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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1909
Page
2
A meeting at city hall formed the Leavenworth Old Settlers Society for residents here before Jan 1, 1901. About fifty members, with double that expected by month end for a picnic, election of officers, and by laws.
An unusual wreck in Leavenworth damaged a viaduct and a stock car when a car jumped the track under the viaduct causing collapse. The incident halted switching for days but main line service remained. Repairs will follow and responsibility for upkeep was discussed.
Friends gathered Saturday night at the Methodist minister Melvin Rumohrs home in Leavenworth. They presented a silver fruit or cake dish as a token of love and esteem and wished the couple long life prosperity and happiness as hosts. Names follow.
A Saturday evening gathering at J. L. Maston and family honored Miss Alta Sheely and Miss Lula Sheely of Wenatchee. Guests enjoyed light refreshments music and games then departed, praising the hosts as royal entertainers. Attendees included Frank McNett George Henry Leonard Sauer Dan Nicholson Alex McKenzie Edna Featherstone May McNamara Bessie Walker Floyd Coats Hester Coats Tom Meeker Ed Kassel Lottie Kassel Herman Franklin Mr Hedrick Martha Farnsworth Ella Robertson Laura Robertson Ruby Smith and more.
All old settlers joining the Saturday September 25 reunion are asked to bring a basket of lunch. Batchelors included. Coffee will be cooked over a camp fire as in ye olden day. F A Losekamp chairman Refreshment Com 1890.
The Congregationalists staged the Swiss Bell Ringers on Wednesday night and drew a crowd described as more than half filled. Every minute offered novelty in music and there was not a poor number on the program, leaving those absent missing a real treat.
A drawing at the L D Store awarded the winner number 13. The holder may choose a $5 pair of shoes by presenting the ticket.
In the Superior Court of Washington Chelan County the estate of John Schmidt deceased is administered by Frank A. Losekamp. Creditors and claimants must exhibit their claims with vouchers within twelve months after the first publication to the administrator at J. J. King law office Leavenworth. First publication September 17.
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