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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1905
Page
2
The Wilbur Sentinel introduces A. R. Arbuckle as the new proprietor and pledges to maintain high standards while shifting the paper to a Republican alignment. The change follows N. C. Davenport's retirement from the newspaper business to pursue another line of work.
The writer ridicules a Wenatchee Republic practice of reprinting Echo items as Special Dispatches alleging little or no credit. It condemns swipe culture in journalism and mocks the idea of copying news until it ages to vote worthiness.
The Cashmere team defeats Leavenworth 13 to 2 after a solid amateur contest witnessed by 200 to 300 fans. Umpire P. M. Long ruled fairly as Cashmere outplayed Leavenworth from the first inning onward. A Wenatchee matchup is planned for July 4th.
Yesterday morning about 5.30 Miss Anna Tholin and Miss Maud Merriam went up the canyon to watch the log run. The river rushes through the narrow trough between rock walls with immense force and foam. Two miles from town the current whips logs through the parrow channel and they are often lost.
In the surge the water glints and a submerged rock lies hidden. The shock is plainly felt by observers on the riverbank as the current nears the obstacle.
Two sons of Fred Cooper aged eight and thirteen living with their uncle C G Cooper were struck by lightning while gardening one mile west of Wenatchee on Wednesday afternoon and killed instantly. The family discovered their deaths at suppertime after a search.
A mixed read of aphorisms on sympathy and human kindness, a prize conundrum about newspapers and women, plus short notes on war reporting and wealth. The column mentions James F. J. Archibald, Governor Frazier, Rockefeller, Schwab, Harriman, Gates, Guggenheim, and Hollister’s medicine as key topics.
An old advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Tea or Tablets from City Drug Store as tonics for nerves fatigue sleep and blood. promotes coal from Lamb-Davis Lumber and a cheap two room house for sale near a mill boarding house with details repeated in a nearby Echo office notice.
The article outlines the Curtis act moving toward individual Indian enfranchisement and tribal fund allotment, with Francis Leupp endorsing the plan to transfer trust money to Indians with safeguards. It notes a Southwest employment agency and educational aims stressing industrial training and self sufficiency for Indians. It also mentions North Carolina Virginia commemorations of Appomattox and lingering postwar tensions.
Department of the Interior announces a contest by Charles M. McClure against Rollin Rideout for land in section 34 township 26 north range 17 east. Rideout is alleged dead and absent, with heirs unknown, and the case set for hearings in Wenatchee and Waterville on June 12 and June 19, 1890s dates shown in the notice.
United States Land Office announces a contest by Al W Purdy against homestead entry 5874 for section 18 township 25 north range 18 in Washington. Heirs Castleberry claim death in 1903 left minors. land unused and abandoned for six months plus. Hearing set June 13 and final hearing June 20 1905 at Waterville. Publication begins April 28 1908.
In Chelan County Washington the Superior Court sees Carrie Barron deceased with William M Barron as administrator. Creditors must present claims with vouchers within one year from the first publication dated May 19 1998 to Lewis J Nelson attorney for administrator in Leavenworth Washington.
Mrs C E Lillis holds Certificate of Delinquency for 1901 taxes on Lot 24 Block 7 Bolenburgh Addition Wenatchee and seeks foreclosure in Chelan Superior Court. Publication date May 19 1905. Attorney Henry Cross listed. Also note score cards advertisement at end.
One lot facing the town near the L. W. Bloom residence is offered for sale with a business house. Rent is 20 percent annually on the asking price. Potential buyers are advised to see D. HL. Mayor regarding the sale.
Real estate listing offers a booming house at a good location available for quick sale. Owner cites ill health as reason and urges interested buyers to apply at the Echo office for further details and subscription.
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