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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1907
Page
2
Hereafter all resolutions of complovence and notices of entertainments with admission fees must pay advertising rates. Free entertainments or community welfare movements will be given free use of the columns. No deviation from this rule.
Allegations claim Al Leland had no role after $380 was used by the Commercial Club to clear a canyon slide. Charles Lilligren and Ben French allegedly obtained over $100 from local business leaders under false pretenses to build a trail up Icicle Canyon, with little or no work performed. Citizens expect court action in Wenatchee to address alleged fraud and misappropriation.
Frank NM. Dallam son of Loomis Prospector editor wins appointment as private secretary to Governor Meade succeeding A N Brown who resigns to return to newspaper work. He recently tied the knot in Oregon and has four months with Wenatchee Daily Work.
The demise of the Big Bend Chief was announced last week after a suspension halted operations. Officials cited ongoing difficulties and limited support as factors in the closure.
A cryptic note suggests sending wrestling magnates to jail could be adopted and lead to the formation of two litres. The text is unclear and contains odd phrasing and possible typographical errors.
Dr Langdon defeats G Bagley in a wrestling match lasting twelve minutes and two rounds. The defense by Bagley surprised the crowd as Langdon drove his opponent to the mat, securing a decisive victory after a prior amateur preliminaries between Jem Hamitom and Leo Kiesitz.
Construction starts on the Great Northern power plant two miles from town in Tumwater canyon. Coughran and Woodson to excavate the dam and power line, 100 men quarters, eight thousand horsepower expected, project valued around one million dollars with completion targeted by January 1, 1905.
An adjourned Chelan Consolidated Copper Co meeting at Hotel Franklin saw about 90 percent stock represented. Directors elected include H. Bastol L. A. Steyn T. J. Higgins and J. E. Shore with T. E. and A. G. Ellis and J. J. Jury present. A move to move the office from Leavenworth was discussed but details were unclear. A note mentions plans for a Lamb-Daris Lambder Co. alliance to extend railway access to Red Mountain.
Keatings tackle shop notes fishing gear sales. John Balina reports Merritt hotel addition under construction by H B Smith. Dr Hoxsey treated Mrs Forsythe after a hip injury from a fall. William Plum injured severing ends of two fingers in a mill saw. A man near Chiwac ham cut on wrist with an axe. in danger of bleeding. Edward Elis and brother A G Elis visited town. Elis recently ill but now recovering. Carpenter James Edwards badly injured from a six foot fall from scaffold. ribs and scalp wounds. Tumwater Bank changes noted cashier M A Morley replaces G A Hamilton. Seth Hawkins appointed bookkeeper as Ima Farmer resigns hotel post.
An aged notice announces the sale of market assets to Messrs Hortom and Borkardt. It mentions 40 acres of town land, with 30 acres to be disposed of within two weeks. Adams & Car are named as collectors handling remaining accounts, and patrons are thanked for past favors.
Rev. A. Mimser of Spokane presided at a district Episcopal church meeting held at James Edwards home. A committee was appointed to arrange a funding plan for a parsonage and church improvements.
Fragments describe a disturbance on Wednesday near Commercial Street involving a horse and a cat. The scene includes a cafe, a front office, and a shop named Moore I Co with a confused crowd and unclear names.
An out of control horse struck a cart and threw Miss Rose from the vehicle in a street incident near the livery, prompting calls for an ordinance against leaving horses loose. The runaway then fled toward the east Commercial street livery barn. Separately, Dr J Allen Smith of Washington University advised couples against marriage amid high prices, noting marriage risks unless living costs fall.
Adams and Car report sales: Lamb Davis Lumber Co to O M Downing for lots 1 2 3 4 21 22 23 24 in block 7 second add Leavenworth. John Calder to T J Costello for lot 16 and half of 17 in block 9 town of Leavenworth, lot fronts the river and includes a four room house.
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