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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1911
Page
5
Leavenworth notes include Lee Howerton's Wenatchee business call Monday and Koerner's Variety Store entrance in Koerner's Drug Store. Mayors, visitors, and residents share travel to Seattle and Adrian, with community updates from Penny and Miss Sparks to W. V. McDonald and Mrs. Gull as well as shop mentions and local events.
Mr. Delemater announces Leavenworth Cleaning and Dye Works must expand after outgrowing its current spot on Commercial Street. He has leased a room adjoining the City Drug Store to accommodate existing patrons and new customers in need of dyeing and cleaning services.
The public library is open Wednesday and Saturday afternoons from 3 to 5 o'clock and Saturday evening from 7 to 8 o'clock. All persons wishing to borrow books must call during the open hours.
Local residents make moves in Wenatchee and Leavenworth with several trips and home projects. Notable notes include Dell McCoy selling pigs to the county farm, Peshastin Heights home nearing completion, along with ghost party success and a forthcoming Gilbert’s hall dance hosted by Lou Harvey and Vern Jones.
Governor Hay was guest of honor at a Rainier Cafe luncheon hosted by Mayor Woodrow last Friday. Attendees included Frank Carlquist, O. S. Sampson, Col. E. H. Fox, Joe Gangler, H. E. Carr, E. P. Sharman, and Matt Gormley. A farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. Coleman followed with cards, music, and lunch. Mrs. Coleman heads to Tacoma with Mr. Coleman joining soon. winter plans call for San Diego.
Governor Hay spoke to students as a series of basketball games with neighboring high schools is set to start Saturday at home against Monitor. Construction on the high school building progresses with brick and carpentry soon to follow, with completion expected in a couple more weeks. A new student, Coxson Seto from the Orient, shows strong progress in English learning, while Japanese students are praised for their respectful conduct. Mrs. Brown now leads the fifth grade, replacing Miss Evangeline Peterson who has mentored since the past seven weeks.
Historical classified snippets show a mix of horse storage space, potato barters, bargain sales for women, remedial medicines, liquor ads, subscription agents, youth job offers, telegraphy training, and a missing horse notice, all dated with local contact hints and place names like Leavenworth Seattle Portland and We natchee.
The Echo will print candidate notices for the November 7 primary and December 5 city election. A $2 uniform charge covers this service. Len R. Hart is nominated for Clerk on the Citizen's Ticket. Guy A. Hamilton is named for Clerk on the Citizen's Ticket. Paul Weigand is listed for Councilman on the Citizen's Ticket. Frank E. Oshquist is named for Mayor on the Citizen's Ticket.
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