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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1920
Page
7
Washington Secretary of State publishes for voters a referendum bill to authorize state bonds funding a statewide trunk line hard surface highway system. The measure, Referendum Bill No. 1, is to be decided by November 2, 1920, per the 1919 act and constitutional mandate.
Washington proposes a state system of hard surface trunk line highways funded by bonds up to 30 million dollars with annual interest payments. The plan lists routes including Pacific Sunset Inland Empire Olympic and National Park Highways and sets construction standards and maintenance funding through taxes and special funds. It authorizes property takings by condemnation and requires open bidding and state supervision, with annual tax levies if needed and maintenance surpluses distributed to counties cities and towns. A referendum asks voters to approve or reject the measure in the next general election.
In Chelan County Superior Court Lillian Nelson sues William Ralston and unknown heirs to quiet title on Lots 1 2 21 22 Block 2 Darling Land Company's Addition to Leavenworth Washington. Defendants must answer within 60 days after July 30 1920 or judgment will be entered. Herman Howf attorney for plaintiff Leavenworth Washington. (6th July 30 Sept. 3)
The State of Washington summons Anna Serina Rindal to appear within sixty days after August 6 1920 to answer a complaint for an absolute divorce filed by plaintiff J T Lindley attorney. The notice directs service of the answer to the plaintiff’s attorney and warns of judgment by default.
In Chelan County Washington Martha D Bjork is administratrix with will annexed of the estate of John Bjork deceased. Creditors must serve claims with vouchers on the administratrix or attorney Herman Howe at his Leavenworth office and file with the county clerk within six months from August 6 1920. Claims not timely served or filed are barred.
L P Robertson sues Mary Anderson and unknowns to recover delinquent 1916 taxes on Lot 5 Block 4 Leavenworth Land Co First Addition Leavenworth Chelan County. Judge will foreclose if not paid within sixty days after first publication July 23 1920. W F Whitney counsel Wenatchee Chelan County.
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