Summons by Publication in Washington Superior Court
The case of W. Henderson v Minnie A. Whetsel filed in Stevens County seeks $173.50 plus interest from January 1919. an attachment has levied on property owned by the defendant in Section 4, Township 34 North, Range 40 E. W. M. Colville attorney I Leo Grinstead represents the plaintiff. publication deadline 60 days after May 29, 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Washington
County of
Stevens
W. Henderson
Minnie A. Whietsel
Minnie A. Fox
Minnie A. Whetsel
Township 34 North
Range
EK. W. M
Stevens County
Washington
Sheriff’s sale in Stevens County Washington 1920
By order of the Stevens County Superior Court the sheriff will sell at 2 o clock p m July 17 1920 at the courthouse door the property of Thomas Hydorn and Laura Hydorn including water rights and irrigation shares to satisfy a $860 judgment plus interest and costs. The sale covers SE4 NW4 SWY4 NE4 NW%SE% of section 32 township 33 north range 38 east Willamette meridian Stevens County Washington. Estate to be conveyed free of encumbrances except water rights. W H Graham Sheriff Deputy D F Ham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherifes
Stevens
Washington
Thomas Hydorn
Laura Hydorn
Willamette Meridian
Stevens County
Vermont Loan and Trust Company
W. H. Graham
D. F. Ham
Sale of Timber on State Land at Colville July 6 1920
Notice announces public sale of timber on state land in Stevens county Washington on July 6 1920 between 10 am and 4 pm in front of the Colville courthouse. Timber on E TM% of NW% and SW of NW in section 36 township 35 north range 37 east will be sold to highest bidder with a 82050 appraised value. Purchaser may remove timber by July 19 1924. Terms cash. Also included is a court citation restructing Minnie M Sooman estate administrator James S Sooman hearing set July 24 1920 at 9 30 am in Colville courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colville
Stevens
State of Washington
Board of State Land Commissioners
Range
East W. M
State of
Washington
Board of State Land Comissioners
Said County
Commissioner of Public Lands
Superior Court
County of
Minnie M. Sooman
James 5. Sooman
James
Sooman
Valley Loan and Securi| Company
Stevens County
D. H. Carey
Public summons for divorce case in Washington state
The state of Washington issues a summons in J. R. Wheeler vs Anna Riley Wheeler to appear within sixty days from the June 12 1920 first publication. The action seeks a divorce and a decree awarding to plaintiff sole and separate property including specific Stevens county parcels, with costs and further relief as proper. Attorney L B Donley of Colville delivers the summons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Washington
County of
Stevens
J. R. Wheeler
Anna Riley Wheeler
Stevens County
Washington
Marcus
L. B. Donley
Plaintiff
First National Bank Bldg
Colville, Washington
Notice of Hearing on Final Report in Harvey Estate
In the matter of the estate of Lee B. Harvey deceased Cora R Harvey the duly appointed administratrix of the estate seeks a hearing on the final report and petition for distribution as required by law.
Notice of hearings on final report in estate of Cora Harvey
Cora R Harvey administratrix petitions distribution of estate in Stevens County Washington. Hearing set for 9 30 am July 9 1920 in Colville court to approve final report and distribute property to heirs, with interested parties appearing to show cause why petition should not be granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colville
Stevens County
Washington
Cora R. Harvey
Notice for Public Publication of Homestead Final Proof
Department of the Interior Spokane office notes Nicholas Rech of Park Rapids Washington filed intent to make final three years proof to establish homestead claim on section 35 township 36 range 41 E W M prior to United States commissioner Kathrine Ide at Colville on July 24 1920. Witnesses Leo M V Rech Rutherford H Brewer John W Crawford all Park Rapids Washington and Carl A Dietz Colville Washington named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. Land Office
