State Enforces Full Weight and Measure Standards
Chelan county inspectors file applications as state inspector A W Rinehart and deputy R B Morgan prepare to implement a new weights and measures law effective June 12. The act standardizes berry boxes bread loaves sacks of coal and potatoes and vinegar bottles while ensuring all weighed goods meet official inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelan County
Wenatchee
Gellatly
A. W. Rinehart
Howell
R. B. Morgan
Seattle
Weigand building contract awarded for new structure
E F Speidel and A Lindblom of Leavenworth led bids with Robert Wise of North Yakima and Colonial Building Co of Spokane also bidding. Project cost around 14000 with completion aimed by September first. Golden Rule Dry Goods Co will occupy alley room next to Mutual Mercantile Co. basement concrete and Everett brick walls. Public Library closed July August. books due by the 25th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Speidel
A. Lindblom
Leavenworth
Robert Wise
North Yakima
Colonial Building Co
Spokane
Golden Rule Dry Goods Co
Mutual Mercantile Co
Everett
Wenatchee Park Clears Ground Preparations Proceed
Wenatchee Park settlers report ground still firm after late rains delaying land clearing. Timber cutting continues in preparation for future clearing. Recent ten day trips to Leavenworth include Norton, Marvin Peters, C F Rupel, W B Sattler, Mrs Marvin Peters and Mrs Mose Peters. Wesley Burgess celebrated birthday with friends. Mrs Rupel and Mrs Fisher visited W Y Smith Sunday. Fundeburg and Travis of Wenatchee visited Park residents over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee Park
Leavenworth
Mr. Norton
Marvin Peters
C. F. Rupel
W. B. Sattler
Mose Peters
Messrs. Fundeburg and
Travis
Wenatchee
Pow Wow in Spokane Draws Tens of Thousands
Inland Empire Pow Wow attracts about 75 000 spectators as 33 cities parade colors and 26 bands fill the streets of Spokane. The event highlights regional produce and floats from Clarkston Attalia Garfield and Wenatchee Valley while a week of competitions and social events continues with boxing mardi gras and Odd Fellows meeting. Dick Simons and Floyd Williams join the crowd from Wednesday to Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inland Empire
Spokane
Clarkston
Attalia
Garfield
Wenatchee Valley
Raymond E. Bigelow
Dick Simons
Floyd Williams
Kid Band Shines at Spokane Pow Wow
Jas McDaniel reports the Kid Band drew applause in Spokane and placed fourth in parade prizes while winning Juvenile band contest. A silver loving cup honors members, and a baton was given to McDaniels by Prof Liberatti. Miss Alta Castleberry, Leavenworth princess, entertains with growing popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Jas. McDaniel
McDaniels
Liberatti
New York
Alta Castleberry
Leavenworth
Scenic Highway May Bypass Blewett Pass
The state faces a decision between Blewett and Colockum routes to connect with Snoqualmie Pass as engineer Harry Doolittle reports on locating the Sunset highway. A Blewett route is favored for lower elevation and easier grades with Wenatchee to Waterville and then Spokane. The first contract will run five miles from Walla Walla to Waitsburg, with work on the Wenatchee bridge to Waterville likely next. convict labor will be used after August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blewett
Wenatchee
Snoqualmie Pass
Harry Doolittle
Spokane
Waterville
State Highway Board
Walla Walla
Waitsburg
Wenatchee Bridge
Highway Board
Irrigation Ditch Completes Water Supply for Wenatchee Park
Wenatchee Park Land and Irrigation Co completes a ditch to water about 5,000 acres in the Chewawa River Valley. The Wenatchee based company bought 3,000 acres two years ago and is selling small tracts to Dunkard families with more settlers expected in fall and next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee Park Land & Irrigation Co
Chewawa River
Wenatchee
Dunkards
First Car of Cherries Shipped from Wenatchee Valley
The Wenatchee Produce Company sent the valley’s first cherry carload of the season to Chicago mixed varieties. Excess fancy prices are anticipated. the firm has long held the honor of the first shipment. A second carload is due this week with a total valley yield estimated at 32 cars, though observers expect higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee Produce Company
Chicago
Darlington
Eagle nest hunt ends with three young eagles found
A party led by Dr Hoxsey and Chas Fox hunted for an eagle’s nest about ten miles up the Chumstick. After a four mile hike they found the nest and returned with three eaglets. A passerby dismissed the birds as buzzards. The hunt may face legal action due to carrion bird laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Fox
