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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1907
Page
2
The Leavenworth council approved the purchase of a lot for $600 at a special meeting, despite tax payers’ protests. The editorial argues haste harmed citizens, suggesting cash versus time price and neighboring lots’ value show a better bargain if more deliberation had occurred, with potential street improvements as a result.
Walter M. Olive of Wenatchee traveled west bound last Tuesday and was detained overnight. Readers note Wenatchee progress as Olive is suggested for the Alask Yukon Pacific Commissioner from central Washington. A Buffalo storm and fire tragedy are reported nearby, underscoring regional risks. The Great Northern Railway may offer a free riverfront site for a hose house on Front street near water hydrants, if approved, aiding emergency services.
The first copy of the Cashmere Valley Record arrived last Saturday. The six column paper is neatly printed and ably edited, full of home news and strong local booster spirit for the Cashmere valley. A farewell toast wishes Brother Mobler long life and prosperity.
Richard Giblin died in Wenatchee on the 6th at age about seventy. A New York native, he served in the army, later held a federal post in New Mexico, and moved to Chiwaukum in 1892 before settling in Wenatchee. He was a longtime bridge watchman, property owner, and active Mason and Eastern Star member. Funeral by Masons set for Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Masonic Hall after three weeks of illness from lagrippe.
On Monday two women and two men completed a 28 mile trek from Gaynor to this place. They started Saturday, reached Merritt on day two, Chiwaukum on day three, and endured deep, soft snow in the canyon. Slides and fallen trees blocked the route every few hundred yards, some 20 to 30 feet high. They were exhausted upon arrival and foresee lasting memories of the arduous journey.
About twenty to twenty five citizens met at Fraternal Hall Monday night and passed resolutions opposing the town council plan to buy a lot and a chemical fire engine. A petition will be presented at the next council meeting asking them not to purchase at this time.
We thank the many friends and neighbors who comforted and assisted us during our mother Mrs. C. Hurd's illness and passing. Signed Mr. and Mrs. E B Knowlton.
Q J Hobson of Seattle president of Washington Meteor Mining Co. was en route to Blewett last week and walked in Tuesday from Wellington just west of the tunnel. He says west slope conditions are worsening and the road may not open to Seattle for another week as little work has been done to clear the track.
The Columbia Power Company plans a large Wenatchee river power plant near the Tom Henry place to generate 4000 horsepower. The incorporators include W. T. Clark Marvin Chase and F. M. Scheble with 100000 capital. Work to start soon with water rights secured and aim to supply the city by fall.
The Leavenworth Logging Boom and Waterpower Co works to repair a 250 foot break in the dam after heavy snow. George Daly leads the effort to withstand May and June high water. In Magistrate Taylor’s court last Saturday George Meyers was fined 23 dollars and 3.30 costs for assault. Frank Johnson was acquitted. Dougall Holmes faced a charge of obscene language and paid 5 dollars plus costs.
An advertisement urges keeping a bottle of I. W. Har per whiskey in sight at the Overland Bar. It claims the liquor is good to look at and to taste and says it is beneficial to health, sold by J. G. Fritz.
The Leavenworth town council held a regular session with most members present. They approved the meeting order, reviewed minutes, allowed several bills, set a ten mile per hour train speed limit, gave first readings to two ordinances, directed drafting of a dynamite storage ordinance, authorized a $600 payment for a lot, and reported a town treasury balance of $1,100.
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