Voters Decide City’s Mayor In Next Tuesday Election
The Leavenworth town electorate faces a mayoral choice next Tuesday after a primary settled council seats. Editors urge voters to back A. G. McKeown for mayor over Woldenberg, citing fitness and integrity. Local banks show ten million dollars more in deposits this year, but prosperity hinges on productive investment in farms, mines, factories, and infrastructure.
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Woldenberg
The
Echo
A. G. McKeown
Leavenworth
Growth in Leavenworth Residential Construction Reaches New High
The Echo reports over $160,000 spent on building improvements in Leavenworth this year with about 125 new residences and 800 population gain since March. major blocks include the Barclay at $23,000 and the Weigand at $15,000, plus Bjork’s Overland hotel addition at $10,000.
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Echo
Barclay
Weigand
Bjork
Overland Hotel
Leavenworth
Bank Deposits Rise as Indicator of Prosperity
State Bank Examiner Hansen states that the latest report shows increased bank deposits, a sign of growing prosperity and improving financial conditions. The comment frames deposits as a key indicator of economic health.
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Hansen
Thanksgiving Day Reflections On Sunshine And Gratitude
The piece celebrates national Thanksgiving and gratitude, noting more good than bad, more love than hate, and brighter sunshine after a week of rain. It urges thankfulness even if life could be worse, and playfully imagines sun worship as a relic of old belief.
How to Become a Millionaire Plan for Echo Subscribers
A December scheme promises readers a million dollars in 30 days by doubling a daily deposit starting at one cent on day one and continuing to day thirty, with the editor to hold all funds for the payout. The plan hinges on rapid compounding but lacks verifiable details or legal backing.
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Echo
Leavenworth Echo to Double Size in New Year
The Waterville Press comments on the Leavenworth Echo expanding its size at the start of the year. The paper’s editor mayor promises a bigger and better issue, though doubt is cast on improvements beyond bulk. The piece ends with a jab at the mayor’s politics and a prayer for him.
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Leavenworth Echo
Mayor
Waterville Press
White Sox Giants Rainout Delays Seattle Exhibition Game
News notes that the Chicago White Sox vs New York Giants game in Seattle was canceled due to rain. Players are heading to the orient and plan to return around March first. Jay Adams visited from Seattle for Thanksgiving with his parents, while Mrs Hal Gardner joined her husband employed by the Great Northern after arriving from Tennessee.
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Seattle
Chicago White Sox
New York Giants
Orient
Jay Adams
The
University
Mrs
J. B. Adams
Hal Gardner
Tennessee
Great Northern
Miss Edith Kenyon Guests on Eagle Creek
Miss Edith Kenyon of Seattle is guest of Miss Ruth Sharpe this week. Mrs. Seaver visited J. H. Sharpe home and left for Wenatchee. Mrs. H A Anderson entertained Mr. and Mrs. P W Van DeGrift at dinner. Harry Berger returns after appendectomy. Ruth Sharpe returned from Tacoma after summer with her sister Mrs. Sparks. The E C S Club met at Mrs. John Bjork home for a pleasant evening and luncheon. Mr. and Mrs. J H Sharpe will visit Tacoma and Seattle relatives for a couple of weeks.
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Edith Kenyon
Seattle
Ruth Sharpe
Mrs. Seaver
J. H. Sharpe
Wenatchee
H. A. Anderson
P. W. van DeGrift
Harry Berger
Ruth Sharp
Tacoma
Mrs. Sparks
Ray Sharpe
E. C.S. Club
E. C. S. Club
John Bjork
Bud Young May Never Play Football Again After Knee Injury
Washington standout quarterback Bud Young, son of contractor T. A. Young, suffered a knee injury in the Whitworth Varsity game that may end his football career. Doctors fear water on the knee and campus followers doubt a full recovery, noting his absence from key games this season. Young is well known in Wenatchee where he spent a summer with his father who built the Weigand block.
