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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1913

Page

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Will the Income Tax Hit Local Citizens This Year

The article explains how the federal income tax will affect local residents in Leavenworth and Chelan County. It notes that only those with incomes above 3000 for singles or 4000 for married must file, with a 1 percent rate on income above the exemption, and warns of penalties and the push to list probable payees before March 1.

Internal Revenue Leavenworth Chelan County Internal Revenue Collector Commissioner of Internal Revenue

Penalties Include Tax Doubling Fines And One Year Imprisonment

Penalties range from doubling tax payments to heavy fines and imprisonment for terms up to one year.

Theft of 250 pound range from Mutual Mercantile Co warehouse

A $60 range valued at 250 pounds was stolen from the Mutual Mercantile Co warehouse platform on Monday night. A wagon arrived during the night and the stove was loaded off, with visible tire tracks. Officials believe two or more aided the theft and are pursuing suspects.

Mutual Mercantile Co

Peshastin Represented at National Apple Show

Peshastin and Dryden districts showcase 539 Apple Show entries including 6 25 box, 15 10 box, 36 five box and 59 single box entries. Officials praise Spokane venue and opening remarks underline quality over bulk.

D D. Olds Northwest A. P. Bateman Oregon Horticultural Society Spokane Mr. Bateman William J. Hindley Peshastin Dryden E. K. Harvey Spitzenberg Bert Harvey M. W. Starks J. H. Fetters Rome John L. Maxwell

Annual Banquet by M. E. Sunday School

The Bible Class of the M. E. Sunday School held a Friday banquet in the church parlors with about fifty attendees. Rev. O. E. Mentzer spoke, Prof. Ellison acted as toastmaster, and eight courses were served by the ladies. The event, first of its kind, aimed to promote Bible study and church fellowship.

M. E. Sunday School O. E. Mentzer Cashmere Leavenworth Friends of the Church Ellison

Hotel Arrivals Show Wide Guest List Across Cities

The barclay to Seattle list includes Dr Burr Wenatchee and many from Portland Everett Spokane and Chicago among others. The Chikamin group adds Hailey J H Enrich Wa terville and more. James McDaniel leads the Kid Band while Charles Allen of Peshastin visits merchants and attorney Nelson handles county legal business.

the Barclay B. M. Brennan Seattle Dr. Burr Wenatchee W. M. North McFreeman W. A. Worth Portland J. L. Madden Everett R. W. Smart St. Paul H. M. Cannon S. H. Newton H. Portuguese Chicago S. Corrigan J. C. Bell C. Smith W. Wheeler Los Angeles F. J. Groom Spokane J. H. Smith D. Dillon Wilbur E. Hutchinson H. M. Jork Julius Jacoby W. S. Schoenfield W. E. Drummond E. S. Chester Cashmere H. C. Thompson W. G. Riley W. T. Jane Frisco R. E. Sheppard Hugh Counts Peshastin H. F. Allison F. M. Solomon F. Baldwin Horace Metcalf the Chikamin J. B. Brown R. E. Higgins J. H. Enrich Waterville E. Miller Mr. James W. D. Gray J. Hollingrow Harry Rhodes C. C. Graham W. F. Burns E. D McGuire G Jones Ira Holden Davenport W. H Barnhart P L Guinness W W Thompson Chiwaukum C C Dilts H J Nelson E B Foss Baring R W Pierce Mr Howe H Patterson Clyde Kenyon T B Black Phil Hambrecht D. R. Miller A G Barbour Geo H Watt B Kringleback F S Hillis F H Livingstone FA Parker John Gifford James Appleton Harrington Mr. Narvine J T Ninberg

Wenatchee Couple Wed In North Central Street Union

L. R. Sinclair formerly of Peshastin tied the knot with Miss Wilhelmina Plague sister of Mrs Olof Green in Wenatchee on the 8th. The groom plans a Leavenworth future home and has a residence being built on Central street north of the track.

L. R. Sinclair Peshastin Wenatchee Wilhelmina Plague Olof Green Sinclair Central Street Leavenworth

Wenatchee Club backs Quincy irrigation project

At a noon meeting the Wenatchee Commercial Club unanimously endorsed supporting the Quincy irrigation project. The 1914 ballot will decide state funding for a large scheme costing about thirty million dollars to dam the Wenatchee river near Leavenworth and convey water to Quincy lands, benefiting thousands of acres and requiring years of construction.

Quincy United States The Echo Wenatchee Leavenworth

Kum lux Club Luncheon Honors New Members

Mrs. J. B. Adams hosted a four course luncheon Friday for Kum lux Club newcomers. Pink snap dragons and lavender chrysanthemums decorated tables and place cards. After lunch the club constitution was read and signed. Miss Mildred Adams sang several solos to audience approval. The guest list included numerous members such as Mesdames Marley Cullen Hamilton Judah Rutherford Ramage and Mayor etc.

J. B. Adams Kumlux Club Mildred Adams Mesdames M. A. Marley J. E. Cullen G. A. Hamilton J. S. Judah B. C. Rutherford R. Ramage Wm. Brender W. A. Tegtmeir J. A. Hearst C. Eckhart

Man Receives 878 After Lumber Mill Injury

Last July Wilkins Hatmaker of Lamb-Davis Lumber Co sustained a severe leg crush at work and remains partly disabled. The Industrial Insurance Commission finalized a settlement last week awarding him 878. A. C. Fox, famed advance man for the May Roberts Company, visited to arrange a three night engagement opening next week, noting the troupe’s prior tour to Honolulu, China, Japan, and other locales.

