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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1907
Page
4
Continuous daylight in Alaska and Yukon alters sleep patterns for newcomers. Prospectors and animals react oddly as sun remains visible for long periods. Some adapt by darkening rooms while others note fatigue and unusual behavior during the brief Seattle exposition window.
Prof. R E Trumble of the state college leads the third spraying to combat the second brood of codling moths at the B B Holcomb orchard. He describes timing, coverage and technique to ensure mist reaches all sides of the apples, warning against delays in spraying.
Miss Louise Myers, a violinist of 3436 Eads avenue, prompted a paving contractor to suspend work for a week as his workers refuse to work while she plays. The contractor said the time contract would slow down the crew when she tunes up. The incident shows performers can influence labor schedules.
A sequence of property transfers documents various deeds across Wenatchee area. Names include Albert H Johnson, Martin Venneberg, David Treadwell, Mary Sullivan, F E Blankenship, J B Adams, Florence Griffith, F E Macumber, Schuyler B Gregg, Ida M Nichols, city of Wenatchee, Nelson Rich, J W Ray, WH Mills, C D Todhunter, B L Foxworthy, James A Grant, Reginald Bowden, Harley M Simmons, Fred A Paton, Phillip Heller, Guy D Bundy, Hector Patterson, Marcy D Bryant, Chase Eggiman, H C Kellogg, Ida M Whitney, Anna Zinkey, John Teshera, Edgar D Ingersoll, H W Patterson, W W White, B F Zehner, Wm H Samson, and others. Transactions involve lot and block designations, sections, townships, and various sums from $1 to $6750. Several federal transfers are noted to the United States.
Lottie Stone formerly Lottie Peak of Peshastin Washington has filed notice of intention to make final five year proof for Homestead entry No 6087 covering the e% swi4 lots 3 and 4 section 18 township 3 north range 15 west Willamette meridian The proof will be made before J E Shore at Leavenworth Washington on September 11 1907 Witnesses are George Huansel John Olden John Johnson all of Peshastin and Joseph Marko of Blewett.
Land Office Waterville Washington notices Charles H Allen of Peshastin filing final five year proof for Homestead entry No 2007 dated July 24 1907 for the n% ne and ne4 nwi4 and sw4 ner section 24 townships w range 17 K W M The proof will be made before J H Shore U S commissioner at Leavenworth on September 12 1907 Witnesses Edom D Shugart Jacob J Griffith John H Hansel all of Leavenworth Washington and George Hansel of Peshastin Washington are named to prove continuous residence and cultivation of the land.
A state law requires any person operating a business under an assumed name to file a certificate with the county clerk. Failure to do so can be prima facie evidence of fraud, with hundreds of cases cited of one person using a company name. The statute excludes regularly incorporated entities and permits criminal prosecution for noncompliance.
Land Office Waterville Washington announces William T Burns of Chiwaukum will prove up his homestead entry No 6212 filed July 26 1902 for the east half of the northeast quarter and west half of the southeast quarter section 4 township 26 north range 17 east Willamette Meridian before E K Shore U S Land Commissioner at Leavenworth September 12 1907. He must show continuous residence and cultivation with witnesses Robert Hall John Belina Charles French and Thomas J Dillon all of Chiwaukum Washington.
James W. Corcoran of Leavenworth Washington files intention to make final five year proof for Homestead entry number 5254 filed August 1902 for the w4 nw4 and wi sw section six township two range eighteen KH W M. Proof to be presented before J K Shore U S commissioner at Leavenworth on September 18 1907. Witnesses named are Coradon I Williams Robert K Nickles Thomas Smith and Joseph H Mitchell all of Leavenworth.
William M. Dietz editor of the Otsego Journal Gilbertsville declares Dr King’s New Discovery the most popular remedy in Otsego County and the best family friend. He calls it an infallible cure for coughs and colds and valuable for lung and throat disease with a guaranteed satisfaction. King Drug store offers 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles with a free trial bottle.
Department of the Interior announces final five year stead entry for William P Dorn of Cashmere Washington for the w% of nw and wi4 of sw in Section 34 Township 25 Range 19 K W M. Proof to be made before A N Corbin U S Commissioner at Wenatchee Washington on September with witnesses Everett Lessinger Sylvester Huddle Purl Huddle all of Cashmere Washington.
Land Office announces Jacob J Griffith of Peshastin Washington filed a five year proof for Homestead Entry No 11012 dated June 21 1907. Proof is set for September 12 1907 before J KE Shore at Leavenworth Washington. Names Charlie H Alien Adolph Anderson Julius E K Schubert and John B Adams are listed as witnesses.
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