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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1911
Page
2
A Tumwater council adjourned meeting weighs a 43 year franchise for Tumwater Light and Water amid protests. Citizens argue Icicle river water offers cheaper safer supply than current unreliable Wenatchee river water and question granting long term rights.
The article highlights a surge in building activity with 25 residences under construction or completed since spring plus new brick blocks. It notes a $200,000 monthly payroll and potential eight to ten thousand acres of fruit land coming into bearing. A steel plant, cement plant, marble-sawing, and lime incinerator are expected, with Wenatchee river power planned to fuel growth toward a 10 000 population and beyond.
Town residents demand prompt action on utility charges and service improvements. Citizens press officials for transparent pricing and reliable water and electric delivery, urging a concrete plan.
The Tumwater Light and Water Company charges $1.50 monthly inside town limits while irrigating land via a $2.50 per acre rate outside town. The paper urges caution in granting franchises, cites discrimination, and calls for protecting public rights along with mentions of the Snow Creek and Icicle Canal companies. It also notes highway delays, orchard land claims, and a ban on unsigned letters.
The writer sent four communications in three weeks without signatures, whether on purpose or by oversight, leaving authorship unclear. The pattern suggests a recurring issue with formal attribution across recent messages.
Wenatchee World reports a major canal plan to water 400 000 acres on the Quincy flat from Lake Wenatchee. Secretary treasurer A J Ternent says construction may start within five to six years, with Lake Wenatchee reservoir forming a massive dam and long irrigation reach.
Council members and many citizens gathered Tuesday night over Tumwater Light and Water Company franchise action. Bids approved for a new city hall shingle roof. Potter to build a roller rink near the G N round house. Freund allowed a sidewalk along Merriam's addition. Washington Steel & Iron Co bids electric power with distributor terms at 45 per hp yearly or 4 cents per kWh with a 100 kW minimum.
The council discussed granting Tumwa Light and Water a 43 year street and alley franchise to install poles and lay water pipes with 60 kw at 10 cents, 40 kw at 8 cents, over 100 kw at 6 cents, and 100 lamps at 1.50 monthly. Citizens largely opposed, preferring cheaper water from other Icicle river providers. A motion to pass the ordinance failed to gain a second. Other readings included fire limit extension and new building regulations. Election officers for North and South precincts were appointed, and the meeting adjourned to May 16 at 8 15 p.m.
The M E Ladies Aid will meet in the church basement Thursday May 13 at 2 30 p m for the election of officers and a social gathering. Mrs D B MacMillan Mrs George Rice and Mrs F T Motteler are committee members. F L Heidrich and Peter Rebhahn visited the area to inspect Cascade Orchard property and orchard care for their firms.
Catholic services list Confessions at 8 a m Sunday school 8 30 a m high mass with sermon 9 a m Rev J M Van de Walle pastor inviting all. K of P hall meets 10 a m Sunday school 10 0 m services 11 a m Junior Endeavor Friday 4 p m. St Pauls Benton street has Sunday school 9 45 a m preaching 11 a m Junior League 3 p m Epworth League 6 30 p m Public preaching 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 choir rehearsal 8 30 J E Weigle pastor.
The Echo announces three forthcoming articles by Leavenworth physicians on sanitation as spring cleaning begins. It urges readers to study medical guidance while well and highlights a featured piece on the house fly in the current Woman's Home Companion, noting the magazine’s public service with related topics.
A persuasive home goods plea emphasizes buying locally to keep money in the community, fund schools and churches, and support local tradespeople who pay taxes and provide sympathy in hard times. The speaker urges neighbors to buy from nearby merchants who stand behind their products.
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