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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1918

Page

4

Lawsuit seeks forfeiture of water rights in Wenatchee lands

Public notice in Chelan County Court declares Old National Bank seeks to cancel a 1914 water rights contract held by Wenatchee Valley Orchards Company and others. Plaintiffs demand judgment forfeiting all rights and interest in the water right described for lands in sections 17 and 18, T23N R20E and related parcels. First publication March 15, 1918 with later filings and attorney addresses listed in Wenatchee office.

H. N. Kirkbride Jane Doe Kirkbride Paul L. Udell Jane Doe Udell Murray J. Brady Jane Doe Brady Nellie Teal Brady John Doe Brady George W. White Jane Doe White John R. Peters Alice Peters Plough Hardware Company Gamb-Davis Lumber Company Wenatchee Valley Orchards Company Wenatchee Canal Company State of Washington W. H. Quice Jane Doe Quige A.L. Haas Jane Doe Haas Marie Strange John Doe Strange F. W. Vavra Jane Doe Vavra Chalers H. Ostrander Jane Doe Ostrander George F. Peterson Jane Doe Peterson John W. Duncan Jane Doe Duncan C. Shultz Jane Doe Shultz Jay Mark Holland Jane Doe Holland Joseph de Grasse Jr Jane Doe de Grasse Lamb-Davis Lumber Company 2 Corporation Alaintiff Wenatchee Orchards Company

Notice of Sale in Bankruptcy Proceedings in Seattle

In the Western District of Washington Northern Division a bankruptcy sale is ordered for Thomas Culross Mining Company assets. The auction is April 23, 1918 at 1205 L C Smith Building Seattle with 10 percent cash deposit and balance due at sale. Assets include mining claims in Port Wells District Culross Island Alaska plus machinery tools equipment buildings and related property. Sale subject to referee confirmation.

District Court of the United States Western District of Washington Northern Division Thomas-Culross Mining Company a_ corporation C. R. Hawkins L. C. Smith Seattle Port Wells Culross Island Alaska Washington H. H. Cowley O, EK. Sauter McClure & McClure

Three Year Proof Requested on Merritt Homestead

Department of the Interior notices Alonzo Black of Merritt Washington intends to prove his homestead entry and additional entry for land in Township 26 North Range 16 East Willamette Meridian. Proof to be made before United States Commissioner R S Ludington at Wenatchee on April 30 1918. Witnesses listed include S F Hagadorn H B Smith G D Mahar and S F Black. BEN SPEAR Register. mar 22april 19

Department of the Interior U. S. Land Office Waterville Wash Alonzo Black Merritt Washington Willamette Meridian R. S. Ludington United States Wenatchee S. Fr. Hagadorn H. B. Smith G. D. Mahar S. F. Black Ben Spear Register

Notice of Hearing Final Report and Petition for Distribution

In re the estate of J. No. 691 Chelan probate announces a hearing for the final report and petition for distribution. The administrator requests court approval of the estate settlement and actions to close the case.

J. Q. Gilbert

Sheriff’s sale on foreclosure of mortgage in Chelan County

In L P Robertson v Annie Thomas and Melvin G Thomas no 3701 the sheriff will auction the defendants real estate in Che lan County Washington on May 4 1918 at 10 a m at the Wenatchee Court House front door for cash to satisfy the judgment lien of $134.75 with 10 percent interest plus attorney fees $75 costs $25.05 and accrued costs. The property described as part SE quarter of SE quarter section 1 township 24 north range 17 east Willamette Meridian north of Wenatchee River containing approx 1 acre adjoining the Washington Steel & Tron Company and near Commercial Street. Dated Wenatchee March 27 1918 Bert McManus Sheriff by E E Stowell Deputy. First pub Mar 29 1918 last Apr 26 1918.

L. P. Robertson A. D Annie Thomas Melvin G. Thomas County of Chelan Washington Steel & Tron Company Commercial Streeet Wenatchee Avenue Wenatchee Chelan Couty Washington Bert McManus Chelan County Wash E. E. Stowell Nelson

Final Report and Petition for Distribution in Amanda Morse Estate

Hulda Dahlgren as executrix files in Chelan County Superior Court a final report and petition for distribution for the estate of Amanda Morse. Hearing set for April 24, 1918 at 9 30 A.M. in Wenatchee Courtroom. Objections may be filed by interested parties. Publication dates Mar 29 and Apr 12.

