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The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1919-04-18
ANOTHER BUSINESS CHANGE

Mr.. Robert Smith for the past eight
years at the head of the grocery de-
partment of the Mutual Mercantile Co.
resigned his position the first of the
week to go in with Mr. F. T. Mott
eler in the feed. fuel, grain and fruit
business. and we are told. later to be-
come interested in the business. Bob
Smith as he is best known, is consid-
cred one of the rising young busi-
ness men of Leavenworth, a position
he has earned by hard work and strict
attention to business. He is sue
ceeded in the Mutual Mercantile Co.,
by Mr.. f. Wetheral recently from
Wenatchee, formerly from Spokane,
where he was long connected with
the retail grocery trade.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1919-04-18
NEW SCHOOL BUILDING
GYM,POOL, AUDITORIUM
Also to Be Used For Community Meet
ings-May Cost 40,000-Based on
Half Mill Tax Levy

Plans are being drawn for the build
ing to be erected on the public school
grounds for use as a gymnasium and
also as a community building The
building will be 65x110, with basement
in which will be located a swimming
pool and shops for the manual training
class. The upper floor will have
large stage in one end, a balcony
around three sides and will be one of
the largest auditoriums in central
Washington.
When completed the Leavenworth
public schools will compare with the
best in the state. The district is in
sound condition financially. Because
the school suffered little interruption
thru the flu it will draw its full quota
of state and county school money.
The present enrolment is 420, an in
crease over last year.
An election to authorize the issue of
bonds viii be called soon. The prop
erty valuation of the district is such
that a half million tax levy will pro-
vide the necessary funds. The pres
ent school debt viii be wiped out in
few years.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1919-04-18
THE EPwORTH LEAGUE CONFER
ENCE AT WENATCHEE

The Epworth League of the Leav-
enworth Methodist church was repre-
sented at the Epworth League confer
ence held at Wenatchee April 10. The
delegates came back with the follow
ing report.
Every league in the Wenatchee dis
trict was represented, and gathered
much valuable information concerning
the plans and purposes of the Epworth
League in the Methodist centenary
movement.
Among the speakers of the evening
were Rev. J. E. Purdy of Portland; DR..
n. o. Perry of Moscow Idaho; Rev.
Robert Warner of Wenatchee, and
Miss Caffray also of Wenatchee. Eaclr
had his own inspiring message for the
Leaguers but the keynote of them all
was for each member of the league to
do what ever task presented itself to
the best of his ability.
The Wenatchee League royalty en-
tertained out of town guests at ban
quet in the church parlors. Each
league delegate felt greatly benefited
by the helpful talks of men and women
who know, and came back to his own
league ready to boost the movement
"Over the top" TO one hundred per
cent efficiency.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1919-04-18
FARMERS CONVENTION

Farmers from the four northwestern
states will gather in Spokane June
lib to attend the big convention
called in the interests of producers
from the soil. For several weeks
offici Is of the State Farmers Educa-
tional and Cooperative Union have
been iolding meetings, seeking to hit
upon a time which would accommo-
date he greatest number of farm
ers. The date has now been definitely
set ard officials are beginning work
on the general plans for the meeting.
A feature of the gathering will be
addresses by men of national prom
inence including c. S. Barrett of
Georgia, national president of the
Farmers Union; DR.. w. ]. Spillman,
former head of the bureau of farm
management of the department of ag-
riculture; NJ. D. Campbell, of Iowa,
president of the National Milk Pro-
ducers' Association; Clifford Pinchot,
former chief of the U. S. Forestry
service; J. A. McSparran, master of
the Pennsylvania State Grange, and
Senator Thomas P. Gore, of Oklaho-
ma, chairman of the agricultural COM
mittee of the U. S. senate.
Extensive preparations for the
housing and feeding of visitors are
being planned as the promoters of the
event confidently predict an attend
ance of upwards of 5000 persons.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1919-04-18
SUFFERS BAD INJURY

