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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
1
Walter M. Olive, long time Chelan County resident and former Cashmere businessman now active in Wenatchee, announces candidacy on the Republican ticket for joint senator from Chelan and Kittitas Counties. He notes irrigation work and fruit industry promotion as key achievements and plans an active campaign toward September 8.
A candidate outlines goals to distribute road tax funds evenly across the district and ensure value for every cent spent. The platform emphasizes thorough oversight, timely road work, and conscientious duty to provide a square deal for all voters.
J C Davis reports the Spokane gathering of postmasters last week was productive. Lectures by Mandel Ritchie and Clements covered money orders errors and rural routes. The group, spanning all postmasters in the state, endorsed parcels post and the postal savings bank per Meyer’s recommendations.
Congressman W L Jones urges Senator Levi Ankeny to join in a public, fair debate for the senate race. Jones requests any supporter from both parties participate to inform voters about records, merits, and future state work. He notes Ankeny’s silence and prefers open discussion over secret meetings.
Miss Grace Elizabeth Parker and Mr. Ira D. Edwards were wed in Seattle on August 5. They will reside at Redlands California after September 1. Parker had friends in Wenatchee and Edwards formerly managed Leavenworth Mercantile Co. in Leavenworth.
An enthusiastic crowd of Eagles arrived Tuesday morning on a special sleeper diner and two coaches bound for the annual state meeting in Seattle. The Wenatchee Military band played during the stop. Local Eagles joining the Wenatchee group included F A Loskamp and wife Joe Massie and wife H E Carr George Black Sedge and others unnamed.
Fred Lyons died August 3 after several weeks illness and was buried the next Tuesday. He worked at the mill as keeper of the store room and was well liked by coworkers. Lived here two years, about 40, leaving a wife and four young children. His brother E. G. Lyons from Oregon and sister Mrs. Henry Gordon from Seattle attended the funeral at Leavenworth cemetery with Rev. Rumphr presiding. Mrs. F. Benjamin and children are visiting the old family home in Owatonna Minnesota due to her sister’s illness.
Candidacy notice urges voters to support Ed Ferguson for sheriff on September 8, stressing his qualifications over opinions and calling for active backing at the polls.
The article notes Cosgrove gains in King County as visitors flood Arlington hotel rooms and his Seattle presence boosts support on the west side. It contrasts Mead's weakness and McBride's local limitations, with King County sentiment turning toward Cosgrove as east of the mountains shows rising backing despite McBride and Mead.
List of uncalled for names with Aug. 10 1908 date including Collett Chas Cox Margret Cowling Nick Dryborough N or Drew R man Hanley Edr Fredrickman Hugo Hendey Lillian Little Frank W McKechnie DR Nelson Theo Olson Bernard Ostrosky Frank Rust Herman Tristar Hiram Willett R LL. Postmaster J C Davis notes to say ad vertised when calling.
The Lyons family thanks the people of Leavenworth for sympathy and aid in their time of need. Special gratitude to Mr Lyons coworkers for substantial assistance to his family. E. G. Lyons and Mr and Mrs Henry Gordon join in expressing appreciation.
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