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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1913

Page

2

Legislature Vetoes Highway Levy Bills and Court Ruling Changes County Payroll Restitution

Governor Lister vetoed the one and one half mill highway levy while proposing fixed rates for public and permanent highways. The state tax commission allowed refunds for double taxation when notice was not given after reassessment. The Cheney normal school rebuilding bill passed over the veto, while another levy bill failed. A supreme court ruling limits recovery of excess salaries paid due to illegal county classifications.

Lister State Tax Commission House Cheney Normal School Sumner Chelan County Supreme Court Lewis County D. W. Montfort

Church Services Schedule and Activities

Sunday school at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. Epworth League at 6 30 p m. Long service and sermon at 7 30 p m. Ladies Aid meets every other Wednesday 2 30 p.m. Prayer meet Thursday evenings 7 30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Pastor Max A Jeffords.

Epworth League Ladies Aid Max. A. Jeffords

Congregational Church Sets Sunday Services

Regular services are announced for next sabbath morning and evening at the Congregational church. The morning sermon titled The Bow in the Clouds. All are invited. W V Davis, pastor.

Congregational Church W. V. Davis

Lutheran Church Announces Sunday Worship and Sunday School

The Lutheran Church will hold regular services next Sunday with Sunday School at 9 45 a m and a preaching service at 10 45 a m Pastor L J Ave Lallemont leads the congregation.

Card of Thanks from Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Grant

Leavenworth friends showed kindness during our son's illness and death and we express sincere heartfelt gratitude for the helpfulness and sympathy.

Leavenworth T. J. Grant

Scenic Highway set for completion in two years

H B Smith of Merritt announced the Cascade Scenic Highway will be finished in about two years. Chelan county plans a ten mill levy to fund road work, with Chelan Spokane Douglas and automobile groups contributing to raise funds for construction this summer and savings from taxes to follow.

Chiwaukum Great Northern Railway Chelan County King County Merritt H. B. Smith Douglas County

Electric Bitters Sell On Stomach Liver Kidney Healing

A testimonial from Charles B. Allen of Sylvania Georgia describes severe rheumatism and organ troubles eased after four bottles of Electric Bitters. The advertisement claims stomach liver and kidney health prevents rheumatic pains and promotes prompt relief. Prices 50 cents and 1.00. Recommended by druggists.

Charles B. Allen Sylvania

Washington Creates Bureau of Farm Development

The Lum bill establishes a state Bureau of Farm Development with a county agent system. Spokane County explores hiring an expert. counties may cooperate with the U S Department of Agriculture to share costs. The director, the state college president, oversees the bureau with county commissioners serving without pay.

Bureau of Farm Development State of Washington Spokane Country Life Committee Congress Washington State College United States Department of Agriculture State Bureau Federal Department

Library committee thanks participants for program success

The Public Library committee thanks all who took part in last Friday night’s program and the public for patronage. Special note is made of Mr. W. B. Simpson, manager of the Theatre, for the liberal percentage amounting to $39.80.

Library Committee W. B. Simpson Public Library Committee

Digestive Health Ad Emphasizes Laxative Tablets

An old advertisement promotes Lain's Tablets for quick relief from digestion troubles. It likens digestive organs to house plumbing and urges keeping them in top condition. Sold by all druggists.

Ely

Chamberlain's Remedy For Children Ad

A period advertisement touts Chamberlain's Remedy as safe pleasant tasting and effective for children. It claims popularity with mothers and lists sale by all dealers.

Chamberlain

Rock Mountain Tea Promises Vitality and Strength

Hol lister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertises spring wellness boosting vitality and blood cleansing. It claims to build flesh and make users strong and robust. Available as tea or tablets for 35 cents at City Drug Store.

Hollister City Drug Store

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