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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
1
Quincey town council passed an ordinance limiting licenses to two saloons until the population reaches at least 1000. Other notes include deaths from suicide and accident, smallpox reports near Delrio, a 65-year-old state superintendent of public instruction’s death, and local civic milestones such as wedding anniversaries and new business ventures.
The Wenatchee World notes the latest lands prove attractive due to soil and climate, proximity to market, and scenic grandeur. Investors and home builders see strong opportunity as the parcels are expected to sell soon.
A Washington dispatch says a new era of mining will begin this summer in Chelan and Snohomish counties. Goulden of New York guides reorganized interests with Goulden likely to lead as president and Fornes as director. After Congress adjourns, Goulden Fornes and others will inspect properties to set full year plans.
A reflective poem imagining John D. Rockefeller regretting whiskey use, contrasting oil wealth to potential whiskey profits. The verse cites annual oil value versus spirits revenue, urging contemplation of what might have been and praising restraint.
In the LD L Co Log Case the jury found for defendant Deak Brown against Lamb Davis Lumber Co in Wenatchee. The suit sought 210 for logs claimed as payment after floods last November swept 6,000,000 feet of logs downstream. Brown argued an agreement allowed removal by a date and denial of liability, leading to a verdict favoring Brown.
Col Huston of Cashmere plans a new telephone system to compete with Farmers Telephone. Wheeler hill company formed last week. Colockum line nearing connection with local line. Southside and several areas close to line this summer. W T Clark to move to Wenatchee and build a 110 acre orchard home. Judge Steiner to move to Okanogan county and seek Superior Judge seat. Nellie Parker to teach at Lake Wenatchee. A young Chelan girl saves her mother from fire. house lost. Wenatchee bell tower knocked down by high winds. Long Jim case ruled for R W Starr. C A Harris of Entiat awarded Entiat power plant excavating contract.
Leavenworth and vicinity need a commercial club following the Wenatchee condemnation suit. The editor argues for a club led by energetic members to benefit farmers, laborers, and merchants, noting Leavenworth remains largely undiscovered west of the city. Robt. E. Nickles urges action to promote local homes and growth.
At the home of J H Scott there is great rejoicing over the visit of the stork bird and arrival of a fine boy.
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