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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1916

Page

5

Engineers 10 Survey Industry Leaders Picked

Howard W. Coffin announced 250 state directors formed into five man boards to survey American industry under the Naval Consulting Board. Directors include John Harrisberger Seattle and Archibald Powell Seattle with backgrounds in electrical engineering and civil engineering.

Archibald Olin Powell James V. Paterson John Harrisberger Seattle John Chester Ralston Spokane H. K. Benson Howard W. Coffin Naval Consulting Board of the United States W. 8. Gifford American Telephone and Telegraph Company American Society of Civil Engineers American Institute of Mining Engineers American Society of Mechanical Engineers American Institute of Electrical Engineers American Chemical Society Naval Consulting Board Secretary of the Navy Coffin Light and Power Department Puget Sound Traction, Light and Power Company Switzerland Amer

Notes From A Governor City Freak Letters To Governor Philipp

A Wisconsin article recalls freak letters sent to Governor Philipp. A Clark county resident complains of a neighbor’s alleged cow harassment. a Grant county mother seeks a $500 triplet birth bounty. a Milwaukee dentist asks for uncollected bills. a New York writer seeks poetic critique. a Salt Lake City Mormon asks for a song’s correction. a Kansan attacks mixed marriage laws. threats and oddities follow, including a potential nitroglycerin box inquiry.

Madison Wis Badger Philipp Clark County Grant County C. A. Harper Harper Milwaukee New York Charles Stewart Salt Lake City Wisconsin Sam Lawrence Whitter Elijah McKinley Roosevelt Taft Wilson Europe

Dryden South Dryden Christian Endeavor Social Recital

The South Dryden Christian Endeavor held a social at the hall last Friday with a short program. Recitations were given by Clint Peters Helen Peters and Mrs Bland piano solos by Blanch Cade and Mabel Erickson songs by Jennie Ledbetter Florence and Mabel Erickson and two audience songs. Ice cream and cake followed raising about $10. Visitors included Mr Connelly of Spokane and reverends Haynes and Shoun. Next Wednesday May 10 the Girls Club will host the Woman's Club with a play.

South Dryden Christian Endeavor Clint Peters Helen Peters Mrs. Bland Blanch Cade Mabel Erickson Jennie Ledbetter Florence and

Clerks Receives Large Inheritance From Grocer

In Sioux City Charles Grubel twenty five year old clerk received nearly all of the fifty thousand dollar estate left by Otto Mowitz a grocer Grubel had served six years as trusted employee and beneficiary of the will

Sioux City Charles Grubel Otto Mowitz Grubel

Crow Steals Dollar From Beak In California Camp

Chico, California reports a crow long known for stealing items from a construction camp of the Chico Construction Company near Shippee. Foreman John Schonlow shot a flock of crows and found a dollar bill tightly clenched in the beak of a dead crow.

Chico Cal Chico Construction Company Shippee John Schonlow Schonlow

Ex‑cadet Edward H. Martin Released After 15 Years

Edward H. Martin, who says he is a former Pordham College student and West Point graduate, was freed from the Oregon state penitentiary after serving fifteen years for the murder of pawnbroker Nathan Wolfe. He weighed 100 pounds at sentencing and 200 pounds at release, and he and his wife left for New York to visit his parents, insisting on his innocence.

Salem Ore Oregon State Penientiary Nathan Wolfe Edward H. Martin Pordham College United States Military Academy West Point New York

Monitor hosts shower for Abbie Brown bride elect

A Monday afternoon shower at Bern Simpson's home celebrated Abbie Brown's upcoming wedding. Twenty four guests enjoyed refreshments. Abbie Brown and Geo H. Allen of Kettle Falls were married in Wenatchee. About seventy five guests attended a dance back at the Browns' home with generous refreshments.

