Plan to form Whitman county chain gang targets hobos
Prosecuting attorney R H Kipp mails order to town marshals to detain unemployed vagrants and hobos and hold them for ten days on second offenses, promising county chain gang labor and urging publication. Also notes Snohomish Indian Julienne Custolock dies at 120 on Fox Island. Edmonds Tribune editor rebukes readers for calling papers uninteresting when no tragedies occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Kipp
Whitman County
Colfax
Julienne Custolock
Northwest
Fox Island
Custo
Preaching Planned at Local Church on Wednesday and Monday
The Clinton Record notes a church notice announcing preaching at the house a week from next Wednesday with Providence permitting and a Monday service the day after on the subject He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved and he that believeth not shall be damned at 3 30 in the afternoon.
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Providence
Clinton
Adam Rockefeller fortunes and child labor critique
Gov Cummins argues that a living Adam could not rival Rockefeller wealth in Adamic times. The New Orleans Times-Democrat notes strict laws and no appeal after first transgression. The piece contrasts mine safety with 142 boys killed yearly in Pennsylvania mines and calls for ownership of mines by the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Cummins
Iowa
Adam
Rockefeller
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Pennsylvania
Real Estate Transfers List Shows Numerous Property Deals
A running ledger of transfers includes Chase Zinkey to Anna Zinkey in Leavenworth for 1 dollar. large Wenatchee and Chelan Falls deeds, many Lots and Blocks with prices from 1 to 75 000 dollars. Notable entries: L E Jones to Angeline H Jones for multiple lots in Wen, L V Wells to Wenatchee Heights Orchard Co for extensive land, and United States to Mabel Darnell in Leavenworth area with several fractional sections. Real estate contracts show Nahahum Orchard Co to A L Bretland for 3000 dollars amid district parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase Zinkey
Anna Zinkey
Leavenworth
J B Fosdick
Henry Schmerman
Chelan Falls
A D Lindsley
Lawrence Lindsley
Margaret Loosmore
N Coleman
Ralston
P O Vaale
T P Smith
Marian McGuin
Wm E Johnson
Fullers
Wenatchee
L V Wells
Wenatchee Heights
Arthur Gunn
Wenatchee Electric Co
Frank Dorn
Fred W Schmitten
Prowells
Albert Walker
H C Peters
Holden Gold and Copper Mining Co
Lester
Washington
Spokane
Howard and Etta
Chelan
Chelan Bob
Thomas Malony
Annie Bob Et al
Joseph Martelletti
Leavenworth Gardens
Philip Miller
Zelma O Hines
Millerdale
L J Nelson
Leavenworth Mercantile Co
United States
Mabel Darnell
Frank Padoshek
Ida M Franks
Lottie Stone Files Homestead Proof in Washington
Department of the Interior notice states Lottie Stone formerly Peake of Peshastin Washington has filed for final five year proof on homestead entry No 087 for the e% swin lots 3 and 4 section 18 two township 3 range ISK W M. Proof to be made before J K Shore at Leavenworth September 11 1807 with witnesses George Hansel John Olden John Johnson all of Peshastin and Joseph Marko of Blewett Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior Land Office
Waterville
Wash
Lottie Stone
Lottie Peake
Peshastin
J. K. Shore
U. S
Leavenwort, Wash
George Hansel
John Olden
John Johnson
Joseph Marko
Blewett
Han sel seeks final five year proof on Homestead entry 11013
John H. Hansel of Peshastin Washington filed notice of intent to make final five year proof for Homestead Entry No 11013 dated June 21 1907. Proceedings set before J K Shore U S commissioner in Leavenworth Washington on September 12 with witnesses Charles Allen Jacob Griffith Edom Shugart and George Persinger to prove residence and cultivation.
