Hunter Dies From Wounds In Ingalls Creek Accident
Chas E Lemon Jr 22 of Everett died at Leavenworth Hospital after a hunting accident near Ingalls Creek. His shotgun discharged wounding his right leg and left thumb while he crawled through brush with his brother Marcus. Despite hours of rescue effort and surgery, he did not survive. He studied pharmacy at the University of Washington and spent summers with grandparents in Cashmere. Remains shipped to Everett.
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Chas. E. Lemon Jr
Ingalls Creek
Leavenworth Hospital
Mr. Lemon
Marcus
Hoxsey
Judah
Everett
L. A. Biggs
Cashmere
University of Washington
Bural
Leavenworth Undertaking Co
Eveett
Speculation in Orchard Buys and Sells for Profit
Wm Sparks of Cashmere bought a fifteen acre orchard last spring for 15000 with 1000 down and a fall payment. He recently sold the tract for 30000 cash. Two boys near Leavenworth rented an orchard near Peshastin and used half the crop to buy a stake in the Thomas orchard east of town. The crop should cover the price and yield several thousand dollars profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Sparks
Cashmere
Leavenworth
Peshastin
Thomas
Thomas Place
Naval recruiting officer visits Leavenworth for enlistment drive
A Navy recruiting party led by Chief Petty Officer A. B. Brown plans visits to Leavenworth on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday to urge young men to enlist. The campaign promises world travel at Uncle Sam's expense, skilled trades, good pay and outdoor life with 2 3 or 4 year terms. Chief Gunner's Mate Garlock will join Monday at the Barclay hotel for three days to meet potential recruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Brown
Navy
Leavenworth
Uncle Sam
Garlock
Barclay
Tons of peaches go out by parcel post
Over four tons of fruit mainly peaches were sent by parcel post this week with most destined for Coast points. 1,800 pounds from the Walter F Swalwell ranch traveled to Everett on Tuesday. Parcel post rates are 24 cents for peach boxes and 48 cents for apple boxes. Shipments by parcel post are rising as merchants rely on this service. Outgoing parcels exceed incoming at this season.
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Walter F. Swalwell
Everett
Parcel Post
Hamilton
Blanket Sale Suspension Prompts War Material Dept Delay
The surplus War Material Department of the Quartermaster General suspends blanket sales temporarily. Demand remains strong nationwide as officials seek a more equitable distribution method before resuming sales.
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the Quartermaster General
Tere
Arrests for Burning Slashings Without Permit
A. H. Howard was arrested by State Fire Warden Schaller and pleaded guilty before Justice of the Peace Davis for burning brush and slashings without a permit during the closed season. He was fined $25 plus costs. the fire was fought by Ranger Chartrand and Fireman Schnider. David Coon, homesteader in Anderson Canyon, was fined $25 and costs for the same offense. The law imposes minimum penalties of $25 and up to $500 with up to thirty days in jail.
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A. H. Howard
Schaller
Justice of the Peace
Davis
Mr. Howards
Chartrand
Schnider
David Coon Homesteader
Anderson Canyon
Leavenworth Schools Faculty Picnic at Chumstick
The Leavenworth school faculty held a picnic at the mouth of the Chumstick Tuesday evening. They left the grounds around five and improvised tasks from cutting sticks to making coffee. After supper they competed in stone throwing, ending the night with plans for future picnics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Wenatchee Knights of Pythias Celebrate Peace Feast
The Wenatchee lodge plans a peace celebration described as a feast of good things after the feast of reason. Grand officers from across the country are invited to attend the big meeting in the lodge rooms next Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
30 000 Tons Cull Apples
Thirty thousand tons of cull apples valued at about 300000 dollars will be used by Yakima by product apple plants this season. Most plants start operations September 15. Products include vinegar dried apples canned apples apple butter and cider. One plant contracted to buy 12000 tons and expects 1800000 gallons of vinegar plus other products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
Flu may come again in state next winter
Dr. John B. Anderson state health commissioner warned a possible influenza epidemic next winter in this state. He said nationwide measures to curb spread are being used and should an outbreak occur, closures of amusements and nonessential businesses and bans on public gatherings will likely be employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Anderson
Anderson
Increased prosperity shown in Chelan county assessors roll
The 1919 Chelan County assessment shows rising values across diamonds, household goods, autos, stock, farm produce, and Milch cows. Auto licenses reach about 3,000. real estate value grows slightly thanks to new buildings since March 1.
Pan Motor Car Arrival Stirs Leavenworth Interest
Mr. F. E. Van Orden reports leaving Spokane in a new Pan Motor car and plans to reach Leavenworth Saturday. The Pan Co has drawn wide attention amid solvency doubts and court challenges, with local stockholders eager to see the new model and its promised affordability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. van Orden
Spokane
Pan Motor
Leavenworth
Pan Co
Pan Company
1919 Auto Output Soars To 2.6 Million Vehicles
An estimate for 1919 US production cites 2,000,000 passenger cars 400,000 trucks and 200,000 tractors, totaling about 2,600,000 vehicles. The piece notes the industry has grown from a joke twenty years ago to the world’s third largest industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
City Plans Dam on Icicle River In Leavenworth
Under city direction engineer Weile surveys began on preliminary plans for a dam on the Icicle river in Leavenworth. Limited work this year due to late season. a road to the site will be built and construction hoped to start at low water next summer. Estimated cost about $20,000.
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Weile
Leavenworth
Icicle
Cay
Sweden Advances Water Power Development Percent
The article notes Sweden has developed 18 percent of its total water power potential while the United States has probably less than one percent. It contrasts national progress in harnessing hydroelectric resources.
