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Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1914

Page

8

Reeves Seen as Strong Chelan County Legislative Candidate

In a spirited endorsement the Chelan county voters are urged to support Mr. Reeves for the state legislature. Reeves has long served as prosecuting attorney, headed major local institutions, and led the county’s drive to form Chelan from neighboring counties. He is described as a thrifty landowner and bank director with a record of legal success and civic leadership.

Chelan County Woodrow Wilson Reeves Washington State Bar Association Wenatchee U. S

Civic Club notes on women’s work and emancipation

Hessie Wiswell Wilson, chairwoman, exhorts clubwomen to read listed books before May and unite in civic effort. She advocates teamwork among women, personal peace, and civic virtue guiding community service, resisting envy and haste while pursuing emancipation and social reform.

Wadsworth Emerson

Beware of Hoboes in Leavenworth After Dark

A local editorial warns of numerous female pursues by hoboes as the city faces a surge of tramps and urges women to carry revolvers for protection. The piece calls for citizen action to remove the vagrants before any assault occurs and stresses danger on out of the way streets at night.

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Church Services and Speaker Lineup Announced

Services at the M. E. church continue next Sunday with morning sermon titled Am I My Brother's Keeper? Evening subject to be announced. Cotterill speaks Saturday night. First meeting at 7:30 in the Congregational church, second at the M. E. church after. Ex-mayor of Seattle to speak.

M. E Cotterill Congregational Seattle

Reverend Reid to Preach at Seattle Congregational

The Rev. D. H. Reid of Seattle will preach in the Congregational church next Sunday morning and evening, delivering sermons in both services.

D. H. Reid Seattle Congregational Church

County Auditor H.H. Grant Democratic Ticket Endorsement

A Chelan county voter promotes Homer H. Grant for county auditor, highlighting his twelve years in the county, experience in the auditor’s office, and readiness. The opponent is Terry L. Ross, a former Wenatchee postmaster and current Wenatchee Commercial Club secretary drawing $125 monthly. The speaker questions whether Ross seeks broad office.

Homer H. Grant Chelan County Thoroly Terry L. Ross Wenatchee County

Charlie Harlin Commit to Sheriff in Chelan County

Chas A Harlin known as Charlie to locals for twenty years runs as Socialist candidate for Chelan County sheriff. A successful businessman and large Natchees property holder, he is seen as sound and safe with extensive Northwest knowledge and strong support for a strict prohibitory law and enforcement.

Chas. A. Harlin Charlie Chelan County Charlie Harlin

Mining experts report free gold at Meteor property near Blewett

Gold Strike experts from Seattle, Gold Strike Blewett party, stopped at Barclay hotel on return from Blewett. They saw ten men at work, showed ore samples with substantial free gold and high grade rock valued at 1800 to 2000 dollars per ton. Winter work prospects praised. Vote against Prohibition Measure No 3.

J. Vallein W. H. Little Seattle Barclay Hotel Blewett

Concrete Bridge at Dryden Built with State Funds

County Commissioner Matt Hickey stated the Wenatchee river bridge at Dryden is not county funded. Chelan county allocated state highway money for a concrete bridge and one mile of road costing the state highway fund 25000 dollars. The project aims for winter completion and serves as a lesson in concrete superiority.

Matt Hickey Echo Dryden Chelan County Wenatchee River Wenatchee Highway State Highway Fund

Temperance Meeting Draws Large Crowd at Congregational Church

A temperance meeting at the Congregational Church Tuesday night drew a crowd with about two hundred in attendance. Speaker Mr. Lough, recently from Indiana, delivered an argumentative talk and held strong attention. Mr. Huddleston sang a few songs and offered a brief humorous talk.

Congregational Church Lough Indiana Huddleston

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. Reeves Frank Reeves Kumtux Club Rheta Childe Dow J. Allen Smith Hessie Wiswell Wilson The State Federation of Women’s Clubs of Washington Mallory Walkover Copeland Ryder N. B. Day, Prop Wholesale Lumber Co P.O. Box Wheeler’s City Drug Store Rexall Agency Peshastin
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