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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1906
Page
3
The town notices list meetings for the Degree of Honor at 7 30 sharp and various church events. Keating's is advertised for hardware and furniture while social gatherings and pastors’ visits detail community activities around Leavenworth Chiwaukum and Wenatchee Lake areas.
Mr Nickell, 56, nearly lost his leg when a train passed as he crossed the main line near the icehouse. Doctors amputated below the ankle. he is recovering. Fred Marcellus was crushed by a wagon wheel on the Chumstick road. his nose bones were removed to save his life, leaving disfigurement likely. Another man named Cook suffered a similar wagon accident after heavy drinking. he recovered but was not the same. The report notes a troubling coincidence linking the two incidents to the same occupation and risky behavior.
Three companies performed at the Opera House this week with one strong presentation The Millionaire Tramp by a very good company and two weaker shows The Uncle Josh Spruceby company drew poor reviews for poor acting and props Pete Peterson a Swede character play drew an unusually large crowd and was fairly well received by fans of the genre
A benefit show Wednesday night November 14 at the Opera House features Rip Van Winkle and other dramatic scenes with local actors and announcers. The piece promises complete scenery costumes and effects. A wedding followed on November 7 at the Ludlam home near Peshastin for John A Love and Dora M Abbott with Mendelssohn wedding march and solo performance.
The column advertises The Echo subscription, Campbell’s new American Lady corsets, and a weekly Ladies Day at the basement bowling alley. It promotes bowling for health, mentions Leavenworth cooks praising Peach Blossom flour, and ends with a whiskey tip from I. W. Harper sold by J. G. Fritz.
Furnished rooms for family without children available inquiry at Echo office 43 1f. The name tells the story everybody knows it everybody likes it every body uses it I W Harper whiskey sold by J G Fritz at the Overland Bar.
The Chewahwah Valley Railroad Company of Seattle filed articles of incorporation. Capital is $1,000,000. The goal is a 30 mile line from Nason Siding on the Great Northern to Red Mountain in Chelan County. Incorporators include H. F. Albers of New York W. R. Woodard of Leavenworth T. E. Ellis and John S. J. Ary of Seattle.
The Wenatchee Steam Laundry reports a large business rise under current owners due to skilled staff and first class work. A sales note promotes guitars and mandolins for sale at the Studio or Albert James' home. Also mentions carrot lots for sale and a fine job printing service at the office.
Mrs Catherine E Andreson aged 75 died suddenly last Saturday at the home of her son Charles Andreson foreman at Lamb Davis Lumber Co. Born in Germany she came to Clinton Town then moved to Leavenworth with her son three years ago. She was a respected Christian woman with many friends. Remains laid to rest in Leavenworth cemetery Tuesday afternoon.
Howell Ralston son of Mr and Mrs John Ralston born September 2 1869 in Monroe county Iowa grew to manhood. In March 1891 he moved to Kittitas now Chelan county Washington with his sister Mary where he resided until his death October 28 1906 after typhoid fever. He leaves four sisters and two brothers. Interment will be in his old Town. He was a charter member and treasurer of Court Icicle No 3553 1 C O F Leavenworth. A friend.
A reflective exhortation on the local newspaper's value to the town and its citizens. It argues the paper shapes public opinion, protects liberty, teaches morals, and links distant readers to the community, urging residents to support and share the paper and thereby boost local development.
A village tale recalls a boy nicknamed half baked who always picks a one sou coin over a two sou coin. When a passing tourist asks why, the child explains that choosing the larger coin would end the entrepreneurial trick and end the game.
Notice declares a December 4 1906 election in Leavenworth Chelan Washington for five councilmen a mayor and a treasurer to be held at Library Hall Guy A Hamilton Clerk of the town dated November 4 1906
Local printer advertises expert job printing services for businesses and individuals. Highlights include quick turnaround, quality results, and competitive rates for letterheads, envelopes, forms, and business materials.
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