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Sweden
United States
New Medal for U S Fliers by Dora Ohlfsen in Rome
Dora Ohlfsen, Australian designer, created a new medal in her Rome studio honoring the American air forces. The obverse shows a head of a U S aviator with allegorical symbols of American will and power, while the reverse depicts the feat of transporting forces overseas and includes President Wilson's call for force to the utmost to make right the law of the world.
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Dora Ohlfsen
Rome
Italy
America
Wilson
Congress
Twenty seven cars of sheep shipped to Chicago weekly
W FE Mudd, a veteran sheep raiser, sent twenty cars and Mrs Vessey seven cars to the Chicago Market this week. About twenty more cars have already left, with over forty more planned for later this month as the Sound market weakens. The sheep are moving east for better returns amid a declining market driven by the high cost of living. Georgia Hendricks, longtime flock owner, is in town discussing the industry’s outlook while keeping his flocks in the Okanogan and Colville regions.
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W. FE. Mudd
Okanogan
Colville
Camp Fire Notes Emphasize Glorify Work Theme
The article highlights the Camp Fire law urging work be glorified and cheerful, stressing best effort and joy in tasks. It notes that pursuing knowledge and being trustworthy apply to work and mentions several girls prepared to become Woodgatherers at the next council meeting.
Sampsons Plan Six Month Visit To Missouri And West
Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Sampson left by afternoon train for Missouri to visit relatives in Gentry county. En route they will stop in Spokane and Couer d Alene to see Mr. Sampson’s brother. They expect to spend six months visiting various places and return next spring via the southern route with Wenatchee as a probable future home. Before leaving Mr. Sampson sold his residence and furniture to F. A. Sinclair, president of the Leavenworth State Bank, who plans to take possession within sixty days.
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O. S. Sampson
Missouri
Gentry County
Spokane
Couer d’ Alene
Mr. Sampson
Wenatchee
Leavenworth State Bank
Local Brother of Herman Howe Visits from Army Service
Mr. W. C. Howe, brother of Herman Howe, is visiting his brother after a recent army discharge. He served with the medical department of American forces in France and is a printer and linotype operator by trade.
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W. C. Howe
Herman Howe
Fance
Senator Jones Proposes Price Disclosure Bill
In line with the president's recommendations to curb living costs, Senator Jones of Washington introduces a bill requiring wholesalers jobbers and retailers to attach the cost price to every article sold or displayed for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Washington
Lumber contracted for France to rebuild devastated district
Ten million feet of lumber has been contracted for shipment to France to erect small dwellings in the ravaged area, aiding reconstruction efforts and housing for displaced residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Record Apple Shipments Loom in Wenatchee District
The U S Railroad administration and the U S Bureau of Markets push for refrigerator cars as Wenatchee prepares for a record October apple movement. Jonathan crop, Rome Beauty and other varieties will be ready by mid October, with 2 000 cars aimed for Wenatchee after October 1. Great Northern confirms no shortage, while Yakima fruit has moved out. The Salvation Army and Home Service Campaigns in Washington seek funds to expand relief work, aiding prisons, missing friends, and community services.
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U. S. Railroad Administration
U. S. Bureau of Markets
Wenatchee District
Rome
Great Northern
Yakima
Wenatchee
Jonathan
Chelan
Okanogan
Douglas
Grant
Wenatche
King Davids
Olds Station
Wells & Wade
Olds Orchard
American Gruit Growers, Inc
the Salvation
Anacortes
Centralia
Salvation Army
Home Service
Washington
Salvation Army Corps
Salvation Army welfare work across Washington state
The Salvation Army operates fourteen corps in Washington with active relief committees and volunteer soldiers. It runs a Spokane Rescue Home admitting ninety last year and hosting forty one births, a Tacoma Hostel House for women serving soldiers’ families and working girls, and planned Seattle and Aberdeen industrial homes to aid the down and out toward self sufficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
State of
Washington
Spokane
Tacoma
Wright Park
Camp Lewis
Seattle
Aberdeen
Pastures in Belvidere Feed 20000 Yakima Sheep for Market
Belvidere Illinois pastures reportedly host 20 thousand Yakima sheep being fed until a favorable stock market. Pasture costs are estimated at two cents per head daily. Spokane Center of Constitutional Government League formed with 600 members to counter IWW influence and promote Americanization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belvidere
Ill
Spokane
Constitutional Government League
I. W.W
St Paul Municipal Bank Details and Investments
The City of St Paul operates a municipal bank for six years with a single clerk, accepting deposits and issuing 4 percent certificates redeemable on demand. It invests funds in tax certificates and bonds for the city, including $100,000 of 4 1/2 percent 30 year water bonds, $600,000 of 4 4/4 percent school bonds, and $750,000 of 5 percent tax levy certificates. On July 1, 1919 deposits totaled $3,635,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of St. Paul, Minn
City of
St Paul
Large Chinese Cotton Mill Planned North of Wuchang
A major cotton mill is to be built north of Wuchang in China. The project plans include 1,000 weaving machines and over 40,000 spinning frames to boost production.
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China
Wuchang
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Chas. E. Lemon
APPLE
Naval Recruiting Officer
Wenatchee Lodge
Chelan County
Spencer
PAN Motor Car
U.S
Chicago
Railroad Administration
THE
State News
Jim Massey
Ray McCarroll
Bleamister
Reno
New
Coyote
Inland Empire
Thomas Follett
Tekoa_ section
Follett
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