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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
6
A long list of real estate transfers in Wenatchee and surrounding areas. Ben F Smith to Robin Harris and many other deeds record buyers sellers prices and lot descriptions across multiple townships and plats. Dates and precise parcel references are given for each transfer along with monetary amounts.
A series of land and property transfers listed including W R Prowell to W G Pate for section 11-21-20 at $500, W S Gehr to Wm E Lontz at 21 Millerdale, and Gehr to Pearl Hatfield at 22 Millerdale for $37.25. Also Amos B Peters to W D Lowell for e4 se s4 nes 17-22-20 at $3000, Percy Walker to Jno S Mooney for Belmont ad Wen parcels at $350 and $650, plus Frank Dorn to Town of Cashmere for part 18 b 3 North Cashmere at $1.
A collection of practical hints covers drying comforters in a breezy day for fluffiness, avoiding soggy pie crusts by pre-baking a bottom crust, and quick cosmetic methods for rosy cheeks. It also includes eye care, lemon juice benefits for health, and methods to curb nail biting in children.
Advice suggests wearing gloves to curb a nervous habit and offer a pride boost in older children. Provide manicuring tools and instruct the child in nail care, polishing nails to feel hard and glossy, a tactic believed to help break the habit.
Earache should prompt medical consultation if frequent. Do not use oil or laudanum in the ear as it clogs the passage. Use dry heat such as hot salt bags or bran, or hot water bag. If pain persists, apply heated glycerin with a dropper and seek doctor if it continues. Do not insert sharp objects into a child's ear.
Judge W J Long recovers after a serious accident from a scaffold fall. His injuries included a broken right finger from a Civil War gunshot, a wrenched spine, and temporary paralysis in the legs, with full use returning and plans to resume normal activity. W A Huff joins Big Department Store leadership in Cashmere after purchasing an interest. Spokane businessmen H C Gill and prominent attorney F C Robertson duck hunting near Moses Lake when Gill’s head was critically shot in what appears accidental discharge of his own gun.
D. C. Wilson, former valley resident now in Medford Oregon, writes that Wenatchee shows rising property values and growing development. He notes orchards selling for up to 800 dollars per acre and anticipates expansion in coal oil gas iron timber horticulture agriculture and abundant electric energy in the near future.
A verse by Mrs. C. W. Lancaster celebrates beautiful memories of childhood and loved ones. The poem recalls times past with warm affection and a joyful, if bittersweet, tone.
California shippers and importers plan a state wide protest against a railroad tariff increase by the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe effective January 1. Mass meetings in major cities on December 30 will present grievances, chosen over court appeals or Interstate Commerce Commission action, which cannot act until the change takes effect.
Reno Nevada December 20 R W Booth pioneer mining man and Tonopah journalist faced danger while inspecting a tunnel near Big Southern camp He met a huge brown bear driven into the mine by cold weather and killed it after clubbing with a heavy ore chunk.
Victoria reports that the press of China received advices stating that, under arrangements between the United States and Japan, immigrant inspection in the United States will be conducted jointly by American and Japanese officials.
Bureau of Statistics data show the average American consumes half his weight in sugar each year and the federal sugar bill averages a million dollars daily. The 1907 U S sugar consumption totals 7 089 667 975 pounds.
Department of the Interior notice from Waterville Washington dated November 1 1908 announces Daniel Boland of Peshastin to file final proof for his homestead claim filed October 10 1907 for section 18 township 2 north range 18 east Willamette meridian. Proof is set before J E Shore at Leavenworth December 28 1908. Witnesses: Oliver Bowen Warren Boston Charles H Allen Leslie Brown all of Peshastin Washington. Signing official W F Haynes Register.
U S Land Office Waterville November 17 notice states John B Brender of Leavenworth Washington filed for final five year proof to establish his claim on lots 1 and 2 scene 4 section 6 township 24 range 18 K W Meridian. Proof to be given before J E Shore U S Commissioner Leavenworth December 28 1908 witnesses Julius Schubert John Kmig Nicholas Kinscherf Randolph EK Heinrich all of Leavenworth Washington. Noy 27-Dec 25.
James G. Davis of Leavenworth files a contest against Harrison Castelberg’s homestead entry No. 5874 for section 18 township 25 north range 18 east. The heirs are Callie and Ethel Castelberg of Webb City Missouri. Hearing dates set January 11 1909 and January 20 1909 in Leavenworth and Waterville. Publication ordered due to service issues.
Matilda Frey tag of Leavenworth Washington has filed intent to prove up a land claim for the northwest quarter of section six in township twenty six north range fifteen east Willamette meridian before U S Commissioner J E Shore at Leavenworth on December 8 1908 Witnesses named Patrick H Graham Fred L Brender James Clark and Mathias Smitsch all of Ravenworthy Washington FF Register Oct 3 Dec 25
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