Togger y changes hands in Leavenworth clothing trade
The Tog gery is now under new ownership as Jos M Gangler and Howard Van Brocklin acquire E P Sharman's stake in Sharman Gangler's Tog gery. Van Brocklin returns from the Coast to direct plans for interior rearrangements while Gangler splits duties between Leavenworth and Port Angeles. Sharman moves toward Seattle and eventual California relocation after four years at the helm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. M. Gangler
Howard van Brocklin
E. P. Sharman
Sharman & Gangler
Toggery
Mr. van Brocklin
Mr. Gangler
Port Angeles
Gangler
van Brocklin
Coast City
W. B. Simpson
Leavenworth House
Mr. Simpson
Leavenworth
Lamb-Davis
Mutual Mercantile Co
L.D
Scenic Theatre
Sharman
J. W. Elliott
Seattle
California
Young Lady Struck by Car Near Viaduct
Miss Jennie Ricker daughter of A S Ricker narrowly escaped serious injury when struck by an automobile driven by W Titus at the southern approach to the viaduct last Saturday dusk. She was taken to Leavenworth hospital unconscious with bruises. Dr Judah found only minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Ricker
A. S. Ricker
W. Titus
Mr. Titus
Miss Ricker
Watered cemetery grounds improve with new piping and hose
Visitors note the cemetery is in better condition than ever due to water piped through the grounds with taps and a long hose. Owners are urged to do more, as the added convenience should encourage more lawn sowing, flower planting, and overall beautification of the city of the dead.
Leavenworth Beats Cashmere in Two Inning Game
Leavenworth won 2 to 0 against Cashmere in a short two inning contest last Sunday. A cloudburst forced the umpire to halt play in the second inning. Wenatchee is set to visit next Sunday for a likely intriguing matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Cashmere
Stark
Wenatchee
Afternoon Tea for Teachers in Leavenworth
Mrs. L. J. Nelson hosted a tea and dance for women teachers of Leavenworth public schools. Decor featured forget me nots and rosebuds with playful vacation props like hammocks and paddles. Miss Canby and Mrs. A. G. McKeown served, plus a list of attendees including Mrs. Nat Patterson and many Misses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Nelson
Leavenworth
Canby
St. Patl
A. G. McKeown
Nat Patterson
McKeown
Blomeke
Warren
Meyer
Smythe
Hinman
Dahl
Alice Dahl
Geerds
McNab
Haas
Costello
Johnson
Canfield
City Council Holds Regular Session With Most Members Present
The Tumwater council debated water warrants with State Bank concerns and possible transfer to Tumwater Bank. Bills totaling 218.18 were approved, and a bond shortfall led to new assessments in multiple districts. An auto ordinance was ordered. Oxford Cafe to feed prisoners at 25 cents per meal. Deer released from the park and to be relocated after feeding. April treasurer report read and filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow
Woldenburg
Nuzum
Tumwater Bank
State Bank
Finance Committee
Council
Barnum
Nelson
Oxford Cafe
Ritchie
Koerner
Snowfall and Rainfall Records From Local Research
Dr A G McKeown reports Leavenworth winter 1914 15 saw 96 inches of snow and this month rainfall reaches .64 inch. May precipitation last year totaled .21 inch. Cascade mountains had an unusually light winter with snow disappearing at Cascade tunnel six weeks early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. McKeown
U. S
Leavenworth
Cascade Mountains
Cascade Tunnel
Blewett summit excursion shows road as top route
About thirty auto enthusiasts from Chelan county and other towns joined a rain battered trip to the Blewett summit last Sunday. Participants praised the road as the better route, pledged to promote it for eastern touring parties, and noted funds spent by Chelan county to improve bridges and widen the road between Ingalls creek and the summit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blewett Road
Cashmere
Peshastin
Monitor
Wenatchee
Waterville
Coulee City
Cle Elum
Roslyn
Ellensburg
Chelan County
Colockum Pass
Blewett
Referendum Movement Crushed by State Supreme Court Ruling
The state supreme court sustained emergency declarations on five measures including the jitney bond bill Renick bill highway budget and general appropriation items. It blocks referendums on those measures but leaves two suits unresolved and police begin enforcing the jitney bond requirement of 2500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Court
Secretary of State
Kumtux Club Elects Officers for Ensuing Year
A Kumtux Club meeting at Mrs. G. A. Hamilton’s home elected officers for the year: Mrs. C. A. Hayden president, Mrs. W. W. Wilder vice president, Mrs. E. K. Barnum secretary, Mrs. J. E. Cullen treasurer. Mrs. A. H. Sylvester was elected delegate to the Washington State Federation of Woman's Clubs meeting in Spokane in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kumtux Club
G. A. Hamilton
C. A. Hayden
W. W. Wilder
E. K. Barnum
J. E. Cullen
A. H. Sylvester
Washington State
Federation of Woman’s Clubs
Spokane
Scenic Highway Work to Start Next Week
