Million Dollar Pipeline Proposal Moves Toward Vote
A meeting in Cashmere organized the Wenatchee Valley Domestic Water Users Association to push a Chelan county wide water pipeline from the Teble river to Wenatchee. A three member petition committee was appointed to draft preliminaries and a publicity group was formed to inform the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cashmere
Teble
Wenatchee
J. M. Beamish
Leavenworth
Peshastin
Starks
Wingate
Beamish
Daly
Dryden
Davies
Monitor
Humphreys
Sumner
Whitney
Wenatchee Valley Domestic Water Users Association
Humphries
S. R. Sumner
W. B. Paton
W. F. Whitney
Chelan County
East Wenatchee
Chelan
Sam Daly
Willis R. Cary
H.W. Starks
W. R. Cary
Memorial Certificate for Heine Johnson Sainted Hero
Mr and Mrs M Johnson received a memorial certificate for Heine Johnson who lost his life at Chateau Thierry in France last week It states Bugler Victor H Johnson Co 1 26th Infantry was killed July 19 1918 and that his honor is preserved in the archives of the American Expeditionary Forces His memory will remain fresh in the hearts of his friends and comrades
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Johnson
Heine Johnson
Chateau Thierry
France
Victor H. Johnson
26Th Infantry
Burleson Praises Post Office As Miraculous
In Atlantic City Postmaster General Burleson lauded the postal service as remarkable in development and highly efficient. The piece notes public skepticism about claims of miracle given long standing postal delays misses and losses.
Local Wheat Harvest Yields Notable in Plain Vicinity
The Echo reports 2,500 bushels of wheat threshed this fall by O B Robertson the area’s only thresher. W W Burgess of Plain produced the largest crop three to four hundred bushels. Government urging caused a shift from grain hay to grain this year and last, showing wheat can mature here though unlikely to become a major industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Robertson
W. W. Burgess
Plain
Service Club Tackles Leavenworth Housing And Utilities
At a large Service Club meeting in Leavenworth, members discussed town housing shortages, proposed surveys and repairs, and forming an association to build and sell homes. They also addressed telephone charges from Peshastin, mail routes, a Wenatchee Valley improvement district, and Icicle river water supply, concluding with a productive adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Club
Leavenworth
R. B. Field
Field
Geo. Woodruff
Chas LaPointe
Jean Haskins
McKeown
Peshastin
Wenatchee
R. L. Hart
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
J. A. Hearst
B. C. Rutherford
G. A. Hamilton
Pipkin
Dr. McKeown
S. G. Daly
Wenatchee Valley
Icicle River
Suit For Possession Of Child Ends In Favor Of Father
In the McClain vs McClain custody case decided in Wenatchee Superior Court Judge Grimshaw granted Eugene McClain custody of his son Eugene McClain Jr while allowing weekly visits for the mother Rhoda McClain and possible custodial adjustments after the school year. The ruling commends the father and stepmother and notes the Texas decree was impractical after school age. The son expressed a wish to live with his father, and witnesses testified to the family’s stable home life and the father’s character. The boy will enroll in Wenatchee schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClain
Texas
Texas Court
Leavenworth
Mr. McClain
Eugene
Falkner
Poe & Falkner
Seattle
C. B. Hughes
Wenatchee
Herman Howe
A. N. Corbin
Rev
C. H. Cleaves
Pocatello
Idaho
Waco
Moody
C. H. Lodge
Cleaves
Howe
Penney Store Held Up in Hillyard Spokane
A masked burglar held up the J. C. Penney store in Hillyard at 9 15 pm on a Saturday night. He ordered the manager and two employees to stay still and took about 600 dollars in cash from the till before fleeing through the front door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Penney
Hillyard
Daily Press
Spokane
Ellensburg Grange Rejects Triple Alliance Stance
Ellensburg Grange No. 209 votes unanimously against support or endorsement of the Triple Alliance. Members cite concerns the alliance is a radical labor push to mobilize farmers to aid strikes, warning farmers would suffer if alliance members strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
C. R. Cottrell
State
Triple Alliance
Cottrell
Cotterell
King County
Ellensburg
Grange
Notice to Public on Leavenworth Echo Accounts
All accounts due to The Leavenworth Echo up to October 81, 1919 are payable to Deed H. Mayor. After that date subscription accounts become due to Messrs Rearick Schannach and Lee, successors, who will mail The Echo to paid in advance subscribers for the period paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth Echo
Deed H. Mayor
Messrs. Rearick
Schannach & Lee
Echo
H. Mayor
H. S. Rearick
W.g.schannach
C. A. Lee
Ross Irwin Takes Over the Franklin Hotel
Ross Irwin closed a three year lease with F A Losekamp for the Franklin Hotel. He plans many improvements including a ladies parlor and a men's lobby to make it the most desirable Leavenworth lodging for travelers.
