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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1909

Page

2

Overproduction of apples sparks Northwest show and protest

The second national apple show opens in Spokane next week drawing lumbermen, growers, and handlers. A convention on November 16 and 17 aims to memorialize Congress against the Lafean packing and grading bill, while promoting apple production and new wood packaging options nationwide.

Northwest Rocky Mountains Spokane America Lafean Congress J. L. Dumas Dayton Washington State Horticultural Association E. F. Cartier van Dissel Phoenix Lumber Company the Nation Appeal Show, Inc Washington, D.C Pacific States VanDisel United States New England England Europe Asia Australia

Death of Senator Cameron in North Yakima

Senator Samuel J. Cameron of North Yakima died Tuesday morning from a pulmonary embolism after a brief illness of about a week. The 45 year old former member of the lower house and current senator was well known in Leavenworth and around the state. He was born in Scotland and was a respected figure in the Order of Ellis, with his funeral to be held under its auspices.

Samuel J. Cameron North Yakima Senator Cameron Leavenworth Scotland Cameron Senate Order of Ellis

Tumwater plans first lights as poles rise this week

The Tumwater Light and Water Co begins erecting poles early this week to illuminate the town. The Scenic theater voting contest is underway with a tailor made suit prize for the winner. Cast your vote for your preferred girl by going to the show.

Tumwater Light and Water Co

Eagle Creek Notes The Hills Arrive for Future Home

Mr Woods builds a new barn on his ranch this week. Arthur Hills and wife from Mt Auburn Iowa visit for a future home. Mrs Hills is sister of Mrs John Love and niece of A L Mitchell.

Mr. Woods Arthur Hills Mt. Auburn Iowa Hills John A. Love A. L. Mitchell Will McGivern T. C. Thompson E. C. Booth P. W. van DeGr

School enrollment rises as improvements completed

County Superintendent E C Bower visited the school on Monday afternoon while Mr Ferguson from Wenatchee finished installing the furnace. Enrollment now stands at 289 with new students Willie Bartz Frank Nickell George Lyons and Goldie Lyons added last Monday. English classes for grades eight through ten meet Fridays to study word use punctuation and composition with F W Fletcher from The Echo contributing practical commentary.

Mr. Ferguson Wenatchee Willie Bartz Frank Nickell George Goldie Lyons F. W. Fletcher Echo

All Should Lend a Hand in Leavenworth Growth

A Call to action from the Cashmere Record urging Leavenworth residents to advertise and promote local products and environments. It highlights western expansion toward Washington, endorses the National Apple Show in Spokane, and stresses the economic value of goodwill exhibits for the community and its people.

Echo Leavenworth Washington Vale of Cashmere Dryden Peshastin Spokane

State College at Pullman Offers Free Agricultural Courses

The Echo outlines free field work and lab demonstrations at State College at Pullman with low board and text costs. Programs cover Agronomy Crop Production Farm Mechanics Farm Practice Animal Form Breeding Dairy Husbandry Poultry Raising and related subjects led by H L Blanchard and site staff with emphasis on Washington conditions and practical farming skills. F H Hutchings visited Wenatchee.

Echo State College Pullman Washington College H. L. Blanchard Western Washington Experiment Station

Wenatchee Tuesday approves diverse city ticket slate

The ticket nominated for Wenatchee lists J. A. Gellatly for mayor E. S. Russel for councilman at large C. B. Halbert for councilman Second ward F. G. Berg and W. G. Stacy for Third ward Sam Sumner for city clerk R. H. Nowlan for treasurer Louis J. Crollard for city attorney. Voters showed strong interest as crowds filled streets until the final count.

Wenatchee J. A. Gellatly E. S. Russel C. B. Halbert Third Ward F. G. Berg W. G. Stacy Sam Sumner R. H. Nowlan Louis J. Crollard

Revival meetings under way at Peshastin church

M E Church notes revival meetings in progress at Peshastin with several converts. Leavenworth evening service canceled during Peshastin meetings. Sunday school 10 am Epworth League 6 30 pm prayer meeting Wednesdays 7 30 pm. Morning sermon 11 am evening sermon 7 30 pm. Rev J O Hawk pastor.

Peshastin Christ Leavenworth Epworth League J. O. Hawk

Regular church services announce schedule and topics

The church lists regular services for next Sunday at 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM. Morning topic continues the A Glance at the Bible series, while the evening sermon is Triumphing Before the Battle. Pastor Rev. W. V. Davis extends a cordial invitation to all to attend.

W. V. Davis

Pensions for Indian War Veterans Urged by Denver Group

The National Indian War Veterans formed in Denver seeks pensions for surviving veterans who supported western settlement and military campaigns under leaders like Custer Merritt Crook Miles Forsythe McKenzie. Eligible members should apply to national secretary C. R. Houser at 1643 Market Street, Denver, after confirming trustworthiness before sending money.

National Indian War Veterans Denver Col Custer Merritt Crook Miles Forsythe McKenzie C. R. Houser Market Street Houser

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