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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1909
Page
6
A letter from M. F. Peake dated March 31 1909 urges Leavenworth residents to identify offenders dumping rotten potatoes tin cans and filth along the main road into town. The writer argues such acts violate health and state law and should be prosecuted and punished.
Eagle Creek reports E. A. Wood taking a position with the W. W. and N. railroad. Rumors hint at new neighbors on the ground place as Henry Johnson remains at home to improve his ranch. Mr and Mrs Anderson occupy their new house. Meeker Bros haul hay from the Eagledale ranch this week.
The Wenatchee World reports on two Washington towns Chelalis and Lyle pushing publicity drives. Lyle raised 1155 plus 200 from non resident property holders toward a 1500 goal while Chehalis aims for seven thousand dollars to put its name before the nation.
Old timers say Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition will boost Washington counties as visitors seek homes in suburbs and farming districts. Teachers farmers and home-seekers will travel west, attracted to smaller towns near big markets, with Northwest expected to host many guests who may relocate permanently seeking land and opportunity. Fruit lands and logged-off lands poised for increased attention from land dealers and buyers.
Olympia reports an error in the grain inspection bill due to a miscounted line in the text. The mistake sets a $1 per car rate for bulk grain and 75 cents for sacked wheat, lowering state revenues by about $15,000 annually and altering grain owner benefits.
Vancouver notes Kris, county auditor, owns a walking stick made from an elm rib of the Beaver the first steamer to ply the Pacific Ocean. The Beaver wrecked at Burrard Inlet in 1888 and sailed for the Pacific from England in 1835. The boat operated 52 years and will be shown at the Seattle exposition as part of a historic display. Seattle invites a Japanese business delegation to visit U S trade centers in September.
A delegation from Japan will spend at least 90 days in the United States as guests of four Northwestern chambers of commerce. They arrive in Seattle in time to participate in Japan day at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition.
Rebecca Lawr died last Christmas in Spokane from paralysis. Her husband, a Fernie B C contractor, has not attended the funeral as his daughter in Spokane has urged. He says he lacks time to come to the service held last week.
The bill creating Grant County has boundary errors. Some survey courses run far from correct lines, including a northwest corner in section 18 township 31 range 23 east. Attorney General Bell says the mistakes do not invalidate the law.
The nine member Olympia Supreme Court session heard many motions including the Spokane case on whether the prosecuting attorney can have stenographic notes of grand jury testimony. New judges Morris of Seattle and Parker of Tacoma were sworn in. A decision is expected in several days.
Alfred Moon of Leavenworth Washington filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish his homestead claim on the sw4 of section 34 township 26 north range 18 west, before U S Commissioner J E Shore on May 5 1909. Witnesses: Randolph A Heinrichs John B Cahill Ernest J Heinrichs and William Douglas all of Leavenworth.
In the superior court of Washington Chelan County probate of Katie Wilcox estate. C M Wilcox administrator seeks sale of real property. Hearing set April 28 1900 at 10am in Wenatchee court. Publication four weeks in Chelan County newspaper. Property described as Lots 6 7 and 8 Block 6 Merriam addition Leavenworth. Judge William A Grimshaw.
On Saturday April 10, 1909 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. in front of Wenatchee Court House, the Chelan County Auditor will auction 1.76 acres for a school house site in section 16 township 24 north range 18 east W M as described. Land valued at 5344 with $500 improvements. sale terms include one tenth down and annual payments with 6 percent interest, subject to oil gas minerals reservations and 1907 act terms. J Godfrey County Auditor dated February 17 1909 with notice through February 20 to April 2.
Joseph A Duncan of Telma Washington filed notice of intent to make final five year proof to establish his homestead claim No 087s for the southwest quarter of section 9 and the northeast quarter of section 10 in township 27 north range 16 east Willamette Meridian. He will prove before J E Shore at Leavenworth Washington on April 14 1909 with witnesses Maryine O Logan John J Henry Oliver Bates and George W Brown all of Telma WA.
Amelia M. Lindsay as administratrix petitions the Superior Court to sell Lot 4, Block 1, Second Addition to Leavenworth in Chelan County Washington. Hearing set for Wednesday May 12 1909 at ten in the forenoon with publication in the Leavenworth Echo for four consecutive weeks. Judge WM A Grimshaw signed the order March 20 1900.
George W. Brown of Telma Washington filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish his homestead claim on land described as selg section 18 township 27 north range 17 east W W meridian. He will appear before J H Shore at Leavenworth Washington on April 14 1909 to witness Oliver Bates George W Liverly Marvine O Logan of Telma and Spencer A Blankenship of Leavenworth. W F Haynes Register. March 18 to April 16
Notice that at 10 oclock in the forenoon on Thursday April 15 1909 at the court house Wenatchee Chelan county Washington the final account of Mary Ann Tholin administratrix of the estate of John Tholin deceased will be heard and settled.
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