Lamb-Davis mill to expand under new management
F C Riggs will head manufacturing and supervision, replacing F S Jacobsen who leaves December first. F J Klein becomes general manager overseeing Chelan county operations and serves as vice president of Tumwater Savings Bank. George L Gardner stays as sales manager in Spokane. Riggs and Starbard will inspect and overhaul the mill for a March first start, aiming for a day and night double crew and boosted box making capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Mills
Lamb-Davis Lumber Co
L. Lamb
Lamb
Washington
British Columbia
California
Minnesota
Lamb-Davis
F. C. Riggs
McCloud
F. S. Jacobsen
F. J. Klein
Wenatchee Valley Northern Railroad
Chelan County
Riggs
George L. Gardner
George L. Gardner, With Headquarters In the Old National Bank
Spokane
Tumwater Bank
Klein
Tumwater Savings Bank
Mr. Jacobsen
Mechanics Loan and Trust Co
T. B. Walker
Minneapolis
Walker
United States
Carpenter- Lamb Lumber Co
Geo. L. Gardner
Rock Cut Lumber Co
Rock Cut
Lamb Davis Lumber Co
Lamb- Davis
W. D. Starbard
Messrs
Wenatchee Valley
McDonald
Wenatchee Valley & Northern Railway
Montana Land Sale Attracting Buyers
Joe Johnson Chelan county assessor visited Walker Montana promoting a government land sale. Land sells for 50 cents per acre plus 40 dollars per acre for water rights. Over 1500 acres sold in two weeks. Keegan and Bowman oversee the district sales and plan to visit Chelan soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Johnson
Chelan County
Walker
Montana
Chas. F. Kuhn
Wenatchee
Johnson
Kuhn
Keegan & Bowman
Ten Killed in Football Season Records 1912
Ten players died and 96 were injured in the 1912 football season, a Chicago newspaper tally shows. Three fatalities were high school players and seven were from other teams, with no college players killed. Injuries included seven college players, nine high school players, two grad students, and eight athletic club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Weather sketch from Wenatchee area predicts clear pre Christmas
Wm Nelson from Wenatchee Lake reports recent snow there has melted. He says more favorable weather is likely through Christmas, with continued dry and mild conditions expected in the near term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Nelson
Wenatchee Lake
Progress on Leavenworth water system expansion
A reporter tours the Seaman and Quigg project to extend Leavenworth’s municipal water system to the Icicle river intake five and a half miles south. The trestled pipe line, partly covered, spans rocky terrain toward a reservoir, with concrete forms to be set and freezing weather delaying laying. Engineer Cook oversees a careful, largely uninterrupted build aiming for a near perfect supply, save for potential freeze risk on exposed pipe sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Szaman
Seaman & Quigg
Leavenworth
Icicle
Icicle River
Echo
Cook
Tumwater Company
Wenatchee River
DeLong Burgett Wed in Cashmere on Thanksgiving Day
DeLong B. D. A. Burgett and Miss Ruby DeLong were united in marriage at Cashmere on Thanksgiving day at the bride’s parents home. The couple arrived in Leavenworth at 3:15. DeLong is from an old family in the area and Burgett serves as general superintendent of Tumwater Light and Water Co. Friends extend best wishes for a long, happy marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Burgett
Ruby DeLong
Cashmere
Mr. Burgett
Leavenworth
Miss DeLong
Tumwater Light and Water Co
Local Men Organize New Mining Company
Articles of incorporation prepared for the Thomas Culross Mining Co. with D. M. Thomas, Guy A. Hamilton, and H. E. Carr as incorporators. Capital stock $500,000, shares $1.00. Ore from Culross Island Alaska shows $81.28 per ton value from three shipments to Tacoma smelter. Shipments made by the Thomas clan. headquarters planned in Leavenworth with Alaska operations by M. G. Thomas & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Culross Mining Co
D. M. Thomas
Guy A. Hamilton
H. E. Carr
Culross Island
Alaska
M. G. Thomas & Sons
Tacoma
Thomas’s
Leavenworth
Thomas
Guy Hamilton
Narrow Escape From Death At Cascade Tunnel
Lyman Durand, a Great Northern fireman, narrowly survived an electric shock in Cascade tunnel when his head touched a 6600 volt overhead wire. He suffered burns to feet and legs, with toes amputated, and a head burn. Durand was treated at Everett hospital and expected to recover, despite early fears of crippling injuries. Durand’s parents, Mr and Mrs L P Durand, live in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durand
Providence
Everett
L. P. Durand
Seattle
Mrs E A King Heads to Everett for Winter
Mrs E A King left Friday afternoon for Everett to spend the winter. Mr King will stay to close business matters and join her in Everett later. They plan to return to this city about the first of March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. King
Everett
Mr. King
Forest Fire Year Seen As Favorable Despite Losses
J R Welty state forester reports 14 570 000 feet of timber burned and 405 080 000 feet killed by fire in the season. 10 250 acres of merchantable and second growth timber burned. less than two percent of state timber touched by fire. Skagit county had the heaviest loss. overall expenses lower and $15 000 to be returned to the treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Welty
Board of State Forest Commissioners
Skagit County
State Treasury
Gambling Ring Reported At Front Street Pool Hall
A gambling operation was observed Saturday November 9 1912 at 3 pm in a Front Street pool hall. At least eight named participants are involved with about twenty players, using cards and pool tables with chips. The league plans state prosecution and has identified players and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Street
Afernoon
Spokane Invites Apple Growers for December Conference
The apple show plans invite associations and districts to send reps to a December 16 conference in Spokane to discuss forming a central selling agency. Manager Sampson and show exhibitors will promote district organization to ensure broad representation at the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Spokane
Sampson
Night fireman captures large mallard at Othello
Sam Poloff, a night fireman at C. M. & P. S. shops in Othello, nabbed a large mallard drake with his bare hands after a torch flare drew the bird near. He was struck by an object in the air but clutched the greenhead by the neck and secured it from a flock attracted to the light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Poloff
Poloff
Governor-elect Lister Honored at Wenatchee Banquet
Governor-elect Lister was the guest of honor at a Wenatchee banquet hosted by prominent Democrats. Chas Heifner and John Pattison planned to attend but could not be present. The event included readings of the last wills of both the Progressive and Republican parties and featured speakers Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lister
Wenatchee
Chas Heifner
Wilson
Interior
John Pattison
L. J. Nelson
Nelson
Washington Steel and Iron Company Prepares for 1913 Expansion
The Echo reports Washington Steel and Iron Company advancing toward 1913 with new buildings and machinery. A new boiler and engine will be installed, ore storage completed, and an ore conveyor and crusher ready. Pump and water tanks installed, riverbank works underway, and ten to fifteen millwrights and helpers actively shaping the plant for early-year operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Steel & Iron Co
The
Echo
Robert
Library committee to host December events and fund drive
The library committee unveils a December 6 reception with a local talent program and a December 27 grand ball. Proceeds from both events support the library fund while inviting attendees to contribute for new books and cases. Tickets will go on sale soon for the season’s social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Fund
Apples to Australia Shipments From Wenatchee Reach Sydney
E Wagner of Wenatchee left last week for Sydney to oversee shipments of apples to Australia. Several boatloads were sent in September and will be distributed there before the holiday season ends. Imports to Australia halt after January 1, so the apples must sell before then. Wagner plans to return in about six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Wagner
Wnatchee
Sydney
Australia
Pacific
Wagner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jacobsen
Gen
Mgr
Lyman Durand
Rowly
Cascade Tunnel
Public
Civic League
Washington Steel and Iron Company
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