High Cost of Living Fears and Monopolistic Energy Rates
The mayor formed a three member council committee to review Leavenworth lighting rates and found them similar to other towns. The Echo argues a hidden monopoly inflates profits, likening Tumwater Light and Water Co. to Standard Oil and promising next week to publish cost and revenue figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ington
Echo
Tumwater Light and Water Co
Standard Oil Co
Standard Oil Group
United States
Leavenworth
Public Service Corporation
Hi Gill's Seattle comeback ends in mayoral victory
The piece traces Hi Gill’s political trajectory in Seattle from three years ago when he was mayor and a recall ousted him. It notes the conviction of Wappenstein, Gill’s appointee, for bribery and his failed bid to return, followed by a decisive last Tuesday mayoral win over Trenholm.
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Hi Gill
Seattle
Mr. Dilling
Wappenstein
George Cotterel
Trenholm
Gillism
Seattle Times
Lighting and Phone Rates Kept for Plant Profits
The note argues that lighting and phone rates can be reduced without harming the plant’s profits. It suggests owners can maintain a reasonable profit while lowering operating costs.
School Notes From Pe shastin and Nearby
Geneva and Dixie Walker entered school this week with Wheeler Lemon joining third grade after arriving from Everett. Miss Grue returned to work after a chicken pox vacation while others leave for illness. County Superintendent Guthrie spends the week inspecting departments. A Hiyuskukum program was praised but cut short by sickness. Monroe defeated the local team in a basketball game, with a fast heavier Monroe lineup and key scorers Lemon, Crow, Bennett, and Hoxsey. Referee Osborn and Umpire Rhode officiated.
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Geneva
Dixie Walker
Peshastin
Wheeler Lemon
Everett
Viletta H. Guthrie
Mesdames Hagler
Anderson
Richards
Lingley
Smith
Bartlett
Monroe
Peshastin News Notes Busy Winter Yet Quiet Homes
Peshastin residents share winter returns from Maywood and Seattle with plans for church building and ranch work. James Merrill and R. P. Gosslee arrive home, while the Wright and Dow orchards near town are tied to local ownership. A birthday surprise for Mrs. Wm. Stage features guests and a large supper with many locals in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Fish
R. P. Gosslee
Seattle
W. F. Wright
Mr. Wright
Wright and Dow
Town
30 Acre Peshastin Orchard Sold in Cashmere Record Trade
The 30 acre orchard near Peshastin on Peshastin creek changing hands from I. E. Alexander to A. B. Long for 18000 dollars. Long parts include Long's Cashmere home on Washington street as part of the payment. Al Heiderick arrives from Seattle to manage one Cascade Orchards tract this summer.
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I. E. Alexander
Peshastin
A. B. Long
Peshastin Creek
Mr. Alexander
Mr. Long
Washington Street
al. Heiderick
Seattle
Cascade Orchards
Socialists back John A Love for School Director race
In Leavenworth Washington the Socialist Party endorses John A Love for School Director with a March 7, 1914 election date. The secretary Charles Imbleau urges voters to support Love as a sober industrious candidate familiar with school affairs. A worm treatment ad follows mentioning Kickapoo Worm Killer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socialist Party
John A. Love
Land for sale near town seeks trade for income property
Two small tracts of land about a mile south of town are for sale on terms or for trade for town property that will produce a small income. The owner cannot devote time to improving the land and invites inquiries by calling the Echo office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo Office
Tailor Offers Honest Values and Open Shop Invitation
An earnest notice from a tailor inviting customers to visit the shop, promising full value for dollars and friendly service. The ad stresses dependable tailoring and a lasting relationship, urging patrons to come in and view the splendid assortment.
Kickapoo Worm Killer Ad Claims Safe Use for Children
An old advertisement touts Kickapoo Worm Killer as safe for children and beneficial for digestion, liver function, and bowel relief. It promises happiness and health, with a price of 25 cents and availability at drug stores or by mail from Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. in Philadelphia and St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Library Hours Include Wednesday And Saturday Afternoons
The library is open every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon from three to five. Patrons can visit during these blocks for study, meetings, or resources available in the reading rooms.
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Post Office of
Leavenworth, Wash
Deed H. Mayar
Julian Mayar
Leavenworth Echo
Wheeler
State of
Wash
Miss Grue
Will Haines
Elvin Peterson
James Merrill
Maywood, Ill
Frank Maxfield
Illinois
Will
The
Friends Church
P. G. Fryberger
C. A. Wright
Dorothy
P. R. Bradley
Guy Stage
Gerald
S. B. Duncan
Donald
Chas
Mamie
J. A. Warman
A. C. Gilbert
J. C. Schnell
J. J. Griffith
Willard
del McCoy
Thos. Forester
Babe
Wm. Stage, Jr
William Stage
M. W. Stark
Minnie Reed
Mutual Mercantile Co
Buster Brown
Chas. Imbleau
Turner Welch
Lou Brown
City
West Commercial Street
S. Tanner
Public Library
Edmund K. Barnum, C. E
Leavenworth, Wa
Milot Mills Co. Florists
Wenatchee
Washington
Ays
Nn Nr
Leavenworth Furniture
O’larey’s Cash Grocery
Postoffice
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