Spokane
Washington
Nicholas Rech
Park Rapids
New Ly
Range
E. W. Meridian
Kathrine 8
Ide
United States
Eastern District of Washington
Colville
Leo M. V. Rech
Rutherford H. Brewer
John W. Crawford
Carl A. Dietz
John L. Wiley
Register
Homestead Final Proof Noted for Park Rapids Claim
Leo M W Rech of Park Rapids Washington filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish his homestead claim on land described as SW percent NE percent Nis SE and lot 1 section 34 township 36 north range 411K W M. Before Kathrine S Ide United States commissioner Colville Washington on July 24 1920. Witnesses Nicholas Rech Rutherford H Brewer John W Crawford all of Park Rapids Washington and Carl A Deitz of 1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. Land Office
Spokane
Washington
Leo M. W. Rech
Park Rapids
W. M
Kathrine S. Ide
United States
Astern District
A! Colville
Nicolas Rech
Rutherford H._ brewer
John W. Crawford
Park Rapid Washington
Carl A. Deitz
1Ville
John L. Wiley
Register
Notice of Contest Department of the Interior Spokane 1920
Ernest Jl. Gerkensmeyer files a contest to cancel Benjamin H. DeHart’s homestead entry No. 011151 for land in section 18 township 86 north range 41 BEW Meridian. The contestant alleges DeHart never resided on the land and has abandoned it for over six months, not due to military service. Respond by twenty days after the fourth publication with sworn answer and proof of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Spokane
Washington
Benjamin H. DeHart
1701 Street
Olympia
Ernest JL. Gerkensmeyer
Dominion
Township
Range
Meridian
United States
Notice of final proof for land claim in Washington
Department of the Interior notice from Spokane dated June 23 1920 states George Pearl Days of Park Rapids Washington will complete his three year proof to establish a land claim for the W 1 2 SE4 and NE 1 4 SEX part of section 10 township 35 north range 41 E W M on August 10 1920 before Kathrine S Ide U S Commissioner Colville Washington. Witnesses named are Henry Sinks Edwin Fisher G G Constantine Milton Kline all of Park Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Spokane
Wash
George Pearl Days
Park Rapids
Range 41
BE. W. Meridian
Kathrine S. Ide
United States
Eastern District of Washington
Colville
Henry Sinks
Edwin Fisher
G. G. Constantine
Milton Kline
John L. Wiley
Register
Sheriff Sale Notice for Stevens County Real Estate
State of Washington Stevens County sheriff sale notice from the Superior Court of Washington for Stevens County. Vermont Loan and Trust Co as plaintiff seeks sale of real estate described as NW 10 37 39 EWM. Unknown heirs of Jens Vinge and all others with claim are named. Sale set for 2 PM July 24 1920 at the courthouse door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Steveng
Superior Court
State of Washington
Stevens
Vermont Loan & Trust Company
Marie Vinge Cole
Jens Vinge
Northwest Quarter
Stevens County
Towit
Property levy notice in Stevens county Washington
Stevens county WA levies all rights of Mario Vinge Cole and others in NW section 10 township 37, to satisfy a judgment of $501.67 plus interest from April 1 1920 to June 7 1920, at 12 percent then 10 percent, with $2.50 abstract fees, $100 attorney fees, $22.25 costs and increased costs for Vermont Loan & Trust Company. Sheriff W H Graham signs June 24 1920 with Deputy D F Ham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens County
Washington
Mario Vinge Cole
Marie Vinge Cole
Vermont Loan & Trust Company
W. H., Graham
D. F. Ham
Stevens County suit seeks lien on Home Lumber trust property
P Orr sues H Dorr H Car roll J A Sérasted J H Bloom and John Lind doing business as Home Lumber Company of Washington a trust estate over 2400 dollars plus interest and 400 dollars attorney fees with a property lien on extensive Stevens County lands and other assets. The case demands foreclosure of the lien and sale of the defendants property to satisfy the judgment.
