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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1905
Page
2
Judge DeHaven sentences Senator Mitchell to a thousand dollar fine and six months in jail. Pending appeal he is out on bail. The senator, over seventy, is said to be ruined by the trial, with little chance the Supreme Court will disturb the verdict.
J. M. Hitt, state librarian, announces sixty traveling libraries will be sent to every town village school district and neighborhood. Taxpayers will care for the books and a local librarian will handle circulation with no expense beyond transportation. Each unit carries about forty standard works and inquiries should be directed to Olympia.
The writer visits Geo Briskey’s farm across the Icycle river, noting forty acres of timothy hay and fifteen acres of corn potatoes and vegetables. Despite no irrigation, hay stands 2.5 to 3.5 feet high and crops look thrifty with strong potential for large yields, aided by high rainfall this year. The article argues land nearby is as productive as anywhere in Washington with proper conditions.
A Great Bend Register story recalls a Kansas farmer who, after telephone pole crews trampled his wheat, released a large bull into the field. The bull charged the workers, scattering them and halting the operation, framing a defiant stand against corporate overreach.
A fierce bull advances toward a group of hirelings who ignore an elderly farmer until the animal proves a threat. He roars for them to display the paper, and the men flee toward the fence as the bull charges.
A party of Great Northern railroad officials in the private car Wisconsin toured the coast for inspection and data to boost passenger services. Deaths include Dave Sullivan from Wenatchee due to brain concussion after an incident at a California Wine House, and Louis J. Hauck of Chinawa river who died after stomach illness and surgery at Leavenworth Hospital. Coroner exonerated Murphy in Sullivan case. Hauck buried near Chinawa river. Hauck was postmaster of Shorelea.
Grant Smith & Co. will begin work next week to double track the Great Northern railroad between Seattle and Everett. The project costs about 1 250 000 dollars and will take two to three years to complete. For 22 miles a granite retaining wall must be built.
The Great Northern's line will be double tracked from Ballard to Everett under the contract awarded Smith & Co. This includes 28 miles of additional rail plus grading and construction. The dissolved co partnership Sherwood & Gridley is now under W H Gridley who will receive debts and pay bills. Dated Chiwaukum Washington July 15 1905.
Department of the Interior Land Office notice lists Henry A. Smith filing final proof for his homestead in Washington. Proof to be made before U S Commissioner J E Shore at Leavenworth Sept 13 1905, with witnesses Gibbs Gould Beecher Nelson all of Poshashin Washington and entry details 2417 for elg nely ely sely sec 2 Tp 24 N R 18b.
United States Land Office Waterville Washington announces William N Cromwell of Leavenworth filed sworn statement No 47 for the purchase of the W 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec 26 Twp 26 Range 18 W M. He will prove land's value for timber over agriculture before J Shore U S Commissioner Leavenworth on November 13 1905. Witnesses listed include William Douglas Charles Cromwell Thomas Darling and Charles Albright. Adverse claims must be filed by that date.
In Chelan County Superior Court N M Huling sues Renieth A Milliken Frances Milliken Sadie Milliken Frederick Milliken and guardians and unknown heirs to clear clouds on title to northwest quarter of northeast quarter of section 33 township 23 range 20 E W M with 15 feet off the south side and to quiet title. No money judgment sought. DILL and THOMAS represent plaintiff. Wenatchee Washington address listed.
Katie Armour has been appointed administratrix of Thomas Armour Deceased. Creditors must present claims with vouchers within one year to attorney Lewis J. Nelson in Leavenworth Washington. Published July 1905.
One lot facing the town near the L. W. Bloom residence for sale. A business house and lot with annual rent equal to 20 percent of the asking price. Interested buyers should see D. H. Mayar for details.
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