Oldest Blewett miner dies in cabin tragedy
John Johnson and John Heavner, lifelong mining partners at Blewett, lived together for over twenty years. Johnson died in the Overland Hotel fire on Dec. 30, leaving Heavner desolate. Heavner was found dead in his cabin after an alcohol-fueled spree following plans to bury Johnson beside him. Authorities noted no clear intent to kill himself. Heavner, 68, was buried beside Johnson with relatives from Sunset, Washington attending. Magistrate Graham conducted the inquest.
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John Johnson
John Heavner
Overland Hotel
Johnson
Heavner
Blewett
Leavenworth
Ira
Robert Mortimer
Sunset
Wash
A.A. Piper
Wenatchee
Graham
Freight Trains Grow Longer On Steep Wenatchee Leavenworth Run
The article notes trains now carry about 100 to 140 cars with two engines and one crew. Most cars are empties on the Wenatchee to Leavenworth grade, requiring division for sidings that hold around 100 cars. Also mentions Mr and Mrs E P Sharman planning a Seattle departure then California trip, with affection for Leavenworth.
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Wenatchee
Leavenworth
Losses Brother in War Hit by Local Clergyman
Rev. J C Snowden former city Methodist pastor now in Chelan received word his younger brother died in a Glasgow hospital from war wounds near Neuve Chapelle France. The corporal in the Royal Irish Rifles had served in India nine years and planned to visit America after the war.
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J. C. Snowden
Chelan
Glasgow
Scotland
Neuve Chapelle
France
Royal Irish Rifles
India
America
Teachers Leave Leavenworth for Summer Vacations
The staff will be largely absent for the summer after the school year ends. Most plan to return home or travel via California to the San Francisco and San Dergo exhibitions. Several teachers announce specific summer plans to Michigan, Kansas, Wisconsin, Washington, Idaho, Missouri, Iowa, and the Coast.
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Osborne
Ellison
Monitor
Leavenworth
Wenatchee
Wisconsin
Miss Johanson
Tacoma
Kempfield
Badger
Brown
Montana
W. F. Bickle
Iowa
Elsie Meier
Meta Smyth
Missouri
Miss Danby
Couer d’Alene
Idaho
Miss Hinman
Seattle
Frisco
Miss Warren
San Deigo
California
Em porium Store Abandons Leavenworth Opening Plan
M A Murray owner of Em porium Department Store Wenatchee planned to open a clothing shop in The Echo block last Saturday but was deterred by a nightly license demand of five dollars per day or a six month lease. He incurred about 100 in stock moves printing and rent before abandoning the venture. Murray said Leavenworth’s current business would not justify a permanent locate. Olympia council votes to pave Eighteenth street.
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M. A. Murray
Emporium Department Store
Wenatchee
Echo Block
Murray
Leavenworth
Farm Magazine Section Moves to Direct Mail From Portland
The Farm Magazine will no longer be mailed weekly with The Echo in Chelan county. It will be mailed directly from the publication office in Portland, Oregon, to over 700 county subscribers. The change follows a postal department ruling and maintains all features including agricultural experiments and coverage of state college and Federal Bureau research relevant to farmers and stock raisers.
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Farm Magazine
The
Echo
Chelan
Office of Publication
Portland
Oregon
Washington
Chelan County
Purchase
Western Farmer
Spokane
Northwest
E. E. Faville
State Agricultural College
Federal Bureau
Smith's Pitching and Hard Hitting Win For Leavenworth
Smith pitched a masterful Sunday game for Leavenworth, allowing only two hits as the left-hander struck out twenty and kept Wenatchee scoreless until late. Daly, Pearsall, and Clickenham sparked a 6 to 2 victory with Daly driving in key runs and Pearsall homering, while Gill’s miscue briefly disrupted Foster. Hal Starks earned praise as a top pitcher in the region as Cedar or orchard commitments shape team decisions.
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Wenatchee
Foster
Daly
Miller
Pearsall
Crabs Team Sees Mixed Play As James Returns
Local recount notes Triplette on the underperforming side while Miller mishandles several chances Sunday. James returns to the diamond and Charley Wescott improves at first base despite rough plays. Nig Langdon shifts to a new backstop role with Spike Murdoch praised for solid glove work.
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Miller
James
Charley Wescott
Mercantile Change in Peshastin Town
O. D. Reeves sells Peshastin Mercantile Co. to C. E. Hamilton and Pat L. Gallagher. Hamilton brings insurance and land experience. Gallagher comes from Leavenworth and Potlatch Mercantile Co. in Idaho. The duo, well known in Chelan county, plans energetic leadership as Peshastin aims to rebound after apple years.
