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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1914
Page
6
Five special trains will bring Dunkards from the East to the Seattle convention in June. The first train departs Chicago June 12 and reaches Spokane June 16, then Wenatchee June 17 morning with events in the valley. The second train leaves Chicago June 15 via the Great Northern as official route.
Leavenworth faced Cashmere last Sunday with hopes of another win but Cashmere’s star Vedowell excelled while Leavenworth pitcher Paine faltered in the sixth. Cashmere won 5 to 1 after a costly Leavenworth lapse as a large crowd observed the game.
To our many friends we extend our sincere thanks for aid sympathy and flowers given us in the hour of trouble and the recent death of our little daughter Mr and Mrs M G Jones Mrs L R Raffelson went to Ever The library is open every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon from three week or ten days to five
Judge Grimshaw in Wenatchee set aside the jury verdict in the case to break C. J. Anderson's will. The estate is awarded to his heirs as named by Anderson despite Sam Anderson and his widow alleging undue influence and intoxication. The Nelsons of this city claim the elder Anderson was capable when he made his will and hold the property, with an appeal likely to the Supreme Court.
About thirty citizens met at the commercial club to form a local Stop Look and Listen League with Seattle roots. The group vows to study the fourteen initiative and referendum measures on the November ballot and oppose new legislation to ease taxation burdens. A five member committee was named to run activities with future meetings called by the committee and public talks planned ahead of the election.
Tonight at the Scenic Theatre a 40 voice Wenatchee choir will present the cantata The Risen Lord under Mr Brown. Soloists and musicians are from Wenatchee and the company has earned praise on Easter in Wenatchee. Mr Simpson will show three reels of pictures before the performance. Prices are 50 25 and 15 cents. Charles Snowden will provide automobile tours of local attractions.
Captain Robert McFarland aged 78 died at his Everett home Monday after a long illness due to artery hardening. A Maine native, he sailed the Atlantic before moving to Puget Sound in 1890 and retired to Everett eight years ago. He co owned a 20 acre fruit tract near town since four years ago and wintered in Everett. His death is mourned by many friends. Robert B. Field of Leavenworth received the Knight Templar degree, with Charles A. Smythe, state eminent grand commander, in attendance at the local lodge session.
Great Northern officials state they will not re establish service between Wenatchee and the city as it loses money. No. 4 will not stop at Peshastin to meet St. Paul connections. Passengers endure four minute stops for mail and cannot board during the stop. No. 44 remains the only east bound option at about 4 30 am. The Wenatchee club transportation committee warns of hardship for local travelers. The oratorical contest at the high school drew a large crowd with Clifford Hayes taking first and Gladys West second. Judging panel included Rev. Davis Rev. Snowden and Prof. Melvin. Dr. Briggs contributed violin selections.
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