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Leavenworth Echo in Leavenworth, Washington
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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
2
Editorial Endorses Grimshaw for Chelan County Judge
The paper endorses William A. Grimshaw for superior court judge, arguing his calm judicial temperament and deep legal knowledge make him more qualified than Frank Reeves. It notes Grimshaw’s four years as Chelan County prosecuting attorney and warns against assuming a successful lawyer is automatically fit for the bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Reeves
William A. Grimshaw
Chelan County
Reeves
Superior Court
Grimshaw
Republican Party
Wenatchee
National Forest Revenue Shows Gains From Conserving Lands
The forestry department issues a circular explaining that under the new agricultural appropriation bill, 25 percent of gross proceeds from national forest resources go to states to offset reduced tax bases and fund roads and schools. It credits conservative management for securing permanent forest resources and preventing wasteful exploitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forestry Department
Forest Service
Darnell Seeks Lake Chelan County Commissioner Nomination
Joe Darnell of Lakeside announces his bid for reelection as Lake Chelan district county commissioner. He emphasizes two years of satisfactory service and business success, seeking solid Republican support in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Darnell
Lakeside
Lake Chelan
Darnell
Liza Anne Delivers Pointed Social Observations
The Sunday Spokesman-Review features a vernacular column Liza Anne that offers pointed readable jibes about social and political conditions. The piece uses a Josh Billings like voice to comment on contemporary topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokesman- Review
Josh Billings
Liza Anne
Next paper hints at her planned activity
The fragment suggests a future letter may reveal the subject of a woman’s next actions, but the detail awaits the succeeding issue. The sentence previews a forthcoming discussion centered on her endeavors.
Horses Run On Steel Bridge Provoking Fines
The practice of running horses across the steel bridge below town continues. Prosecuting Attorney Cross has been alerted and some parties may face a $100 fine for the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross
Magistrate Handles Assault Flourishing Weapon Cases and More
Magistrate Taylor spent a strenuous week with cases involving the Gerrick brothers James and Enoch on assault and weapon charges. both were discharged for insufficient bond, while George Briskey was convicted for obstructing a public road. The day also included fines for two drunks and a criminal trespass conviction for John E Praud. Prosecuting Attorney Cross handled matters including transporting a demented man for lunacy trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Gerrick Brothers
James
Enoch
G.N. Electric
Pullman
George Briskey
John E. Praud
Mrs Massie Narrowly Escapes Drowning
Three teams hauling supplies to the Red Mountain mines got stuck in the riverbank mud. Mrs Massie narrowly escaped drowning as rescue efforts and local patrols aided the stranded groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Massie
Red Mountain
Massie Team Rescued After Chewawa River Crossing
Joe Massie and his wife were swept by a swift high Chewawa River while fording. Massie saved a horse from drowning as Mrs Massie leaped overboard and was rescued by Dan Ryan and John Miller. All reached shore safely with only a thorough soaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chewawa
Joe Massie
Massie
Sunday services and events at local church
Sunday school at 10 am on soul rejected by the Lord. Morning worship at 11 am. Christian Endeavor prayer meeting at 7 pm led by Mrs. Nichols on the home mission Schoolhouse topic. Evening service at 8 pm with a cordial welcome. Last Tuesday Mrs. Durand hosted friends in honor of Dr. Bomgardner departing Friday for Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Nichols
Home Mission
Bomgardner
Leavenworth
Des Moines Children’s Band to Tour for Home Funds
A band of children from the Children's Industrial Home in Des Moines Iowa led by H M Draper will tour the state soon giving a concert to raise funds for the home. The group features many girls and the act is praised for its cleverness and merit targeting patrons who sympathize with fatherless and homeless children. Date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
H. M. Draper
Party in Honor of Mrs Geo Wood Farewell to Franklin Visitor
Mrs Wood daughter of Mrs Morri son sister of Mrs Hoxsey Mrs Dalton and Mrs Ritchie left for Franklin Pa after three months visit. A large crowd gathered at Odd Fellows hall to bid farewell with socializing dancing and games. Few names listed but described as a legion. Friends accompanied her to the depot just before the train and offered wishes for happiness and safe arrival at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Morrison
Epworth League Meeting and Church Services
M E Church notes an Epworth League meeting next Sunday at 7 PM led by Miss Hester Coats on The Fact of Conversion. Services follow usual schedule in Fra ternal hall with morning sermon What a Church Ought to Be and evening The Protestant Revolution under Martin Luther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Hester Coats
Martin Luther
Entertainment in the Opera House by Pickerill-Stephens Co
The Pickerill Stephens Concert Company presents a musical and literary program in the opera house tomorrow night. Managed by the Congregational church ladies, the event is highly recommended with admission five0 cents for adults and twenty five cents for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickerill-Stephens Concert Co