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O. D. Reeves
Geeral
Peshastin Mercantile Co
Messrs. C. E. Hamilton
Pat L. Gallagher
Hamilton
Gallagher
Leavenworth Mercantile Co
Potlatch Mercantile Co
Potlatch
Idaho
Chelan County
Reeves
Mary Emaline Shoultes and Joseph Gangler Wed in Seattle
A Seattle wedding occurred on May 15 1915 at the home of Mr and Mrs Seymour Shoultes marrying Miss Mary Emaline Shoultes and Mr Joseph M Gangler The couple planned to reside at Port Angeles Washington Mr Gangler has lived in Leavenworth ten years and received many congratulations from friends there
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E. P. Sharman
Seattle
California
Mr. Sharman
Leavenworth
Seymour Shoultes
Mary Emaline Shoultes
Joseph M. Gangler
City Can Recover on Water Works Deal
In a long opinion Rich ard W. Nuzum states the city can recover the difference between the contract price of 44000 plus 1800 and the amount the council voted Seaman and Quigg. He notes the contract amount and liability for the bridge and reductions for unperformed work. He suggests equity action to cancel warrants and recover funds.
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Richard W. Nuzum
Seaman & Quigg
Nuzum
City Council
Miss Amelia Frank Marries Chas W Kempter in Cit y Church
In a ceremony at St Josephs Catholic church Miss Amelia Frank and Chas W Kempter of Wenatchee wed with Rev Nicholas O Raf ferty officiating. Best man was Mr Burns and brides maid Miss Lodge. After the ceremony they went to Seattle then Chicago and will be at home in Wenatchee upon return.
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Amelia Frank
Chas. W. Kempter
Wenatchee
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Nicholas O’rafferty
Mr. Burns
Miss Lodge
No. 1
Seattle
Chicago
Emil Frank
Kempter
Trap Shooters Return From Seattle Meet With Prizes
Seattle trapshooting club members J. B. Adams Dr A R McKeown Ed Tholin and James Thompson returned from the annual tourney held in Seattle the first of the week. Adams won third prize on Monday with 96 busts out of 100. McKeown earned cash prizes seven times out of ten and posted a best score of 124 out of 150.
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J. B. Adams
A. R. McKeown
Ed Tholin
James Thompson
Seattle
Dr. McKeown
Miss Joy Sharman sails to join sister in Los Angeles
Miss Joy Sharman now in Seattle sails today for Los Angeles to spend the summer with her sister Miss Weeks. She is accompanied by Miss Wanda Warren of this city en route to her home in San Diego.
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Joy Sharman
Seattle
Los Angeles
Miss Weeks
Wanda Warren
San Diego
Sheep Drives In Wenatchee Forest Draw Heavy Numbers
The annual sheep drive into Wenatchee National Forest will start by midweek. Forest Supervisor Sylvester cites 160000 to 200900 head grazing on Wenatchee, Chelan and Okanogan forests plus reserves totaling 300000 to 400000 head. Government charge 6.34 cents per head with lambs under six months free. county revenue 35 percent, about 4000 to 5000 dollars yearly. Leavenworth merchants benefit from supplies, with owners George Hendricks, Mrs Vessey, Butler Brothers and Pete Olivier among major movers. Hendricks sometimes ships 60000 to 70000 head.
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Wenatchee National Forest
Leavenworth
Sylvester
Wenatchee Forest
Chelan
Okanogan
George Hendricks
Mrs. Vessey
Butler Brothers
Pete Olivier
Mr. Hendricks
Seventh and Eighth Grade Students Take State Exams
About fifty seventh and eighth graders at the grade building under Mr. H. B. Ellison took the state examinations yesterday and today. A list shows perfect attendance for the past year, reflecting strong progress and interest. nearly all are expected to pass.
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H. B. Ellison
Ellison
Alfreda Davis
Oromel Montgomery
Grady’s Fernstrom
Evelyn Yocum
Leslie Lingley
Talbot West
Mahlon Banks
Inez Ewing
Fred Ruth
Irwin Mull
Edward Miles
Lois Ruth
Clive Schneider
Meile Duncan
Henrietta Smith
Winona Miles
Clark Marble
Howard Roach
Barton Bolton
Daisy McIntosh
Elsie May Elliott
Gladys Ruth
Elzie Montgomery
Paul Wallace
Waldo Roberts
Cordelia Satterwhite
Warren Williams
Forest District Wins Patent for School Lot in Reserve
Forest Supervisor Sylvester tells Echo that school district 44 serving Lake Wenatchee country secured title to its school lot via a special act of Congress. The land lay in the forest reserve and required interior secretary patent issuance. This remains a unique U S case on record.
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Sylvester
Lake Wenatchee
Congress
Forest Reserve
Secretary of the Interior
United States
Molson Water and Selectric Light Plants Established
Molson Water and Selectric Light Plants are being established, signaling renewed industrial development in the region with new facilities to support local utilities and communications infrastructure.
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Elliott
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Pat Gallagher
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