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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1912

Page

5

Local Happenings and Whereabouts in Merritt and Vicinity

Mrs. Curtis Mann of Merritt visited friends Monday. Mrs. Daly and daughter Myra went to Wenatchee. Mrs. C H Phillips left for Spokane for a week. Mrs. La Rue travels to Wenatchee to join her railroadYard worker husband. Reed: May bond election registration closes May 11. vote May 21. The Commercial club room to stay open evenings and Sundays for reading and socializing.

Curtis Mann Merritt Palace of Sweets George Daly Myra Wenatchee Wheelers Photo and Art Shop C. H. Phillips Spokane John la Rue la Rue King’s City W. H Patterson Salem Oregon N. Patterson King’s Pharmacy Rexall Will Schaffer J. B. Adams Olympia Irene Evans Panora Iowa A. R. MacCallum Warren Bros Portland Mission Studio John Kuelles M. A. Jeffords Firemans Hall Messrs Hartman & McKenzie Leavenworth Building and Loan Association Col. Godding Geo. S. Merriam John Mooney Mr. Mooney Bessie Walker Edna Featherstone Ruth Simon Myra Daly Doris Jeffreys Richard Daly Herman Franklin George Johnson Leavenworth Furniture & Hardware Co Johnson

Pictures of Attell Kilbane Featherweight Fight Shown

Photos of the Attell Kilbane world featherweight title bout taken at Vernon on Washington's Birthday will be shown at the Scenic Theatre next Thursday. The film covers all 20 rounds and includes training quarters material revealing each fighter's methods. Boxing experts say the fight was the fastest and cleverest ever captured on camera.

Attell-Kilbane Vernon Washington

Bitulithic Paving Praised by Boise Ex Mayor Pinney

Ex mayor Pinney of Boise endorses Bitulithic pavement after six years of use noting minimal wear and repair and claiming superior traction in icy weather. He asserts initial costs are higher but five year total costs prove Bitulithic the cheapest and best paving choice.

Boise Pinney Pinney Theatre J. A. Pinney Idaho

Lake Chelan Boom Draws National Interest and Rail Work

Mrs. M Swartout arrives from Lake Chelan to visit Mrs. C G Smythe and plans to spend summer near Everett. Mr Swartout backs irrigated lands around the lake while Chelan shows a boom as outsiders pour in for the anticipated up river railroad construction. Land trades occur daily with railroad camps along the line employing hundreds.

M. Swartout Lake Chelan C. G. Smythe Everett Swartout Leavenworth

Letter of condolence and farewells from railroad staff

A dated May 1 1912 letter to Mrs. W. W. Gordon Leavenworth Washington expresses sincere regret at parting with Mr. Gordon praising his kindness and work ethic. Signatories include Howard Hayes store keeper F J Bauer Round House Foreman P F Connelly Roadmaster S W Woodrow Terminal Agent. The note closes with an ad for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promoting spring cleaning products.

Leavenworth, Wash W. W. Gordon Hollister Rocky Mountain City Drug Store

Wenatchee School Plans Domestic Science Department

Mrs. L J Nelson visited Wenatchee and attended a luncheon hosted by the Wenatchee High School Domestic Science department. The school board intends to establish a domestic science program in local schools next year, with praised work led by Mrs. Lottie Jellum in Wenatchee.

L. J. Nelson Wenatchee

Resolutions of Respect for Mrs Nat Patterson

Resolutions express heartfelt sympathy to the Patterson family noting the deceased's faithfulness to right, honor, charity and truth. They acknowledge the husband and daughters, and state the chapter’s loss of a faithful member and a loving mother. Committee signatures appear at the end.

Nat Patterson Carrie Patterson

D D D Prescription for Eczema Promoted by Local Store

Doctors endorse D D D Prescription for eczema as a skin cure not blood disease. The ad claims a wintergreen and thymos wash removes itching instantly, with Dr Holmes backing the remedy. Store offers a guaranteed bottle and trial 25 cent option to prove effectiveness.

King’s City Drug Store Evans Holmes

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