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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1921
Page
1
Cashmere traveled to Leavenworth last Saturday for a high spirited basketball game. Leavenworth won 24 to 22 in a tightly contested match refereed by Mr. Seis of Wenatchee.
Warren G Harding becomes president on his birthday at age 55 with Ohio delivering seven presidents to the nation from that state. The piece notes his heritage, ages at inauguration and death, and his advocacy of thrift and savings programs.
Quincy Athletic Club faces the All Stars at the Community building for the North Central Washington title referee W H Seece of Wenatchee presides. The teams split earlier meetings with Quincy winning 44 4 at home and a setback at Quincy 27 8. Fans are urged not to miss the rubber match.
In Blocks 2 3 and 4 Leavenworth Washington the Seventh Annual Instalment is due by April 8 1921 at the City Clerk's office City Clerk FE G Gowing announces the payment deadline for property owners in the sewer district Known as Mstrict No 7
Mrs. Medora Kincaid of Inland Empire dies at Colfax, Spokane wheat taxed at 1.00 per bushel this year, two thirds of 1920 grain sold in Lewiston Moscow Palouse region, Bonners Ferry claims oldest Idaho house from 1807. County farmers seed certified potatoes. WA State College expert to discuss May 1. Spokane Legion forms county association. Range riders for Wenaha forest reserve funds pooling. Spokane leaders canvass for Kennewick Pasco bridge fund. One million eight hundred thousand lady beetles to release in Spokane prune districts. Theodore Roosevelt Highway head to Spokane to define route to Portland. Shoshone county builds Lookout to Mullan wagon road linking Yellowstone trail. Walla Walla valley crops worth over 5 million. apples over 1 million, prunes 540k, cherries 180k. wheat exceeds 5 million bushels plus 7.5 million dollars value. Yakima allocates 600k for spring and summer improvements. 340 jobs. Columbia county wheat land sale of 4194 acres to Union Farm Lands Spokane. 1600 acres to be sown with wheat. Gildersleeve stock and equipment retained.
The American Federation of Labor urged global organized labor to denounce Soviet Russia for persecuting and slaughtering unionists. The statement cites arrests, executions, and bans on meetings, urging protests and solidarity despite famine and terror.
City businessmen fund a band program and appoint Jas McDaniel band master. Beginners may join now free of charge with small music fees, but no new learners after the band advances. only advanced players will be accepted once concerts begin. He offers instrument guidance and plans concerts for baseball games.
The county game commissioners will discuss closing certain streams at their next meeting. Mr Lin Hart asks residents to share views by writing or calling him.
The deal covers 1900 acres in Wal la Walla county about 25 miles north of Walla Walla, 640 acres near Lacrosse in Whitman county, and 2160 acres across Adams and Grant counties, with a cash payment of 100000 dollars.
Leavenworth high school girls basketball fell to Wenatchee high 21 to 12 last Friday. Observers think a rematch here could swing the result in favor of Leavenworth as the county seat squad fought hard and rallied after a nervous start.
Leavenworth All Stars beat Cashmere Bearcats 24 22 in a tight contest and then routed Startup 42 18 on a big court. Kulb led Cashmere with Wunder and B Smith for Leavenworth while Hoxsey Wunder McNett Jones and Bixler starred for the hosts. Weddell and Frewalds led Startup in a lopsided defeat.
Mr and Mrs J F Beattiger express deep appreciation to friends for flowers sympathy and help in their bereavement over the loss of their little daughter.
A Wenatchee-Oroville passenger train struck a broken rail near Chelan last Thursday morning. Engineer William H. Duffy was killed as the engine toppled and left the track, with a rock from the mountain side cited as the cause.
Notice to property owners in Improvement District No 4 including Price avenue that the seventh annual installment is due and payable at the City Clerk's office on or before March 27 1921. E G Gow ing City Clerk Leavenworth Was.
The Community Choir rehearses The Resurrection Hope by Carrie B Adams for Easter Sunday with about 25 singers attending last Thursday's session. Miss Orriette Peterson has returned to Seattle to resume studies at the University after visiting home folks.
The exhibition basketball game Monday evening between Leavenworth and Startup ended with Leavenworth 29 Startup 18 at halftime and final 12 to 18. The visiting team, though strong, failed to mount a challenge as Leavenworth pulled ahead early. Referee Max Anderson officiated.
Butter remains 55 to 56 cents with heavy secondary quality surplus and expect no rise. Eggs at 84 cents. pullets 29 to 30 cents. several large operators storing eggs for bear market. Apple demand brisk. potato market steady with firmer FOB Yakima prices. California buyers paying $20 per ton. Livestock mixed with cattle lower, hogs and sheep steady. various price ranges listed for steers cows, lambs, hogs, and wool. Echo want ude are great little pe sult-getters.
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