Opera House
Ladies of the Congregational Church
Advertised Letters Remaining at Local Postoffice July 1908
The postmaster lists uncalled advertised letters for July 20 1908 including Mayme Cavanaugh Johnson D L Little Frank Maloney James McLaughlin S P McGinnis Jim Parker Eleanor Parker Pruett George Svensson Gust Thorp and WC. Readers should call for these items and say advertised. Also notes Phulbai the converted Hindoo, in Congregational church Monday night. English name Mrs Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavanaugh
Mayme Johnson
D L Little
Frank Maloney
James McLaughlin
S P McGinnis
Jim Park
W } Parker
Eleanor Pruett
George Svensson
Gust Thorp
Phulbai
Hindoo
Mrs. Ward
Missionary marriage in India described with cultural details
A report notes a missionary wedding in India with the bride in Hindu and Mohammedan dress. She will sing in Hindoo and share her people's story, inviting listeners to learn about missionary work in India. No admission fee. a collection will be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Direct Primary Law Explained in Leavenworth Meeting
Frank Reeves non partisan candidate for Chelan county Superior Court Judge will hold a meeting at the Leavenworth opera house on Saturday evening August 1 at 8 30 to explain the new direct primary law to the people of Leavenworth and vicinity All are cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Reeves
Chelan County
Opera House
Leavenworth
Chelan County Commissioner Candidate Reaffirms Candidacy
The speaker announces re election plans for the second district in Chelan County describing two years in office as a preparatory warm up for the administrative role. He emphasizes gaining familiarity with county operations and running the office efficiently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelan County
Otis seeks re election to guide Chelan County
H W Otis expresses desire to remain county official for another term. He asserts knowledge of duties and aims to strengthen Chelan County’s finances credit roads and economy. He pledges honest capable administration and asks for nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelan County
H. W. Otis
Eagles convene in Seattle for tenth annual gathering
The Fraternal Order of Eagles plans its tenth annual session in Seattle from August 11 to 16 drawing up to 50 000 members from the United States Alaska Canada the Philippines and the Hawaiian Islands. About 30000 will be spent on entertainment and 2500 on prizes for top lodges banners and individuals. A highlight will be the August 13 parade featuring the Boston and Montana Bands the Kansas City avenue band and fife and drum corps from multiple states. Military bands from Fort Lawton Puget Sound Navy Yard and other posts will join in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Grand Aerie
Fraternadé Order of Eagles
Order
Seattle Aerie No. 1
United States
Alaska
Canada
Philippines
Hawaiian Islands
Boston and Montana
Butte
Mont
Kansas City
New Order
John Cort
Order of Eagles
Charter issued for Grand Aerie of Eagles in 1898
Secretary of State Will D. Jenkins issued the charter for the Grand Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles on May 15, 1898, formalizing its national fraternal organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cort
Secretary of State
Will D. Jenkins
Grand Aerie
Order of Eagles
Japanese contractor company aims to flood Pacific Northwest with workers
The United Industrial and Commercial Company formed with 1 million capital lists Hl C Kumano James B Churchill and Nugent Kautz as principals. Federal immigration officials probe if the venture seeks to flood Washington and Oregon with Japanese coolies. Plans include colonies in Puyallup Yakima valleys and Oregon to grow fruit and vegetables. Kumamoto reportedly admitted the firm aimed to evade the contract labor law and bring many Japanese as shareholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
United Industrial & Commercial Company
Hl. C. Kumanoto
James B. Churchill
Nugent Kautz
Washington
Oregon
Puyallup
Yakima
Kumamoto
Order Issued for New Stations and Trains on Northern Pacific
The Railroad Commission issued findings and final orders against the Northern Pacific railroad. It requires new stations at Irby Lamona Krupp Waukon Winchester Rossburg Malaga and Ritzville to receive caretakers or agents and daily flag stops. It also directs side tracks and upgraded restrooms at Ritzville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Northern Pacific Railroad
Railroad Commission
Irby
Lamona
Krupp
Waukon
Winchester
Rossburg
Malaga
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Ritzville
Yakima Seeks Rebecca Butler in California Murder Case
In North Yakima authorities pursue Rebecca Butler, wife of Edward Butler president of a California murder case, after a California gyp sy was killed. The pursuit ties to a Brighton Uhl fraud in Selah for $2000. A massive explosion at a Northern Improvement Co site near Cle Elum killed nine and wounded several, scattering body fragments across half a mile. Ann Italian’s shoe containing $160 was found among the debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
North Yakima
California
Edward Butler
Rebecca Butler
Brighton Uhl
Selah
Mendocino County
Northern Improvement Company
Cle Elum
Ann Italian
Also Mentioned on This Page
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Leavenworth Echo
Post Office
Leavenworth, Wash
Deed H. Mayar
National Forest Revenue
State Road
Congregational Church
Children’s Industrial Home Band
Geo. Wood
M. E. Church Notes
J. C. Davis
L.D
L.D. Store Co
Moore CO
R. T. Hing
Mgr
Oliver Bates
Wenatchee Lake
Chiwaukum
Lake View Hotel
Bates
Peshastin
Otis
Wenatchee Valley
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