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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1909

Page

6

New Arrivals and Transfers in Leavenworth Rail Work

Railroad men report M Hannon and wife have moved to Leavenworth with Hannon taking a machinist post at the G N roundhouse. Taggart visits Vancouver B C to see his mother. Ted Bresch Jerry Goerger and Baily Wheeler go to Spokane and Kalispel to enter the U S land drawing hoping to secure an improved farm. George Blacksedge becomes clerk in General Foreman Phelan's office. Mrs A M Phelan has been ill for a week. Mike Phelan is well liked among the railroad men. P F Quinn attended the dance last Saturday night and enjoyed the event.

Ted Bresch Jerry Goerger Baily Wheeler Spokane Kalispel U. S A. M. Phelan Mike P. F. Quinn

Conference notices and future plans at church gathering

The fourth quarterly conference presided by Dr. Mintzer concluded with strong departmental reports and optimism for the year. Services are scheduled for next Sunday and Sept 1 at Coeur d Alene with Bishop Smith, and remarks touch on housing and health in England and a contrast with German and London workers.

Mintzer Coeur d’Alene Bishop Smith

Railroads End Switching Fees Boosts Grain Prices

Tacoma and Seattle will see the absorption of all grain switching charges by the Milwaukee railroad delivering grain to docks and mills in either city free of charges by other roads. The move raises growers' prices by about half a cent per bushel and may be matched by Northern Pacific and Great Northern. In Walla Walla, straw spreading on county roads is planned to improve highways over several years. Seattle considers liquor law impacts with many saloons potentially closing after new state legislation.

Tacoma Seattle Milwaukee Railroad Northern Pasific Great Northern Walla Walla W. H. Case Everett J. Tamata Whatcom Tamata North Yakima Yakima Valley Northern Pacific Railroad Company

Interest in Washington Liquor License Sought

A note references interest in saloon or retail liquor licenses in the state of Washington. The brief item signals potential licensing action or filings without detailing applicants or locations.

Terest State of Washington

Dreamed death ties Kittrell murder to robbery plot

Aberdeen scene deepens mystery in the death of 31 year old Wm Kittrell of Montesano whose body was found in the Chehalis river. Mrs M Birt a boarding house employee recalls a dream of murder and river disposal two weeks before his disappearance. She says Kittrell warned her she would not see him again. South Bend farmer Alfred Stringer Shot by C E Drake 18 after quarrel over a cabin Drake surrendered to the sheriff. Stringer leaves a wife and seven children.

Aberdeen Wm. Kittrell Montesano Chehalis Chehalis Boom Kittrell South Bend Alfred Stringer Menlo C. E. Drake Stringer Drake

Bust of Hill to be unveiled at A Y P Exposition grounds

Gov. Johnson of Minnesota will unveil the colossal bronze James J. Hill bust on August 3 at the A Y P Exposition grounds. The pedestal is Washington granite. the bust was funded by subscriptions honoring Hill’s services to the Northwest.

Seattle James J. Hill A.Y.P. Exposition Gov. Johnson Minnesota Mr. Hill Northwest Washington Yokohama Japan Fox Island British Columbia St. Cloud Minn

Notice of Administration Hearing in Chelan County

Ella L. Miller petitions for Letters of Administration on the John A. Miller estate in Chelan County Washington. Hearing set for August 4 1908 at 1 p.m. in Wenatchee Superior Court before Judge Grimshaw. Interested parties may appear and show cause why the petition should not be granted.

State of Washington Chelan John A. Miller Ella L. Miller Chelan County Washington Wenatehee Wm. A. Grimshaw A.D. Leo J. IL. Campbell tSeal

Sale of estate land in Chelan County

Notice of private sale of the Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter in section 26 township 24 north range 18 east W.M. Chelan County Washington. Bids accepted in writing on or before August 2 1909 at offices of L J Nelson Cashmere A F Estes Leavenworth or with the court clerk. Administrator A F Estes.

State of Washington Chelan County William Nason Northwest Quarter Township Twenty Four North Range E.w.m. Chelan County L. J. Nelson Leavenworth A. F. Estes Cashmere

Summons for Publication in Chelan County Washington

Mary Etta Mills files for absolute divorce from Joseph Edward Mills in Chelan County. Defendant is summoned to appear within sixty days after July 23 and answer the complaint to prevent judgment by default. Attorney J J King located Leavenworth Washington. Publication runs from July 23 to August 27.