Herbert Lyke, a brakeman, was
brought down from Tye yesterday suf-
fering from a badly crushed leg. 1t
seems he was working on the rotary
and in some way got caught between
the car and a snow bank. According
to witnesses it was a narrow escape
from death. He was brought to this
city and his wounds dressed by Doctor
Hoxsey, who says he will be laid up
for several months. The young man
Is a son of Engineer Lyke, working out
of this city and residing in Everett
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1919-04-18
SERVICE CLUB DEVOTES
AN EVENING TO ROADS
Two County Commissioners, County
Engineer and County Road Sup
erintendent were Present

A we'll attended meeting of the Lea
venworth Service Club was held in the
Red Cross rooms Wednesday evening.
County Commissioners Long and Cad
eman, County Engineer Berry and
County Road Superintendent Parish
were present.
H. C. Blankenship, chairman of the
good roads committee made detailed
report of the condition of the roads
in the western part of the county
which was followed by a general dis
cussion of road and bridge matters.
Commissioner Long stated that the
citizens by cooperating with those wk1
had charge of road matters could help
much. They could often help the
county in obtaining a fair price for
right of way where it was desirable
to make changes in the road. He also
stated that a bed of gravel had been
found adjacent to the Leavenworth
PeShaStin road and that it was pro-
posed to make use of it in repairing
the road.
The great trouble he said in making
all the improvements asked for by the
different communities, is lack of funds
20 carry them out, and that it was nee
essary at this time to confine road
work to making all roads passable
and spend the bulk of the money in
permanent improvements.
After adjournment coffee and sand
wiches were served.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1919-04-18
ARRESTED FOR BURGLARY

Three youths giving their names as
Jack Symes, Henry Austin and Geo.
Oliver were arrested last Saturday at
the Great Northern power house by
Thos. Mullin charged with robbery.
The men it seems entered one of the
dwellings at the power plant and de-
parted with cutlery and other house
hold articles. They were brought to
the city by MrMullin where they were
turned over to the authorities. The
young men are now lodged in the
county jail
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1919-04-18
BEWARE OF FRAUDULENT
STOCK PROMOTERS

1t has been announced that the fed
eral trade commission, cooperating
with other government departments
to curb the present nationwide activ-
tiles of fraudulent stock promoters,
has sent out searching questionaires
to some 200 firms and individuals, and
that some hundred or more additional
questionaires will also be mailed.
Firms suspected of fraudulent stock
promotion are asked to give in detail
the extent and nature of their opera
tions and other information which will
show the character of their business.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1919-04-18
DIR. MCKEOWN, CHAIRMAN
FOR VICTORY LOAN DRIVE

DR.. A. G. McKeown and Mr.. A. H.
Sylvester went to Wenatchee yester-
day to confer with the county Victory
Bond committee. Mr.. Sylvester was
appointed chairman of the Leaven-
worth committee but as business callef
him away during the drive he resigned
and DR.. MeKeown was appointed in
his place. The big drive will begin
next Monday morning.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1919-04-18

Sam Potter returned Wednesday af-
ter a months absence at his old homo
ir Minnesota, where he was called by
the death of his mother. He says the
east no longer looks good to him and
II was a great feeling to again be back
in the west.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1919-04-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Wiley Rice came up
from Wenatchee Wednesday to pack
up their household goods which they
shipped to the county seat. Mr.. Rice
has bought a ten acre bearing apple
orchard from WHICH he expects some
five thousand boxes this fall.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1919-04-18

the same volume of business than the
foregoing based on the calendar year
1918 would indicate, and of course the
increase viii be less if the volume of
business is less"
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1919-04-18

Mrs. E. P. Sharman is her this week
visiting with old Leavenworth friends.
She says her daughter Joy. now Mrs.
Psttibons, is residing at Oakland, Cal.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1919-04-18

A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Sauer at the Leavenworth
Hospital yesterday. DR.. Hoxsey re-
ports mother and babe doing nicely.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1919-04-18

The residence property of John
McKinnon on the north side of the
track was sold this week thru the Fl
lott Realty company.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-04-17
Rural Rat ciuhs.

