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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
5
Leavenworth bound leaves on Monday Wednesday Friday from Sam and Blewett bound departures on Tuesday Thursday Saturday from Tam. Carries passengers and express. E D Shugart proprietor.
Leavenworth to Telma departs Mondays and Fridays at 9 00 am arrives 6 00 pm. Telma to Leavenworth departs Tuesdays and Saturdays mornings arrives at 4 00 pm. For details contact Joe Massie Proprietor Box 71 Leavenworth Washington.
Local items report Mrs Searing in Seattle visiting her son and church services next Sunday. Many Leavenworth residents travel to Wenatchee for jury duty while others visit Seattle Tacoma and Everett. A baby born to Mrs Snyder at Dr Hoxsey hospital. Forest guard appointment for Sherman Stillwell. E H King brick building contract awarded to W J Moon. LD store closes for Fourth of July. plans for other closures undecided. Performances by Lee Willard announced with two nights in the opera house.
A girl was born at Orvil P Bethel's home on the sixth of the month. Howard Nichols hosted a surprise birthday party. Dr. McCoy and Bob Cademan visited from Wenatchee. Edna Feathestone returns from Pullman State College. Miss Hannibal's sale offers hats, ribbons, and fixtures below cost next to Debords' furniture. A Christian Endeavor event was held, with games and light refreshments. Leavenworth residents attended the Monitor old settlers reunion. several locals were mentioned. Ernest Blankenship recovers from illness, and Lakeside tract sales were reported. Petrel Davis leaves Seattle for health and Lamb-Davis Lumber news noted. A D Allen praises Washington markets over Oregon for farm and orchard products. John Miller and Dan Ryan prospected Red Mountain with promising ore discoveries.
A four foot vein of gold and copper shows potential to yield rich ore as depth increases. The Lamb-Davis Co. holds twenty six claims with prior substantial development. Mr. Miller will return Sunday for further assessment and report findings. Social at Mrs J H Scott's last Wednesday drew about 70 attendees. Regular Fraternal hall services planned for Sunday with strong singing led by Mr Martell. Ladies Aid meets next Wednesday at Mrs Lingly home. Chumstick school services scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
Union County Mississippi Sheriff William Wells said Beucler, who surrendered to Deputy Debord two weeks ago, may be acquitted due to an indictment against Dalton, a former office worker now promoted to agent for taking company funds. Wells left with his prisoner last Sunday night. Agent Woodrow said no immediate plan to add trains between Seattle and Spokane, as extra service would help the public but not increase railroad revenue.
Mr Lee Carter and Miss Carrie Appleton wed at the Presbyterian manse yesterday afternoon with Rev Jno W Berger officiating. Carter works in railroad service with headquarters at Leavenworth and the couple will reside there.
Howard N. Stockett, a near Skootenai Springs homesteader, seeks leave of absence from his claim to protect his family from a large number of rattlesnakes invading his buildings. He plans to assist neighbors during harvest season while unable to stay home. Milton cherry growers fear dull demand but expect a record crop, with picking in full swing and shipments daily. ripe cherries retail at 3 cents per pound.
Mayor Sampson awards a five dollar Stetson hat to the fastest runner from the Leavenworth Firemen team in a Fourth of July competition. The event pits crew members against rivals in a public speed race.
Uncalled for letters advertised June 22 1908 include Arnold Ball Geo Ball Rollen DeBoie Dalen Gillam Mucett McCamant Rhodes Rouse Smallwood Inquiries urged to say advertised when calling. Wilson Creek builds first worship hall cornerstone laid with Evangelical pastor Rev A A Powers and officials present. Couple of quotes inserted amid local notices and dialogues.
Mrs Campbell offers new wash belts and gloves while Moore Co's store invites buyers to see the bookkeeper. Vienna bakery advertises fresh buttermilk. L J Nelson lists stylish dress hats at Acre tracts near Leavenworth Gardens with near property listings.
The page lists Vienna bakery offerings and promotions by Will McGlothlin with praise for quick laundry service from Wenatchee via We natch ee. It notes tent living while new quarters open at Weigand building and an Oregon or Oregon-adjacent dining spot called the Big Rock restaurant for sale through Karl Aalberg.
Oliver Bates of Telma Washington filed for final five year proof to establish his homestead claim on sections 10 14 15 township 27 north range 16 west WM. The hearing is set for July 11 1908 before J E Shore at Leavenworth. Witnesses include George W Siverly John B Adams George W Brown and Thomas J Dillon. W F Haynes Register.
George Godfrey sues W P Cashman in Chelan County Washington for twelve dollars and five cents on an open account for room rent and laundry The summons sets August 1 at 10 a m in Leavenworth Justice F S Taylor presiding and warns of default if not appeared.
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