Notice of Hearing on M J Cunningham Franchise Request
The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners will hear M J Cunningham on July 9 1920 at 2 30 PM at the Colville courthouse regarding a franchise to dig build and operate a water conveyance ditch across Inland Empire Highway and Ellwood change for irrigation and domestic use from the Little Pend Oreille river. Dated Colville Washington June 10 1920. Will C Spedden County Auditor. Mat June 19 July 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Pend Oreille
Stevens County
Washington
Arden Bridge
Winslow Lumber Company
Gibson Road
Board of County Commissioners
Colville
Will C. Spedden
Colville City Council Plans Third Avenue Improvement
The Colville city council adopts a plan to grade and gravel a twelve foot center strip of Third Avenue from Main Street to Railroad Avenue and forms a local improvement district to levy special assessments paid in installments. A July 6, 1920 hearing is set with cost estimates and district valuation to be presented by the city engineer. W. G. Hartwell, mayor, asserts the project will be executed under the engineer’s supervision. First publication June 17, 1920. last July 1, 1920. Call for school district bonds also noted with tax implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colville
Washington
Third Avenue
Main Street
Railroad Avenue
W. G. Hartwell
J. H. King
Colville Seeks Bids for Sidewalk and Curb Installations
City of Colville Washington invites bids by 8 p.m. July 6 1920 at the city clerk office for all material and labor to install extensive concrete sidewalk and curb work on North Main Street Fourth Avenue Second Avenue North Oak Street Birch Avenue South Elm Street South Maple Street and related crossings drainage and embankment tasks with lineal feet cubic yard quantities and drain tile needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colville
Washington
North Main Street
Tvo
Fourth Avenue
Second Avenue
Third Avenue
North Oak Street
Birch Avenue
South Elm Street
South Maple Street
City invites bids for sidewalk street paving contracts
City of Colville invites bids governed by general plans and specifications on file with the city engineer. Bids must state total price per section per linear foot for sidewalks crosswalks and curbs and per cubic yard for excavation and embankment. Monetary forms include certified check of six percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colville
W. G. Hartwell
J. H. King
Yrmi City
Playing Cards of Eastern Origin and Early Design
The text notes that playing cards entered Europe around 1100 via Crusaders and possibly travelers from the gipsy communities. The initial 78-card packs featured four numbered suits with swords cups sticks and money and 22 emblematic trumps. Each suit had 14 cards including king queen knight and knave, while trumps showed figures such as emperor Cupid chariot hermit gallows death pope fortune sun and moon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Cupid
Fortune
Influenza Epidemics Tied to Natural Disturbances Across Eras
The history notes Noah Webster’s 1709 count of 44 influenza cases linked to earthquakes, comets, droughts and eruptions. Benjamin Rush’s 1789 outbreak parallels 1918 19 with sneezing hoarseness sore throat fatigue chills and frontal sinus infection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Webster
Europe
America
Benjamin Rush
Doctor Rush
Chilean Conductorettes Play The Trolley Trade
A Y W C A secretary returning from five years in South America says Chile has long employed women as conductors since 1879 due to men’s shortage. Their uniform is a dress with lace-trimmed apron and patent leather hat. They race to outdo each other in lace length and handle high heels on tops of cars during trolley breakdowns without incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
South America
Dream Fence foretells longevity and warns against folly
Dreaming of a long fence signals a long life for the dreamer, a short fence means few years. Building a fence promises comfort in old age, climbing over implies a fast, wasteful life, pulling one down cautions against foolish acts, and burning a fence predicts home happiness according to the Chicago Herald and Examiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Fiction About Sargasso Sea Exposed by 1910 Norwegian Expedition
Tales of ships trapped in the Sargasso Sea are debunked after the Norwegian expedition of 1910 proves no vessel becomes a prisoner among the weed. The Michael Lars sailed for weeks without confinement, showing the legends are fiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sargasso Sea
Michael Lars
Indestructible Crusts Inspire Pie Mold Idea
Odd exchange on crusts leads to musings about indestructible pie crusts cast in individual molds then refilled. Also an 1886 affidavit pledge offers Hall’s Catarrh Medicine with testimonials and a Toledo ad notes livestock marketing services from Woodworth Commission Co at Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Thinboarder
Local professionals and firms listed in Colville directory
A Colville listings block shows multiple professionals including dentists lawyers and insurance, with offices in the Dorman Lynch Building and Postoffice Buildings. It notes Stevens County Abstract Co offering abstracts of title to Stevens county lands and a Stevens County address and phone number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Lasswell Insurance and Bonds
First National Bank
Colville
Stevens County Abstract CO
Stevens County
Also Mentioned on This Page
I. Leo Grinstead
Clark V. Savidge
W. H. Bulter
Lee B. Harvey
John IL
Wiley, Register
Dorr H. Carroll
I. A. Drasted
J. H. Bloom
John Lind
Home Lumber Company of
The
Home Lumber Company of Washington
New
See
L. PB. Donley
L.I. Donley
Sarilda McKeown
State of Ohio
City of Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. Cheney
Toledo
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Woodworth Commission CO
Union Stock Yards
Seattle
Oan
Colville Land CO
Sells Land
Colville Bank
McFarland
ooLychan
Wane
Majer Hyde
Spokane, “Wash
Rovig
First Avenue South
DR. Miles
R. S. Wells
Bank of
J. W. Henderson
Yoetter Lane
W. A. Otps
M. D
Dorman
Camilla Benson
Lane Bldg
I. B
Diffenbacher Dorman Lynch Bldg
MO. J. Ingle
W. Lon Johnson
Rickey
John B. Slater
Wentz & Bailey Bank of
L. B. Donley Lawyer
First National Bank Building
John T. Raftis
Lane
Osee W. Noble
F. Leo Grinstead
Bank of Colville Bldg
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