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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1906
Page
4
A Mason livery barn client couple from Latah hired a horse and buggy to Fairfield. They were warned not to let rain get under the horse tail or it would run away. A Fairfield man found them in rain shielding the horse with an umbrella for an hour.
Washington dispatch reports new postage stamps issued in 190% will go on sale at 6000 post offices and bear the state and city names. The change aims to reduce post office robberies and aid tracing of criminals as in the Chicago theft case where nearly 100000 dollars in stamps were stolen. It also helps measure local business and prevents padding by residents buying stamps in nearby cities.
Since the department opened a large free clinic students gain practical experience in surgical cases under professor supervision. The operating room maintains strict antisepsis and cleanliness. A hospital with stalls for horses and kennels for smaller animals supports emergency field work, drawing attendance from many towns. About 1000 horses and many dogs are treated yearly, with strong ties to government service and meat inspection roles in the U.S. Bureau of Animal Industries.
The Pacific Monthly pledges to become the great magazine of the West featuring top West writers artists and poets from Alaska to the Philippines. It will present extensive western themes with color and black-and-white photography, including work by Whittaker London Harriman Winter and many others, across the January to April issues and beyond.
Department of the Interior Waterville Land Office announces Frederick F. Rexford has filed for final proof on his claim H B 3900 for the Wa DWM DH Sw See WT 8 N R 18. Proof will be made Jan 11 1907 before A N Corbin U S Commissioner in Wenatchee Washington. Witnesses Dora Millner Ester Millner F A Lukins Charles Joy reside Wenatchee Leavenworth Cashmere. Register W F Haynes.
Land notice from Wenatchee Washington states that on January 12, 1907, U S Commissioner will hear the case of Augustus W Sloat who filed for the s 44 of section 2 township 26 north range 16 east Willamette meridian and lists residents of Nason Creek Washington A Reynolds Fred Clennen A A Brooks and Chas Hastings as associated parties with Haynes as Register referencing public land proceedings ending December 25.
Lawrence N Cade of Cashmere Washington files to prove up final five year proof for Homestead Entry 3837 on land described as southwest quarter and other sections in township 24 north range 18 east. Proof set for January 4 1907 before J E Shore in Leavenworth with witnesses Henry Kimber John Peters Archibald Smith Nimrod R Cade all of Cashmere.
Albert Walker of Leavenworth Washington has filed notice of intent to make final five year proof for Homestead Entry No. 3734 dated November 7 1901 for the southwest quarter of section 34 township 44 north range 17 east Willamette meridian. Proof will be made before J E Shore US Commissioner at Leavenworth January 14 1907. Witnesses George W Briskey John Les Lilligren and George Ingham of Leavenworth Wash Utah Nev.
Martha E. Wyckott formerly Brooks of Leavenworth Washington files intent to make final commutation proof for Homestead Entry No. 7441 dated July 20 1904 for Lots 5 and 6 Section 8 Township 24 North Range 1 West Shore at Leavenworth before U S Commissioner January 15 1907. Witnesses named are George W. Hoxsey Edward Meeker Charles Swenson and Louis W. Bloom all of Leavenworth Washington.
Department of Interior Land Office in Waterville Washington announces that Peter Rosen of Merritt along with James H. McEvoy Nelson Forsyth Fred Cleemann and Harry B. Smith all of Merritt must appear before U S Commissioner J E Shore at Leavenworth Washington on January 14 1907 to make final proof in support of homestead entry No 8517 for Lot 1 Section 4 Township 260 Range 116 East. W F Haynes Register.
The article argues China’s long history under an emperor obscures national democracy while local self government thrives. It notes Chinese patriotism is provincial, not national, and that citizenship must be learned as the state demands obedience rather than mere allegiance. It also reports on Spain Cuba insurrection, and an English lord found imbecile yet retains Lords seat and vote.
In Chelan county Washington the court addresses the estate of Howell Ralston deceased. Mary Ralston as Administratix invites all creditors and interested parties to present their claims within one year from December 7 1906 with vouchers at the office of Lewis J. Nelson Leavenworth Washington. First publication December 7 1906.
Notice to creditors for the estate of John F Trerice deceased requires all claims to be returned within one year of the first publication. Executrix June Trerice directs claim submissions with vouchers to Lewis J Nelson in Leavenworth Washington, December 3 1906.
In the matter of the estate of Isaac Elston executor William Douglas informs creditors and all claimants to present their claims with vouchers within one year of the first publication. Claims must be shown to the executor at Lewis J. Nelsons office in Leavenworth Washington. First publication December 7 1906.
United States Land Office Waterville Washington announces timber land entry by Calvin Young of Leavenworth for section 22 in township 2%6N range 18 E W M. He will prove land is valuable for timber and will appear before J B Shore on January 16, 1907. Witnesses named are John Cahill James Ainge William Douglas and John Conway of Leavenworth. Adverse claimants must file by January 16, 1907.
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