In any rural community badly in- fested with rats, it is a good plan for farmers to form rat clubs and offer prizes for destroying the rodents. The younger members of the community as we'll as adults should be allowed to compete and the prizes should be awarded periodically, as once month. A first. second and third prize are suggested for those who bring in the greatest number of rat tails. Specific rules governing the contests should be made at the start. and instruction as to proper methods of trapping or other wise killing rats should be part of the program for each meeting of the club. Prizes may be provided by priv ate donation or even by assessment of members. The plan gives better satis- faction than system of straight re- wards, because it arouses more en- thusiasm and costs less.-D. Lantz in The House Rat.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-04-17
NUMBER 49
Buffalo Island

The weather is still looking fine and we hope it will continue so.
 Mrs. E. A. Rose and daughter, Zelma called on Mrs. M. D. Krlng of Carlisle Saturday.
 Miss Ruby Buffalo of Piney Woods is visiting be-. aunt, and friends here this week.
 Miss Jessie Morrison is visit ing her sister. Mrs. Cato.
 Princeton Stuart has sold a fea hogs during the past week. Spurgeon Buffalo made q bus ness trip to Princeton Stuart's the other day.
 Miss Chloe Buffalo is visiting her sister, Mrs. Prince Stuart. Prince Stuart and family and Miss Mary Rose visited in Piney Woods Sunday.
 E. A. Rose and family went to Kellersyille Sunday and took MT. Roses father and mother for car ride. They enjoyed it very much.
 Chloe Buffalo milked her first COW the other night and we are proud of her.
 Two Cuties
The Carlisle independent., 1919-04-17
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ROADS AFFECT TREES
Their Disastrous Results on Neighboring Vegetation.

The injurious effects of tarred roads upon neighboring vegetation have been described in numerous articles ema- hating from both American and Euro pean sources. One of the latest inves- tigations of this subject has been made at Milan by U. Brizi. The plants most susceptible to damage of this sort, says Signor Brizi, are species of horse chestnut (Aescrulus Hippocastanum and Aecarnea), the leaves of which, at the beginning of summer, turn rusty at the edge and curl up slightly, while their surface is covered with numer- ous small spots, which, at first, are thin layer of shining varnish. The leaf then curis up more and more, dries, and is easily blown away. Other plants very sensitive to the effects of tar are Forsythia viridissima, Fagus sylvatica, Lagerstraemia indica, Mag nolia grandif1ora, Deutzia and Cornus. The damage is caused almost entirely by the very fine dust raised by the passage of motorcars. This dust set ties slowly and is most abundant on low plants and the lower branches of trees. Once deposited, the small par. ticIes of tar give off injurious vapors when strongly heated by the sun. Plant and parts of plants not directly reach ed by the sun never show this dam- age, while plants exposed to the sun are injured in proportion to the in- tensity and duration of sunshine. The best remedy is to keep down the dust by the regular and abundant watering of the roads.-Scientific American.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-04-17
WANT TO GET OUT;
 EDUCATIN. SELVES

