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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1917
Page
1
Leavenworth merchants closed early on Wednesday to allow workers to pick apples, following Wenatchee and Cashmere. About 400 to 500 car loads of apples were expected near Peshtanit, with thousand boxes salvaged despite early rain and a strong wind.
Joe Fuller and Wilhelmina Freytag went to Wenatchee Wednesday, secured a license, and were married in Judge McCoy's chambers. They plan to make their home in Leavenworth.
A patriotically charged report recalls a Liberty Loan meeting praising the flag raising and urging support to fund soldiers against the Germans. The piece likens victory to preventing the flag from being pulled down and notes Leavenworth as a stark benchmark.
The article notes a winter program of Red Cross sewing parties planned to “do your bit” while entertaining. Hosts include Mrs. A. G. McKeown and Mrs. P. A. Snyder among others. gatherings feature a Hooverized lunch and socializing with volunteers and local figures. Sheriff McManus warns against rough actions in the valley as local changes occur with Boulevard Cafe management passing to Frank Yuma.
Apple pickers in the Peshastin district struck at the start of the week over wages of 3.50 dollars a day plus board, seeking 4 dollars. Some IWW members reportedly threatened resisters, a violation that may lead to apprehension. Individuals may quit, but must not deter others from working.
Wenatchee business and professional men through the Commercial club vote to close every other day to protect the crop. Schools also close to let older children help in orchards. At Cashmere, half-day closings and full orchard work continue until picking ends. Leavenworth reports help in Peshastin valley, while a cold spell could ruin much of the fruit and threaten its market value.
About fifty Leavenworth residents and volunteers worked in the orchards near Leavenworth and Peshastin to transfer thousands of apples to packing houses. Wind reduced some fruit and growers race to finish before unfavorable weather. war shortages hinder labor.
Next Thursday evening November 1 a popular community concert will be presented in the High School auditorium under Mrs. Carter’s direction. All are invited with no admission charge.
A harsh appeal scolds Leavenworth for only ten percent Liberty Loan participation. It invokes Revolutionary heroes and Patriot rhetoric to urge immediate support and patriotism, warning that complacency risks loss of freedom and national unity.
Packages must reach the post office by November 15 and be opened by the postmaster before sending. No liquids or perishable items. flat marking and plain addressing required. Rate is 12 cents per pound. limit ten pounds. do not insure or register. mark "Christmas Mail" for Christmas parcels. Sharp items must be protected. no intoxicants, poisons, inflammables, or explosives. ensure strong wrapping.
Louis F Speidel completes a three story hollow tiling fruit warehouse in Dryden costing over 20000 with capacity for 150000 boxes of apples. Frost proof structure measures 80 by 175 feet and will gain modern machinery by next year. General manager H G Bohlke says the season will yield 200 carloads.
Local Red Cross volunteers praise Mrs. M. L. Moore for finishing 132 garments in four months including 17 pairs of knitted socks. The mother of the Methodist pastor quietly marked her 79th birthday about two months ago.
A public appeal urges residents to attend a meeting at Cascade Garage near the post office between 11 30 and noon to show commitment to the city. Organizers pledge frank discussion to demonstrate civic involvement and distinguish supporters from skeptics.
Asa Cass aged 87 a Snohomish county resident and Civil War veteran living in Sultan Washington was instantly killed last week when struck by a fast mail train as he walked on the tracks in dense fog. The Sultan Star notes he remained in good health for his age and was a kindly, widely respected figure known for daily long walks. The community is shocked by the tragedy.
The Means Anderson Trio opened a winter series at Scenic theatre with musical and recitation numbers. A good crowd attended as the Hungarian Phantasy on violin with piano accompaniment impressed. Under Kumlux Club direction three more entertainments are planned after holidays.
Post office records list uncalled letters dated October 24 1917. Names include Orville Mummey Chas Walters Anderson Stevens D H Moore W G Moore Ella Johnson O S Osborn Andy Hammons A H Carnahan S H Delemeter Gean Carosa Knubs Halverson Frank Harris. Inquire by stating advertised. Guy A Hamilton P M
John W. Hemmiger an orchardist of Riverside Washington died on the passenger train en route to Seattle Monday. He boarded No. 1 at Wenatchee with his wife and brother. Suffering from uremia he was advised by Dr Hoxsey that death was likely before reaching Seattle. He died near Sultan and was buried on the coast per his wishes at age 43.
John Close, a hometown figure, has been promoted to Division Superintendent on the Spokane Division covering Spokane to Leavenworth. His rapid rise includes roles from brakeman to train master and recent study in an accountancy course. Other changes include William Pannon becoming master mechanic and W R Smith moving to general superintendent of the eastern division.
Manager Barclay promotes the Spoilers at the Scenic next Tuesday October 30 featuring Wm Farnum in the lead role. Farnum shines in this production. Also at the Scenic October 31 and November 1 are the Tennessee Jubilee Singers performing old time negro songs and jokes, praised by the press as royal entertainers.
Mr and Mrs J S Sheppard of Springdale ranch report seeing an illuminated aeroplane pass overhead last Monday morning. They observed it heading northwest at high speed and altitude, likely crossing the lake, about 16 miles up the lake from their ranch.
Thanksgiving turkeys will cost 35 cents a pound and chickens about 25 cents per pound, based on local advice from Spokane. The update reflects current poultry pricing expected for the holiday season.
Washington state launches a broad Hoover food conservation push involving 3000 churches and 3000 Sunday Schools. Pledge cards, window displays, and kitchen instruction will flood homes during October 21–28 with aim of 223000 pledges. Final drive runs October 29–November 3 with 3000 volunteers aiming to reach every household.
The sixth to high school students were dismissed Monday evening so about twenty five to thirty children could pick apples in Peshastin. Orchard owners arranged for the children to be fetched after work and returned home in the evening. Tacoma Philadelphia shipbuilders ordered 8,000,000 feet of lumber here.
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