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Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1911

Page

2

SPECIAL NOTICE AND COMMUNITY ADVERTISING SUMMARY

Special notice from Monroe newspaper discusses condo­lence resolutions, certificates of thanks, and notices of advertisements. It critiques local press finances, branding attempts to defeat a water bonds proposal as motives to grant franchise, and cites council and residents opinions on governance and public welfare. The piece references Gary A. Bemis and political context around town development and utilities.

Moe

Open to conviction on bond issue debate

A correspondent questions Mr. Bassingthwaite's views on bond funding for a water distribution project. The letter asserts ground facts about winter freezing, challenges cost claims, and defends the council's method of presenting the bond proposal to voters. It notes school district debt and criticizes unsupported statements about digging costs.

Bassingthwaite Bassingthwaitte Leavenworth Woldenberg

Letter on Leavenworth water system contract and costs

A reader challenges the city council over the water project. He cites bids, bond issues, and claims about a complete system costing 44 000 dollars. He urges the public to see figures from the council’s engineer E Bassingthwaite and questions the council’s transparency.

The Echo Edmor Sas Pouge Co Leavenworth Woldenberg Beecher Snow Creek Water Co Lamb Davis Tumwater Light and Water Co E. Bassingthwaite

Well Done Good and Faithful Servants Honored by Town Records

Gratitude is expressed to Gay A. Hamilton and LR Hast for maintaining the town records, acknowledged as a source of gratification and reliability by local officials.

Gay A. Hamilton LR Hast

Local official surveys town records for accuracy

Col Mex Gormley spent near two weeks examining town records and found them in excellent shape. He noted the town was not in debt and that bonds were outstanding, with a few recommendations to improve the records further.

Col Mex Gormley Aberys

Road progress and funds update for Goode Mining and Milling

Walt Meyers reports fast progress on the G M M Compery Road project along Nie ger creek this week. The Goode Mining and Milling company claims ample funds to complete the road while planning machinery purchases and other improvements. Treasury stock sales have begun to raise additional funds.

Walt Meyers Tom

You Cannot Vote on the Bend ing Progesties

Reading of the notice states registration closes Wednesday night October 25 and voting will be blocked until after the bond election on November 4. Citizens are reminded that unregistered residents cannot vote.

Reverend Bassch Departs Lake Mills Latheran Church

Rev. Bassch pastor of the Latheran church for over four years leaves Lake Mills Wisconsin to make his home elsewhere. He came from Norfolk Nebraska and led the church, earning praise for his work though some misdeeds are noted. He was presented with two bone or silver gift sets by church members before his departure. Rev. Sterns of Mansfield will fill biweekly services at the Latheran church.

Mertz Bazscth Lather Lake Mills Wiscoms Bassch Norfolk Nebraska Sterns of Mamfield

Osborne Cafe to Open in October With Entertainment Plan

The Osborne Cafe under Harry Osborne management will open Saturday October 23. It promises a beautiful, comfortable room and plans to feature entertainers every two weeks after opening. The cafe will specialize in serving post theater parties. A slumber of the opening night.

Osborne Cafe Hary Osborne Seturney Osborne

Asteste Found Two Mez Near Icicle Divide

Two unidentified objects were found Friday ten days after work on asbestos debris near Sve miles south of the Icicle divide between Siver and Ingies creeks. The objects measure Sheen inches long and are described as very time and seeing. Experts deem them among the best found in Canada. Property owners from Tacoma will return.

Tecoma Ingies Creek Canada Tacoma

Sunday church services and Sunday School schedule

No preaching services are listed. Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. with Mrs. E M David in charge.

Sanday School E. M. David

Public Library Hours and Book Donation Appeal

The library reminds readers it opens Wednesday and Saturday evenings from three to five and seven to eight. Donations of boys books are welcome during hours as there are few such titles available.

Rebekahs Elect Officers at Chelan District Meeting

Mrs. Taylor Yocum was unanimously elected secretary after serving as delegate to the district meeting. Mrs. Stacy of Wenatchee was chosen chairman, Mrs. Ingham of Bridgeport vice-chairman, and Mrs. Boyd of Chelan treasurer. The next district meeting will be at Cashmere.

Taylor Yocum Rebekahs Chelan Stacy Wenatchee Ingham Bridgeport Boyd Cashmere Yocum Chelam

Celery Shipper Reports Weekly Crate Shipments to Wenatchee

Frank McNett ships three crates of celery to Wenatchee on Wednesday and says he has been sending three to four crates weekly for the past month. He notes only a half acre is planted for celery.

Frank McNett Wenatchee Mr. McNett

Celery farming eyed as future money maker for settlers

Mr. McNett estimates five acres of celery with proper care could net $1000 per acre, noting celery’s value and labor needs. The piece mentions limited current adoption due to marshy land requirements and hints at more growers joining in the future as interest grows. C J Reardon and wife arrive from Wenatchee Lake for a winter in Leavenworth, with Hubert Reardon and James Wise from De Graff Ohio planning a Portland trip after a short stay.

McNett C. J. Reardon Wenatchee Lake Leavenworth Hubert Reardon James Wise de Graff Ohio Messrs Reardon Wise Portland Oregon

Announcements for Municipal Nominees

Notices announce candidates for city nominations with primary results to be publicized until the December 5 city election. Officials list Len Hart Paul Wegand Mayer Frank Ceriquist as Citizens ticket nominees for council seats. A uniform service fee is charged.

Th. Kebo Len KR. Hart Citizens Guy A. Hamiltes

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Che Beavenworth Sdideess of Communications Leereowerch Echo Secaps Fom Inok Beas Cal & Editocal Monsoeries Monroe Temester Light 4Water Co Bill” Howerion Gisevedz Cumbert Gary A. Bemis Reuter Bact As Peimt Sithout Fee Abie Mutual Mercantile Company Mutual Mercantile CO Wasconsie Cal Hege Opera Paul Weigand F. E. Carlquist Frank Davis G. A. Hamilton Toledo Blade Toledo, Ohio U. S Blade United States America Weekly Publix Library Fer Mayer Frank E. Ceriquist
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