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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1918
Page
5
Local notes cover residents traveling to Wenatchee Spokane Seattle and Everett. Births and engagements include baby girls and a new marriage license in Spokane. Shoppers see deals at J C Penney and Wheeler's Photo and Art Shop with nov 15 promotions.
Peshastin reports rising influenza cases ending a lull and lists affected residents. The town also celebrates a United War Work fund victory drive with a total of $81 in local subscriptions and a one hour fundraising burst of $145, plus full support from the Fruit Growers' warehouse employer.
Five men B C Rutherford Harry Wall A A Pinch Ross Irwin and C B O Leary traveled to Wenatchee last Monday afternoon to fetch enthusiasm for a proper celebration at the county seat. They returned with their hats on straight and the supposed zeal appeared for home consumption.
Mr and Mrs A W Heidrich departed by auto yesterday morning for Seattle to spend the winter. They will return next spring to resume residence on the Cascade orchard ranch. Heidrich reports a very satisfactory year with several carloads of apples harvested. The fruit was shipped to Seattle where his father runs a mercantile business and manages sale of the ranch crop.
An order directs Chelan county public schools to open next Monday except Cashmere and Wenatchee. Wenatchee and Cashmere openings are delayed by one week due to influenza concerns.
Children gathered at the Racket Store for a variety of games and activities designed to entertain and engage young visitors. The event showcased crafts, interactive play, and friendly competitions in a cheerful, community-focused setting.
Two dozen dozen spring clothes pins offered at the Second Hand Store for 25 cents per two dozen. Slightly used and as good as new. Location listed as opposite the post office.
The War Industries Board asks the shoe trade to limit styles to free resources for the war effort. Shoes will be classified A B and C with prices from 3 to 12 dollars, higher for finer stock after current lines run out. Stores pledge patriotic sale of current inventory and will display a government pledge card when received.
W Foster Bickle named chairman and secretary of the Home Service department for al lottments and allowances. Christmas box collections for overseas proceed with 9:00 to 5:00 drop in rooms on November 16 18 19 and 20 and all parcels must be in by the 20th. Surgical dressing work is discontinued by order from headquarters. Warehouses in the U S and France are full. New stock of shoes at J C Penney Co offered at last season's prices. Mrs S Newhall aunt of Ralph Curtis visits then returns to Seattle. Mr H B Crewson Royal Baking Powder salesman toured Leavenworth, with Mrs Crewson continuing to Seattle.
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