State of Washington J.J. King Leavenworth Chelan County Washington

Notice of Publication for Brooks Land Claim in Washington

Department of the Interior notice from Waterville Washington dated July 14 1900 states Martha BK Brooks filed a notice of intention to make final five year proof on land described as lots 5 and 6 section 4 township 24 range 18 east Willamette meridian. Proof date set for August 28 1909 before U S Commissioner J K Shore in Leavenworth Washington witnesses named Don M Thomas G W Hoxsey Edward Meeker and Amend Morris all of Leavenworth. W F Haynes Register.

Department of the Interior U.S. Land Office Waterville Wash Martha BK. Brooks E. Ww. m J. K. Shore U.S Leavenworth Don M. Thomas G. W. Hoxsey Edward Meeker Amend Morris W. F. Haynes

Notice of Application for Letters of Administration

Frank A Losekamp has filed in Chelan county Washington Superior Court a petition to be appointed as administrator with will annexed for the estate of John Smith deceased. A hearing is set for August 4 1909 at 10 o clock a.m. in Wenatchee to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

Superior Court State of Washington Chelan John Smith Frank A. Losekamp Chelan County Washington Wenatchee Wm. A. Grimshaw J. L. Campbell Said Superior Court

Leavenworth Justice Court Seeks Payment on Claims

In Leavenworth Precinct Chelan County Washington the L D Store Company sues William Hobson seeking $20.08 plus costs for goods sold and delivered at his request. A verified claim was filed July 27 1909 and hearing is set for August 25 1909 at 10 o clock a m before Justice Geo P Rice Esq.

Geo. P. Rice Leavenworth Chelan County State of Washington L.D Store Company William Hobson County of Chelan Ld, Store Company Washington Geo, Prioe

Notice to Contractors Leavenworth Washington Bids Invited

Sealed bids for earth and rock excavation on Whitman street and for a gulley bridge across Whitman street in Leavenworth are due by 5 p m July 30 1909. Bids per yard for earth and rock and per thousand feet for bridge material plus a 3 percent certified check payable to the town clerk. The council may reject all bids.

Leavenworth Wash Whitman Street Ralston Guy A. Hamilton

Also Mentioned on This Page

M. Hannon Mr. Hannon G. N. Round House Taggart Vancouver B.G George Blacksedge Phelan M. E. Church Notes Peshastin Arnold White London Berlin Hamburg North Sea Liverpool Street Victoria Charing Cross Johnson Spokane Boys Egbers Idaho Percy Thompson Horace Peyton Marshal Newlan Los Angeles Chas, Reyn Thompson Peyton Newlan District Court Tank Charles Filpot Nes’? Cole Filpot Adams Huencke Colfax Oregon Whitman Franklin Garfield Loon Lake Otto Warn Anna Brown Lewiston Guy Young The the Candy Shop A. A. Tholin, Prop Lamb-Davis Tumwater Savings Bank Leavenworth, Washington Lamb, Prest M. A. Marley F.S. Jacobsen Inquire Darling Land Co Everett, Wash, Or Lewis J. Nelson Leavenworth, Wash Chelan County Abstract Chewawa Wenatchee, Wash Austin & CO Methodist Episcopal Church North Side Epworth League Melvin Rumphr G. W. Hoxley Leavenworth Brick Company J. E. Gutherless, Prop Attorneys AT Law Leavenworth, Wast J. J. King U. S. Land Department J. B. Adams Victor Martin Omar P, Barrows Henry Crass John E Porter Crass & Porter Lawyers Columbia Valley Bank Thomas & Sorenson J.B. Adams H. E. Carr Carr Peterson & Motteler Keating W. M. McCoy H. A. Haskell Columbia Valley Bank Building J. E. Shore, M. D Trinity Medical College Toronto University Woldenberg W. W. Elmer, M. D Queens College, Ontario Emil Frank W. L. Debord Debord & McCoy Furniture A. G. Mickeown Manifold Typewriter Echo Polk’s Gazetteer K. L. Polk & Co.,, Inc J. D. Langdon Joe Massie R. S. Ludington Frea Ke M. Bank Reeves & Reeves Attorneys Counselors AT Law Wenatchee Drug Company D. Griffith Burt J. Williams Fche W. Leavenworth Lodge No. 32 Odd Fellows Hall Elsie Anderson F. OO. EB Cascade Aerie Order of Eagles Grening Se Hal Geo. A. Blacksedge Worthy Pres W. W Eimer V. P S. A. Buree Worthy O. O. F. Hamilton Lodge No F. Ball D. M Thomas N.G. J F. Hartman
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