Somebody Slipped one over" on the Colored Development battalion at Camp Travis, and although the joke et first created consternation among the members, it has worked untold good in the cases of more than 100 of them.
 When the order for demobilization first reached Camp Travis. rumors spread thick and fast as to what was going to be done with the colored troops. Some were told they were going to be sent to Germany. others heard they would be required to re- build torn-up France and Belgium, while some even heard that an inyad- ing army of negroes was going to be or ganiZed to restore conditions in Russia.
 The most alarming of these reports, however. was that before any man could get his discharge from the army he must learn to read and write, and that he must sign his own name to his dis charge papers. Now, the Colored De velopment battalion is made up chiefly of illiterates, and only few of them know the alphabet. Anyway, the ne groes saw no hope for future freedom unless they immediately set to work "educatin' themselves" as some of them expressed it.
 The report reached an officer of the Army Y. NJ. c. A. and he immediately saw an opportunity of pushing his edu- cational work in these hitherto un- touched ranks. The result has been tliat in the battalion more than one hundred negroes have learned to read and write and now one of the fads in the organization is for the men to carry spelling books and readers around with them. Every time an officer isn't looking many of the men can be found at their fnyorite pastime of "educatin' themselves"
 In addition to this 300 others who at some time or other had learned to read and write but who through negli- genee had forgotten how, were able t. brush up" and refresh their memo ries to all extent that they are able to do both again.
 There are some 2Go others il the battalion who had been in school as far as the third grade, and these have taken up studies which are in advance Of those grades. Three soldier teach CTS and three ..Y'' secretaries have handled these classes which have been in session from 9 to II 30 o'clock in the morning and from n to in the afternoon.
 Officers in charge af Camp Travis are highly pleased with this work, and say il is among the most important being done by the educational liyi- sion of the Y. N. C. A.
 A Drawback
 "A woman can make any man pro- pose to her she pleases."
 Certainly she can. but some woa en can't please any,
The Carlisle independent., 1919-04-17

Miss Emma Dee Randall will i'll the next number of the Lyce- um Course at the High School auditorium, Monday April 2S. Seats will be On sale at Martins drug store. 4 complete pro gram will be published in the Independent next week, also an article introducing Miss Randall to the Carlisle people.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-04-17

Mrs. Addie Gruent and daugh ter Miss Louie. who have been spending the past two weeks the guests of the formers sis. ter-in.law, Mrs. Emma Breitz, left Wednesday morning for their home at Winston Salem. North Carolina. They had been the guests of relatives at Pine Bluff just before coming to Car lisle.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-04-17
FOURTEENTH YEAR
Uniforms For Discharged Officers and
 Men

The act of Congress approved February g. 1919, provides that any person who served in the United States Army during the present war may wear the uni form after discharge provided that it shall include some dis tinctiye mark to be prescribed by the Secretary of War. The red cheyron has been prescribed to be worn by discharged enlist ed men as a recognition of duties performed in the service of the country. This is now also desig mated as the distinctive mark re- quired by the before mentioned act and will be worn by dis charged officers and enlisted men alike. This also applies to , discharged officers who accept com missions in the Officers Re serve Corps, until called to ac tive duty, when the red chevron will be removed. "A chevron will be worn point up midway be- tween the elbow and shoulder on tIe left sleeve of the coat and  ovefcoat and on the shirt when worn without the coat. It is un lawful under the National De- fense Act for the uniform to be worn by discharged officers or enlisted men without this dis tinctiye mark, and the offender renders himself liable to civil prosecution and punishment by a fine not exceeding $500 CT by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or by both such fine or imprisonment A supply of these chevrons will be kept on hand at all demobilization camps and at all quactermaster rooms for sale to honorably discharged of. ticers.
 All commanding officers are enioined to see that all officers and enlisted men about to be discharged are informed of the provisions of this circular.
 By order of Secretary of War:
 Peyton c. March,
 General, Chief of Staff.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-04-17
Notice to Stockholders

take this method of notifying the stockholders in the Ameri- can Rubber Ce. that our tires will be on sale at L.. B. Krshka's Hardware store from this time on. Place your orders for tire needs for the summer as soon as convenient in order that we can always supply you when you want them.
 49-2t D [. Robbins. Agent
The Carlisle independent., 1919-04-17

The mem bers of the A. o. U. w. are earnestly requested to come to the meeting to night and assist in formulating plans for our campaign here for the next two weeks. By the active coop eration of the members we can double your membership. Will have an entertainment next week
 A. c. Wolf,
 D. c. NJ. w.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-04-17

View in Wholesale Section of Edmon.
 ton, Alberta, Showing the Walk in
 the Center of the Street, an Ar
 rangement Which Permits Loading
 and Unloading Without Interfering
 With Foot Traffic.
 street to the center. This gives more room adjacent to the buildings where the drays and trucks can load and un- load without interfering with foot traffic.-Popular Mechanics Magazine.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-04-17
A Cash Offer

