Why Taxes Should Be Reduced In Chelan County
A 1921 tax levy review by the State Federation of Taxpayers Associations presents a two year comparison for Chelan County showing increases by purpose and total for 1916 and 1921. It urges voters to study the figures at budget hearings in October and notes new items like soldiers bonus reclamation and capital building.
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Chelan County
State Federation of Taxpayers’ Associations
State Department of Examination and Taxation
Taxes Levied in Chelan County Five Year Increase Record
Chelan County notes total taxes for all purposes for 1916 and 1921, showing a five year rise. Soldiers Bonus appears as $20,818.56. state, county, and district road levies total $184,977.15 in one column and $257,488.08 in another. school levies reach $210,693.47 and $498,949.69 across periods. New since 1916 amounts are listed, with $20,815.56 and $119,367.61 among adjustments.
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Chelan County
Tuovuion
Capitol Building
Co & Dist
Ee Municipal
Taxes Levied in Washington for All Purposes 1916 and 1921
A brief financial record shows taxes levied in Washington for all purposes in 1916 and 1921, with figures indicating a rise over the five year span. The document lists totals 16,086,068.97 and 7,242,346.68 as part of the comparative summary.
Happily Married at Tacoma
The marriage of Mr. Phil O Larey to Miss Lucy Watts took place on Monday Sept 25 1922 at St Leo s church Tacoma Wash in the presence of a few relatives. They traveled to Ellensburg then Tacoma where they stayed with Mr O Larey s sister Mrs Frank Bluhm and were entertained. Lucy Watts is daughter of L C Watts of Leavenworth and Phil O Larey is well known as brother of A J.
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Phil O’larey
Lucy Watts
Tacoma
Wash
St. Leo’s Church
Margaret O’larey
Ellensburg
O’larey
Frank Bluhm
L. C. Watts
Leavenworth
Mr. O’larey
A. J
O Larey and Fedo Wedding Reported from Local Firm
O Larey and Fedo unite in marriage after long service in the yard office of the railway firm. The couple, supported by many friends, plan to reside in Othello where O Larey partners with his brothers in business. Billy Knox chauffeured the couple from the yard to Bellingham without mishap.
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O'Larey
Fedo
Othello
Mr. O'Larey
Billy Knox
Fllensburg
Notice of Registration Books Closing Leavenworth Precinct
The registration books for Leavenworth Precinct close to original registrations on Saturday October 7 1922 and remain closed until Monday December 4 1922 according to City Clerk E G Gowing.
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Leavenworth
Breezy Bits From Peshastin Local News and Events
A variety of small items from Peshastin includes a parish social at the Methodist parsonage with ice cream and cake, a logging accident injuring Mr. Minkler, a child's fall from a crib, and visits by Geo Sinclair from Tacoma. Local families Roy and Mrs Bennett of Seattle visit, while Mr and Mrs Harold Margeson plan harvest season hosts. Theater notices promote upcoming films and a community rally day at the M. E. church with Sunday school activities and a soloist from Seattle.
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Minkler
Geo. Sinclair
Tacoma
Roy Bennett
Seattle
Gilbert Reeves
William Farnum
Devil
Joe Kirby
Aid Society
Peshastin M. E
M. FE
Peshastin
S.S
God
Hessler
Plymouth Cone
Freight Wreck at Trinidad Shuts Eastbound Rails
Two freight trains collided on a Trinidad hill rear end collision. The lead train had stopped, a flagman warned, but the following train could not stop and rammed the rear cars. Crews escaped unharmed, but one engine derailed and about a dozen empty box cars were damaged. The outage delayed Nos 27 3 1 and 39 until late Tuesday afternoon.
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Trinidad Hill
Plain notes on weekend visits and local travels
Miss Florence Geffen spent the week end at the home of Mr. and Mrs Geo Shugart. T A Leavell spent Sunday at home with his family. Mr Leavell is working at Camp G. Mr Kehrer and two sons left Monday for the lower valley to work in apple harvest. Mr and Mrs M A Peters entertained at Sunday dinner Mrs R P Webb and son George Webb from Wenatchee. Mrs Dunn and daughter Kathleen from Camp E have gone to Leavenworth to put Kathleen in school. Claud Rupel came up from Wenatchee and spent Sunday at home with his parents.
