Windstorm Causes Apple Loss Across Upper Valley
An unusually strong wind Tuesday night damaged several orchards in the upper valley with 300 of about 2000 boxes lost at M Rumohr’s ranch. Sylvester, Day, Burke and American Fruit Co. ranches reported heavy damage while many areas suffered lighter losses and a few trees blown down.
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M. Rumohr
Kkumohr
Sylvester Ranch
Campbell
Citizens State Bank
Burke and
American Fruit Co
Frank Wincote
Chumstick
al Hoffman
Ed. Ferguson
Wenatchee
Brender School Meeting Debates Ditch Project
A large turnout at Brender school discusses an irrigation ditch for Chumstick valley and Plain. Speakers outline route and potential rancher benefits but emphasize patience, uncertain funding, and the need for wide support before moving forward.
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Brender School
Chumstick Valley
Plain
B.j.b. Schons
Rufus Wood
Wenatchee
Messrs. Johnson and
Paulson
Echo distributes ten packer stamps and notices
The Echo lists two ten packer number stamps available, one to four, and urges early call for those in need. Mrs. Anna Sampson and her daughter Mercedes traveled to Seattle Tuesday night. George Hoxsey left last Friday to continue studies at the University of Oregon and to work part time in Portland. B H Bryan manager of J C Penney in Leavenworth left Wednesday night for Portland to attend a two week convention of Penney store managers.
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Echo
Anna Sampson
Mercedes
Seattle
George Hoxsey
University of Oregon
Portland
B. H. Bryan
J. C. Penney
Leavenworth
Penney
G N Lumber Co to Operate at Great Northern Plant
The Great Northern at this place plans to continue operations with logging to begin soon possibly near spring. C M Munson, field man for Baker-Fent ress Co of Chicago, has been reviewing conditions to set a program and the Echo says the company will go on as usual, a relief to the community.
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Great Northern
C. M. Munson
Baker-Fentress Co
Chicago
Echo
Notice for clear ledge meeting notices in Echo
Instructions demand plain written notices with sender name for authenticity. The W B s of the Maccabees hold regular meetings Oct 1 and Oct 21 at the K P hall, and all members are urged to attend.
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W. B's of the Maccabees
K. P. Hall
Evening school classes grow in value and reach
Evening schools started to teach foreigners but now attract thousands in cities like Spokane and Seattle. Students vary in age nationality and occupation and seek advancement or new skills. Commercial programs dominate, with Leavenworth joining this year and registration planned for October 1 and 3 with advance tuition.
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Spokane
Seattle
Leavenworth
Night Watch Strength Against Thieves Advocated
A city letter argues for more night watchmen during high winds after noting thieves exploit lone patrols. The piece urges increasing patrols when needed to deter break ins and reduce undetected noises by prowlers.
Three Leavenworth Boys Survive Mountain Night
Three Leavenworth youths aged eleven to fifteen became lost Sunday night while exploring Tumwater mountain west of town. A large search party tracked them to a ridge near Coles canyon by Monday morning, where they built a fire, sheltered briefly, and kept moving to stay warm until rescued.
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Leavenworth
Tumwater Mountain
Joe
Paul Stafford
Foster Hatmaker
Meadows
Forest Service
Hatmaker
Tor
Coles Canyon
Lookout Peak
Cannon
Barkee
Hylton
Hesse’s Canyon
Divorces Granted Amid Desertions In Chelan County
Joseph F Surry and Mary S Surry wed August 20 1919 in Tacoma. She deserted him September 1 and returned to Ohio. Chelan county superior court granted Surry a divorce Monday afternoon. Several other divorces were granted or denied including Claire Whitcomb from Walter Whitcomb alimony of 50 per month and Etta Murear from Claude Murear alimony of 50 per month.
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Joseph F. Surry
Mary S. Surry
Tacoma
Ohio
Superior Court
Chelan County
Andrew J. McFarland
Anna O. McFarland
Grim
Beulah Abbott
Bianca Emma Lucia McCarthy
Robert W. McCarthy
Nellie Daly
Richard Daly
Nellie Blair
Thomas S. Blair
Mildew grading clash eased after Tuesday conference
A Tuesday morning meeting between State Supervisor C L Rob inson and a growers committee brought a unified view on mildew affected apples in the Yakima Valley. Inspectors were urged to stop over technical grading and seek uniform standards, with direct trainer contact to relay official instructions.
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C. L. Robinson
Wenatchee Commercial Club
Robinson
Darlington
Yakima Valley
P. S. Darlington
Leavenworth Meat Market Offers Free Mail Delivery
Notice states starting September 26 the market will deliver meat free of charge to all country residents via Parcel Post. Residents will receive meat with their mail delivery, per Leavenworth Meat Market.
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Leavenworth Meat Market
School Notes Reflect Equipment Upgrades and Schedule
The commercial department adds a new L. C. Smith typewriter and expands to nine machines, joined by two new bookkeeping tables bringing total to four. Nineteen capacity in the subject, while county officials plan the Wenatchee teachers institute October 19 20 21 closing school. Football games set with Waterville on October 7 and 28. Night school reiterated for interested students.
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L. C. Smith
L. C
E. C. Bowersox
County Teachers’ Institute
Wenatchee
Lindahl
Waterville High School
Waterville
Big Railroad Strike Thought Likely This Fall
Indications point to a major railroad strike this fall as the four main brotherhoods oppose the new rules shifting overtime to the standard rate. The piece warns a nationwide halt would cripple transport, halt food and fuel flow, and push operations to government control unless labor leaders avoid escalation.
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Prairie States
Commonwealth
Washington
Bates Hotel at Lake Wenatchee Changes Hands
Searles and Wm. A. Smith, traveling engineer and brakeman, have bought the Bates hotel at the head of Lake Wenatchee. They plan improvements, add cabins and camping facilities, install electric lights, and keep 25 to 30 new boats for next season. The previous owners Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Bates retire to spend winter with relatives.
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Rank Searles
Wm. A. Smith
Great Northern
Bates Hotel
Lake Wenatchee
Messrs
Teachers Reception at Leavenworth Community Building
A reception for Leavenworth teachers is scheduled this Friday at 8 o'clock in the Community building. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Leavenworth
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Stafford
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Porter
Fred
Cashmere
the Echo
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John James Tigert
Harding
Claxton
United States Commissioner of Education
State College of Washington
Trents
United States
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