Dr. Hoxsey
S. A. Burce
Carlquist
Mr. Fox
Appleton
F. Ss. Agee
Mr. Norberg
A. L. Haines
Mr. Jacobsen
Anderson rooming house changes hands in town
The Anderson rooming house formerly run by E. P. Shipp has new ownership this week with Mrs. Ida McPhail taking over as proprietor. Mr. and Mrs. Shipp have moved to Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
E. P. Shipp
Ida McPhail
Mrs. Shipp
Monroe
Street Improvements Under Full Headway In City
The Columbia Engineering Co with Oberg and Christensen began four district street projects two weeks ago. Work covers Front Street, Commercial Street, Price Avenue, Evans and Benton streets, and Cascade Street with grading, sidewalks, and drainage planned. North of the track work moved to Commercial Street this week due to water main repairs. Heavy rock and blasting required between Ninth and Tenth Streets and near the Wenatchee river bridge. Excavated earth and rock will be removed to lot lines. sidewalks to grade, crowns and ditches to drain water. Surface paving not planned yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Engineering Co
Messrs. Oberg & Christensen
Price Avenue
Pine Street
Sherburne Street
Evans Street
Summit Avenue
Benton Street
Railroad Avenue
Cascade Street
Birch Street
Commercial Street
Ninth
Tenth
Division Street
Wenatchee River Bridge
Widow Seeks Aid Under New Chelan Pension Law
Mrs. Andrew Nyren is the first applicant in Chelan county for benefits under the widow's pension act, effective June 13. She has five children to support and, through Prosecuting Attorney Sorensen, applied to the superior court for a pension of 15 dollars for herself and 5 dollars for each other child under 15. The law requires the mother to provide a home and reside in the county a year prior to application. the prosecuting attorney handles the application. An Echo want ad notes quick results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Nyren
Chelan County
Sorensen
Superior Court
Nyren
Matrimony Announces for Miss Leo Lodessi Davis
Invitations declare the marriage of Miss Leo Lodessi Davis and Mr Jamie Harvey Smith at Congregational church parlors on Sunday June 29 at 10 oclock. Elsie Anderson attended a dinner party hosted by Mrs Harry Geerds with peonies, music and cards and guests including Louise David Minnie Woldenberg Mrs Cahoon Mary McKinnon and Gertrude Geerds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Lodessi Davis
Jamie Harvey Smith
Congregational
Elsie Anderson
Harry Geerds
Louise David
Minnie Woldenberg
Mrs. Cahoon
Mary McKinnon
Gertrude Geerds
Linen shower honors Miss Elsie Anderson before wedding
Mrs. W. C. Roach hosted a linen shower last Tuesday for Miss Elsie Anderson who will wed next week. The party featured roses music and gifts of linen with refreshments served. Attendees included Mrs. Harry Geerds Mrs. Chas Anderson Mrs. Tuckis Mrs. Bert Hegler Mrs. Jno Churchill Mrs. P. F. Connelly Mrs. Max Kringle Mrs. W. C. Roach Mrs. Chas Taylor and several Misses from the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Roach
Elsie Anderson
Harry Geerds
Chas. Anderson
Tuckis
Bert Hegler
Jno. Churchill
P. F. Connelly
Max Kringle
Chas. Taylor
Minnie Woldenberg
Rowena Woldenberg
Martha Kringle
Bessie Walker
Edna Featherstone
Blanche Trent
Katherine Connelly
Bernice Churchill
Louise David
Mary McKinnon
Rose Shackler
Gertrude Geerds
Dorothy Kringle
City Water System Last Estimate and City Council Actions
The council accepted the last water system estimate of 10 947 47 bringing total cost to over 60 000. Assignment of all future estimates to Columbia Engineering & Construction Co. was read and accepted. New warrants will replace old ones per Ordinance 122. E L Potter denied skating rink across from Thomas store unless a signed resident petition is produced. Bartender license tax set at 1 per year with license loss for violations. Wiring ordinance read first, tabled. Vault storage for city records priced at 12 monthly, desk 33, chair 8 55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaman & Quigg
Columbia Engineering & Construction Co
Leavenworth State Bank
State Bank
Tumwater Light & Water Co
E. L. Potter
Thomas Store
Potter
Adams
Forest Supervisor Sylvester Leaves for Kittitas County
Forest Supervisor Sylvester departed yesterday morning traveling via Blewett to Kittitas County and plans to be away about ten days to two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester
Kittitas County
Blewett
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Weigand
T. E. Young
Wesley Burgess
Mrs. Rupel
Mrs. Fisher
W. Y. Smith
Odd Fellows
Wilson Creek
Entiat
Chelan
Cashmere
Peshastin
Blewett Pass
Front Street
14Th Street
8Th Street
Chelan Co
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