappers available at Echo office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Chapman
Peshastin
Montana
Wm. Stage
Walla Walla
Icicle River
Wenatchee Forest Reserve
Vaneo Mining Co Seeks Right of Way for Icicle River Railroad
Last Friday Mayor Day heard from N Neilson promoter of a Leavenworth to Vaneo mines line proposing a railroad along the Icicle river valley. Citizens favor the project for mine shipment, local offices, and timber access, and committees were named to study costs and funding. A preliminary survey may occur soon with work starting if the Icicle route is chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaneo Mining CO
Icicle River Valley
Leavenworth
Icicle River
Vanco
G.N
L.D. Lumber Co
Forest Reserve
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Day
A. R. Brown
Icicle
E.H. Fox
L. J. Nelson
Thos. Burke
O. S. Sampson
Deed H. Mayor
J. W. Elliott
F. T. Motteler
Messr. Neilson
van Epps
You Are Invited By W C T U Meeting at Methodist Church
The W C T U will meet at the Methodist church Tuesday evening at 8 oclock on June 20. Special music local speakers and a general discussion are planned. Officers listed include president Mrs T E Brown vice president Mrs Maston and secretary Mrs Pearson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
T. E. Brown
Maston
Pearson
Notice on Peshastin Fruit Growers Association memberships
After July 1 1916 the Peshastin Fruit Growers Association will not consider applications for membership which require handling of the 1916 crop. Miss Olive Raftree is expected from Chicago today and will renew acquaintances with friends in the area. Mrs C Warren Reid of Wenatchee visits her parents Mr and Mrs H X Featherstone and will stay until week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peshastin Fruit Growers Association
Olive Raftree
Chicago
A. H. Sylvester
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tumwater
Council Proceedings
Marion Ouren
Lake Chelan
G. W. Parrish
Iowa
Ouren
Danby
Leavenworth Creamery
Lake Wenatchee
Lake Wenatchee Inn
Wm. Churchill
Mrs. Vessey
Mr. Churchill
Marshal
Hughes
Fairbanks
Bryan
Skagway
Pacific Coast
Sol Duc Hot Springs
Chas
Spencer Blankenship
Mr. Blankenship
Mr. Pipkin
Eagle
Echo Office
Mr. N. Neilson
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