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Bud Young
Washington
T. A. Young
Whitworth
Young
Oregon
Wenatchee
Weigand Block
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Ulcer After Refusal of Amputation
H D Ely of Bantam Ohio suffered a four year foot ulcer. Doctors urged amputation but he declined and tried Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a last resort. He reports his foot was soon completely cured. Promoted as a remedy for burns cuts bruises and eczema. 25c a box. Available at all druggists or by mail from H E Bucklen Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
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H. D. Ely
Bantam, O
Bucklen
H.E. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Notice of City Election in Leavenworth 1918
On December 2, 1918 an election is held in Leavenworth to choose officers. First Ward polling at City Hall blocks 4 and 5, Second Ward at Lot 7 Block 6 Leavenworth Gardens, Third Ward at Lots 29 30 31 Block 1 Central Addition J. E. Faulkner shop. Polls open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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City of Leavenworth
Leavenworth
Leavenworth Gardens
J. E. Faulkner
City Officials and Ward Council Members Listed
The roster names Mayor A G McKeown and Treasurer John Koerner with 8 A Potter E H Fox as Clerk Attorney Health Officer J Stillson Judah. First Ward councilman J D Wheeler for two years and F B Jacobsen for one year. Second Ward has no vacancies. Third Ward Councilman J W Miller M G Jones. Councilman at Large E Hamilton.
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First Ward
J. D. Wheeler
Jacobsen
Third Ward
J. W. Miller
M.G. Jones
E. Hamilton
City Clerk Potter Publishes Notice November 21 1913
The notice records Chas Woldenberg and D Imbleau dated November 19 1913 with first publication November 21 and last publication November 38. The City Clerk Potter signs the document as official.
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Potter
Advertised Letters at Leavenworth Post Office
Uncalled letters listed at Leavenworth post office as of November 22 713 include Mrs D M Brown C C Coleman Carroll Briggs Mrs Alice E Stephens (2) Mart Slaten F W Smith Will H Rogers Mrs Geo Hopk ins Clara Baushlee Loren R Iverson Guy A Hamilton P M
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Leavenworth Post Office
D. M. Brown
C. C. Coleman
Carroll Briggs
Alice E. Stephines
Mart Slaten
F. W. Smith
Will H. Rogers
Geo. A. Hopkins
Clara Baushlee
Loren R. Iverson
Guy A. Hamilton
P. M
$100 Business College Scholarship Offer
A full term business course scholarship is offered to a bright student in exchange for work or at half price for cash. Visit the Echo office for details on obtaining this scholarship. W. F. Guetschaw left for the Coast to visit relatives for about thirty days, visiting daughter Mrs. I. J. Grant in Seattle and son J. H. Guetschaw in Centralia.
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Echo Office
W. F. Guetschaw
Lost and Found Ad Rates Open for Business Paragraph Column
Advertisers may contact the office to place a notice about lost items found articles or buy sell rent or information. Rates are ten cents per line for the first insertion and five cents per line after, with a minimum charge of twenty five cents.
For Sale Items and Used Auto Parts Advertised
Classified listing offers a 1913 Ford in first class condition with trade for a good note. Also available 467 old papers at 10 cents per bunch, one light sled runner set, one medium runner set for buggy and hack bodies, and one cutter. Sold at a bargain if sold at once by L. C. Brender blacksmith shop.
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L. C. Brender Blacksmith Shop
Complete horse drawn outfit sale by Butterworths Seattle
E R Butterworth and Sons of Seattle Washington announce a sale of their complete horse drawn outfit including harness carriages hearses and stable equipment and other motor equipment offered in whole or in part at attractive prices. The sale lists a wide array of horse drawn gear ready for purchase by buyers in the Seattle area.
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Vna
E.R. Butterworth & Sons
Seattle
Wash
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Deed H. Mayar
Julian Mayar
Eagle Creek News
Citizen’s Ticket
John Koerner
A. Potter
E. H. Fox
J. Stillson Judah
Tichet
Chas
Imbleau
Thos Nolan
Nolan
Front St
City Drug Store
Business College
Pennsylvania
Roy E. Harris
Hamilton & Peake
Feed Store
Rutherford & Burns
O’larey’s Cash Grocery
Postoffice
Balers Vetay
Hristmas
Victor
Frank E. Carlquist
Methow Valley
Leavenworth Market
Mutual Mercantile Co
Harrington
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