The Independent has made d special clubbing rate with The Memphis Weekly Commercial Appeal by witch we viii furnish both papers for one year for the sum of sl.75. The Commercial Appeal is one of the largest and best papers in the South, and we hope to receive many new sub- scriptions on this offer: Sl a5 cash forsboth papers. 33-tf
The Carlisle independent., 1919-04-17

fhe khaki is of the Annapolis coeswih the Red Triangle double in the haor yellow the "A F.
  in
  Wilson he al
The Carlisle independent., 1919-04-17
Everybody Needs Insurance

1 am representing some of the best Fire ard Tornado insurance companies in the country and so iicit your insurance business. 49 If Mrs. J. ". Hutson
The Carlisle independent., 1919-04-17
WALK IN CENTER OF STREET
innovation in Canadian Town That Has Been Accorded Warm Well
 come by Pedestrians.

Congestion of traffic resulting from
 district in Edmonton, Alberta, has caused the city authorities to remove the paved walks from the sides of the
The Carlisle independent., 1919-04-17
Soon Grows to Mutton.

Visitor-'Do things grow rapidly in your part of the country" Young Housekeeper-"I should think they do, When I order lamb from the butcher it always grows into mutton on the way home. e."-London Tit-Bits.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-04-17
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Mrs. R. Medendorp entertain, ed the Embroidery Club Thurs day afternoon. Delicious re treatments were served and a very enjoyable afternoon was spent by all present.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-04-17
Shadinq.

Patience-And when you saw her standing at the door was she shading ter eyes with her hand?
 Patrice-No: only her eyebrows
The Carlisle independent., 1919-04-17
No Slanu for Her.

When he dared to call her .'cutie." Did she hoiler. Get the hook T" No. indeed. This high-toned beauty Simply fioorsd him with a look
The Carlisle independent., 1919-04-17
Described.

Pa, what is chaos?7
 T don't know exactly, my boy, but it's something they always bring order out of"
The Carlisle independent., 1919-04-17
Just a suooestion.

"will you have anything in this lem onade. sir?"
 Ton might put in some sugar and lemon juice. e.''-Judge.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-04-17

What spoiled children they have" Yes. Isn't it queer: Every except Us seems to have spoiled chill dren."
The Carlisle independent., 1919-04-17

''Yes, we get all the benefits of noun thin climbing here"
 Mountain climbing? Why. there isn't hill 10 feet high within 20 rEiles ,'
 T know; but We sleep on the fifth ficor, and there is no elevator"
The Carlisle independent., 1919-04-17
Fence Posts For Sale

1 have a lot of good fence posts for sale. 4o.tf J. E. Deeter
The Carlisle independent., 1919-04-17

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Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1919-01-08
E ..AGI e ONT
Jack Frost has at last arrived and
IS determined to stay until about March

. Jack Frost has at last arrived and
Iis determined to stay until about March
the Goth -
Byran Mussell has arrived from Can
ada and IS staying with his parents.
Chas. Thipodo left on Dec. Goth for
Montana to visit his aged mother. He
expected home i'm d fortnight.
The FLU has been raging in this vi
cinity Of late and evidently is mot vet
done. All members of John Lind
GUSTS, John Peterson's, Hammarback'
and Rev. Werklund's families have
been down with the flu. Rev. Werk-
lund took sick on Nov. 18th and has
been more or less sickly ever since
He is now able to walk around and
even do some little work out doors.
Theo. Smith has been seriously i'll
lately but is recovering now. Other
families more or less affected with the
flu are: p. Danielson's, Frans Erick-
sons, Ludwig Hanson's, Gust Johnson's,
Peter Johnson's and Erick Peterson's.
Mrs. Frank Bozokowiski died Sun
day, Dec. 10Th. from the flu, leaving
several small children and husband to
mourn M her untimely departure.
School has again opened in Dist. 43,
but attendance is utterly interfered
with on account OF the epidemic
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