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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
5
The stage line departs Leavenworth every Monday Wednesday and Friday from Sam stop and Blewett every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from Tam stop. J. D. Schugart operates the passenger and express service.
Leaves Leavenworth every Monday and Friday at 9 a.m. arrives Elma 4 p.m. Leaves Elma every Tuesday and Saturday at 9 a.m. arrives Leavenworth 4 p.m. Mail passengers and express. For details contact Joe Massie, Proprietor, Box 71, Leavenworth, Wash.
Town and County Marshal Bohnsack responded to an incident in Wenatchee. An influx of electrical machinery for the power plant arrived this week. Local visits include Miss Catherine and Miss Ella Ross from Everett and Mesdames Adams Costello and Sadoske visiting Wenatchee.
A roundup of small-town happenings includes Miss Nannie Sparks and H. E. Carr enjoying pisca torial sport on the Icicle river, Charley Gibbs improving seven acres near Peshastin, and a new baby girl born to Engineer Jake Crader. Community figures like Judge King, Mrs. Hamilton, and many Wenatchee residents appear in brief notices of travel, visiting kin, work progress on the Washington Meteor, mining talks, and church matters.
Mr Drebis says H C Peters was in Leavenworth briefly this week but too busy to circulate among boosters. Peters plans to extend the irrigating ditch on the Icicle south side to the Ralston place and put that land on the market this fall. N Patterson and wife left for the Sound with their daughter whose illness resisted treatment, hoping a sea change aids recovery. Dike Leonard, longtime central Washington resident near Wenatchee, came up to escape Wenatchee heat believed needed for local red apples.
Hon Frank Reeves announced yesterday a speaking date of August 1 at the opera house. Reeves, a fluent and entertaining talker, will discuss the workings of the primary election law and has drawn a large, warm crowd across the county.
The Degree of Honor wins a state Grand Lodge award for securing the most beneficiary and social members. The prize money totals 43 dollars and brings surprise and satisfaction. The local order remains flourishing and the honor should spur further efforts to advance the organization.
Earnest Abbott and wife arrived from Raymond Washington after eighteen months there. He intends to open a jewelry stock and watch repair shop here once a location is secured. Jones and Webster of Peshastin secured the Nick Kinchers house contract for 1660 dollars.
Mrs W S Skinner and Master Skinner arrived from Niagara Falls New York last Sunday and reside in a house of Mr Blacksedge. Mrs Skinner will stay several months while Mr Skinner completes electrical machinery installation at the Great Northern power plant in the canyon. Mr Perry also arrived from Niagara Falls this week to assist.
Under the firm Massie and King Joe Massie and E A King establish a grain and feed shop in the former Geo Keating building opposite Tumwater Savings Bank They will also carry flour cement lime coal wood and other goods as experience indicates They are positioned as reliable and energetic local merchants Mr F A Warren of Warren and Littleton Wenatchee announces candidacy for county engineer on the republican ticket The notice opines Warren is qualified and would serve Chelan County faithfully if nominated and elected
Do You Want a Homestead We know a party who will for a reasonable fee show you a location and assist you in filing No charge if you fail to secure a filing Inquire at The Echo office. 27tf
Encyclopedia Britannica in 25 leather bound volumes for 100 dollars or 25 dollars cash. Echo office at 2811. Campbell's dress goods advertised. Fishing guide John Teshera offers trips in the Cascades with 13 years experience and horses, contact Leavenworth Washington. Dr Langdon lists at Joe Massey’s barn every other Saturday. 28tf
Mrs. Campbell unveils new style veils while Vienna bakery features fresh buttermilk on draft and promotes a healthful drink described as the healthiest yet.
Sealed proposals asked by School District No. 44 Telma P.O. Wash for erection of two school houses. Bids due noon July 25 1908. Plans available from the clerk. Acre tracts for sale adjoining Leavenworth Gardens by L J Nelson.
John E. Praud was convicted of trespassing on a mining claim in the Red Mountain district and fined five dollars plus costs. He was employed by Chewawa Lead Mining Co. Edward Ellis manages the firm. The claim belonged to J. C. Davis who filed the complaint. Ernest G. Spencer, a Lakeside sawmill operator and former county auditor candidate, visited old friends here and left on the afternoon train.
Classified items promote Vienna bakery offerings, home laundry improvements, and tent shop setup in Wenatchee. Also note Old Kentucky whiskey I W Harper sold by J G Fritz at the Overland Bar.
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