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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1918
Page
1
The board warns Spanish influenza is present in the state and urges voluntary quarantine measures. Citizens should cough into a handkerchief, avoid crowds, keep distance from others when ill, stay home with any grippe symptoms, and ventilate rooms. If illness worsens call a physician and stay isolated until danger passes.
James Brooks of Oroville, a World War I soldier in France, has endured a rare sequence of fates. Initially listed missing, he later wrote he was slightly wounded and expected to return. A telegram then confirmed capture by German forces, followed by a report of wounds with undetermined extent.
Fireman C B Thurston longtime Great Northern worker died October 5 in Eveett from influenza after reporting illness September 28 while urged to continue his regular run due to manning shortages. He was removed from his engine at Gold Bar and later at Eve rett hospital, where pneumonia developed.
Will Brender again reports the season's first deer, displayed in a hardware window. His trophy shows a five prong horn said to indicate five years old. Neighbors joke that Brender has a personal deer preserve and can summon deer by whistling.
City officials report early in the week that influenza cases rise to more than fifty across Chelan County. Doctors Hoxsey Judah and Elmer advise rest and caution, with county-wide quarantine ordered by Health Officer Culp to curb further spread.
Round House Foreman Smith reports that by Wednesday noon seven thousand dollars in subscriptions have been taken among railroad men for the Fourth Liberty Loan with hope to reach ten thousand dollars. Mrs. D M Farris brings a sample of Alexander apples grown at Entiat ranch weighing three and one half pounds with fourteen and a half inch circumference and perfect form and color. The apples look good and may soon be tasted.
In Cashmere a local man Anderson Drake, a 35 year old married, well to do but a member of a religious group opposing war bonds, was seized by angry residents last Saturday. He was stripped to the waist and painted yellow with a rope about his neck tied to a truck, paraded through the streets. Drake is described as an industrious, peaceful citizen otherwise.
A telegram from New York reports Ward J. Heacock of Chelan completed the U N A R officers training and was commissioned an ensign last week Heacock enlisted in the navy last December His father worked for the Echo last summer and is now employed at the Wenatchee World.
The United States School Garden Army was formed in March 1918 funded by a $50 000 initial appropriation from President Wilson with an additional $200 000 to extend ten more months. It aims to boost food production and teach schoolchildren thrift industry service and patriotism by organizing garden companies under teachers and officers with regional directors and leaflets guiding instruction.
The Leavenworth Red Cross chapter held its annual election with L. J. Nelson presiding. Mrs. A. B. Wescott was elected chairwoman, Ferdinand Wettstein named vice-chairman, L. R. Hart reelected treasurer, and Warren Reid named secretary. The retiring secretary Chas Eckhart read her report. Headquarters move to the war workers room on Ninth Street.
The list honors Carl Foster Anna Fruechtricht Emma Fruechtricht Lucile Horsman and Clara Webb for perfect attendance. Three pupils Lizzie Cahill Susie Cahill and Willie Hanson each missed one day in the first month.
A community wood drive to heat Red Cross and war workers facilities collected about twenty cords. Volunteers led by H A Franklin and J C Roth hauled logs from local woods, sawed them to stove length, and stored them in the basement. A noon lunch fueled the team as names of nineteen volunteers were listed.
The Garden Army reports 1.5 million boys and girls enlisted in six months. Twenty thousand acres of vacant land converted to productive plots freeing truck gardens for other foods. Fifty thousand teachers trained via garden leaflets from national offices. Education boards and civic groups boosted support and extra salaries for supervision. Parents encouraged to participate nationwide.
Charles Willman, a Great Northern fireman, dies at 7 30 pm as Leavenworths first influenza victim. He fell ill with a severe cold and fever last week, which progressed to pneumonia before death. He lived in Leavenworth seven years, was married in Everett, and was buried by the Everett Elks lodge as requested.
Filings for city offices include Mayor M Rumphr City clerk Mrs. G W Sampson and E G Gowing City treasurer Mrs Ednad Reid and Sam Daly Councilman at large J L Maston First ward two seats Mrs K Johnson and J M Beamish Second ward two seats Mrs A Horey and Jas Stelzig Third ward one seat A T Eyckmeier and Chester Dawson
Mr A H Sylvester who led the Fourth Liberty bond campaign launched September 28 reported Leavenworth's subscription reached over $60,000 by press time surpassing the town quota of $47,000 and expected to rise further as all pledges are tallied.
Twelve Cashmere citizens charged with stripping and painting Anderson Drake over refusal to buy Liberty bonds were tried in Wenatchee and acquitted. The Wenatchee World called the verdict not guilty, warning against a repeat. All forest fire lookouts have been withdrawn and burning slashings without a permit is now allowed.
Salt Lake City mothers and parental associations back school food production. Civic and patriotic groups give strong support. One and a half million children engaged in summer projects to aid the country, build character, and foster patriotism. Home gardening rises in cities and towns, promising a prominent place in schools.
The General Welfare League argues postwar America will lead in global trade as creditor nation with booming domestic demand. They foresee rapid readjustment after war mobilization, a fall in war taxes, and renewed purchasing as households buy thrift bonds, boosting prosperity despite short term shifts.
A car of wheat was shipped to Wenatchee Milling company marking Chelan county’s first rail wheat shipment. About two more cars are in ranchers’ hands in the upper valley and wheat farming may expand as a local occupation.
County Health Officer Culp, in consultation with town authorities, states the quarantine will fail if children are allowed on the streets. The closure of schools aims to prevent gatherings and, if not obeyed, parents will face consequences.
Forest Ranger Rice moves from Lake Wenatchee after six years to be connected with the Chelan national forest. The transfer places him within the Chelan unit and continues his service in regional forestry duties.
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