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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1911
Page
1
Northwest Seattle March 29 1911 Wandah clubs plan state wide organization to influence elections and public policy. Lincoln Davis leads the movement emphasizing political social and fraternal aims as cities reassess taxes and services amid dry town talk.
Peshastin correspondents report 57 men answered a call to clear ground for a new cemetery. Sixty-five? men worked from morning to 4 pm, cutting and burning brush, with 12 bringing teams. The site is high and dry with good drainage. Ladies provided a lavish repast at Gilbert's hall after lunch.
Six year old Jane Grant celebrated with a Tuesday afternoon party from 3 to 6. Mother hosted refreshments including cakes and lemonade as friends Merrily enjoyed games and activities. Attendees included Ethel Ahearn Bob Carter Bessie Hartman Dick Carter Laura Grant Douglas Hartman Gladys Pinch Kenneth Elam Reatha Hutchings Lawrence Ahearn Mildred Harkins Delmer Fromm Maudie Roach Tommie Grant Billie Grant Delois Smith Harold Taggert.
The state auditor reports Chelan county is entitled to 10887.80 dollars for its permanent highway fund from the unused portion of state aid road money contributed in 1907 through 1910, to be spent by the county commissioners.
Town board met in regular session and appointed Lin R. Hart as town clerk effective April 1. Six saloon licenses were granted at $1000 each. A 43 year franchise for Tumwater Light and Water Company was discussed and postponed. Water mains purchase and sewer work were tabled for next meetings. A band stand for Front street park was authorized with donations and volunteer labor planned.
The first fat stock show under the Pacific Northwest Livestock Association in Portland yielded high values with the champion steer at 409 dollars, about 26 dollars per 100 pounds on foot. Breeders praised the stock and prices, declaring Portland the top market in the United States and predicting it will become the Northwest livestock center.
Cascade chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star was organized Friday March 24 with twenty charter members. William H. Acuff of Spokane served as instituting officer with J. F. Casebeer and Cashmere chapter members aiding. Officers were installed for the ensuing year and a banquet followed, praising the fraternal bond and community value of the organization.
Early Monday evening a small blaze on the river bluff behind Star Meat Market destroyed two unoccupied shacks owned by Phil Bartlett. Firefighters arrived quickly but could not save the structures. damage described as trifling and insurance status unknown. Some locals suspect arson though no definite cause is given.
Fruit Inspector Darlington projects an unusually early season with 1911 apple yields around 3000 carloads in the Wenatchee valley, about 1000 more than 1910. Soft fruits may add another 1000 carloads. Total value could exceed 3 million dollars, with apples alone near 2.5 million.
The Cashmere Record confirms Cashmere as rightful owner of the silver trophy cup for the car of apples shown at the Spokane Apple Show. An error led to C H Sproat Hood River possessing the cup since last November, though Hinman & Grandy won the car of apples and likely the grand prize. Sproat will ensure the cup returns to its proper owners along with 500 pounds of arsenate of lead that also belongs to Hinman & Grandy.
The article advises when to apply lime sulphur spray for peach trees to target twig borers as they leave winter cells, by watching new borers or blossom buds and applying just before blossoms burst. For apples and other fruit trees it recommends applying any time from now until foliage appears, urging as much as possible be done promptly to avoid later windy, disagreeable spraying conditions.
A new law makes it a misdemeanor to discriminate against men in United States military uniforms. Businesses that exclude such individuals may face a $50 fine. The rule targets port cities and bases, prompted by incidents in Puget Sound where sailors were barred from a Seattle skating rink.
A newspaper-tinged quip notes that men claim circumstances trap them, yet often those woes are tied to strong drink. The line implies self excuse rooted in whiskey influenced behavior and fate.
Olympia March 29 1911 The Echo reports a state tax commission table showing Chelan county at 1.384 percent of total assessed valuation and per capita 723.97 dollars with levy rates of 27.662 mills on valuation and 12.525 on actual valuation The governor vetoed two bills Hoquam and Renson and a section of the jute mill bill The highway commissioner appointment goes to W R White of Olympia succeeding H L Bowlby The state plans a staged transfer from the old public highway fund to a new permanent road fund to save interest and pay contractors and counties as needed
In March the state treasurer John G. Lewis collected 19000 in interest on bonds, over 500 daily, with January and July the bigger months. The permanent school fund and taxpayers benefit as this money is invested in school and municipal bonds rather than sitting idle in banks.
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