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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1904
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo urges support for John D Atkinson for governor, citing his fitness and prior service as state auditor. It notes Wenatchee and Chelan county conventions, hints at county pride, and critiques opponents while inviting debate on venue.
A proposed platform argues that public lands should be granted only to actual settlers who build homes and reside five years. It calls for federal irrigation works paid back by settlers, repeal of Timber and Stone Act Desert Land Act and Homestead Commission clauses, permanent forest reserves, and rapid irrigation to support small farms with repayment to the government.
Fred Ferris of New York described the Niagara Falls freeze as a wonderful sight. The ice tunnel stretched nearly from American to Canadian shores with few water breaks and rocks revealed where water had long concealed them. Ferris said the pause in the falls may not recur for a thousand years and he would not miss the spectacle for any price.
Take your watch and jewelry repair to J. S. Taylor & Co dealers in clocks watches and jewelry located at the Post Office building.
Notice is given under the 1878 act for timber land sales that George McLean of Hillyard Spokane Wash filed sworn statement No 372 for the purchase of lot 4 of section 2 township 27n range 18e and will present proof that the land is more valuable for timber than agriculture before United States Commissioner J E Spore at LeavenworthWashington on Tuesday May 2 1904. Witnesses include George W Hoxsey Frand Shell M J Dalton and John Campbell of Leavenworth Washington. Adverse claimants must file their claims by May 2 1914. M K Malloy Register. First publication Feb 19 1904.
William A. Hudson files a contest against Charles E Blom for homestead entry 5162 dated 1902 noting lack of residence and cultivation. Notice to appear March 16 1904 before U S Commissioner J B Shore and hearing March 25 1904 before the Register and Receiver in Waterville Washington. Due diligence prevents personal service. publication ordered.
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