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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1912
Page
2
The notice states a weekly Friday publication schedule and a annual advance subscription price of $1.50. It instructs readers to address all communications to The Leavenworth Echo.
Sam Perkins of Tacoma national committeeman transfers proxy to W H Barnes a New York figure boosting the Taft wing as the Republican convention state in Chicago nears. A Wenatchee press agent speculates on liquor regulation impacting a Leavenworth prohibition vote amid saloon closures and court criticism. Some claim of falsehoods appears amid political fervor.
Investigation shows a state express business earned $700,000 in one year on an $80,000 investment while paying nearly $1,000,000 to railroads for car use. A worker earning $2.00 daily questions regulation as presidents and courts oppose limits on large firms.
The text notes a strong prior indictment of Judge Swayne in the Florida district, claimed to be equal to or greater than charges against Judge Hanford. It criticizes the Senate for delaying action and then exonerating Swayne, allowing him to continue his judicial rulings.
The Echo reports on a council plan to build a gravity water system using five miles of 12 inch steel mains from the Icicle River to a 300000 gallon cement reservoir south of town. The statement claims the plan is a thinly veiled attempt to derail the municipal water project by making it financially unfeasible.
City leaders propose municipal water from Icicle river using wooden pipes and a stand pipe with fire protection, aiming to keep costs under 44 000 while potentially negotiating with Tumwater Light and Water Co. If plans fail, they may hire an engineer to suit taxpayer approval and preserve the voters final say.
The Hotel Merritt unveils an open air dancing pavilion under the pines with an Al dancing floor. The opening dance is scheduled for tomorrow night and trains stop at Merritton, with summer service beginning after that date. Automobiles can reach the hotel via a Wenatchee road now open. The road crew finished work midweek.
J C Davis traveled to Portland Oregon on Thursday to join a gathering of postmasters from Washington Idaho and Oregon. The ad promotes Chamberlains Liniment for muscle soreness and rheumatic pains, noting availability at Kings City Drug Store.
N L Brown purchases the town livery business and plans to devote most effort to its operation. He previously ran the livery, partners with Frank Davis in a range horse venture in Grant County, and intends to add new stock and improvements.
Berry states the south side road will exceed plans and be among the state’s best. Columbia Engineering Co. holds the contract and will start soon at Leavenworth. A rock crusher near Adams orchard will supply surface rock for the stretch to the Leavenworth bridge. Completion is set for September 15.
Baptist services will be held at the millinery parlors of Miss Case on Sunday afternoon at 2 30 June 16. All interested are cordially invited. Rev C E Deline.
Secretary of the Navy George Von L Meyer plans to marshal every available Pacific warship on Elliott Bay for the Golden Potlatch in Seattle from July 15 to 20. Open house will let the public tour ships, from mess rooms to guns and torpedo tubes, in hopes of boosting interest and votes for the navy.
In Wenatchee Chelan County Washington probate case Galen F. James deceased Nathana James applies for final distribution of estate residue. Court set to hear on July 17 1912 at 9 o clock a m to determine distribution to entitled parties. Requires service within 10 days or publication weekly for four weeks in Leavenworth Echo. Dated June 10 1912 Judge WM A Grimshaw.
Notice is given that Nathan A. James as administrator of the estate of Galen F. James deceased has presented his final account to the Chelan County Superior Court. A hearing is set for July 17, 1912 at 9 a.m. in Wenatchee to allow interested persons to file written exceptions and contest the account.
A man in Neenah Wisconsin after a severe coughing spell suffered two broken ribs. The ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for coughs colds and lung issues claiming a Godsend to humanity and offering free trial bottles or 50 cent to 1.00 sizes from druggists.
In the Superior Court of Washington Che lan County probate the estate of Carrie L Patterson deceased Narcisse L Patterson is administrator Letters of Administration granted May 20 1912 at Leavenworth Washington Claims must be filed with vouchers at Leavenworth Furniture and Hardware Company within one year of first publication or be barred Publication dated May 31 to June 21 1912
Announcements for county and precinct offices are set at 1000 dollars and 5 dollars respectively. Listings remain posted through the September primary and then continue for successful candidates until the November general election.
R A Scheele announces candidacy for county assessor on the Republican ticket subject to the September 8 1912 primary. Joe E Johnson also announces for county treasurer on the Republican ticket subject to the September 3 1912 primary. Lyman Lamb is listed in relation to the Chelan county race context.
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