County Road Supervisor Tom Parish says Chelan portion of the Cascade Scenic Highway will begin next week but Snohomish County will not complete its part this year. King County nears finish after $165000 spent. work near the summit will employ 15 or 20 men and cost $4000 to $5000 this summer. Completion hoped for 1916 opening to Seattle after snow melts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Parish
Echo
Chelan County
Chelan
King Counties
King County
Dead Man Comes to Life at Town Crossings
A reported corpse found near the Great Northern and W. W. & N. crossings sparked townwide speculation about murder or accidental death. Dr. Judah and city officials prepared an inquest as the body was transported, but the live exchange revealed the person’s alive question and a shocked crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
Tie Traveller
Leavenworth To Get Em porium Branch Store
Leavenworth welcomes M. A. Murray proprietor of the Em porium Department store Wenatchee who rented the Echo building storeroom to open a branch in this city. He will stock women and men’s clothing and shoes with goods shipped from Wenatchee and plans a morning opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Murray
Emporium Department Store
Wenatchee
Echo Building
Wenatchee Citizen Percy Scheble Fined for Fishing Out of Season
Percy Scheble and two Wenatchee associates were fined after being caught trout fishing in Douglas county. Deputy Westerman and Bert Parkins investigated, Scheble admitted misunderstanding the law, paid 85 dollars total including others’ fines, and the case was led by Justice Davis with defense John Hanna and prosecutor O R Hopewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Scheble
Wenatchee
Douglas County
Big Bend
Fred Sharkey
C. Munsell
Douglas Creek
Jacob Westerman
Bert Parkins
Munsell
Parkins
Westerman
Scheble
Game Commission
Waterville
Adams on Growers League Outlined by J B Adams
Wenatchee World reports J B Adams chairman of the North Central Washington Growers League outlined the growers movement in brief. He answered questions on league goals success in signing tonnage and the four county plan linking to Paulhamus and a four state organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee
J. B. Adams
Washington Growers League
Gowers
Mr. Adams
Gowers League
Paulhamus
Library Committee Luncheon Hosted by Mrs J B Adams
Mrs J B Adams hosted a one oclock luncheon for the public library’s women in charge. Wild flowers and honeysuckle framed the decor with hand painted place cards. guests included Mrs W W Wilder Mrs L J Nelson Mrs J E Cullen Mrs F S Jacobsen Mrs E K Barnum Mrs D H Mayor Mrs J B Adams and Miss Kathleen Brannan plus Miss Mildred Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Adams
Public
W. W. Wilder
L. J. Nelson
J. E. Cullen
F. S. Jacobsen
E. K
State Supreme Court Opens May Term With 197 Cases
The May term of the state supreme court began Monday with 197 cases on the calendar. Only 50 appeals failed to find places, indicating the court which was 100 cases behind last year is now catching up with its work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Court
Open Air Kid Band Concert Draws Huge Crowd
Prof McDaniels and local juvenile performers delighted a large park crowd on their first open air concert. Most musicians are beginners with six to seven months study and rely on voluntary donations for music. Contributions can be placed at banks or at the next concert on May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDaniels
Northwestern apple crop to lag 1914 output by 1400 carloads
Reports gathered this week indicate the Northwestern apple crop will fall short of 1914 output by about 1400 carloads. Districts note reduced bloom on old trees while new bearing trees may offset part of the loss. Frost and blight remain serious problems.
Chelan County to become top trout fishing region
Chelan County officials plan a major trout stocking effort after collecting spawn at Twin Lakes. Superintendent H Baldridge and Ross Watson report over a million cutthroat fry will be released, with fry growing to five to six inches in the first year. A permanent Twin Lakes camp will guard the spawn and close the lakes to fishing for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
Ross Watson
Chelan County
County Game Commission
H. Baldridge
State Hatchery
Twin Lakes
Watson
Mr. Baldridge
Chelan
G. M. Gay
Western Governors Meet in Seattle May 18 to 20
Governor Lister announces the 1915 meeting of western governors will be held in Seattle from May 18 to 20 with twelve governors in attendance. A concurrent conference of western land commissioners may discuss securing a more liberal federal policy on public lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Lister
Western Land Commissioners
Also Mentioned on This Page
City Council
Frank Reeves
C. B. Hughes
H. W. Otis
J. A. Balmer
Frank Carpenter
A. A. Batterson
G. K. Aiken
Frank Fretwell
Snoqualmie Pass
Parish
Ingalls Creek
Forestry Department
Cascades
Stevens Pass
Adams On Growers League
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