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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1906
Page
3
The Oriental Limited runs West Weend to East Bouna via Leavenworth and Biewett Stage with departures from Blewett on Monday Wednesday Friday at 7 am and from Shorelea on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at mid-morning. George Torrence and Wm. Gerfen, proprietors, run stage and express passenger service with scheduled departures from Worth and Shoreles.
47 Freshmilk cows advertised for sale on the Schmidt ranch. The note lists Nick Leary and mentions whiskey strength and local sellers such as J. G. Fritz Overland Bar.
A dark gray horse weighing about 950 to 1000 pounds was estrayed near Leavenworth. It bears a dim shoulder brand, a barbed wire cut on both front feet, and wore a halter with a three foot dog chain ring. Last seen Monday January 28 1906. Reward to finder.
Kenneth Melver of Vanceboro Maine credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving his life after severe inflammation of the throat and congested lungs left three doctors to give up. The medicine cures coughs colds bronchitis tonsillitis weak lungs hoarseness and la grippe. Sold at Dr Shores drug store 50c and 1.00 trial bottle free.
A short vintage ad promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as a remedy for stomach bowel and liver discomfort. The copy claims relief with no pain and lists the price of 25 cents at Dr. Shore, a local druggist.
A New York Tribune quote recalls Russell Sage’s thrift driven genius as a clerk in Troy who used a courtroom bluff only to reveal the opposing side was at fault. A motherly anecdote ends with a child misquoting God, and an ad offers partly furnished housekeeping rooms at Bebo Office.
Wenatchee visitors and residents frequent Leavenworth with business and social calls. Post office Reynolds opens three and a half miles east of Merritt with F A Reynolds as postmaster. The Echo plans to add a power press and new type while Mr Clark promotes Wenatchee growth by building canals and a Columbia River bridge.
The opening night at the athletic club featured two boxing bouts and several wrestling matches. Harold Koren timed the events as Battling Mayor vs Mysterious Billy Smith ended in a draw, followed by Hansen beating Blankenship, Bob Smith vs Young Navarre ending in a draw, and Kid Raymond defeating Billy Fessenden in a star exhibition. Prof Lavere urged healthful exercise and club patronage, while Gene Hamilton beat Charles Hinkle in a wrestling exhibition and Young Howard outscored Young West overall. Raymond announced a March 23 boxing challenge with a pro.
The article notes pressing stone as a likely alternative as brick becomes scarce. It predicts at least six substantial business blocks will rise this year and argues wooden buildings prove costlier, with many choosing better materials to avoid higher expenses.
Lamb-Davis Lumber Company begins erecting houses for workers. Architect Mr Seymour, who is overseeing two handsome company residences noted in this week’s Echo, has charge of the current project.
The Lamb Davis Lumber Co begins erection of the first of six large double tenement houses in the Merriam addition. Each two family unit will have fourteen rooms, water, electric lights and baths. Many workers from the east are expected this spring, with rents likely scarce this summer. Additional houses may follow as needs arise.
A fragment reports pastor C Garrison and Walter Christie, an eastern autoist, getting lost near Cape May at dusk. A boy driving a cow directs Christie not to the road but toward Cape May, offering a local, rustic guidance.
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