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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1907
Page
2
Special notice states all condolence resolutions and notices with admission fees must be paid in advance for advertising space. Free entertainments and community welfare movements will be given column space at no charge, with no deviation from this rule. The issue is dated Friday April 5 1907.
A reader urges central Washington towns to imitate other communities by holding a clean up day. Residents including women volunteers would remove rubbish in streets alleys and vacant lots to improve health and appearance. The piece questions local pride energy and public spirit and challenges visitors and investors to notice conditions.
The Great Northern railway company has delayed a crossing for two years, forcing residents on the north side to risk crossing the track. County, city, and citizens urge immediate installation, arguing liability for injuries could exceed tenfold the crossing cost. The Lena Petersen death last winter is cited as a potential ten thousand dollar consequence.
The Wenatchee river flood last November left a bridge missing and residents on the south side cut off. Forty to sixty people rely on temporary work by Leavenworth Logging Boom and Water Power Co. to reach post office church and supplies. The commissioners' court is in session to decide on relief.
The Harrington Citizen announces Miller and Smith are retiring after six to eight months. Jim Goodwin, the former editor, will resume control of The Citizen with a new editorial direction.
The Record reports a heavy March snowstorm dumping sixteen and a half inches of snow on Comconally across March 22 23 and 24. Local residents began clearing driveways and streets as crews salted main routes and schools remained closed.
The Tumwater Mining Co and Chelan Consolidated Copper Co announce near term development. S. H. Andrews says 15 to 20 men will be employed to drive a cross-cut tunnel and test ore. A town council deal funds two chemical engines and hose plus a bell at 1200 dollars. Street work and emergency funds loom. Directors postpone meeting to June 27 to discuss rail link with the Great Northern. Colonel Woodard leads as veteran railroad builder.
The April term petit jurors are named: H B Warren Cashmere C E Griffin Cashmere O B Fuller Wenatchee F A Drebis Leavenworth John Leonardy Wenatchee Ned Johnson Cashmere J H Hansel Peshastin E R Harvey Peshastin Joe Kelner Wenatchee J A Crawl Wenatchee Nick Kincherf Leavenworth J L Van Meter Lakeside D S Gould Peshastin George Ross Wenatchee A Shephard Wenatchee Luke Laden Leavenworth F C Callender Wenatchee Earl Johnson Cashmere S E Ritchie Leavenworth H S Crawl Wenatchee C D Cooper Cashmere L R Coh Lakeside J F Fisher Entiat D D Olds Wenatchee
R L Ludlam toured town this week collecting signatures for a petition to the Commissioner's Court to construct a bridge across the Wenatchee river five miles below Peshastin. He secured the signatures of taxpayers above the Tom Henry bridge, two miles upstream of the proposed site. The Henry bridge was damaged by last November's high water and has not been repaired amid concerns it is a poor site due to flood risk.
Judge Taylor dismissed the complaint against Math Smith for indecent exposure of the person last Saturday. Mrs. J B Kelley faced a separate charge of threatening on Monday in the case State v W Satterwhite. the defendant was discharged after the threat case.
A large, enthusiastic crowd of young people attended the benefit ball hosted by the ladies of the Degree of Honor in the opera house Monday night. The event met financial expectations and supported a worthy objective, with dancing continuing until the early dawn. Leavenworth’s Commercial Chub has died and begun to emit a smell. a burial is requested.
Petrel Davis, manager of Lamb-Davis Lumber Co, reports a new steam set on each log carriage cuts needed labor from three men to two. Sets logs to the saw faster and easier, enabling continued operation as logs on hand last until snow forces closure. Timely improvements may allow night and day mill operation soon.
Mrs W R Frost seeks guidance on poultry viability in Cascade Orchards. She notes egg prices vary from 25 cents a dozen in spring to 35 50 cents most of the year, with frying chickens 30 50 cents and full grown birds 60 cents to a dollar. Readers urged to share experiences to gauge profitability.
Ward's Minstrels will give a one night stand at the opera house on April 11. The company travels with 25 musicians and a first class orchestra, a long awaited minstrel show for Leavenworth, promising a strong entertainment if the performance meets expectations.
M B Hake offers harness and shoe repair and operates at 1211 Front street. Mrs Campbell stocks hosiery for ladies and children. Adams and Carr handle insurance and fire-related needs. Mrs DeFoe plans a new restaurant above Mrs Huston’s rooming house with home cooking and value pricing. Dr Elmer reports vaccine supplies and urges vaccination. Charles A Stevens introduces spring women’s fashion lines from Chicago. 1211 Mrs L W Bloom advertises housekeeping rooms. J I Wise of Leavenworth lists 1211 address.
A collage of over 1900s local notices for services and goods in Leavenworth and Wenatchee. Sign writer W G Fagan seeks work. Mrs J Jackson offers rewards for a lost pin. Rug weaving by Mrs Sam Wyckoff. laundry services by D J Marble. sale of go cart. dentist D C Brett in Losekamp building. Peach Blossom flour endorsement. Wenatchee Steam Laundry expansion claim. D J Marble as Leavenworth agent. whiskey ad for I W Harper. Overland Bar and Great Northern Hotel mentions.
Per Saic Cheap a gentle horse broke to ride or drive, suitable for a lumber wagon. Listed by L. H. Tumer.
Five hundred dollars per acre for a ten acre tract near Cashmere. Eight acres were planted to trees last year and the remaining two acres are in alfalfa. Water rights accompany the property.
A new house and fine orchard sit on 42 acres at Peshastin offered at 315 per acre. This property is described as the valley’s best buy with substantial orchard potential and living space.
An eight acre tract at Peshastin is described as adjoining the railroad track. The short notice notes the property's location and its proximity to the railroad line for potential buyers or developers.
A catalog of rural parcels offers 21 acres three miles west of Cashmere with water on Abelia tract 17 acres and a fine 360 acre tract near Peshastin including improvements and personal property if sold promptly.
A property listing notes a house priced at $1000 with the seller or agent claiming the home is in good condition. Further details on location and terms are not provided in the fragment.
A brief notice reports a sale of a house and lot in the Second Addition to Leavemwort. Details are sparse but the item confirms property transaction activity in the area.
Fragmentary note mentions Seattle and Spokane teams competing at Wenatchee. It references a Guay Nursery event or location and hints at a local showdown. No clear scores, organizers, or dates available in readable text.
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