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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1916
Page
1
A state accountancy expert examined Leavenworth's books after claims of cash shortages and misappropriation. The report finds no theft, but notes careless bookkeeping by former treasurer Koerner, with minor shortages repaid and overall indebtedness within legal limits.
County Road Supervisor Parrish inspected Chumstick Road this week and said bridges were being repaired and the road made ready for travel by week’s end. He plans further work to improve the road beyond its past condition, noting some delays to let the earth dry for repairs.
Miss Mabel Melum and Mr M C Endicott of Spokane wed Monday at the home of a Baptist minister in Wenatchee with Mrs Gritzmacher and Miss Aurilla Bellingham as attendants. The bride once worked in Mr Murray's millinery department last summer. Charley and George Shugart Beaver Creek ranchers visited relatives in Leavenworth Wednesday.
The Congressional Record notes the house was in session as usual while 400 of 435 members were absent for the ball season opening. Speaker Clark passed presiding to Representative Sisson of Mississippi, whose appointment drew laughter yet he presided with dignity over the remaining members conducting national affairs.
A proclamation fixes July 5 as the opening date for registration at the Colville Indian reservation with registration continuing to July 22 The drawing will occur July 27 at Spokane September 5 the land holder numbers may select land and October 18 is the final designation date If land remains it will open to general settlement Registration points include Spokane Wenatchee Wilbur Republic Omak and Colville.
Farmers and Dairy Commissioner investigate cream tests and find cream richness varies with separator speed. Higher speed yields less cream but higher fat content, while lower speed reduces fat content. Equipment accuracy and speed control are key factors. Koerner's Superior Soda Service gains attention for ice cream and chocolate soda, using sanitary cups and dishes.
J B Huff proprietor of the Little Delmonico spent four months in California and returned home on Wednesday. Joe Vinton left this morning for Seattle to be away several days.
County commissioners authorize 16000 for road improvements on Blewett Road. Eight thousand dollars from county funds available immediately, with forestry funds pending allocation. Supervisor Sylvester to oversee work, aiming to open road between the twentieth and month’s end. Ingalls creek section snowfree, but some soft spots. bridges to be replaced. grades capped at seven or eight percent.
Four leaders Patrick Pearse James Connolly Thomas MacDonagh and Thomas Clarke were tried by court martial in London on Tuesday and executed. Three others received three year sentences. The fate of the female leader remains undecided.
A Holland dispatch reports serious riots in multiple German cities on May 1st with deaths and injuries. Women of the laboring classes were prominent among rioters, Leipsic saw a food riot with fatalities, and socialist leader Dr. Liebknecht was arrested.
A May Day labor riot in Pittsburg Pennsylvania left two dead and four fatally wounded. Across the nation about thirty thousand New York garment workers are on strike with estimates of rapid growth to come.
A Spokane marriage license was issued last Tuesday to Edward Reynolds and Ruth Sharpe both listing Leavenworth as their residence. They declared they were of legal age. A brush fire near Leavenworth was mistaken for a blaze at mill No 2 of Leavenworth Lumber Co but forest rangers confirmed it as controlled burning. Charles Eckhardt and his son Charles Austin of Seattle visited last Saturday with Austins noting strong business prospects along the coast. The West Okanogan irrigation project official opening is set for June 7 and 8, serving 10 000 acres. Oliver Bates was in Wenatchee Lake on Wednesday.
Miss Violette Wilson daughter of J S Wilson former mayor of Berkeley California withdrew from the University of California She registered in letters and sciences last August but soon decided studies hampered rather than aided her mental growth She left the classroom despite her parents wishes and aims to develop her own soul through life experiences.
George Siverly district road overseer reports opening the road from Lake Wenatchee to Winton with a four horse team and help from his brother R H Siverly and others. Snow remains only at the pine flat near the lake and travel should be fair in a week or ten days if warm weather continues. The Wenatchee river is high with potential flooding expected in the next month. Oliver Bates pledges a Fourth of July dinner to White River settlers if they open the road in time for the celebration.
A road scout, likely from the Auto Mobile Association, marked buildings posts and bridges with Scenic Highway blue and white signs. Blue eye in white circle signals nearby gasoline, blue square on white denotes tourist hotels, blue R on white means turn right, blue L on white means turn left to stay on the Scenic Highway linking with the Snoqualmie Highway at Wenatchee.
Two flat cars carrying cotton bales broke from a west bound freight train in the railroad yards. Some bales spilled into the Wenatchee river and floated toward the Pacific Ocean. The box car derailment occurred sixty feet down a chute from the Chumstick trestle. Cause of the accident remains unknown.
Dr. Hoxsey and Mayor Day with Dr. G W Hoxsey traveled to Yakima in Day's car as delegates to the Democratic convention. The convention named Dr Hoxsey as a presidential elector from the state. M A Marley left for North Yakima to join the Republican state convention.
Merritt Field of Stehekin named temporary chairman and Blank Blank as temporary secretary as old line Republicans retain control. A. H. Mohler of Cashmere elected permanent chairman with L. W. Woodrow as permanent secretary, delegates to Yakima convention listed including Marley Adams, Field Brown, Mohler Cornelius, Atkinson, Gillett, Schultz, Russell, Russell, Whitney, Bousquet, Patrick from Wenatchee and Malaga.
Elijah Jordan 40, a logger from Kentucky, died Wednesday morning when a rolling log crushed his head while loading logs with his father-in-law Cal Young near Cashmere. He left a wife and four children. his funeral was held under Yeomen lodge supervision after his remains were transported to Leavenworth. He owned a Chinawa River homestead near Lake Wenatchee and was insured for 1000.
Miss Edna Featherstone and Mr. C Warren Reid wed at noon Tuesday in North Leavenworth at the bride’s parents home. Rev J A Laurie officiated in a small ceremony attended by relatives and intimate friends. The couple will reside in Wenatchee after a coast trip. Mr Reid recently worked for the Cash Store in Wenatchee and is now with Mr Garrett.
A fire starting in the ice house and woodshed spread to the fine country home of E. K. Harvey near Peshastin late Sunday. Firefighters lacked water and assistance, preventing full save. Most furniture saved. Loss about 5000 dollars with 3000 dollars insured. Harvey was an longtime Peshastin resident and his loss is deeply lamented.
Senator Sheppard of Texas warned in the Senate that a growing landowning aristocracy menaces the nation. He proposed a constitutional amendment to let Congress buy hold improve subdivide and sell land and loan to promote farm home ownership, citing Massachusetts’ support.
Freshman and eighth grade picnics planned for Saturday and tomorrow. Sophomores enjoyed a wennie roast on the Wenatchee river Tuesday with a hike to Peshastin then car ride home. Annual Manual Training and Domestic Science exhibit opens today at 3:30 and evening hours. Last Friday was Senior day with full dress and class prophecy readings. Juniors hosted an eight course banquet for Seniors with 29 attendees. Senior banner flies over the school. Grand exhibit and program Friday pleased parents and friends. Commencement exercises set for Friday at 8 p m at Scenic with diplomas presented by the School Board.
Waterville defeated Leavenworth 11 to 3 in a high scoring game at Waterville Sunday. Mahoney led Leavenworth with two home runs and a single while Waterville totaled thirteen hits. The umpires helped quiet protests from Waterville, and Wenatchee is set to visit Sunday for a potential battle royal.
Residents from here joined Mrs. O. S. Sampson and her daughter Mrs. Little in Wenatchee Monday to attend the May Day festivities. Mrs. M. A. Marley and Mrs. Kidd accompanied B. C. Rutherford who motored down in the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Jacobsen also drove to the county seat to view the show.
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