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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo states communications to its address, defines charitable and moral notices as free, and charges for paid promotions or fundraisers while granting free space for welfare movements. It outlines that entertainment events or paid drives require regular advertising rates.
Wm. A. Grimshaw of Williams and Grimshaw Wenatchee was selected to succeed A. N. Corbin as Chelan county Superior Court Judge. Corbin resigned due to ill health after being chosen by Chelan county Republicans. Grimshaw has resided in the county six years and is described as eminently qualified and fit for the position.
The Valley Tribune at Kettle Falls on the Columbia River released a special magazine edition praised for its typographical quality. It features numerous half tone pictures of local scenes and useful information for home seekers, likely encouraging settlement in the area.
Through Congressman Jones mediation we received government seed for free distribution to interested growers. The aim is to test new and improved varieties and their adaptability to this region and to learn results from users who should send brief reports of outcomes to the government seed program.
Judge Steiner holds Douglas County officials cannot receive salary increases under state law after election. He notes incumbents sought the positions, knew the compensation, and accepted the pay offered when elected.
The Echo argues Mr Grimshaw will win re election as Chelan county superior court judge due to a Republican majority of about 200. It notes party loyalty favors the Republican over a well qualified Democratic opponent under existing law and voting habits.
The notice lists Fred M. Berry among public office candidates this week. The writer, though only slightly acquainted with Berry, believes he is capable and worthy. He has worked in the office of I. A. Navarre, the current officeholder.
Former Great Northern head James J Hill issued alarming remarks in New York recently. Critics deem him a discredited figure whose prophecies lack sincerity and public trust wanes in his utterances.
County Engineer Navarre is mentioned by papers across the state in connection with the land commissioner race. The Republican State Central Committee fixed the state convention date for Thursday May 14 with Spokane as the meeting site.
County chairman Gellatly calls a meeting of the Republican County Central Committee in Wenatchee for Wednesday April 4 to discuss party matters and arrangements.
The trout season is closed starting the first of the month and it is illegal to catch trout in Chelan until after May 31.
The article recalls a baseball dance held on April first that many thought a joke yet attendees found highly enjoyable. It states people danced freely and judged the event among the most enjoyable affairs.
S G Cosgrove, Republican gubernatorial hopeful, will speak to old soldiers in Cashmere on Monday after traveling through the area this weekend. Frank Olson, described as harmless yet a confirmed drunk, has been cited to appear in superior court to show cause why he should not be declared an habitual drunkard. Gene Hamilton, a broncho buster and rough rider, has recently performed riding stunts to spectator amusement. a competitor attempted to unseat him but failed.
The Great Northern has let the contract for a new depot at Everett. Several long strings of empty box cars were taken west this week.
A musical comedy titled SIS will be presented at the opera house this Saturday April 11. Promoters promise expediently entertaining humor drawn from Hoosier rural life and scenes shifting to New York City with comic complications. Admission price is the usual.
The Farmers Telephone and Telegraph Co. pays an 8 percent cash dividend to 163 stockholders holding 447 shares. The Wenatchee World reports a 20 percent profit, with 12 percent reinvested for new improvements. Directors consider issuing bonds, now held by stockholders, as a funding move. The local company, formed by farmers, expanded from Peshastin to Malaga with new branches and extensions planned toward Stemilt creek Clockum creek and Badger Mountain area.
The letter exposes false claims about a home remedy said to cleanse and strengthen kidneys and cure bladder issues. It notes broad newspaper distribution by Kodol Medicine Co and criticizes KARGON as worthless, urging readers to resist paying for such elixirs.
Marshal Bohnsack processes eight drunks and a drunk and disorderly case on Tuesday. Each fined seven fifty or ten dollars with costs. several defendants are out of funds or spent all money on liquor before sentencing.
Messrs Harry Kraupfeiffer and James Buckingham reported eight feet of snow at the Che lan Consolidated Copper Co. camp on Red Mountain but said it is melting and should vanish by mid month. They left February 6 and plan to return next week to restart a tunnel abandoned last fall due to lack of water. No damage from snow slides to company buildings and stores of provisions and supplies remain for months at the mines.
Advocates Ball League to unite Wenatchee Leavenworth Quincy Wilson Creek Odessa and Harrington along the Great Northern rail line. Small towns resist salaries while larger towns may offer better terms due to more players available.
An old printed request directs mixing fluids for a patent remedy. It lists dandelion extract, compound Karyon, and syrup sarsaparilla with specified amounts and dosing after meals and at bedtime. The author is identified as a local druggist.
Paul Weigland moved his family to Leavenworth and is now a permanent resident, settling into the Kansas city community with plans for long term stay.
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