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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1913
Page
6
Real estate notice for Miller's Addition promoting rapid sale of all lots within sixty days. Prospective buyers are urged to inspect available plots, with favorable prices and flexible payment terms.
The legislature approved a two year road levy of 114 mills for 1913 and one mill for 1915. It also enacted a minimum wage law for women with an industrial welfare commission to set fair wages. Washington ends capital punishment with life imprisonment for first degree murderers and tightens pardoning limits. A Panama Canal immigration meeting is planned in San Francisco on April 14 and 15 to address humanitarian issues. A Hedger Hastings fiscal bill proposes consolidating commissions under a governor controlled panel, drawing GOP opposition.
Mrs Hartman hosted the quilting club gathering with dinner at 12 30. Attendees included Mrs Wood Mrs Haines Mrs Ruth Mrs Mc Daniel Mrs McKenzie Mrs Westcott and Miss Ouren. Lutheran Ladies Aid plans a March 27 meeting at Mrs Woldenburg’s home with cordial invitations.
O S Sampson, past his 53rd birthday, recalls how the date had faded from memory as time passed. His wife organized a small, understated celebration at home to mark the occasion quietly.
A small family gathering ended with a dainty luncheon and two hours of card play. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Carr, Mr. and Mrs. Turner Welch, Mr. and Mrs. Deed H. Mayor, Mr. and Mrs. Butler Sampson, and Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Sampson.
A seven room house with a good well is offered six hundred feet north of the schoolhouse. Price is 2500 dollars with small cash payment and easy terms on the balance.
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