Survey of religious conditions in U S A county
A general survey by the Interchurch World Movement of North America maps religious life in this county. It covers finances, membership, pastor presence, family ministry, and pastoral oversight. It plans to identify gaps, boundaries, community centers, and areas lacking Christian influence, to aid cooperative programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interchurch World Movement of
North America
State Council
Interchurch World Movement
United States
Interchurch Movement
Organic Church Union
Ralph A. Ward
China
R. E. Diffendorfer
D. Edmund S. Bunner
Moravian Church
Hermann N. Morse
Presbyterian Board of Home Missions
W. P. Schriver
Henry P. Schauffler
William R. Patterson
Walter Laidlaw
National Organization
County Council Forms Survey Task Leader Elected
At Wenatchee YMCA meeting the County Council named Rev. E L McCartney of Cashmere as County Leader in charge of appointing survey workers for a large scale effort. The gathering drew representatives from most county denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
Wenatchee
E. L. McCartney
Cashmere
Truck Hits Mrs. Millers Car Near Peshastin
A truck bound for Leavenworth clipped a piece of lumber on Wenatchee road injuring Mrs. Miller and her son. The windshield and top were demolished, the boy suffered a cheek gash but is recovering after stitches from Dr. Hoxey. Authorities note a lawful prohibition on protruding loads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. Miller
Gus Bergren
Leavenworth
Wenatchee Road
Peshastin
Pioneer Doctor Hoxsey Remembered For Lifelong Service In Leavenworth
In Leavenworth a longtime railroad physician Dr. G W Hoxsey is recalled for attending more than 3600 births since 1901 and aiding neighbors without expecting payment. He remains one of three enduring pioneers, celebrated for dedication and kindness amid a community farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Hoxsey
Leavenworth
Great Northern Railroad
Geo. Briskey
Doctor Hoxsey
Safe Blower Strikes Cashmere Market, $75 Dropped
Between midnight and daylight Wednesday, the Cashmere Meat Market owned by Inland Meat Co of Wenatchee, and operator of the Leavenworth Market, was blown open and $75 taken. No arrests. two young men were seen fleeing. Books and checks left untouched. entry gained through a front screen door left ajar for ventilation. The city marshal was summoned to Spokane as a witness. a night watchman was temporarily unavailable. An earlier robbery attempt at this market occurred two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cashmere
Inland Meat Co
Wenatchee
Leavenworth
Spokane
City Council Accepts Canal Improvements Plan
The city council met in regular session with Mayor Motteler and council members present. Bills were allowed and Engineer Weile's report on Icicle Canyon improvements was accepted and filed. A resolution authorized the City Clerk to apply for road and water rights in Icicle Canyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motteler
Barclay
Beamish
Stelzig
Paine
Weile
Icicle Canal
Icle Canyon
Local Resident Sells North Side Home to Florida-Bound Family
John Franklin, residing on the north side of the track, sold his house this week to a family recently relocated from Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Franklin
Florida
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T. P. Harris
Hillyard Penney
Ellensburg Grange
Tripple Alliance
Tacoma Metal Trades Council
The
Union Record
Radical Labor Paper
Ross Irwin
Franklin Hotel
U. S.A
Doctor Fell
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