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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1914
Page
6
The tailor offers a new light weight summer line and emphasizes meticulous workmanship. He notes years of dressing fastidious customers in Leavenworth and invites customers to inspect his finest samples and gauges satisfaction as references.
Echo Leavenworth advertises multiple tracts near Leavenworth and Merritt Washington. 28 acres with 10 tillable and 8 cultivated, 40 acres with 6 cultivated and 1% in bearing orchard, 42 acres with 8 cultivated and 4 in young orchard, all irrigation enabled. Prices range from 1500 to 2500. Terms on request.
A. C. Barclay, Barclay Hotel proprietor and noted road motorist, drove from Cashmere to this city in 25 minutes, arriving five minutes before passenger train No. 43. He offered to accompany a traveling man in a hurry to Leavenworth, who chose the train. Barclay previously completed Wenatchee to this city in 68 minutes, claimed as the season’s fastest.
Pendleton, injured while skidding logs at Peshastin Lumber Co. mill, was knocked down by a rolling 32 inch timber and badly crushed. doctors say recovery will take days. Also notes hiring of three new teachers from Cheney Normal and Stillwater Minn, a minister's fish story, new logging engine arrival, local fishing rows, and several men traveling to events and visits.
Advertised initials include Gurbonson Mat thiesen Madelme Southwick Lupa Wealsh White. When calling for the above please say advertised. G A Hamilton postmaster.
The Dix club gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Robert Smith’s home for sewing followed by a 4:30 lunch. Nine members and one guest attended the event, the largest turnout of the season, with Mrs. Butler Sampson hosting the previous week.
Seattle selected for the 1915 Imperial Council of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine with over 50,000 Shriners expected. The Seattle Chamber of Commerce has pledged 50,000 dollars for entertainment and events marking the convention.
Mr N Patterson and Miss Agnes Miller married in Everett last Friday and returned to our city Sunday to establish their home. Patterson, known locally for nine years, left Leavenworth Furniture and Hardware Co this year and now serves as deputy assessor. He also served on the school board and was re elected this spring. Miller taught in our public schools for two years heading the domestic science department. Friends extend best wishes for their future.
Eagle Creek residents report a quiet Sunday with visits to Leavenworth Wenatchee and Derby Canyon. P W Van de Grift Ray Sharpe and others discussed water needs while a Wenatchee Lake visitor checked on a ranch.
A Kumtux club meeting at Mrs. R. B. Field’s home elected officers for the coming year. President is Mrs. A. H. Sylvester, vice president Mrs. J. P. Williams, secretary Mrs. C. A. Hayden, and treasurer Mrs. Arthur Brown.
A consolidated roll lists President Woodrow Wilson and Vice President Thomas Marshall with cabinet members including Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan and Secretary of Interior Franklin Lane. It also names U.S. Senators Jones and Poindexter, Governor Ernest Lister and other state officials, judges, land district registrars, and insurance and educational officers.
Leavenworth residents will hear the famous Nashville Students minstrel troupe at the Scenic theatre tonight after persistent effort by management. A previous night audience praised the performance and a packed house is expected. Echo want ads are suggested for best results.
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