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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1909
Page
3
Lake Wenatchee to Leavenworth service runs Mondays and Fridays at 9 a.m. arrives 4 p.m. Telma to Leavenworth departs Tuesdays and Saturdays at 8 a.m. arrives 4 p.m. Mail passengers and express. For particulars contact Joe Massie, Proprietor, Leavenworth Washington.
Community column lists watchmaker F E Carlquist, sickness of Mrs. Tom Grant, Dan Shears and wife moving to Seattle, Zora Abbott heading to Claire City Alaska, and various store bargains at Keatings D M Thomas Quality Grocery The L D Store Co and The Palace of Sweets plus a runaway delivery team incident and local real estate chatter
Mrs. Ernest Abbott visits Cashmere this week as Van Bebber & Huff dissolve their partnership. Van Bebber’s interest is taken over by Huff who will run the Overland Grill alone moving forward.
Mayor Nelson ordered all women of ill fame in Leavenworth to exit by next Sunday or face arrest as vagrants and daily re-arrest and fines. A notice also warned pool hall owners to bar minors or face license revocation.
The Wenatchee Valley Development Club met in Leavenworth to review minutes and adopt a revised constitution and by laws. Directors increased to five, dues set at 1 dollar, initiation fee 4 dollars, and two thirds vote required for amendments. Meeting schedules fixed for the second and fourth Fridays. gaps for absences trigger vacancies. March 5 planned for further consideration of the constitution and by laws.
Mrs. Amos Sparks visited Wenatchee for a few days starting Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Chase of Wenatchee called on the A. L. Mitchell family last week. Miss Mabel Mitchell hosted about 25 friends at her parents’ home last Saturday evening. Ross Ramage will work for Mr. Wood this season. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Anderson from near Wenatchee moved to Eagle Creek.
A revival meeting drew a local attendee in Leavenworth Sunday night. Mr Sears of Lake Wenatchee passed through en route to Leavenworth. Mrs Freytag shows strength gains. A director election to succeed Mr Northup is set for Saturday March 6. Lutheran service held at the schoolhouse last Sunday. Leavenworth visitors hosted at the Peppm oeler home. J P Filson was guest of the McKenzie brothers Saturday night and Sunday. An event occurred Tuesday February 23 at the Peppm oeler home.
A birthday gathering for Miss Ida with Minnie and Will sharing the same month and close dates. The evening included visits and amusements ending with a substantial oyster supper for about thirty guests. Lou Brender returned to Cashmere Sunday night after visiting relatives, while Ed and Al Moon are logging for Wm. Peppmoeller.
Religious notes report revival meetings near completion with almost 50 converts, many heads of families. Next Sunday morning a large class will be received. Rev. Luce departed after two weeks of preaching. C E meets 6 30. Friday social at Meekers. Ladies Aid social next Wednesday. An exchange quip about squeezing dollars and wives.
In Clinton Iowa February 23 1909 May Davis Farnsworth thanks Mr Daly for kindness during trouble and praises lumber company staff for Gates Ajar. Sisters announce March 12 13 dress and hat sale with 10 percent opening discount plus real estate offers near Wenatchee Washington and an I O O F hall basket supper set for March 16. Home and land listings show Bloom tract near business center with irrigation ready and pricing options.
Quick sale real estate listing for lots six seven eight in Merriam Addition Leavenworth and a ten acre land offer two miles from town. Exchange proposal with Leavenworth property. inquiries through The Echo office. Veterinary services moving to Joe Massie’s barn. prescriptions at Pfeiffer’s Pharmacy. Music lessons offered by Miss Oplistel. contact Mr. W. W. Rice’s residence. Small loan available on real estate security via P O box 111. Local shops advertise candies nuts and fruits at Nickell’s and Pfeiffer’s druggists sundries. Frank beer whiskey prize claim at St. Louis World's Fair via J G Fritz Overland Bar. Edison records and attachments available at Nickell’s.
Annual school election for District No. 49 at the Leavenworth school house from 1 to 8 pm March 6. Voters choose one director for three years replacing H. E. Carr and one director for two years replacing M. A. Marley, who was appointed to fill a vacancy. Clerk G. W. Hathaway notes the terms.
Spokane teacher Louise C Peden endorses Mrs L J Nelson for the Leavenworth School District election on March 6 1909 praising her discipline as a teacher her conscientiousness progressiveness and insight into human nature The letter notes Nelsons candidacy announcement and urges voters to elect her for the position in Leavenworth Washington.
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