Leavenworth Echo News Briefs April 13 1906
Old Beal block in Wenatchee to rise three stories as a hotel with seventy five rooms. Ellis-Forde Co buys Clarke Bros stock in Cashmere and to open a new branch. S S Bailey plans brick block 150 by 100 feet with half by Ellis-Forde. Commissioners Court adjourns after week long session authorizing bridge plans at Wenatchee River near Monitor and for Cascade Orchard settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee
Ellis-Forde Co
Clarke Bros
Cashmere
S. S. Bailey
Wenatchee River
Monitor
Cascade Orchard
Climate Shift Noted In Three Mile Tunnel Walkthrough
Travelers report a striking climate change within a short tunnel crossing from the damp mossy west side to the dry cool east side of the Great Northern route to Seattle. The contrast is described as wet and moisture laden versus dry and bracing in a few miles.
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Seattle
Great Northern Railroad
A Sanatorium At Leavenworth Proposed For 200 Guests
The article argues Leavenworth is an ideal sanatorium site offering a dry invigorating climate, abundant fish and game, no malaria, stable temperatures, and no storms. It notes many visitors from Puget Sound west of the Cascades and Seattle area would flock if accommodations existed, with a seven hour ride from Seattle and potential weekend stays. The writer urges preparations to capitalize on a growing coastal interest.
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Leavenworth
Settle
Everett
Cascade Mountains
Puget Sound
West Side
The
Sound
Seattle
Festival of Optimism Message on Easter Hope
The message of Easter is the complete message of Christ's life and His triumph of light over darkness and life over death. The festival emphasizes optimism as the supreme utterance of faith.
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Christ
Easter Hope and Spring Growth Across Faiths
The piece reflects on Good Friday and Easter as victory of good over evil, linking renewal to springtime. It notes the universal joy of spring, the optimism of faith, and the Eastrait spring association as a bridge for the gospel to diverse peoples, citing Youth's Companion.
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Haster
Meda Bethel’s Death and Funeral in Cashmere
Meda Bethel died at her parents’ home last Friday night at 11, aged 18. She contracted a severe cold after measles and failed to recover despite loving care. Funeral services were held at the home, with burial Sunday April 8 in Cashmere, drawing a large crowd. The Echo extends sympathy to her grieving parents.
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Meda Bethel
Pench
Miss Meds
Adg
Cashmere
Duel, honor, and reform in Germany and beyond
A discussion of Germany's ban on dueling and the army's stance as espoused by Chancellor Von Bülow. The piece contrasts dueling with sword use and calls for ending concealed weapons, noting Colonel Jack Chinn's fair play stance and the peace movement honoring George Washington. It closes with a testimonial for Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
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von Bulow
Germany
Jack Chinn
Colonel Chinn
Fauit
Peace Societies
Italy
George Washington
Notice of settler Camille Massie commutation proof
Department of the Interior Land Office at Waterville gives notice that Camille Massie has filed for commutation proof on his homestead entry. The proof will be made May 16, 1906, before J E Shore at Leavenworth Washington. Samuel Cass Mahlon Northup Ecom D Shugart and Robert Nickles listed as witnesses.
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Charles A. Cass
Mahlon A. Northup
Leavenworth
Wash
Ecom D Shugart
Robert. E. Nickles
Shorelea
M. BE. Malloy
Register
Land Office Notice of Land Entry and Witness List
Department of the Interior Waterville Land Office issues notice dated April 4 1906 and May 16 1906. J E Shore U S Commissioner at Leavenworth Washington records witnesses for Robert E Nickles to prove his land entry in section 12 township 26 north range 17 east. Burgess Shugart Cass and Massie named as witnesses from Leavenworth and Shorelea Washington. B Maloy Register.
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Department of the Interior
Watervile
J. E. Shore
U. S
Leavenworth
Wash
Robert E. Nickles
William W. Burgess
Edom D. Shugart
Shorelea
Charles A. Cass
Camille Massie
Timber Land Notice From United States Land Office
United States Land Office in Waterville Washington announces filing of sworn statement No 625 by John C Glauser of Leavenworth for purchase of timber land in section 20 township 28 north range 178 W M. Witnesses named include D A Hawley F G Wettstein from Leavenworth and Frank Bush S Chiwaukum B Gregg from Chiwaukum. Adverse claimants must file by July 16 1906.
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United States Land Office
Waterville, Wash
Land Office Notice of Timber Land Sale Claim
United States Land Office announces Daniel A Hawley sworn statement No 624 to purchase timber lands in Section 4 Township 28 N Range 17 E Will offer proof before J E Shore U S Commissioner Leavenworth Washington on July 16 1906 witnesses named and adverse claimants invited to file by July 1906 M B Malloy Register
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John C. Glauser
Leavenworth
Chelan
Wash
Daniel A. Hawley
Ferdinand G. Wettstein
Frank Bush
Schyler B. Gregg
Chiwaukum
M. B Malloy
Register
Wasnu
Monasy
Thomas J. Coeman
Schuyler , Greig
Chiwankum
Toto Gazot
Sale of Selma Bushman land in Washington timber claim
An act notice filed by Selma K Bushman of Hillyard Spokane County Washington for the purchase of land in Section 20 Town 6N Range 174W a proof of timber value claim to be presented before J E Shore US Commissioner Leavenworth WA on July 15 1906 with witnesses Emma Willerton William Willeron from Hillyard and William Burns Frank Lush from Chiwaukum WA. Claimants must file in the office by July 15 1906.
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Selma K. Bushman
Hillyard
Spokane
Leavenworth Wash
Emma Willerton
William Willeron
Washington
William ‘T Burns
Frank Lush
Chiwavkum
Ib Malloy
Register
Hinma Willerton
Leavenworth
Wash
William Willerton
William T. Burns
Frank Bush
Chiwaukum
Notice of Timber Land Sale Claim Request
Notice states compliance with the June 3 188 entitled Timber Lands Act. Sworn statement No 622 by Willerton seeks land in Township 26 North Range 17 West Leavenworth Washington and offers witnesses Selma Bushman William Willerton William Burns and Frank Bush. Claimants must file by July 14 1906 with Register M B Malloy at Spokane Washington.
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Act of Congress
California
Oregon
Nevada
Washington Territory
First Addition Leavenworth Lots For Sale Near Post Office
Land parcels in the First Addition to Leavenworth offered for sale. Lots are cleared with rocky stumps and accessible within a five minute walk to the post office and the Great Northern roundhouse. Nearby sites include Wesberes schoolhouse and a potential new roundhouse with a scenic view.
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Great Nor Hernia
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P/N
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