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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1919
Page
4
Rail workers and families frequent Leavenworth with trains, handovers and visits. Notables include H G Keith and McCarthy of Spokane, Crowley and Goudie, Edith Pitschow and J J White, and many others from Everett Spokane and Cascade Division. A marriage in Seattle and a disturbance incident with sheriff intervention frame the week.
A historical excerpt urges December 1 to 10 as a national tuberculosis campaign. It notes tuberculosis or consumption as a deadly, social disease preventable through fresh air, clean living, and public action led by the National Tuberculosis Association. It warns against cures and stresses prevention by education, ventilation, and early detection.
Proposals emphasize life, sunshine, rest, temperate habits, wholesome food, and no overstrain. Calls include provision of institutions, nurses and dispensaries for the afflicted, and periodic physical examinations for everyone, healthy or ill.
Cashmere Record notes veteran editor Deed H Mayar is out of the harness after selling the Leavenworth Echo to H S Rearick W G Schnancha and O A Lee of Cooperstown ND. Mayar departs to warmer climes after 17 years at the Echo shaping the Upper Wenatchee valley with a 24 page issue reflecting his enterprise and fruit industry data.
The Leavenworth State Bank in Chelan County Washington closes November 17 1919 with total resources of 691524.66 including loans deposits and cash. Liabilities show capital stock 25000 surplus 5000 and undivided profits 7888.59 with deposits totaling 652265.79 and depreciation noted. Notary public and directors attest to accuracy of the report. Local notices announce estate administration for A A Brown and require claims within six months from November 14 1919 and designate attorneys for administratrix Nancy C Allen.
In the Superior Court of Washington Chelan County in probate the estate of Barton B. Bolton, deceased, has an appointed undersigned as creditor. The notice states an appointment and calls creditors to present claims within the legal period.
D B Lawren son charged with speeding and reckless driving was tried by Justice Porter after an incident on North Wenatchee Avenue November 16. He allegedly struck a bicycle then a car driven by Harvey Priddy, injuring him severely. Lawren son was found guilty and fined the limit of $100 plus $25 costs.
Mrs. Mettie V. Roberts of Everett is relieving the operator at Tumwater. Edward Shively of Drury was in town Wednesday.
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