11 Nov 1921
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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1921
Page
1
City police official Dude Brown recalls John Savage calling the Friday morning robbery suspects mad. Two train robbers rode a lumber freight, were locked in a boxcar, then released. Conductor Bridenbeck later found a gun and gear, but the culprits escaped before capture.
City council met on Oct 25 and Nov 8 1921 with members Stelzig Nelson Walker Eckhart and others. Bills approved include Geo Longway L C Brender Shaw Borden Franklin Lumber Co and Cascade Garage among many labors materials and services plus street and sidewalk work and office expenses for the city attorney and library upkeep.
The Leavenworth cooperative association plans a packing house next year to handle their fruit. They levy an assessment of five cents per box on this season's crop to start funds. Likely site is beside the railroad station at the town's eastern edge.
Notice states J. R. Roth offers hauling to Pe shastin or other locations and provides a phone contact 436.
Burglars broke plate glass to enter The Toggery and Leavenworth Pharmacy Wednesday between three and four in the morning. At the Toggery cash register was not breached. the Pharmacy saw drawers and shelves rummaged, with several items stolen including hair brushes face powder hot water bottles an alarm clock and a Gillette razor. No suspects or clues found.
Charles James Francis, one of four living Princess Pats Battalion veterans, toured Leavenworth after a Spokane to Wenatchee journey marked by a robbery of 980 dollars. He spoke of Ypres in 1915 where most of his unit perished and noted his own severe injuries. He planned to seek aid from a British bureau in Everett before returning home.
Miss Anna Herbst of Libby Montana and Mr Harvey Halleck of Leavenworth were married last Saturday in Wenatchee with Rev Smith officiating. The couple returned home that evening and were hosted at a chicken dinner by Mrs Halleck joined by relatives and friends including Mr and Mrs C L Halleck, Mr and Mrs Wm Collinson and Mrs Catherine Rust. The newlyweds are well known locally and have the congratulations of a broad circle of friends.
About a dozen friends gathered at the John S Brender home Monday evening to surprise him on his birthday. He claimed not to be surprised and refused to reveal his age, so guests pegged him at about sixty. Mrs Brender served a delicious luncheon and the group enjoyed two games of 500. A pleasant evening was reported.
The article urges subscribers to attend Saturday as the last day of Old Home Paper Week. It asks everyone to write receipts and collect funds, with a call to bring in or mail money and to send the paper to relatives or friends.
Spring pruning was cautious to prevent winter injury after a lean 1920 crop. Emphasis on proper thinning to avoid wind scorch, sun scald, and unbalanced trees. Lime sulfur spray is essential for San Jose scale and blister mite control, with three spray timings advised. Water management and irrigation timing crucial to avoid drought stress and ensure fruit growth. Maturity favored early harvest with minimal fruit cracking and bruising, and efforts to protect trees from mice in cover crops.
Leavenworth prepares a large Armistice Day celebration marking three years since the armistice. A Community Building meeting finalized plans for a noon program with bugle call prayers and speeches, tents at the park, and events on Front Street. City officials assign duties and warn that AWOL violators face strict penalties under local authority.
The Wenatchee Elks band performed on the street Thursday to aid the Salvation Army county fund drive. Army workers joined in singing as the campaign heads toward closing on Tuesday the 15th with the quota expected to be met.
Wenatchee Elks plan a concert at Scenic theatre next Wednesday evening November 16 by the Wenatchee Elks band. The band is reputed one of the state’s best and tickets cost 1.00 dollars plus tax with seats reservable.
About fifty residents gathered Wednesday at the Community building to reorganize the Athletic Association. Officers elected include President B C Rutherford, Vice President Frank Hennessey, Secretary T G Jarvis, Treasurer T S Pipkin, Manager Al Hoffman, and Board of Control J H Osborn F L Sawyer Wm Wunder. Coaches J H Osborn and FE IL Sawyer. Membership open to all with no fee. Basketball practice planned Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays with non players joining other activities. The aim is a strong team to compete against the state’s best.
The Leavenworth high school football squad fell 6 to 0 on their home field and then 31 to 12 to Cashmere. The Cashmere lineup reportedly included players from Ballard and Everett, prompting local complaints. The article notes eligibility concerns and suggests the coach enforced two weeks of school enrollment.
A meeting at the Leavenworth Supply Co office Monday evening decided on a turkey shoot for the 20th. Everyone in the community is invited to try shotgun or rifle skills, with luncheon provided and a good time promised.
The Commercial club purchased a set of 24 Washington views for Leavenworth schools and will receive two additional premium views. The views were bought from the Marsh-Curtis bureau.
Stores and business establishments that typically close on holidays will close today to observe Armistice Day celebrations. Officials urged customers to plan ahead as holiday closures affect hours across the city.
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