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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
6
An unnamed narrator visits a western town park crowned by a Ben Rogers statue. The tale recounts two brothers, Sam the spendthrift helper and Ben the cautious founder, whose fortunes diverge through luck, swindling, and philanthropy, ending with Sam buried near the town’s center.
Modest Johnny Walsh loves Julia Reynolds across their street. He hides his feelings by sending a valentine and a posy. later he learns her name, age and illness, and grows up to court her again. A yellowed flower reveals his long ago affection.
Roland H Hartley a Republican gubernatorial candidate born 1864 Shogomoc New Brunswick rose on a Minnesota farm. He led Everett lumber ventures and Washington state House service representing the 48th district from 1914. He served in Spanish War medical relief and Sugar Point defense, later becoming Everett mayor.
For the first time, no outstanding warrants against the general fund of any school district will remain after tomorrow. County Treasurer Battles issues the call for warrants covering all existing general fund warrants. Attorneys L. J. Nelson and E. H. Fox traveled to Wenatchee on legal business and stayed several days this week. Mrs. H. E. Ross and her young daughter arrived from Goldfield Nevada to visit Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ouren. O. S. Sampson departed on a business trip to Everett yesterday and hoped to return today. The Alpaca notes that despite efforts to introduce the animal away from its native habitat, it rarely lands below 5,000 feet, with wool of fine luster and occasional six-inch lengths.
For sale 40 acres of level good land near Winton. Very reasonable price. Cash or terms. See D H Mayor Leavenworth. 17t1 FOR SALE Five room house almost new with fruit trees near school house. Part cash and terms. Inquire at Echo office. 17
Paid political advertisement announces J B Adams Republican candidate for joint senator from Chelan and Kittitas counties with primary election date September 12, 1916.
Frank A. Reynolds seeks the Republican nomination for Chelan County sheriff. N Inscho announces his bid. Bert McManus of Cashmere also runs. A V Huff is listed as a Republican sheriff candidate. All subject to voters at the September 12 1916 primaries.
County Engineer Tom C. Atkinson of Wenatchee seeks the republican nomination for county engineer, serving as office deputy for four years. F M Berry of Cashmere also announces candidacy for county engineer at the September 12 primary election.
Notice invites readers to place ads for lost found buy sell rent and information in the Business Paragraph Column with quick results. Rates are 110 cents per line for the first insertion and 5 cents per line after. minimum charge 2% cents. Also advertises quality milk stock including fresh cows heifers and young stock at reasonable prices from C W Ellinger at 25 7 C.
A colonial blue cover and gold leaf title describe a French vellum paper book about Mount Vernon impressions. An eminent authority praises it as capturing the real spirit of the place more than any other writing. Regular price is 1. author offers 75 cents on receipt if satisfactory, returnable within a week.
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