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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1915
Page
5
Community notes report Mrs. P A Snyder visiting Seattle for two weeks and returning with friends in Wenatchee area. Stops include Koerner drug store Halloween novelties and invitations for a Halloween dancing party. Funeral services for J C Massie held. relatives from Whitefish, Raymond attend.
The funeral of American marine Private William R. McComb in Peking united Austrian Japanese British French Russian German and Italian soldiers in shared mourning at the British cemetery. They placed flowers on the coffin and formed behind the caisson before returning to their legations. McComb will be disinterred later for burial in the United States. he is survived by brother Robert T. McComb of Chicago.
A Hamilton Ohio notice promotes Dr. Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as an immediate relief remedy for severe colds. It claims the product penetrates throat and lung linings to destroy germs and aid natural healing, available at druggists for 25 cents.
The article urges selecting a road overseer with proven knowledge and ability to maximize road value, plus full community backing. It stresses drainage, proper crowning, ditches, and regular culverts, plus using the split log drag and possible road relocation for efficiency and cost savings. It also points to Farmers Bulletin 597 and Bulletin 220 for guidance.
George Ketchum of Cashmere was arrested after convincing his cousin's wife Mary Green of Idaho to desert her husband with her three children. He allegedly bought furniture on installment then sold it. Mrs Green faces adultery charges while Ketchum and federal agents pursue Mann Act violations. the children remain in detention.
Forestry Office notes show Forest Assistant Ramsdell left Wednesday for Chelan to gather tax statistics on land and forest valuations. Supervisor Sylvester spends part of vacation pruning his orchard east of town. Ranger Brender searches near Wenatchee for minor timber sales. Geo E Penfield of Independence Kansas visited the Springers in town, praising Washington scenery and climate.
Thomas Mullin and Iane Zeitz quietly wed in Seattle on Wednesday October 27 The couple with strong ties to Leavenworth have friends wishing them happiness Mullin has led operations at the Great Northern railroad electric plant for five years After the ceremony they departed for British Columbia for a ten day honeymoon
Peshastin notes show Mrs. H L Hart returning to California to settle there. W W Young remains in Soap Lake for extended treatment. Mrs S A Goodwin and daughter Edna plan a brief Everett trip. Gosslee returns to Seattle for business. O V Boswell relocates from Dryden to Peshastin. J W Colwell family to occupy Chas Hendricks place for winter. Hendricks to move to Leavenworth. Krytsu club ladies plan an evening Halloween party. Leonard Harvey drives to Seattle via Blewett pass.
Pastor Rev Nicholas O Rafferty leads Low Mass at 730 and High Mass at 930 on the first third and fifth Sundays with sermons at both. Rosary sermon and benediction at 730 each Sunday. Sunday school Saturday 10 am with altar boys instruction at 11. Junior League 2 pm Bible Study 3 pm Epworth League 630 pm preaching 730. Thursday prayer 730. Come next Sunday to form church habit. F L Moore Pastor.
Local business men in Ephrata push a campaign for improved road conditions and transportation access. They advocate for infrastructure repairs to boost commerce and community safety.
Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with preaching to follow at 10 45 a m Rev F E Stearns serves as pastor.
Sunday school at 10 and morning service at 11 with the theme Making Little Things Count plus special music by a mixed quartet. Evening service at 7 30 with Miss Featherstone leading Christian Endeavor at 6 30. Secretary Redfield notes Pacific Mail Steamship Co quit business without trying the La Follette Seaman's act. The paper urges businesslike governance for value to taxpayers, citing Hanford Columbian.
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