Waterville Land Office Notice of Homestead Proof
Charles H. Allen of Peshastin Wash has filed final five year proof for Homestead entry No 1007 dated July 24 1907 for the nyne ne4 nw and swi4 nel in section 44 township 18 range 11 H W M. Proof to be made before J B Shore U S commissioner at Leavenworth Sept 12 17 with witnesses Edom D. Shugart Jacob J. Griffith John H. Hansel both of Leavenworth and George Hansel of Peshastin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior Land Office
Waterville
Wash
John H. Hansel
Peshastin
Charles H. Allen
Nyne
H.W. M
J. EB. Shore
U.S
Leavenworth
Edom D. Shugart
Jacob J. Griffith
George Hansel
Mathias Sunitseh
W. M
J. K. Shore
Leavenworth, Wash
Max Sprotmberg
Nicholas Kinscherf
Knutt Frank
Martin Christensen
Leaveworth, Wash
John EB. Shore
Igor
B.W. M
A. N. Corbin
Wenatchee
Charles H. Lilligren
Max Spremberg
George W. Briskey
George Ingham
W.F. Haynes
Register
Burns files for final proof on homestead in Chiwaukum
Land Office Waterville Washington dated July 27 1907 notices William T Burns of Chiwaukum filed intent to make final five year proof for Homestead entry No 5212 dated July 25 1907 for the southwest quarter of section 8 township 26 north range 17 east Willamette meridian proof to be made before U S Commissioner E K Shore at Leavenworth September 12 1907 witnesses Robert Hall John Belina Charlies French and Thomas J Dillon all of Chiwaukum Washington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior Land Office
Waterville
Wash
William T. Burns
Chiwaukum
KE. W.M
EK. Shore
U. 8
Leavenworth
Vis
Robert Hall
John Belina
Charlies French
Thomas J. Dillon
W.F. Haynes
Register
Justice's Court
Chelan County
State of Washington
Moore Company, & Corporation
Thomas Forsyth
Chelan
Moore Company
Washington
Taylor
Leavenworth Pre. Elect
Blut
Notice of final five year proof for Homestead entry No 524
July 31 1907 notice by James W Vorcoran of Leavenworth Washington that he will submit final five year proof for Homestead entry 524 for the wany? and wiswh4 section 6 two 26n range is H W M proving residence and cultivation. Proof to be before J E Shore U S commissioner at Leavenworth September 13 1907. Witnesses Coradon J Williams Robert E Nickles Thomas Smith and Joseph H Mitchell all of Leavenworth. W F Haynes Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior Land Office
Waterville
Wash
Leavenworth
H.W. M
Not a Profession Lorimer Politician in Tramp Tale
Not a profession is a politician Lorimer of Chicago who takes a walk along the conduit road from Washington. A Maryland farmer offers a lift and questions his vocation. Lorimer admits he is a politician. The farmer dismisses politics as a disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorimer
Chicago
Washington
Maryland
Mr. Lorimer
Griffin of Peshastin Files 5 Year Proof Notice
Jacob J Griffin of Peshastin Washington files final five year proof application No 11012 dating June 21 1907 for the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter and west half of the southeast quarter of section 10 township 24 north range 18 east Willamette meridian The proof will be made before J E Shore U S Commissioner at Leavenworth Washington on September 12 1907 The witnesses are Charles H Allen Adolph Anderson Julius EK Schubert and John B Adams all of Leavenworth and Peshastin Washington W F Haynes BU 51
Final Proof Notice for Frank Shotwell Homestead Claim
Department of the Interior announces Frank KE Shotwell of Leavenworth Washington has filed final homestead proof for Entry No 4708 in Section 20 Township 27 North Range 18 West. Proof will be made September 9 1907 before U S Commissioner J K Shore at Leavenworth. Attesting witnesses are Williams J W Corcoran Joseph Mitchel and Thomas Smith all of Leavenworth Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Waterville
Wash
Frank KE. Shotwell
Leavenworth
Range
J. K. Shore
Williams
J. W. Corcoran
Joseph Mitchel
Thomas Smith
W. F. Haynes
Register
Boston Boy Learns Swear Words From a Bird
A Boston boy who learned to swear is rebuked by his father. The boy contemplates sparrows outside the window and quips that one of the sparrows itself told him the father swore. Separately, Hood River apple growers union sold seven cars of fall apples at $1.50 per box, listing Gravenstein Wealthy and King varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Hood River
Notice of final commutation proof for Cashmere resident
