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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1912

Page

6

Peshastin Notes on Local Residents and Events

Local notices list residents and visitors in Wenatchee Peshastin and Cashmere including Mrs Kirby Miss McClure Wm Stage O D Reeves Mrs D McCoy W N Love and family Mrs Stage Mt Vernon Mrs Thompson Cornelius Earnest Butler and others. An illustrated lecture at Peshastin M E church June 4 by Rev Cain with Epworth League aid admission 15 and 25 cents. J O C class held a moonlight banquet at Smiths lake after a church outing with 37 attendees.

Wm. Stage Wenatchee O. D. Reeves Peshastin M. E. Church J. D. Cain Harrington, Wash Epworth League

Taft Again Aims to Disrupt Republican Party

President Taft vows to campaign in New Jersey for delegates despite Ohio voters rebuking him. He argues Roosevelt seeks to disrupt party organization while risking further split. The May 28 New Jersey primary looms as the fight continues for the nomination.

Taft Ohio Washington New Jersey Roosevelt

Ohio Voters Proved Ability to Vote In Telligently

Ohio voters demonstrated strong self management in a test of ballots printed without candidate names and delegates listed by party. Roosevelt delegates were chosen overwhelmingly, challenging machine boss claims that the people cannot direct their own political decisions. Blank location blanks and receipts advertised at The Echo Office.

Ohio Taft Ohio State Republican Committee New York Tribune

Bitulithic praised by Mount Hood railway chief in Baker

George Hyland president of Mount Hood railway company praised Bitulithic pavement in Baker saying Portland used the material with success while Hassam pavement failed due to repair issues. He asserted no ties to the Bitulithic firm and no axe to grind from his paving days.

George Hyland Mount Hood Railway Company Baker Democrat Hyland Hassam Pavement Company Hassam Company Portland Baker Bitulithic

Congregational Church Schedules Sabbath Services

Regular services to be held next Sabbath morning and evening at the Congregational church. All are invited to attend. Rev. Davis serves as pastor.

Congregational Church Rev. Davis

Peshastin M E Church Plans June Activities

Sunday School reports from the State convention at 10 a m. Epworth League gathers at 11 a m. Preaching at 8 p m with an illustrated lecture scheduled for June 4.

Epworth League

Leavenworth approves street improvement ordinance 1912

Leavenworth City Council passes an ordinance to grade, lay Bitulitic pavement, and drain Front Ninth and Eighth streets in a Local Improvement District. Bonds at six percent issued to contractor, repaid by district assessment over ten years. Public notice dated May 28 1912.

Leavenworth Health Officer Ordinance Adopted

The city adopts an ordinance to appoint a Health Officer, a legally qualified physician, with a salary of 25 dollars per month. Duties follow state laws and city ordinances, and the mayor, council, clerk, and attorney must approve and publish within five days. First reading May 14, 1912. council passage May 28, 1912.

City of Leavenworth City of Leavenworth Yeavenworth Frank E. Carlquist Guy A. Hamilton L. J. Nelson

Leavenworth Sets Ninth Street Grade Elevations

Ordinance 95 establishes the grade of Ninth Street from Front to Commercial with specified elevations. The measure sets east center west values along the route, directs repeal of conflicting ordinances, and states the ordinance takes effect five days after passage. Passed May 28, 1912. approved May 31, 1912.

Notice for Publication in Justice Court Leavenworth Precinct

R. L. Ridgeway vs R. L. Peake in Chelan county Justice Court before Geo. P. Rice. Peake must appear June 22 at 10 a.m. to answer or case will be confessed. Plaintiff seeks $86.95 for groceries sold in the past year. Complaint filed May 24. May 31 June 21.

Justice’s Court Leavenworth Chelan County Geo. P. Rice R. L. Ridgeway R. L. Peake State of Washington Chelan B. L. Ridgeway A. D. NI

Ordinance Maps Street Grades for Front Street in Leavenworth

The ordinance establishes Front Street grades from the east line of lot 8 to the west line of lot 11 in Ralston's Addition Leavenworth with specified elevation points along Ninth and Eighth streets. It repeals prior ordinances, takes effect five days after passage, and was approved by Mayor Frank E Carlquist and City Clerk Guy A Hamilton on May 28 1912.

Guy Hamilton L. J. Nelson Leavenworth Ninth Street Front Street Commercial Street City Council City of Leavenworth Do Center Frank KE Carlquist Guy A. Hamilton Ralston City of Lot H Block 1 Eighth Street Frank E, Carlquist Guy A. Hammilton Leavenworth Echo F Street Frank E. Carlquist

Street grade ordinance establishes elevations on Eighth Street

The city council approves an ordinance setting the grade of Eighth Street from Front to Commercial at specified elevations with measurements along east center and west points. The ordinance passes May 28, 1912, signed by Mayor Frank E. Carlquist and attested.

Notice to Contractors Chelan County Roads 1912 Bid

Chelan County Washington invites sealed bids by June 6 1912 for permanent highways Nos 2 and 3 projecting 6560 and 11842.2 feet along the Wenatchee river. Plans are at the County Engineers office Wenatchee. Bid deposits equal ten percent.

Chelan County Wenatchee Wash Peshastin Steel Wenatchee River Washington D. N. Gellatly

D D D Prescription for Eczema Promoted by Local Pharmacy

Doctors claim skin diseases are cured through skin washes rather than blood treatment. The ad endorses D D D Prescription for eczema by Dr Holmes and Koerner's Pharmacy offering a guaranteed $1 bottle or a 25 cent trial, with free in-store information.

Evans Holmes

Order to Show Cause in Williams Estate Distribution

In Chelan County Superior Court Washington an order to show cause directs all interested parties in the Albert B Williams estate to appear June 2 at 9 am in Wenatchee to show why final distribution of the residue should not be made. A copy must be served 10 days prior or publication in the Leavenworth Echo for four weeks. Judge WM A Grimshaw signed May 7 1912.

State of Washington Chelan County Albert Williams Inez Williams Wenatchee Leavenworth Echo WM. A. Grimshaw Lake Wenatchee Washington

Echo job office advert urges contact for supplies

When you run out of letter heads envelopes statements bills or business cards telephone the Echo job office for quick restock.

Echo Job Office

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