Bern Simpson Abbie Brown Monitor Railroad Crossing Cashmere Monitor Geo. H. Allen Kettle Falls Wenatchee Laurie R. A. Brown

Government Power Development Bill Advances in Congress

The Tavener Bill to create a government power development commission would authorize a fifty million dollar bond issue and allow development of water powers to sell electricity at cost. It would take unappropriated water powers on navigable streams and public lands for public use, contrasting with the Shields bill favoring private capital and dam building. The battle pits water power against coal for cheapest electric current.

Congress United States Senate

Sloan's Liniment for Neuralgia and Pain Relief

Drafts feel best when hot and perspiring and danger signals bring Neuralgia Stiff Neck Sore Muscles or Rheumatism. Sloan's Liniment stimulates circulation to the sore part and relieves stiffness and pain. One or two applications ease neuralgia or neuralgic headache with cooling warmth and better sleep. Also good for neuritis. Price 25c at druggist. Railroad workers demand 100 million yearly raise citing larger engines and longer trains. Consider public reaction if a horse buyer paid more for a heavier horse.

Peshastin Reports Local Fires Elections and Sports

Peshastin residents saw a fire at E K Harvey water tower with unknown start last Sunday afternoon. Charles A Wright won election as school director, to lead with strong support. A baseball team dance raised about 34 dollars with 15 dollars from P L F Club lunch profits for park work. The Peshastin fruit growers meeting drew a large attendance. Peshastin ball team to play Dryden next Sunday at home. Miss Edna Goodwin attends church business in Everett this week.

E. K. Harvey Harvey Charles A. Wright A. Bigelow C. E. Maxon J. B. Duncan Wenatchee Big Warehouse Edna Goodwin Everett

Dr King’s New Discovery Cough Remedy Ad

Many people suffer from prolonged coughs and colds through fall to spring. Dr King’s New Discovery promises quick relief by stopping coughing and healing inflamed airways. A 50 cent bottle is advertised with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Dr. King W. C. Jesseman Franconia N. H

Reynolds Seeks Republican Sheriff Nomination in Chelan County

Authorized political advertising presents Frank A. Reynolds to Chelan County voters as a candidate for sheriff on the Republican ticket in the upcoming primary election.

Frank A. Reynolds Chelan County

Guthrie Company to Build Teanaway Logging Railroad

Ellensburg reports A Guthrie and Co will construct a logging railroad along the Teanaway river. Walla Walla mentions a separate company planning a dehydration plant to process fruit locally.

Ellensburg A. Guthrie & Co Teanaway River Walla Walla

Charley Andrews Returns to Leavenworth After Locomotive Pilot Duty

Charley Andrews came back to Leavenworth this week for a vacation following two years of piloting a G. N. locomotive in the Sound country.

Charley Andrews Leavenworth G. N Sound

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U. S. Naval Consulting Board Washington Ican Harrisberger Oregon Seattle Chamber of Commerce Cific Coast Pipe Company Menttte Ontario Nebraska The Society For the Promotion of Engineering Education Sons of the American Revolution Spokane Engineering and Tchnical Association State University Seattle Association of the Pacific Northwest Columbia University Benson United States Department of Commerce Seattle Construction and Drydock Company Glasgow Scotland University of Glasgow Institute of Naval Architects London American Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders Mr. Paterson Naval Architect International Navigation Company Philadelphia Underwood & Underwood Howard E. Coffin American Press Association Dryden Mr. Connelly Earl Connelly Haynes McMinville Shoun McMinville College California Bird Sam Brown Deak Brown Rutherford Mercantile Co Leavenworth State Bank Front Street Peshastin J. W. Sussex C. W. Pendleton Alexander Place Koerner Centralia Morton Chelan Co T.P. Harris Franklin Peshastin Fruit Growers Association F. A. Wingate Wash Jerusalem Rutherford’s J. B. Hathaway Susie Fromm Briskey’s Ranch the Echo C. & O. Nursery Co Wenatchee, Wash Echo Office Winton D. H U.S. Press Association Washington, D. C Mount Vernon Bond Building Washington, D.C
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