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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1907
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo announces Friday August 8 1907 editions carry a policy on notices and entertainments. Condolence cards thanks notices and entertainments must be paid for at regular rates if promoting a business. Free community notices and movements aiding welfare will use columns free of charge.
Alfred Henry Lewis argues Roosevelt should be elected again, either as a second term or via independent action if Republicans and Democrats fail. He contends Roosevelt’s presidency would benefit the public, criticizes third-term fears, and urges voters to consider Roosevelt’s leadership and the role of money in politics.
The piece argues honesty and courage trump brains in a president. It contends threats from corrupt moneyed forces can derail any leader headed for public good. Roosevelt is cited as trusted by the people, while others like Taft and Bryan lack proven guidance.
The company contends that moving product prices about eight percent will let Standard Oil recoup costs and have consumers pay the difference within sixty days.
Among growers the belief shifts to a conviction that a conspiracy exists among Seattle produce and fruit dealers. The public has long known what the dealers are only now realizing.
The Echo notes a patron named Smith advertised mountain lodging with milk eggs and supplies and reports peace from seekers. The paper jokes that expanding the house fourfold would still be needed to handle demand. The column satirically confirms ads yield results while poking at overbooking and crowding.
A Wednesday Walla Walla despatch reports thirty convicts under Guard Charlot and five assistants will depart the penitentiary to work on state road projects. They join non employed inmates rather than trusted prisoners, following an escape incident and a raid assignment in Lewis county. A prisoner in Waterville related to the Mitchell case was treated in the jail’s ran-around area. Modern Woodmen volunteers held a picnic removal yesterday with broad county attendance.
The old school grounds and building sold Monday for 3500 dollars after five days on the market. Four to five people attended the sale. The property was offered as a whole for cash, as stated by school board member Hathaway. McKay bid 3500 dollars and won, with Carr absent. J B Adams then announced Lamb Davis Lumber Co as purchasers.
H Andrews left for Seattle hoping to be joined by J E Grant and F E Carlquist over the weekend. Editor Mohler of the Cashmere Record visits our town regularly, welcomed by locals. Fraternal Brotherhood hosted an ice cream social with a two hour dance. Joe Massie closed a deal for the L H Turner barn and plans livery and camping outfits, plus hauling and feed. G B Winter of Salt Lake and W R Wright of Kansas City, Inter State Commerce Commission experts, toured the state for a couple of days. Frank Houghton, storekeeper for the Great Northern railroad, left with his family for Portland seeking a healthier climate for his wife.
In Justice Court before Justice of the Peace in Leavenworth Precinct Chelan County Washington J W Biliott plaintiff as Jesse Evans defendant records the civil action filing and parties involved in the case proceedings.
Lee Howerton and Miss Cora Gaynn wed at 8 oclock yesterday with Judge F S Taylor officiating. Both reside here. The Echo sends congratulations and wishes a peaceful prosperous life voyage.
A two week stay at Red Mountain by the second woman to visit the camp yields positive claims. She praises the country and notes the ore body appears promising. Rumor in Wenatchee says river work toward Ono will start soon. Chelan County right of way secured.
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