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Florence Geffen
Geo. Shugart
T. A. Leavell
Mr. Leavell
Camp G
Kehrer
Lower Valley
M. A. Peters
R. P. Webb
George Webb
Wenatchee
Dunn
Kathleen
Camp E
Leaven
W. E. Daniels
Sedwick
Colorado
Ed. Reynolds
Marjorie
Edward
Oroville
Frank Hanover
Spokane
Loring
Hanovers
C. J. Murcar
Leavenworth
John Castleberry
Johnnie. C. McDonough
Cascade Division
J. E. Oursler
Cascade Tunnel
Icicle Canyon
Lake Josephine
W. S. Herman
Great Falls
Mont
Mrs. Bunch
Hillyard
Mrs. Hanover
Slavins
Slavin
Martha Simmons
Ida Smith
H. D. O'Keefe
Pendleton
R. L. Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Railroad Moves Stir Leavenworth as Terminal Changes Loom
Rail news notes a pending terminal move shaking Leavenworth and Wenatchee with staff and family relocations. Residents like the Bunches Hanover Slavins Simmons and Ida Smith plan moves during this period of railroad disruption and social reorganization.
Obituary of Herbert Wendell Anderson
Herbert Wendell Anderson died Sept 22 at Community Hospital after a lingering illness. Funeral at 2 p m Saturday at the Methodist church. Interment Leavenworth cemetery. Born July 30 1909 he lived 18 years 1 month and 24 days. He leaves parents Mffie M and Harry A Anderson a brother Wayne a sister Aileen and many relatives and friends. A sister Velma Maxine preceded him in death in 1917. The family praise his loyal nature and sweet spirit and recall his friendships at school. The poem expresses grief and faith that he rests with Jesus in heaven.
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Herbert Wendell Anderson
Mffie M
Harry A. Anderson
Methodist
Derby
Leavenworth
Wayne
Aileen
Velma Maxine
Herbert
Nates
Jesus
Night School Enrollment Opens for Evening Classes
Night school starts Monday October 9 if enough enroll. Five students needed per subject. names and subject interests to be submitted this week. Classes three evenings weekly seven fifteen to nine fifteen six month term. tuition four eighty per month per subject or nine sixty for two. Books provided by the school.
Mass Meeting For Cascade Sanitarium effort
A mass meeting is set for Friday evening October 6 to promote Cascade Sanitarium construction now under way. The gathering aims to enlist all interested citizens from the city and surrounding areas. further meeting details will be announced next week. Do not fail to attend.
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Cascade Sanitarium
Commercial Club Luncheon Highlights Local Progress
A well attended Commercial club luncheon featured Mrs. Durand detailing hospital fundraising efforts and James Naughton of Royal Development Co speaking on Leavenworth prospects. He touted the Acres of Diamonds idea and the region’s scenic beauty and mineral wealth, boosting optimism for the coming year.
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Commercial Club
Howard Blankenship
James Thompson
Paul Pendergast
A. C. Barclay
E. G. Wheeler
Bert F. Hagler
W. W. Elmer
America
Local News Highlights From Yakima to Chelan
George Leverly and Albin Millard attended the Yakima fair last week. Mrs. Floyd Blankenship spent several days at Blanken ship farm. Oscar Bergman resigned as Ranger at Chiwaukum and moved to a Chelan area farm with his wife. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Allen and family traveled to Trinidad. Grover Dickinson returned from Red Mountain where he worked. Cow testing separates good cows from poor ones and builds a herd foundation.
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George Leverly
Albin Millard
Yakima
Floyd Blankenship
Blankenship
Oscar Bergman
Chiwaukum
Chelan
A. C. Allen
Trinidad
Grover Dickinson
Red Mountain
Milham Obituary Notice From Wenatchee
Mrs. H. E. Milham of Wenatchee Washington is memorialized in a garden above with flowers and love as part of a gratitude-filled obituary note and farewell greeting.
Taxpayers' Association Formed in Wenatchee
A Wenatchee meeting of about fifty men formed a taxpayers association to curb county treasury expenditures and reduce taxes. The group aims to work with county and school boards, and to oppose persistent lobbying by educators, with committees to meet boards next week for tax-cut action.
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Commercial Club
Wenatchee
Attorney Crollard
W. A. Doelle
Cashmere
R. B. Field
Leavenworth
Ray Norris
R. A. Holmes
Wm. McIntosh
T. S. Pipkin
H. S. Rearick
Mr. White
Mrs Preston opposes 30 10 measure in education plan
Josephine Corliss Preston states opposition to Initiative Measure No 46 known as the 30 10 plan. She cites higher state school taxes, broader county tax levies, and altered fund distribution. She argues the measure hurts rural schools and centralization limits local control, urging support for better local school centers.
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Josephine Corliss Preston
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Washington
Rao
TS Bey
Capitol
E. G. Gowing
Lake Wenatchee
Taxpayers’ Association
Preston
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