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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1907
Page
3
Local notes on hospital cases and visitors include Miss Bessie Simmons ill a week and Mrs. Sampson visiting Wenatchee friends. Mentions of Bryan lecture in Wenatchee, sleigh ride to Calamere, and Mrs. Crowley’s Seattle trip. Also reports on Col. Woodard’s index trip, typho malarial recovery, and upcoming Altar society events.
The Leavenworth town council in regular session reappointed officers including F. S. Taylor as police judge and L. J. Nelson as town attorney. They adopted a light and water franchise plan, discussed bond options, and authorized maps, grade crossings, and street vacating petitions while addressing fire hydrants and railroad bell and speed rules.
A Chelan County representative introduces five House bills. HB 27 abolishes time checks. HB 28 governs moving sheep between counties. HB 29 protects trout in Chelan County waters. HB 30 outfits official court stenographers in superior courts at 1200 dollars yearly.
Mr. Jacques and his relatives from Lake We natchee remain in Dr. Hoxsey’s hospital after a freezing ordeal. Mrs. Jacques mourns the loss of their little girl and neighbors have raised funds. Jacques also lost his house and goods in November’s White River flood while away earning money.
Snow slides on the Great Northern line from the Cascade mountains to Leavenworth disrupt rail service between Seattle and Spokane. A rotary plow was buried, many trains rerouted, and crews labored for hours to clear the track as weather remains warm and slides threaten the corridor. The Icicle canyon event illustrates the danger and potential for days more delays.
An item notes the Great Northern Hotel in Wenatchee as a fine lodging option and praises I W Harper whiskey sold by J G Fritz at the Overland Bar. It mentions local cooks in Leavenworth and promotes Peach Blossom flour for superior baking.
Since the present owners took charge the Wenatchee Steam Laundry delivers superior work and has drawn a large increase in business. They employ skilled laundry help, the secret of first class quality. G. W. Hathaway, 43 Leavenworth Agent. Placer Blanks For sale Quartz Blanks at this office.
In the Superior Court of Washington Chelan County the administrator John T. Bush notifies creditors and claimants to exhibit their claims with vouchers within one year after the first publication. Claims should be sent to Lewis J. Nelson in Leavenworth, Washington, the place for estate business. Dated January 8, 1907. First publication January 11, 1907.
Letters of administration granted to James S. Smith for the estate of Bessie E. Smith deceased. Creditors must present claims with vouchers at Leavenworth Washington within one year from this notice or be forever barred. Dated January 10 1907.
United States Land Office Waterville notices Alice Kelly of Leavenworth Washington filed sworn statement No 695 under the Timber Lands Act seeking purchase of Section 18 Township 2 North Range 18 East Mount Jefferson district and will prove land is valuable for timber not agriculture before U S Commissioner J E Shore March 15 1907 Witnesses include Israel Trask Charles Northrup F M Lapp and W L Davis of Leavenworth Adverse claimants must file by March 15 1907 Mark W Haynes Register January 4
The Zinn Musical Comedy troupe brings a ballet of sixteen dancing girls to the Opera House for a single night presenting Teezy Weezy, Weber and Field’s hit. Tickets are on sale at City Drug Store for the amusement loving public.
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