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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1913
Page
6
Family returns after moves from New Mexico to Hunter Oklahoma
J. S. Smith and family who left here a year ago for New Mexico then moved to Hunter Oklahoma will return to this city in a few days to make their home again. Mr. Smith and wife will stop in Spokane to visit relatives before coming here. He cites drought and poor crops in Oklahoma as the reason for returning to “God's country.” Mrs. Wm. O'Rourke and children left for Seattle Wednesday to visit friends for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Smith
New Mexico
Hunter
Oklahoma
Mr. Smith
Spokane
Wm. O’rourke
Seattle
Passenger Train Kills Two Men Near Trinidad
A handcar crew from Guthrie and McDougall was struck on a curve by passenger No. 1 near Trinidad in high wind. Engineer DeRush and Fireman were killed, and a second crewman died en route to Wenatchee. A separate crash near ChiChiwaukum involved four men on a gasoline speeder with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie & McDougall
Trinidad
Burke
DeRush
Wenatchee
Haney
Chiwaukum
Hoxsey
Wenatchee Man Showcases Novel Four Foot Aeroplane
Ed Mantell of the Wenatchee Motor Car Company unveils a four foot wide aeroplane model at the Fair Hesperides in Wenatchee. He aims to complete the model within two weeks and claims it rises from the earth with ground power, limits height to 25 30 feet, and relies on gravity more than propellers. Mantell seeks a $50 000 New York prize and the honor of crossing the ocean in flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee
Ed. Mantell
Wenatchee Motor Car Company
Mantel
New York City
Ocean
Vein of Coal Found Near Cashmere Sparks Chelan County Hope
William Patterson son of Duncan Patterson of Cashmere reports a coal vein two miles from Cashmere up the Nahahum Canyon. The seam runs about 18 inches and runs for three to four miles with potential to outrank a gold mine in the Wenatchee valley. Patterson plans to seek expert coal men in Seattle for development. Evidence of coal exists in Chelan county but no systematic work has been done yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Patterson
Duncan Patterson
Cashmere
Chelan County
Wenatchee Valley
CleElum
Roslyn
Wenatchee Mountains
Swede Laborer Loses Both Hands in Railroad Accident
Gus Johnson, a Swedish laborer tied to a Columbia River construction camp, came to the city for a few days and was found asleep on the railroad tracks last Friday morning. His hands were mangled. Dr. Hoxsey treated him and he was sent to Wenatchee hospital, where reports indicate he is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Johnson
Columbia River
Hoxsey
Wenatchee Hospital
Master Thieves Tales From The East Indian Bhattee Tribe
An 19th century account describes the Bhattees as a tribe trained to endure fatigue and mimic animals for theft. It recalls a cavalry sentinel who mistook a fleeing thief for a stump and watched as the man timed a poltroon to snatch the helmet, then vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Telegraph
The Earl Who Thought Aloud and Found a Friend
An Earl renowned for thinking aloud misses a carriage ride and unknowingly reveals his thoughts to a stranger. The stranger mirrors the Earl’s introspection, sparking mutual embarrassment and a humorous awakening. The misfit moment ends with an apology and an unexpected friendship.
Advertising Crime and a Pocketbook in London Answers
A dialogue in London Answers shows a quarrel over a large ad for a pocketbook containing banknotes and many checks. One character claims Bertha Bullion’s father funds the advert, while another questions the money source. The scene ends with an implication of a returnable find and a lender named Bertha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billson
Jimson
Bertha Bullion
London
Golden Rule store to open in Leavenworth April 1 1914
L V Day confirms the Golden Rule store will open in Leavenworth on April 1 1914 after delays in securing the local premises. The company will stock dry goods clothing shoes and ready to wear for all ages with purchases made to keep prices low. The building rent will be 700 dollars during closure as a precaution against false openings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. V. Day
Leavenworth
Leavenworth House
Day
Uncalled Letters At Leavenworth Post Office
The list of uncalled letters at Leavenworth post office dated Sept 27 includes Albert Janson Mrs Lawrence Irwin Sandy Irwin M R Henry Mrs Edith Ellise Ellis Davis Frank Brodick Nick Alexandros W Clarke W Jones Mrs H O Powell Pete Taylor three others Minnie Sammans R Uehlin Albert Simpson Red McRae Emma Schnierla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth Post Office
Albert Janson
Lawrence Irwin
Sandy Irwin
M. R. Henry
Edith Ellise
Ellis Davis
Frank Brodick
Nick Alexandros
W. Clarke
W. Jones
H. O. Powell
Pete Taylor
Minnie Sammans
R. Uehlin
Albert Simpson
Red McRae
Emma Schnierla
Catholic Ladies Aid Meeting at Mrs Bettinger Home
The Catholic Ladies Aid will meet at the home of Mrs J S Bettinger next Wednesday afternoon. All members are urged to attend as there is to be an election of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Ladies Aid
J. S. Bettinger
Dr Hoxsey Transacted Business in Seattle Earlier This Week
A notice states that Dr Hoxsey conducted business in Seattle several days at the start of the week. The report records the location and timing of his activities without additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hoxsey
Seattle
The Baby in Germany Festive Birth Customs
The article explains German birth celebrations from christening to the tragkissen cradle pillow. Guests weigh gifts, then gather for wiegenfest with tableaux of the baby's life, ending in a dance as Gypsy-styled prophecies and the gift of Freundschaft are exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Chicago Tribune
Animals with eyes on sides see all around us
The text notes that many animals including flies hares horses and giraffes have laterally placed eyes giving them wide field of view. Flies detect approach from any angle hare and horse use lateral vision to gauge pursuers while giraffes see both behind and ahead making calm approach difficult.
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Massie
East Commercial St
Tumwater Savings Bank
Pioneer Bank
Lamb
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Victrola
Frank E. Carlquist
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