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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1907
Page
2
Leavenworth Echo announces its Friday issue dated April 10 1907 with DEED H MAYAR editor and proprietor and a subscription price of one dollar per year in advance. The paper is entered at the post office as second class matter.
The Echo urges Leavenworth to rally for a state road up the Icicle and a Chelan Consolidated Copper Co rail link to Nason Creek or Wenatchee. It warns lack of effort will let Wenatchee outrun Leavenworth as rail traffic expands and populations rise.
The Columbia River is rising rapidly with a flood expected if warmth continues. Wenatchee merchants plan summer market days and W R Prowell becomes president of Wenatchee Canning Co which will produce ice cream and ship elsewhere. The city council purchased a $1900 chemical fire extinguisher and hose cart from a Seattle firm. County Attorney Henry Cross relocates to a new office in the Columbia Valley Bank building.
Judge Taylor disposed of several cases. John Moffit faced a second offense for obscene language, with a suggestion of 25 dollars and costs. Archie McKinnon pleaded guilty to drunk and disorderly conduct and was fined 3 dollars plus 4.10 dollars costs. Two more charges against McKinnon, assault and battery and resisting arrest, are pending.
In Chiwaukum on Saturday night April 13, John Wesley Potter wed Lillian Thomson with Rev S C Garrison officiating. Attendants included bridesmaid Mattie Carr and guest of honor Mrs Costello. Best man Will Thompson traveled from Seattle. The couple plan Waterville as their home and business venture.
Gene Hamilton on sick list has recovered enough to resume duties at Mercantile Co store. More millinery goods just in at Campbell’s. Try our prices before going elsewhere. 1312 Pea Street.
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