Industrial Insurance Commission Wilkins Lamb- Davis Lumber Co A. C. Fox May Roberts Simpson Orient Honolulu China Japan

Mrs C Grue and Mrs A G McKeown Visit Bellingham

Mrs C Grue of Bellingham is visiting with her daughter Mrs A G McKeown, staying for a time to spend with family in the city.

Mrs. C. Grue of Bellingham Mrs A. G McKeown

Big Saw Mill Shuts Down for Winter

The Lamb- Davis Lumber Co. band saw mill closed last Saturday for winter after its most successful run. Since April the mill cut over thirty million feet of lumber with only minor losses from wind and a few hours lost, operating continuously day and night for much of the season. The plant produced a large volume of boxes with fruit boxes leading demand, and remaining logs total about twenty million feet.

Lamb- Davis Lumber Co Wilder Middle

Greenhorn Writer Notes City Life And Local Goings On

A Swedish contributor recounts arriving from Quincy Washington and meeting a former Minnesota kid now mayor of the town. He recalls a jail misunderstanding solved by English words Yes Money All right. The piece also mentions a banquet for Dr Brumblay and updates on local residents Franks hunting trip and new home construction.

Greenhorn Quincy Wash Alexandria Minn Minnesota Frank

Knights of Columbus Install Officers at Local Meeting

A large turnout attended the Knights of Columbus regular meeting last Sunday for the installation of officers. District Deputy H. C. Thompson of Bellingham supervised the ceremony with several guests from Wenatchee including Jack Welch Fred Crollard W. J. Malloy W. F. Connor H. E. Hardesty Kobee and Dewitt. After business a luncheon was served.

Knights of Columbus H. C. Thompson Bellingham Wenatchee Jack Welch Fred Crollard W. J. Malloy W. F. Connor H. E. Hardesty Messrs

Local fans tour coast to see Giants White Sox games

Ed Mahoney J E Tholin Ray Jones Curly Balyeat and Dr Hoxsey left Tuesday for the coast to watch the New York Giants and Chicago White Sox in Tacoma and Seattle two games on their world tour. Matthewson Myers and other Giants stars reportedly quit the team in California planning to winter there. Wednesday's games will be the last in American soil for five months with the tour resuming in New York on March 6.

Ed Mahoney J. E. Tholin Ray Jones Curly Balyeat Dr. Hoxsey New York Giants Chicago White Sox Tacoma Seattle Matthewson Myers Giants California New York

Royal Stock Company Shines at Scenic Theatre

The Royal Stock Company closed a successful four day engagement at the Scenic Theatre and will return November 30 for another four nights. May Roberts and her troupe open here Sunday for three nights, with strong audiences noted each show.

Royal Stock Company Scenic Theatre Cashmere Wenatchee Royal Players May Roberts

Mrs. S. J. Cannon Hosts 500 Club in Wenatchee

Mrs. S J Cannon entertained the 500 club at her Wenatchee home on a Wednesday evening. Guests from the area included Mr. and Mrs. F M Lee Mr. and Mrs. C A Campbell Mr. and Mrs. B C Rutherford Mr. and Mrs. J B Adams and others. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. J B Adams and Mr. B C Rutherford.

S. J. Cannon Wenatchee 500 Club City F. M. Lee C. A. Campbell B. C. Rutherford J. B. Adams Guy Hamilton Harry Carr R. B. Field J.S. Judah John Koerner Grue Mildred Adams al Pesch F. E. Carlquist

Mrs Baker and Miss Bruce Holiday Trip To California

Mrs Henry Baker of Chicago and Miss Jennie Bruce of Chicago registered at the Barclay hotel last week. They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Bigelow and left Monday for California to spend the winter.

Henry Baker Chicago E. Bigelow Peshastin Jennie Bruce Barclay Hotel

Peshastin residents visit to trade at local merchants

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wright SP Beecher and J. A. Wilson of Peshastin visited yesterday to trade with area merchants concerning the Big Red Apple of the Upper Wenatchee Valley.

Charles Allen Peshastin Valley Charles Wright SP. Beecher J. A. Wilson Peshastin Wenatchee Valley

Kenyon Return From Alaska Passed Through City

Clide Kenyon son of O E Kenyon spent several days here this week before returning home to Spokane after a summer in Alaska.

Clide Kenyon O. E. Kenyon Mr. Kenyon Alaska Spokane

Eastern Washington Forecast Calls for Rain and Snow Likely

The weather forecast from the eastern Washington forecaster indicates rain in the near term with possible snow within the next twenty four hours. A likely mix is expected as temperatures fluctuate and moisture moves through the region.

Washington

Holiday Window Display Lures Small Boy Curiosity

Storefronts begin to show holiday sparkle as windows attract a small boy’s attention and the scene captures seasonal interest.

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Adolph Fredrickson Messrs. Hamilton & Peake Grand View Addition John O’brien E. S. Balyeat Thos. Mullin Methodist Church T. J. Grant James McDaniel Kid Band Nelson M. E. Church Brumblay Charles and Mert Elfers Moses Lake Wenatchee World J. B. Duncan Joseph Hale Congregational Parsonage
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