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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1908
Page
8
A compilation of property transfers and contract deeds listing buyers, sellers, parcels, and amounts across Wenatchee and surrounding areas. Notable entries include Lucy West to John Kuells for $2500 and Bertha Gillette to BC Shawnel for $1000, with numerous lot and section designations and small-dollar transfers.
Eighty one graduates receive diplomas including fifteen in scientific agriculture and five veterinarians. Congressman Wesley L Jones praises land grant institutions and education as a safeguard to liberty. The Grand Masonic Lodge lays the cornerstone of a new library and auditorium, part of a $322,000 building project to nearly double the college’s capacity, with Governor Mead delivering the ceremonial address.
About two hundred spectators paid to see Kid Raymond and Johnnie Burdick in a 133 pound boxing match won by Burdick after a ten round effort. Local amateurs Navarre and Kienitz boxed to a draw, while plans for a twenty round rematch were announced for July 3 at Odd Fellows hall. Dr. King’s New Discovery advertised as a cough remedy at City Drug Store.
Department of the Interior Land Office Waterville Washington June 1 1908 notices Frank E Shotwell Leavenworth Washington filed intent to make final five year proof for Homestead Entry No 4708 April 26 1902 in section 20 township 27 north range 18 east Will be proved before J E Shore A S Commissioner Leavenworth Washington July 7 1908 witnesses Coradon I Williams William A Geffen Thomas E Smith and Joseph H Mitchell all of Leavenworth Washington W F Haynes Register 21 25
U S Land Office Waterville Washington publishes two notices. Charles A. French of Chiwaukum filed on July 5 1902 for se a44 section 82 township 2 north range 17 and will prove his claim before J K Shore at Leavenworth on July 27 1908 witnesses include William W Thomson Frank G Wells Charles McClure all of Chiwaukum and Charles S Cass of Leavenworth. Joel 8 Barnard of Telma filed June 12 1908 for nose 4 and lots 1 2 4 section 13 township 27 north range 16 east meridian with final five year proof due July 15 1908 before J K Shore at Leavenworth witnesses George W Siverly John B Adams George W Brown and Ernest Blankenship all of Telma or Leavenworth Washington.
Lands of 10 acres in Washington National Forest near Waterville are opened for settlement and entry under homestead laws on August 15, 1908. Charles M. Johnson of Waterville is listed with a preference right. any qualifying settler with prior occupancy may file before August 15, 1908.
Notice announces public auction on August 1, 1008, at the Chelan County courthouse for multiple parcels of school lands with detailed lot, section, township and range designations, acres, appraised values, and railroad easement notes. Terms require one tenth down, yearly payments with 6 percent interest, and ability for full early payment. sale per Board orders dated May 18 and June 6, 1908. signed by County Auditor J Godfrey in Wenatchee Wash.
George W Siv erly of Telma Washington has filed notice of intention to make final five year proof for Homestead entry No. 534 and will prove residence and cultivation before J K Shore U S Commissioner at Leavenworth on July 21 1907. Witnesses named are Clifford J Riordan Rush Huston William James and John J Henry Hall all of Telma Washington.
Oliver Bates of Telma Washington, who filed for homestead entry No. 11926 on June 12 1908 for portions of section 10 and 15 seeks final five year proof before U S Commissioner J K Shore at Leavenworth on July 1. Witnesses named include George W Siverly John B Adams and Thomas J Dillon.
George Godfrey sues W P Cashman in Chelan County Washington Justice Court. Hearing set August 1 1008 at 10 a m at Leavenworth office. Plaintiff seeks twelve dollars and sixty cents for room rent and laundry on open account. Complaint filed June 2 1008. Taylor J P.
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