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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1907
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo weekly edition dated Friday August 16 1907 records publication details and contact information for editor H Mayar, with subscription pricing of one dollar per year in advance. It notes communications addressed to The Leavenworth Echo.
Leavenworth residents urge Great Northern officials to grant a railroad crossing arguing the cost is minor and public safety and relations suffer from refusals. They warn that using courts could force crossings and claim the company will eventually lose public support and goodwill.
The notices list transfers from F. E. Blankenship to E. F. and E. R. Kienitz and several other parcel changes including Ehrenberg to Lamb-Davis Lumber Co and Corcoran to Walter Chapman. A foreman, T. J. Martin, fell twenty feet from coal shed construction with broken wrist and ribs, hospital treatment, but expected to recover and return soon.
A passenger train and a freight train collided just outside Spokane injuring engineer Ed Anderson and fireman Tommy Forsythe though not seriously. The crash, blamed on freight crew orders disregard, delayed services for hours. Wenatchee cannery pays 24. cents per pound for peaches and 8 dollars per ton for tomatoes. Washington Direct Legislation League promotes initiative and referendum with growing state adoption.
The large coal chutes west of town near completion double coal storage capacity and add engine coaling facilities. A switch lead extends nearly a mile and four sidings lengthen by a half mile, expanding yard capacity to over 1500 cars.
The column lists residents and visitors including Professor Rothen opening a dancing school in the opera house next week, Mrs F A Ott from Chiwaukum shopping in Leavenworth, and E H King returning from Seattle. It notes remodeling by J E Grant, travel by Elma Turner, and social plans of the M E Ladies Aid. It mentions Tumwater Savings Bank fittings, rainfall near Lake Wenatchee, property sale by E A King, legal matter involving Jno Baker and W L Davis, rumors of activity in Icicle canyon, a proposed electric power plant, and Rev Martin Raasch setting up Lutheran service in Leavenworth.
The closed season for grouse pheasant and quail expired on the 14th and hunters were out at dawn. An estimated near fifty licenses issued, about half venturing to the hills, with potential harvest near two hundred birds if all stay within legal limits. The region is famed for productive hunting and the young grouse now offer a hearty meal.
Mr and Mrs Joe Peltier hosted a large gathering at their mountain home south of town to celebrate a near completed dwelling. Guests arrived by wagon, enjoyed dancing until midnight, a long lunch, and resumed dancing until nearly daylight. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Farmer Mr and Mrs Howerton Mr and Mrs Faulkner and many others.
The Rice family and friends were surprised on Mrs. Rice's birthday anniversary last Monday night. Attendees included Mrs. Benjamin and Mr. and Mrs. Hartman, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Brender, and Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Templin. The event featured a pleasant evening and light luncheon. Frank Brady recently retooled the Overland dining room adding a lunch counter, a move praised by locals. Brady is a veteran restaurateur whose Leavenworth venue remains popular.
W H Wahlful introduced a new snap bean variety named Homestead. From three 150 foot rows he harvested enough beans for a large family and earned over twelve dollars. The beans are green 7 to 10 inches long and very tender, and families who buy them request more.
The strike by telegraph operators expands to involve all states in the Union, signaling widespread disruption and labor action across the country.
Advertisement urges customers to try Wenat chee Laundry with new agent Earnest Forbes. If unsatisfied report to Forbes, who will relay the issue to the laundry and arrange a remedy.
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