J. Q. Gilbert Superior Court State of Washington Chelan County Wenatchee Washington A. D Amanda Morse Superior Court of Hulda Dahlgren Nelson

Purge Our Schools Advised By D A R Leader

Mrs A H Kuhn of Hocquiam told the recent Bellingham D A R assembly that all schools must be cleansed of pro German and anti American teachers. She warned against economic and social theorists and Bolshevik ideas in schools as a danger to the nation. Secretar y Baker reportedly hid in a Paris wine cellar during an air raid.

Bellingham Assembly of the Daughters of the American Revolution A. H. Kuhn Hocquiam Hoquiam Washingtonian

Chelan urged to complete Scenic Highway work this year

M F Smith of Berlin visiting Everett reports King County will finish its portion of the Scenic highway this year with 15000 dollars to repair below Scenic and a 50000 dollar contract to rebuild from Scenic to the summit. Snohomish and King counties plan to press Chelan for timely completion as several miles from the summit down the east slope remain. Index bridge is being rebuilt and other small bridges damaged by winter floods are under assessment.

M. F. Smith Berlin Great Northern Everett Tribune Smith King County Chelan County Snohomish Wenatchee Chelan Falconer Snohomish County Dean Index

Mining Prospects After War Press Forecast Prosperity

The Mining and Financial Record reports a strong postwar metals market as Europe rehabilitates, U S demand remains high, and a building boom looms. It urges western states to pursue tax and legislative measures encouraging the mining industry now.

Europe U. S

Engineer McLean and Wife Buy 200 War Stamps

George McLean who runs a passenger train into Leavenworth biweekly bought 100 five dollar war savings stamps in Spokane last Saturday his wife bought the same amount. This puts the McLean family in the thousand dollar limit class.

George McLean Leavenworth Spokane MccLean

JODAH CAHAIL BURIED TUESDAY

Jodah Cahail a Leavenworth resident for ten years died Saturday night at 9 30 at his brother’s home after a pneumonia illness. He is survived by his wife and brother Wm Cahill and was buried in Leavenworth cemetery Tuesday afternoon with many mourners attending. The note ends with a political aside about women’s votes and fear in politics.

Cahail Leavenworth Briskey Place J. N. Briskey Wm Cahill

Methodist Church Notices Sunday services and meetings

Sunday school at 10 a m preaching at 11 Epworth League at 6 30 p m preaching at 7 30 p m prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m pastor F L Moore invites all to attend any service

Epworth League F. L. Moore

Lutheran Church Lenton Services and Peshastin Schedule

Lutheran church announces Lenton services each Wednesday at 7 45 p m with 10 45 a m services on Sundays Sunday school at 9 45 Preaching in the evening at 7 80 Rev Haase Peshastin church holds Sunday school at 16 a m preaching at 11 class meeting at 9 30 Epworth League and preaching at 7 p m Pastor A H Morton conducts services.

Rev Haase Epworth League A. H. Morton

J W Elliott Corner 8th and Commercial Streets

A brief local notice identifies J W Elliott at the corner of 8th and Commercial Streets. No further details are provided in the readable text.

J. W. Elliott

New Soles and Heels Restored with Care

A repair shop promises thorough attention for any shoe in need, offering new soles and heels on old shoes with the same care as new footwear. They assure customers every shoe will be made serviceable and presentable if entrusted to them.

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Old National Bank of Wenatchee Canal Eee Plaintif Tiff Towit Crollard & Crollard Plaintiff Commercial Bank Building Cora Howerton Lee J. Howerton L. J. Nelson P. D C. D. Reeves New York Baker Paris McLean Wife Jodah Cahail Methodist Church Lutheran Church Auto For Hire L. J. Howerton C. R. Rothen & Co MIDGE E. J. Widby Ist Natl Bank Bld W.W. Elmer Front St. Oppo Viaduct Leavenworth, Wash G. W. Hoxey Leavenworth, Wash DR. Jstinson Judah Leavenworth Hospital Attorneys AT Law A N Corbin M. I. Faston Corbin & Easton Attorneys-at-Law Sam R. Sumner Columbia Valley Bank Bldg Wenatchee, Wash Burt J. Williams Chelan Co N. M. Sorenson Lawyer Wenatchee Wash Reeves & Reeves Lawyers W. F. Whitney Crollard & Crollard Lawyers Office Commercial Bank Building Raham’s Shoe & Harness Shop Lewis J. Nelson Elliott Block John E Porter Columbia Valley Bank Undertakers Leavenworth Undertaking Co Amanda Cascade Undertaking Co Cashmere John Kuelbs SeattleCan Seattle, Wash
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