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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1906
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo notes the California disaster with headlines and grim witticisms. It recalls ongoing isolation after shocks and tidal waves on April 18, 1906, mentions limited telegraph service, and reports officials Haynes and Henry designated to replace Malloy and Dorsey at the Waterville land office.
The piece laments Chauncey Depew once famed as a global orator and wit. It notes public trust eroded by a two hundred thousand dollar Equitable Life loss and Depew Investment troubles. Shamed, he retreats to a friend's castle, facing separation threats and a sense his eminence has vanished.
The Puget Sound Mail notes on March 27 that the boys of Saimas skated on water, following a prior Tuesday when they went swimming.
A Franklin County Missouri man plans to run for district court clerk. His wife warns she will reveal his criminal past including burglary, attempted murder of his father, horse theft, and an escape from Iowa, should he proceed. She predicts a divorce suit with multiple living spouses if he is elected.
Mrs L Turner remains ill at home while Dr Shore notes Mrs Hale at Wenatchee logging camp recovering. Mrs A E Tabor visits her former town and owns property here. H E Walsh and Rod Campbell open a saloon in Dr Shore's former building with Walsh from Everett and Campbell a former Great Northern conductor.
Congregational services each Sunday include public worship at 11 am and evening worship at 6 30 pm with Sunday school at 10 am. A Saturday prayer and Bible study meet at 7 30 pm and the Ladie's Guild gathers Thursdays at 2 pm. Catholic mass occurs on the fourth Sunday at 7 30 am with Sunday school at 3 pm and vespers at 1 30 pm under Father H Colin.
William I Hardy, a Indiana bound former newspaper man born January 10 1880 in Essex County Massachusetts, died after apoplexy while walking with Mr Hathaway near tikhart Ind He served four years in the Union Army and leaves two sons two daughters and seven grandchildren The Neho extends sympathy to relatives.
The Wenatchee Daily World reports two concrete bridge piers near the Columbia river are finished. One pier on the east side will be done by tonight, both stand 70 feet above low water, and will support steel piers 40 feet high, with the deck to rise 110 feet above low water. A smaller pier on this side will rest the bridge itself later, as steel for the superstructure is expected soon.
The next meeting of the Episcopal Guild with Mrs Shore is set for Wednesday May 2. Members meet at the doctor's drug store and proceed from there. Episcopal services will be held Sunday April 29 at Fraternity hall by the bishop with confirmation services at the gathering.
United States Land Office Waterville Washington March 20 1906 notice filed by John C Glauser Leavenworth Washington sworn statement 625 for purchase of a timber land parcel in section 20 township 28 north range 17 east W M to prove land value for timber or stone and claim before U S Commissioner J E Shore Leavenworth July 16 1906 witnesses named and adverse claimants invited filed with Register M B Malloy
A reader from Bugles Kentucky praises Bucklen’s Amiga Salve claiming it cured a painful pile condition after ten years. He reports the salve heals wounds burns and sores like magic and notes it is available for 25 cents at Dr. Shore’s drug store.
Selma K Bushman of Hillyard Washington files sworn statement No 623 to purchase land in Section 20 Town 66N Range 17W Will prove land value timber and stone over agriculture before J E Shore U S Commissioner Leavenworth Washington on July 14 1906 Witnesses include Emma and William Willerton William Burns and Frank Bush Claims due by July 14 1906 Registered by M B Malloy.
Emma Willerton of Hillyard Spokane County Washington files sworn statement No 622 to prove timber land claim in Section 10 Township 26 North Range 17 and to show land is more valuable for timber than agriculture. Hearing before J E Shore at Leavenworth on July 4 1906 with witnesses Selma Bushman William Willerton William Burns and Frank Bush. Adverse claimants must file by July 14 1906 in Leavenworth.
Department of the Interior Land Office at Waterville gives notice that Camille Massie has filed for commutation proof on his dam. The proof will be made May 16, 1906 before J. Shore, U.S. Commissioner, at Leavenworth Washington. Witnesses live in Leavenworth and Shorelea.
Derarum teftre Interior Land Office at Watergile April 1906 records a famed settler filing intent to claim with proof date set before U S Commissioner J H Shore at Leavenworth on May 16 1906. Names include Robert E Nickles holder of entry No 759 for the sw quarter of section 12 township 26 north range 17 east with others from Leavenworth Shorelea and nearby areas.
Prime Cascade Orchards tract near proposed bridge sale. One of the best lots in the area. For price and terms inquire at The Echo office.
An act notice states Daniel A Hawley of Washington files sworn statement No 624 for the purchase of Section 20, Township 28 North Range 2 East W M, and will offer proof to establish his claim before J E Shore U S Commissioner in Leavenworth on July 16 1906. Witnesses include Thomas J Coeman Schuyler B Greg and Frank Bush all of Washington state. Claimants must file before July 16 1906. 12 21 M B Malloy Register.
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