Abi W. Stewart of Cashmere Washington filed notice of intention to make final proof on Home stead Entry No 9728 for lots 3 4 and surrounding lands in section 4 township 24 north range EB WM. Proof will be made before J EK Shore U S Commissioner at Leavenworth Washington on September 27. Witnesses to cultivation include Eugene R Eddy Joe Searls Wesley Searls and William Walters all of Cashmere Washington B2 Ht W F Haynes Register
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Waterville
Wash
Abi W. Stewart
Cashmere
EB. W. M
Otsego Journal Endorses Dr King’s New Discovery
In Gilbertsville Otsego Journal editor William M. Dietz endorses Dr King’s New Discovery as the county’s popular remedy for coughs and colds. He claims it cures lung and throat disease and notes King Drug Store guarantees satisfaction. Price 50 cents and 1.00, trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otsego County
Wm. M. Dietz
Otsego Journal
Gilbertsville
N. Y
Dr. King
King Drug Store
Are You Behind Subscriptions For The Echo
A plea to readers behind on Echo subscriptions asks individuals to remit one dollar. The notice emphasizes collective impact if dozens or more subscribers settle their past-due accounts to support the local paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
Timber Land Notice Filed For Timber Land Purchase
United States Land Office Waterville Wash announces Susan Shortly of Leavenworth filed sworn statement No 775 for purchase of net section 80 in township and range. She will prove land valuable for timber or stone and will offer evidence before U S Commissioner J K Shore in Leavenworth on Friday November 16 107. Witnesses listed include Patrick Graham Max Spremberg Isaiah H Gook and John Davis all of Leavenworth. adverse claims must file by November 16 107.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Waterville
Wash
J. K. Shore
U. S
Leavenworth
Patrick H. Graham
Max Spremberg
Isaiah H. Gook
John Davis
W.F. Haynes
Register
Land Timber Claim Hearing Noted in Wenatchee
Daniel Bo land of Sterling Colorado filed sworn statement No 760 for purchase of timber land in section 18 two two? range 1s Wenatchee district. He will offer proof October 10 1907 before U S Commissioner A N Corbin. Witnesses include S A Thompson W S Milner Rufus Woods Oliver Bowen all of Wenatchee and Peshastin Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Waterville
Wash
KE. W. M
U.S. O
AN. Corbin
Wenatchee
S.A. Thompson
W.S. Milner
Rufus Woods
Oliver Bowen
Peshastin
W.F. Haynes
Register
Notice of Homestead Entry Dismissal for Coradon Corcoran
Coradon 1 Williams of Leavenworth Washington has abandoned Homestead Entry No 4006 filed May 22 1902 covering parts of Section II Township 27 North Range 1 West Willamette Meridian. Proof of abandonment to be made before J Ki Shore U S Commissioner in Leavenworth on September 18 1907. Witnesses James W Corcoran Robert E Nickles Thomas Smith and Joseph L Mitchell all of Leavenworth Washington. W KF Haynes Register
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Department of the Interior Land Office
Waterville
Wash
Coradon
Williams
Leavenworth
E. Seg
Sey
Swinnel
J. Ki
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John
Nahahum
Bretland
Hotel Franklin
Tumwater
Ira
G. W. Hoxley
W. W. Elmer, M. D
Offce
Front St
Big Rock
W.F. Hay As
Remister
Chewawa
Wenatchee, Wash
Austin & CO
Boon
Room
Portland, Oregon
the Samantha
Herder & Hobson
Front Street
DE. W. P. Cameron
Dental Department
University of Illinois
Ellis-Forde Block
Jrs. Edwards
Undertaker
Congregational Church
E. F, Sprague
A. J. Martin
Brown & Chipman
Key West
J. D. Langdon
Joe Massie
Attorneys AT Law
Lewis J. Nelson
John Holden
Woldenberg
J. J. King
General Land Office
Secretary of the Interior
Henry Crass
Omce
Columbia Valley Bank
Peshastin Wash
J. E. Shore
Adolph Anderson
Julius EK. Schubert
John B. Adams
Tra Thomas
O. G. Marsh
Thomas & Marsh
Leavenworth Steam Laundry
Home Enterprise
Cahill & Son, Props
Europe
Canadian Pacific Railway and Steamship Line
F.S. Taylor
Library Hall
A. N. Corbin Corbin & Kemp
Onice
F. and
M. Bank
Fred Kemp
Reeves & Reeves Attorneys
Counselors AT Law
Wenatchee Drug Company
County
Columbia
Echo Office
Chelan County Abstract
Placer Blanks F
U. W
L. H. Laden
M.W
John W. Laden
G. Bjork
Fraternal Brotherhood
G. W. Hathaway
Booth
A. O
Cascade Aerie
Order of Eagles
Syenne
I. W. Faulkner
Geo. Blacksedge
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