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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1905
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo reports on local news coverage growth and reader interest, cites rail freight activity on the Great Northern and Northern Pacific, and notes Los Angeles water system completion. It urges cleanliness to prevent disease and promotes Seattle Washington State University while warning about typhoid in town.
The Escondido Times, published in Escondido, California, is edited by Major Lindsey a former Wenatchee Advance editor. Lynn Miller, formerly linked to the Wenatchee Republican and Advance, works with him. The paper originated with Lindsey about sixteen to eighteen years ago, making him a familiar figure locally.
An advertisement for the Wenatchee fair touts a bigger, more representative event for eastern Washington with enhanced racing incentives drawing faster horses from afar. The Chelan county institution seeks broad support from all county residents.
The University of Washington will add a School of Mines building measuring 40 by 110 feet located beside the power house. It will house forges and foundry a three stamp mill and feeder ore bins crusher and concentrating plant. A winter school for prospectors and an on campus experimental mine are features amid rising enrollment.
Engineer W R Prowell surveyed the Wenatchee river above Icycle river mouth to estimate a bridge cost. The plan envisions a single span at a narrow channel with good approaches, at an estimated price of 2300 dollars, to aid Cascade Orchard settlement growth and post office access. Local residents will contribute a liberal share and the proposal goes to the county commissioners in October for winter construction of two piers.
The speaker mocks Fowler for touting a plan to produce a Wenatchee Republic local edition for each Chelan county town. He imagines replacing the Republic head with a local one and printing a fresh issue for Lakeside Entiat Chelan Cashmere and Leavenworth in a few hours.
A remark suggests Mr. Fowler could gain experience by channeling county funds to Wenatchee, claiming the plan would build a stock of know how to enter the business and supply the newspaper field at department store prices.
A Wenatchee reader challenges an editorial urging vigilance on local politicians and graft. He cites past graft tales at the Echo and accuses Fowler of politics for ads rather than community service. He suggests the Echo be bought outright if real reform is sought.
The Echo notes rumors that Mr. Fowler of the Wenatchee Republic may start a Leavenworth supplement. It would print in Wenatchee and ship up, or risk labeling as a Wenatchee date line over Leavenworth, angering locals who oppose funding a new paper.
The sixth annual session of the Chelan County Teachers Institute will convene September 18 to 22 1905 at Chelan and Lakeside. All contracted teachers must attend unless legally excused and requests should be sent to the county office. Instructors include A H Yoder and H A Adrian with Miss Bertha Bentley. Boat transport rates and hotel rates are being arranged. institute opens 1:30 p m Monday September 18.
Department of the Interior contest notice declares Charles M. McClure as contestant against Rollin Rideout for homestead entry No. 6792 in section 34 township 16 north range 17 west. Contest alleges lack of residence and abandonment. hearings set October 17 1905 and final hearing October 24 1905 in Wenatchee and Waterville. Publication ordered.
Lamb-Davis Lumber Co seeks foreclosure of its tax lien on Lot 3, Block 9, Second Addition, Leavenworth, Chelan County, Washington. The suit targets Archie Bacon and unknown claimants for delinquent taxes from 1897 to 1901 with interest and costs, filed in Superior Court Chelan County.
United States Land Office Waterville Washington issues timber land notice for William N Cromwell filing sworn statement 557 to purchase W4 NW of Section 24 Township 26N Range 18E Will offer proof November 13 1905 before J B Shore U S Commissioner Leavenworth Washington Witnesses William Douglas Charles Cromwell Thomas Darling Charles Albright Adverse claimants must file by November 13 1905.
Notice is given that Henry A. Smith has filed for final proof to support his claim. Proof will be made before J E. Shore at Leavenworth, Washington on September 13, 1905. He is on Hd entry No. 9417 for the elk land and eds parcel in section 28 township 24 north range 16 west.Witnesses: Charles W. Gibbs David S. Gould Samuel P. Beecher Nels Nelson all of Peshastin Washington. B Malloy Register.
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