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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1913
Page
6
Special sale in Miller's Addition offers all lots in Block One priced from 150 to 250 dollars for thirty days except the lot with the house. Previous selections receive this offer, and buyers are urged to choose promptly.
The Sapphire Club met at Mrs. Thomas McKenzie’s home with ten members listed. The next meeting is set for April 4 at Mrs. Crocker’s. The Dix club hosted Mrs. Pearl Bissel for sewing and music by Miss Martha Kringel. Friends of H E Carr surprised him with a birthday gathering featuring cards, singing, and a substantial luncheon.
A quiet ceremony was held Wednesday at M. H. Cahill’s Chumstick valley home as Margaret Cahill wed Martin Christenson with Rev. Davis officiating. The couple and guests, including Emil Frank and wife of Wenatchee, shared a wedding dinner before traveling from Leavenworth to Seattle for a night train to Oregon.
The couple plans to visit friends and settle at the Kenyon ranch after April. Christenson recently secured a five year lease on the property. The bride grew up nearby and is highly esteemed by many friends. Martin Christenson has lived in the area for thirteen years and is praised for his character. May their married life fulfill their wishes.
Ten stockholders who own the grounds decided to plat and market the tract this week. Some owners have chosen lots and plan houses, but backers propose building a fence and grandstand to deter development. If done, the park would stay for another season with continued baseball. Estimated cost of fence and grandstand is 700 to 800 dollars raised by popular subscription.
The Lutheran church will have no services next Sunday as the pastor is away on a mission trip. Sunday School will be held as usual under Pastor L. J. Ave Lallemant.
The Odessa baseball committee raised 355 dollars in a few hours to support the team for the summer. Several additional subscriptions are expected with a goal of 500 dollars. Joe Janikula will manage the team.
Leavenworth residents commend E. H. King for introducing Adler-i-ka a simple buckthorn bark and glycerine mixture. The German remedy purportedly relieves sour stomach gas and constipation with a single dose instantly praised by readers.
Page item lists manifold typewriter paper for sale at The Echo Office. Includes pricing and stock details for customers seeking vintage office supplies. Targeted readers include local clerks, teachers, and researchers in need of typewriter paper.
All services in order Sunday. Evening meetings from this date begin a half hour later. Epworth League at 7 p.m. song service and preaching at 8 p.m. Prayer meeting every Thursday at 8 p.m. Come and enjoy the Sabbath with us. Max Jeffords, Pastor.
The Congregational church invites all to regular services next Sabbath morning and evening led by Rev. Davis, pastor.
An advice note cautions that poor house plumbing breeds typhoid and fever as digestion mirrors plumbing. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets for quick relief from digestive trouble and notes availability from all dealers. Advertisement mentions Echo printing services for jobs.
The City of Leavenworth adopts an ordinance appointing a Marshal and Deputy Marshal for the police force with salaries of 100 and 35 dollars per month respectively. The Mayor appoints and City Council confirms, with repeals and publication provisions included.
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