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Leavenworth Echo in Leavenworth, Washington
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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1911
Page
2
Woldenberg Attacks Water Plan Critics in Echo
The Echo rebuts Mr. Woldenberg's water question article and quotes Engineer Zahrens report. It accuses him of lacks of foundation and claims he misstates council actions while praising municipal water goals and Snow Creek sourcing. The piece questions his honesty and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Echo
Woldenberg
Zahren
Mr. Woldenberg
Council
Snow Creek
What Will You Do Then Water Question Debate
Voters weigh the water question as many inquiries pour in from taxpayers seeking light. The Echo tackles these, aims to clarify matters before the decision, and addresses concerns about possible rate cuts by Tumwater Light and Water Company and the risk to city finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
Tumwater Light and Water Company
City Versus Utility Rates Threatens Tax Battle
The article warns that a city could tax utilities to offset losses from fighting a private competitor. It analyzes how property taxes could shift costs onto other taxpayers, proposing hypothetical savings for residents and questioning the viability of such measures. It ends with, Who's next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tumwater Light and Water Company
Leavenworth Voters Back Water Contract With Snow Creek
The city negotiates a five year water deal granting Leavenworth one million gallons per day and free use of Snow Creek conduit to the reservoir. Provisions include city council inspection rights, protection against slides, and a 3000 foot conduit cutoff with 8 inch pressure line to the reservoir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snow Creek
Fine Ore Samples From Chelan Consolidated Mine
Harry Krollpfeiffer arrived from the Red Mountain mines last Saturday with fine ore samples from the new tunnel on the Chelan Consolidated Copper property. He reports a large vein of ore likely to improve with depth and has sent samples to Seattle for assay before departing for the mining camp on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Krollpfeiffer
Red Mountain
Chelan Consolidated Copper Company
Seattle
Local Notes On Visits Health and Fishing Tales
Dr. Judah called to Wenatchee on business. L J Nelsons visited Everett and Seattle then returned. Hoxsey employed by Oriental Trading as physician for Japanese residents. Forest Supervisor Sylvester returned from Kittitas County after forestry duties. Fire danger said low after recent rains. Hamilton Lodge 245 I O O F met. Brother Dude Brown received Degree of Truth. Next meeting set for Saturday at 7 30. Gallagher left Seattle hospital and visits friends. expected home soon. Weigand and Fisher fished near town dam. landed an 11 1/2 pound salmon and a 10 ounce trout rod. Siwash Indians fishing nearby noted with a joke about truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judah
Wenatchee
L. J. Nelson
Everett
Seattle
Hoxsey
The
Oriental Trading Company
Sylvester
Kittitas County
Hamilton Lodge
Dude Brown
W. V. Davis
N. G
O. S. Sampson
Pat Gallagher
Mr. Gallagher
Paul Weigand
Dee Fisher
Mr. Weigand
Weigand
Prize fruits and vegetables on display in Wenatchee
Local merchants and growers showcase apples pears and vegetables in windows and exhibition cars. J B Adams reports 1000 to 1500 apple boxes from a nearby orchard with multiple varieties. Other displays include McIntosh Red Grimes Golden Delicious and Bartlett pears from Harry E Carr and further produce from Charles Ellinger G W Hart R J Smith Val Rebhahn Koerner's drug store and Cascade orchards. Prizes awarded tomorrow boost regional advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Railway
Wenatchee Valley
Leavenworth Mercantile Company
Harry E. Carr
Jonathan
Rome
F. A. Reynolds
Charles Ellinger
G. W. Hart
R. J. Smith
Community Notes Warm toward Returning Residents
S E Carlquist returns to Monroe after a week here and a large crowd attends the Scenic Theatre amateur show. The Hand of Fate is the main feature for tonight. W H Hadley, longtime Tumwater Savings Bank cashier, writes from Ann Arbor after years in Monroe. Margaret MacLean plans to return soon to work at Mutual Mercantile. D L Fell heads to Tacoma for family and horticulture work, leaving many friends at Mutual Mercantile misses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scenic Theatre
The
Echo
Leavenworth
W. H. Hadley
Tumwater Savings Bank
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Will Hadley
Manitoba
Margaret MacLean
Mutual Mercantile Store
D. L. Fell
Tacoma
Mutual Mercantile
Endeavor Elects Officers For Junior Society
The Junior Endeavor Society elects officers for the term with Helen Carsten as president Luella Peterson as vice president Hazel Webb as secretary Ornette Peterson as treasurer Agnes Davis leads this week. An acrostic will be formed on the name Jack and the group meets Fridays after noon in the E. P. hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Endeavor Society
E. P. Hall
Helen Carsten
Luella Peterson
Hazel Webb
Ornette Peterson
Agnes Davis
Jack
Beerman vs Warner Setup for October 6 Wrestling Match
Glen Beerman of Wenatchee High School meets Bert Warner in a high profile match arranged for October 6. Warner will attempt to throw Beerman twice within 45 minutes. Warner weighs 175 pounds and Beerman 192. Also Wenatchee hosts its first football game tomorrow against Walla Walla with several games on Wenatchee grounds including Queen Anne Seattle Snohomish North Yakima Pullman Coeur d alene Everett and Lewiston Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Beerman
Wenatchee
Bert Warner
Warner
Beerman
Beermans
Walla Walla
Queen Ann
Seattle
Snohomish
North Yakima
Pullman
Couer D’alene
Everett
Lewiston
Idaho
Pure Water Deciding Factor Continues Debate
Inhabitants of the town debate water supply issues with residents pledging support for a better and purer water system. The discussion focuses on improving quality and public health through infrastructure enhancements.
Residents discuss water purity and bond vote for clean supply
In Leavenworth residents argue the present water is contaminated by decaying matter and debris from the Wenatchee River. Mrs. Martin and others describe polluted taste and possible disease germs, while supporters push for bonds to fund a pure water system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee River
A. J. Martin
Leavenworth
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Leavenworth Echo
Post Office
Leavenworth, Wash
Deed H. Mayar
Moon Bridge
Moses
Children of Israel
Chelan Consolidated
S. E. Carlquist
Monroe
Mutual Mercantile CO
Rexall and
King’s City Drug Store
Rexall
Old Reliable Jewelry Store
Gorham
Frank E. Carlquist
Endeavor
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