Two Men Die After Wenatchee Valley Railroad Explosion
A derailment and boiler explosion near the Castleberry ranch in Chumstick valley killed Joe Massie and John Morgan on Tuesday morning. Engineer Joe Mitchell escaped unharmed as authorities and doctors treated the injured at Leavenworth hospital. Morgan, later identified as Hotchkiss, had a Duluth, Minn. family and a Great Northern brother.
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Morgan
Old Castleberry Ranch
Chumstick Valley
Joe Mitchell
Joe Massie
Castleberry Ranch
Mitchell
Massie
John Morgan
Castleberry
Leavenworth Hospital
Judah and
Hoxsey
Michigan
Leavenworth
Harvest Fields
Wenatchee Valley
Duluth
Minn
Great Northern
Hillyard
Hotchkiss
Thomas Nolan
Hotchkis
Changes base after 14 years with one company
J. T. McDonald left Lamb-Davis Lumber Co. to join Peshastin Lumber Co. He came seven years ago from Tennessee as superintendent of logging for Lamb-Davis at Wenatchee Valley Northern railroad and logging operations. He will oversee logs and start duties immediately. Mrs. McDonald plans a coastal visit before joining him near Peshastin.
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J. T. McDonald
Tennessee
Lamb-Davis Lumber
Lamb- Davis Lumber Co
Wenatchee Valley Northern
L.D. Company
Peshastin Lumber Co
Peshastin Creek
McDonald Tarely
McDonald
Honor Pupils Entertained by Congregational Teachers
On Tuesday evening at five thirty the Congregational Sunday school teachers hosted a chicken dinner for pupils with perfect attendance in the summer quarter. Special recognition went to Agnes Davis who has missed only one Sunday in three years. Honored pupils included Agnes Davis Frances Lindsay Jessie Hathaway Bert Halloway Pearl Applegate Roscoe Bellingham and Kenneth Pearson. Guests Mrs Hegler and her sons Merritt and Clifford provided delightful music.
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Congregational Sunday School
Agnes Davis
Frances Lindsay
Jessie Hathaway
Bert Halloway
Pearl Applegate
Roscoe Bellingham
Kenneth Pearson
Hegler
Merritt and
Clifford
Thrifty Living Sermon Turns on Old Bible Verities
A satirical verse set mocks traditional Beatitudes by praising stinginess and thrift. It lampoons avarice with lines praising parsimonious behavior and warns against debt and overspending, reframing virtues as financial tightfistedness. The piece notes various nicknames for cheapskates and emphasizes prudence over conspicuous consumption.
Wenatchee Shingle Mill Reopens With Full Winter Run
New mill proprietor E. H. Kolhaus, visiting on his way to the lake, reports shingles price rise and a full blast winter operation. Mrs. R. O. Miles of Tye, Washington, visits Leavenworth friends this week.
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E. H. Kolhaus
Wenatchee Lake
R. O. Miles
Tye, Wash
Leavenworth
Charles Howe gored to death by mad bull at Everett ranch
Charles Howe, 66, a longtime Everett pioneer, was killed at his ranch when a five year old Holstein bull attacked. Carl Howe and ranch worker Chris Hovey found the body after arrival of mail. An inquest by Magistrate Graham noted broken limbs and mutilation. The bull was tied near the house, suspected of inflicting the fatal injuries. Howe leaves a widow two daughters and two sons.
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Carl Howe
Graham
Mr. Howe
Leavenworth Undertaking Co
Everett
Elks Lodge
Carl
Kramer Avenue
Charles Howe
Leavenworth Teachers Head to Wenatchee Institute
Seventeen public school teachers led by Principal Osborn depart Leavenworth by afternoon train for Wenatchee. The institute runs Wednesday through Friday with teachers listed: H. B. Ellison F. W. Bickle Lancefield and Misses Hinman McNabb Meier Haas Geerds Platner Kenfield Danby Dahl Costello Hayden and Warren.
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Osborn
Wenatchee
Leavenworth
H. B. Ellison
F. W. Bickle
Lancefield
Hinman
McNabb
Meier
Haas
Geerds
Platner
Kenfield
Danby
Dahl
Costello
Hayden
Warren
Youth's Companion and The Echo Subscriptions Offer
The Youth's Companion, described as the oldest and best children’s paper, offers a reduced price combo with The Echo. New and renewing subscribers can get both for $3.00 per year, with Echo alone at $1.50 and Companion at $2.00. Existing Echo subscribers may add $1.75 to their renewal to include the Companion for a year.
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Youth’s Companion
Echo
Recital at F A Reynolds Home by Miss Nicholas Pupils
The first in a series of recitals was held last week at the home of F A Reynolds. Performers were students of Miss Elizabeth Nicholas in a step toward more concerts this season.
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F. A. Reynolds
Elizabeth Nicholas
Francis Murphy Fatal Attempt On Brakebeam
A man identified as Francis Murphy of Center Street New York City died after being found on a brakebeam under a railroad car in a yard. He had fallen and suffered a broken leg and head injuries after being dragged while trying to escape town. alcohol impairment was noted. The body was sent to Wenatchee hospital where he died several hours later.
