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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1904
Page
3
Arrival and departure times for the Great Northern trains are listed along with the Leavenworth and Blewett Stage line schedule. The stage leaves Leavenworth on Monday Wednesday and Friday at 8 AM and Blewett on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 7 AM. H. S. Irwin runs the Stage Line carrying passengers and express.
Town reports many visitors from Wenatchee and Everett, repairs and new buildings under way, and plans for future housing. Fire safety concerns, bridge maintenance, and local industry updates accompany social events and notable moves by businesses and residents.
At Newark on June 1 the marriage of Mr. 8S. D. Bliss and Miss mma Brandt took place at the bride’s home. The couple left by the New York Central for their future home, Bliss's family firm Plisch Bliss dealers in general merchandise. The bride is praised as accomplished and adaptable to life in Washington and the West. The Echo extends best wishes for a long and happy life together.
The Reverend David Swackhamer, described as a soul saver of African descent, arrived with zeal to persuade locals, claiming world travel and Philippine island chaplaincy. Reports show prior arrest by a kangaroo court in Everett for street preaching, while living off public contributions and heading next to Wenatchee.
Mr. Otis buys a new team. Miss Anna Harvey visits Wenatchee. Mark Beecher expected to start for Nome this week. Mrs. McCoy of Leavenworth visits Mr. Stage. The upper school closes Friday. Mrs. Clarence Newland visits her mother in Leavenworth. Miss Josie Miller returns to Wenatchee after ranching week. Misses Esta and Dora Millner stay on Camas Creek claims. fishing reported good.
Excursion rates to St Louis and Chicago and return for the World's Fair via the Great Northern Railway on May 11 12 13 with next selling dates June 16 17 18. Inquire of local agent S G Yerkes. G W P A Scuttle.
G. S. Merriam offers heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped save his store and residence from two late fires. He notes loyally that some risked life and limb while others provided tireless aid, and he pledges to repay the kindness if needed in the future.
Five room furnished house for rent near the mill. Available for three months. Inquire at this office.
Real estate ad offers two houses and lots in Ralston's addition described as cheap and suitable for mill or railroad employees. The seller notes a 195 acre farm with 200 bearing fruit trees, 500 young trees, alfalfa, timothy, cattle, horses, and pony inventory plus a movable cottage and a neat cottage on rented ground. Contact J. J. King, near Cascade Hotel, Leavenworth.
A damaged ad fragment lists items for sale and repair services including second hand couch, watch and jewelry repair, and clock dealer S. Taylor & Co. It also mentions railway routes to St. Louis and Chicago and dates for selling and inquiries in Seattle and local posts.
Ad offers residence lots in Safe Choice residence Jets in First Addition on reasonable terms. Inquiries directed to XN. M. Sorenson at Lusekatup's store for details.
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