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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1909
Page
7
weekly stage service runs from Leavenworth to Telma on Mondays and Fridays at 9 a.m. arriving Telma 4 p.m. Returns depart Telma Tuesdays and Saturdays at 8 a.m. arriving Leavenworth 4 p.m. Mail passengers and express. Address Joe Massie proprietor 71 Leavenworth Wash.
Wenatchee plans a 10 mill tax this year while families and visitors from Wenatchee and Denver make local rounds. Notes include porches and repairs by James Edwards, a carload of sheep bought by Will Little, a planned mausoleum, and a trout fishing outing by Dr. Hoxsey and companions at Twin Lakes.
The Wenatchee area reports a string of social visits and travels with residents like Charley Salick Jack Mahoney and Gaylord Rawlins visiting Wenatchee for football and exposition events. Local business and municipal notes cover road improvements the post office and a theater change, and the Overland Grill closes with J B Violett taking over.
R L Peake and Ernest Bateman of Everett spent last week in Leavenworth. F A Ott of Lake Wenatchee says boating season is over. Mrs Evaline H Pond returns from Portland and Salem. L and G E Lamb arrive from Clinton Iowa. Lamb-Davis Lumber Co. tour. Thousands of sheep pass through town. a social dance is planned with Coulson’s orchestra and $1 tickets. Mrs J F Hoxsey departs Spangle Washington. Mrs G W Hoxsey accompanies to Spokane. Mrs J M Brassfield heads to Nelson British Columbia. George P Rice enlarges his store for justice of the peace business.
A. O. Nuetzel and wife return from Red Mountain after weeks with assessment work on claims in the area. Forest Assistant Cleator reports Lake Chelan work. government launch failed to operate last summer. Rothen family visits Wenatchee, may relocate if property sells. Leavenworth favored by D. W. Rothen. Great Northern fast mail now 54 hours Chicago to Seattle, no passengers, seven stops. J. Q. Gilbert reports Gilbert building near Peshastin. house warming and ball planned October 15 with supper and a dance.
The Reverend Melvin Rumohr and his family arrived from Leavenworth last Thursday and conducted his first services at the Chelan M. E. Church. He and his wife thank the community for the royal welcome and reception given them. Rumohr finds the church in splendid working order.
The Fast Mail Train on the Great Northern railroad awarded the mail contract from St Paul to Seattle for a four year term. The service begins Tuesday October 5 with a three day New York to Seattle route. The deal totals 2 million dollars and imposes heavy penalties for delays. All staff will work under high pressure to meet the schedule.
Oliver Peterson returns from Wisconsin in improved health and anticipates his wife and family arriving around the 20th. Mr. and Mrs. Swartout and Mr. and Mrs. Swalwell travel from the Sound country to enjoy Leavenworth sunshine. F A Reynolds spent days here and is pleased with five acre tracts taken by Leavenworth residents. H R Berry and family move from Rainier Beach to Leavenworth and Berry will join the local band while painting and hanging duties continue. M E Aid ladies met at Mrs. F T Motteler’s home for a pleasant gathering and lunch. next meeting is October 13 at Mrs. Coats. Mr. and Mrs. P E Galloway left for Missouri after seven months guiding the G N dining room here. he will oversee a new Troy Montana eating house early next year.
G. E. Boomer, former bandmaster of Prosser Washington, arrived in Leavenworth to join the Echo force and bolster the local band. Band master McDaniel welcomes the additions and says an outstanding aggregation is forming for the district. M. G. Thomas and his son Newell begin a fifth annual voyage to Latouche Island Alaska aboard the steamer Portland after leaving Seattle. Thomas, age 70, is likely the oldest man to voluntarily winter in that harsh climate.
Engineer Zahren of Wenatchee says capitalists’ association will install a Leavenworth water system along Snow creek lines. They guarantee pure water at a price not exceeding 10 percent of installation cost and will transfer the system to the city after five years at a reasonable price. Council considers action, with no water before next summer.
A lady’s green handbag was found on Sunday September 26 between Leavenworth and Peshastin. It contained several small articles including $3 in silver and a gold neck chain with a cross. A liberal reward is offered for its return to Miss Katharine Burns or The Echo office.
Well matched span bay mares weighing 1300 pounds apiece are offered for sale before departure from the country. Bargain price. Interested parties should contact H. P. Duncan at Thelma, Washington.
The Metal Monarch Mining Co will offer 50 000 shares of treasury stock for development. Allocation starts with current stockholders as applications are received. J B Adams 35 Secretary Wenatchee Valley Improvement Club meets Friday Oct 15 at 8 p m at city hall to boost Leavenworth area and conduct important business. L J Nelson pres Edison phonographs and new attachments at Nickell's opposite depot.
A pocket memorandum book a bill book and a check book from Washington National Bank of Ellensburg were left in a blue jumper somewhere near Leavenworth on August 17. The author 37-41 O. Yeates offers a reward for the return. The memorandum book bears a National Commission Co. stamp on the back.
An advertisement targets connoisseurs of fine spirits praising a thoroughly matured Old Kentucky I W Harper whiskey sold by J G Fritz at the Bank Saloon.
Leavenworth steam laundry completes work across the town. Agency report says services extended to all sections, with Vienna Bakery contributing to prompt deliveries.
Three promising parcels near the school house offered for sale. For particulars inquire at The Echo office. Also advertisement notes fresh candies nuts and fruits at Nickells with a small classified listing.
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