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Wenatchee Hospital
Francis Murphy
Center Street
New York City
Mary Pamias
San Francisco
Michael Weinstein
Pamias
Weinstein
Great Northern Sees Record Freight Movement Amid Canal Closure
The Great Northern reports about one thousand freight cars handled daily due to Panama Canal closure and booming wheat and apple crops. Local trains move 50 to 65 cars, thru trains often exceed 100, with crews on full time. Poultry shipments are heavy and lumber traffic rising, while passenger service remains satisfactory.
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Panama Canal
Great Northern Railway
Returned With Better Opinion of Leavenworth
Mr. Wm. McIntosh returned from the San Francisco exposition after two weeks travel through California and Oregon. He says Leavenworth is as good as any town he saw, with ample business per square inch and fewer dusty areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. McIntosh
California
Oregon
Leavenworth
Valuable ranch changes hands near town in deal mediated
The Stephens ranch northeast of town two and a half miles changes owners this week. Charles Fox and Lee Howerton take over from Wm Payne, with plans to develop a dairy herd on the site. The property features a running stream, ample hay land, a large barn, and out range. Payne receives town property in part payment.
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J. W. Elliott
Charles Fox
Lee Howerton
Wm. Payne
Stephens
Payne
Stop Look and Listen at Railroad Crossings Message
The record of deaths at railroad crossings is appalling and warns rail companies cannot protect people from their own folly. Stop look and listen when you approach crossings to prevent tragedies.
Leavenworth Bone Crushers Set to Tangle With L D Club
Leavenworth residents prepare for a major grid clash next Sunday October 24 as the Bone Crushers face the Lamb-Davis club in a no admission game at 2:00 PM. Local players include Wall Jackson Babst Wilder Fitzgerald White Logan Heidrick and others, promising a battle of beef against speed and grit.
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Leavenworth
Wenatchee
Leavenworth Bone Crushers
L.D
Harry Wall
Pat Jackson
Art Babst
Art Wilder
Mark Fitzgerald
Walt White
Ralph Logan
Hi Heidrick
Lamb-Davis
Wenatchee All-Stars
Catholic Ladies Fair A Week of Activities At The Echo
The Catholic Ladies Fair runs all week in The Echo building upper room with daytime public access and evening entertainments including dancing and a lunch. A Thursday card party and dance follow a successful chicken dinner serving over three hundred. The fair ends tomorrow night with a final dance and prize awards.
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Echo
Uncle Dick A. E. Dickinson Said Very Sick
A. E. Dickinson known as Uncle Dick is seriously ill and fears are entertained for his recovery according to local notices.
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A. E. Dickinson
Great Northern to Exploit Washington Products Exhibit Planned
Great Northern will install an agricultural exhibit in a new ten story block in St Paul to showcase Washington farm and field products. People with grasses grains or orchard items may send exhibition goods to E C Leedy immigration agent St Paul for free transport by the railroad’s local agent.
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Washington
Great Northern Railroad
Great Northern
St. Paul
Northwestern
E. C. Leedy
Spokane Men Seek White Pine Stumpage at Wenatchee Lake
Spokane men visited the Wenatchee area this week to assess white pine timber. They report abundant supply and propose entering contracts with lakefront owners to float logs down the Wenatchee River to the Chiwaukum bridge and load them onto Great Northern railcars for shipment to Spokane.
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Wenatchee Lake
Spokane
Lake Wenatchee
Wenatchee River
Chiwaukum Bridge
Great Northern
White
Nations seek large credits for war supplies
Italy requests a 25 million dollar credit for war supplies while Russia plans to borrow 500 million at 54 percent. Predicted timeline suggests England and France will seek another 500 million before spring.
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Italy
Russia
England
France
Moonshine Ring Allegedly Costly to U S in Fort Smith
Secret Service agents uncover an illicit still at Fort Smith Arkansas linked to more than a dozen ex government workers. The government reportedly loses about ten million dollars in the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Secret Service Revenue
Fort Smith
Masquerade II Charms Attendees With Halloween Theme
The C E S Masquerade II drew strong praise Wednesday evening with a large turnout. Halloween decorations featured autumn leaves and a black and yellow scheme as spooks ghosts and devils appeared. Pumpkin pie led the luncheon menu.
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Valley
Wenatchee Valley Railroad
L.D. Mill Company
Phil Hambrecht
Peshastin Lumber Company
Blewett
Blessed
Charles Hove Gored
Appleton Ranch
Mr. Hove
Carl Hove
Chris Hovey
the County Institute
Leavenworth Rooters
The
L.D. All Stars
Bone Crushers
Wenatchee Vs
All Stars
the Catholic Ladies Fair
Hagler
Clifford Hayes
C. W. Reid
A. R. McKeown
Herman Meeker
Mildred Adams Solo
Arthur Babst
Miss Adams
Mr. Reid
J. B. Adams
Washington Growers League
C. E. S. Masquerade
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