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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
3
The Leavenworth and Blewett Stage runs from Leavenworth every Monday and Friday morning at 7am and on Saturdays at 7am. Joe Carries passengers and express. E. D. Shugart, proprietor.
Leaves Leavenworth every Monday and Friday at 8 a.m. arrives Telma at 4 p.m. Leaves Telma every Tuesday and Saturday at 9 a.m. arrives Leavenworth at 4 p.m. Mail passengers and express. For particulars address Joe Massie, Proprietor Box 71 Leavenworth Wash.
Wenatchee Washington March 4 1908 A A Bousquet announces candidacy for nomination as Chelan county treasurer on the Republican ticket to the voters of Chelan county.
Local week notes report prices at Thomas Friday Bargains with Heinz Mince Meat 20c lb and crackers three pound pack at Keating s. Several residents visit Wenatchee and Leavenworth for social and court business.
Several local residents are mentioned by name with updates on health and family events. A baby boy was born at the home of Lee Howerton last Sunday. Mrs. Jordan and Mrs. Pratt are improving after illness. Other items include patients Mrs. Hodge and Dr. Elmer aiding stroke cases, and medical operations in Seattle for a child.
Community urged to attend tonight's entertainment at the opera house to support a children's cause. Teachers and students have already contributed, and the public is asked to donate half a dollar as part of a weekly giving effort for the fundraiser.
Joe Teshera has qualified this week and now serves as day marshal. The change places Teshera in a leadership role coordinating daytime events and operations. Local officials praised his readiness and experience for public duties.
Two couples were wed last Sunday in Washington state. In Chumstick valley at the bride’s parents home Rev. C F Bloomquist united Matt Sunitsch and Mabel Bement. In Leavenworth at the groom’s parents home the same minister joined G F Stephens and Hattie Shelton.
On February 29 1908 Leavenworth youths held a Leap Year Ball in the opera house. The town’s young ladies supplied escorts enforced a strict room rule with fines for departures. Supper by Mrs Morrison drew praise as the event surpassed the past four years.
Tumwater Telephone Co led by F S Jacobsen and Donald Mackay bought the Leavenworth line from Pacific States Telegraph and Telephone Co. The firm aims for better service, invites prompt complaints, and moved the central office to Debord's furniture store with hours 8 am to 8 pm. New subscribers have joined while the paper warns against repeating past mismanagement.
A baseball lovers’ ball is scheduled for April first, aiming to outdo other orders and associations with a national game themed event. The item notes enthusiasts will gather for a dance and social evening tied to baseball interest.
Dr Elmer invites Republican voters to his Leavenworth office on Monday at 8 PM to discuss forming a Taft club. Mrs W A Pfeiffer rode the westbound train Tuesday to Port Townsend. she plans to return later this week with her two boys who attend school there.
Community notes from Wenatchee Lake report Mr McBoy staying at Dr Langdon s ranch while in Everett for work. M O Logan plans spring road work with W P Sears to lead project. Fishing highlights include Lester Brown Ira West a 72 pound lake trout and Mr Campbell winter fishing success. Various locals trap log and ride to areas around Wenatchee and Boulder creek while health updates note Chas Wallace recovering from broken ribs Oliver Bates illness and Grandpa Barnard grippe. Cattle grazing to begin by March 20 and a Sunday School and athletic club formation planned by Ralph Logan.
The paragraph advertises Old I. W. Harper whiskey sold by J. G. Fritz at Overland Bar and promotes Debord Abbott's house furnishings with promise of savings. It also notes Brender's Nine Deer ranch eggs with dated guaranteed quality sold by The Moore Co and includes a dated sales line.
Acre tracts for sale adjoining Leavenworth Gardens by L. J. Nelson. Fresh cow for sale, apply F. S. Jacobsen. Laundary service ad promotes Wenatchee Laundry via Earnest Forbes as agent. Church lunch offered March 1989. Red cockrels and eggs available from R. J. Smith. Dried fruits advertised at Thomas' Cape Cod Cranberries 5c quart. No fire stock.
For Rent seven room house with light and water on the north side of the track. See R. E. Simon at the Moore Co. store.
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