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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1914
Page
1
A Ford driven by G. Fryburger with wife and daughters aboard rolled down a bank after the engine stalled on a steep hill near Glen Smith place. Fryburger is bedridden with bruises and a scalp wound. companions escaped with minor injuries.
L M Rice Engineering Co of Seattle awarded contract to locate the Quincy irrigation canal and prepare plans data. Work to start soon then rush to completion for review by Gov. and state officers before November vote. Supreme court ruling validates Quincy Valley Irrigation bonds aiding sale. Mrs. E B Canby departs Rock Island Illinois after visit.
The Cashmere Record reports a revision in fruit tree levy basis. Deputy Scott B. Hafferty set initial levies at 80 dollars per acre per year's growth, later adjusted to 100 dollars per acre under favorable conditions. Orchard land values are fixed at 450 dollars per acre with deductions for soil, topography, water rights, and tree quality.
North Pacific Distributors in Spokane leads a four state census of Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana to estimate the 1914 apple crop. Growers will estimate by tree and variety with inspectors visiting districts to refine figures. Officials expect a normal yield with ideal weather and high fruit quality.
About twenty Kum tux Club of Leavenworth members will travel to Cashmere by motor today invited by the Woman's Club. They depart at 1 PM and return by 7 PM with a banquet at 4:30 PM. The outing is described as a pleasant social occasion with noted hospitality.
WENATCHEE man Ralph C. Littlefield dies in the Lumberman's car on the return trip from Leavenworth. W. E. Moore of Leavenworth Lumber Co. and L. H. Gonsor accompanied him. Death followed a heart trouble after a fainting spell near Cashmere. Littlefield had lived in Wenatchee 14 years and was a charter Elks member. funeral services were held by the Elks.
Deputies Bohn sack and Marshalls Sampson and Pratt raided the house run by Thelma Stanley south of town last Saturday at 8 30 pm. Three women Tad Leverty Dot Gilbert and Jean Stedfast were arrested and sent to Wenatchee jail. They were fined 25 dollars and costs on Monday. Thelma Stanley from Wenatchee has a bad reputation and authorities may pursue Red Light Abatement to close the house.
At Tuesday’s meeting Mayor Woldenburg again refused to sign several ordinances, vetoing about six measures including a $14,000 annual cut in the marshal's salary. Two weeks remain for the mayor to sign or the council may override. First readings were given to ordinances 136 and 137 creating a sewer improvement district and regulating garbage hauling with a $4 annual license. Ordinance 128 for Improvement District No. 2 wards issuance also passed.
The Quincy Commercial Club voted to join the North Central Washington Development League and paid the membership fee. They adopted the slogan To Know the Quincy Valley Project Is to Vote It, offering a prize for the best slogan won by Elizabeth Griggs.
At a Chelan County Taxpayers League meeting in Wenatchee, growers opposed valuing orchard land at 500 per acre raw and increasing by 100 per acre yearly for ten years, reaching 1500 for bearing orchards. Taxes would be on half valuation, sparking calls for statewide readjustment and retrenchment to curb public spending.
The wage commission orders ten dollars as the minimum for women in mercantile work with minors paid 64 per week and apprentices starting at six dollars weekly. The rule, effective June 21, sets apprentice limits and caps, while permitting a single apprentice in shops with five workers.
A letter to the Echo urges greater public backing for Leavenworth’s library. It notes about 1000 books, few donations, and volunteers running Wednesday and Saturday hours while criticizing limited open days and reader frustration over late fees. The writer calls for a Carnegie library building, potential $5000 cost with 10 percent annual upkeep, and more book donations.
J M E Atkinson longtime Seattle city treasurer and 1874 territorial legislator died in Seattle after paralysis. He arrived in Washington in 1861 and spent 24 years in the insurance business. His notable action was resigning Newcastle postmastership in 1888, later delayed by government rejection for eight years.
The Peshastin Fruit Growers Association reports 70 000 boxes of apples sold through Northwestern Fruit Exchange with an average price of 1.36 per box before warehouse deductions. After a 0 041 per box charge and one car not yet paid, net cash to growers totals 92 330 dollars, likely rising to about 1 35 per box.
The Kumlux Club gathered last Friday at Mrs. Guy A. Hamilton’s home. Mrs. R. B. Field read a Raphael artist paper, with music by Mrs. A. Royal McKeown and Miss Zietz. Col. E. H. Fox spoke on civics at the special request.
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