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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
3
Early weekly schedule notes Leavenworth to Telma trains depart Monday and Friday at 9 a.m. arrive 4 p.m. Telma return trips leave Tuesday and Saturday at 9 a.m. and reach Leavenworth by 4 p.m. Mail and express services offered. Proprietor Joe Massie, Leavenworth, Wash.
Announcement rates list fees for district county and precinct office notices. The figures shown include 815.00 for district, 10.00 for county, and 5.00 for precinct notices.
Chelan county voters hear multiple declarations of intent from candidates. Del McCoy and Ed Ferguson announce sheriff bids with Wenatchee ties. N Insche also seeks sheriff nomination as a Republican. F A Reynolds and E G Spencer declare auditor runs awaiting September primaries.
To voters in Chelan county I announce my intent to seek the Republican nomination for prosecuting attorney at the September primaries. Sam R. Sumner.
J. W. Sussex announces intention to run for the office of county engineer in the Republican primaries. The notice states his candidacy submission and describes the forthcoming nominating process.
A. A. Bousquet announces candidacy for Chelan county treasurer in Wenatchee Washington stating intent to run for the office and signing the letter dated March 4 1908. The brief notice identifies the candidate and location.
Town and County Thomas announces Monday bargains featuring full cream cheese at 20c per pound and tomatoes in three cans for 25c. Local residents M. F. Peake and A. H. Mohler visit. Elliott of Seattle tours. Carl Christensen enters Wenatchee real estate with C. M. Deniston. Elk's ball attended by Ed Ferguson and Wm. Green. Ferguson a Republican sheriff candidate. Jury awards 675 dollars in the Northup railway right of way case near Chumstick valley. Prescriptions emphasized as quality and affordable. W. A. ae in post office building.
Mrs Morrill of Seattle visits daughter in town noting health benefits from the climate. A spring millinery opening is announced for Miss Hannibal. Officials and residents discuss local land deals, politics, and town growth. Notables include J F Green sale near Mohler, candidate announcements for county auditor and sheriff, and Miss Gertrude Albright's illness with Portland doctors unable to help.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Leachman and their wife from Snohomish arrive to settle here. They stay with Mrs. F. J. Brady. Shaver News Co. plans a large addition to its lunch room with local support urged by manager Snideman. Local coal prospect visits from Liberty but snow delays examination. he plans a return. County treasurer hopeful Bousquet, an early Wenatchee valley settler, touts proven self management. E. G. Spencer, longtime engineer, considers county auditor run as Republican.
Men gather for shipment to the mill pond ahead of log hauling and the first chug of Leavenworth's new railroad engine marks the start of operations.
An antique style whiskey ad urges profit from grandfatherly wisdom and promotes Old I. W. Harper whiskey sold by J. G. Fritz at Overland Bar with a brief sales line.
Real estate notices advertise L. J. Nelson selling acre tracts adjoining Leavenworth Gardens. Also listed are a seven room house for rent on the north side of the track via R. E. Simon, and dairy cows for sale from A. L. Mitchel at Eagle Creek. Fresh vegetables at Thomas and Wenatchee laundry offers a pick up with agent Earnest Forbes.
M J Doty who led the Great Northern track department for 23 years oversees a Wenatchee Valley project with a gang of Japanese workers. They started last Saturday on a sixty percent curve near the old coal shore east of town, laying less than a mile of sixty pound rails that resist frost better. By May first the line hopes to reach Adam Emig's property as millions of feet of logs are transferred.
240 acres timber and part tillable land for sale near Reynolds Washington. Ideal summer home site with easy access, located within a quarter mile of a road. Contact E A Reynolds Real Estate Reynolds WA for details.
Seed and garden supplies advertised for sale at a feed store. Blue Stem wheat seed offered as first class seed. Includes name Joe Massie and shop Thomas'. Local seed sale language and seasonal garden timing.
We have improved our plant to provide first class laundry service rivaling large cities. Give us a trial and tell Mr Forrs, our local agent, to send your next bundle to the Wenatchee laundry.
Store ad notes six dollar pants at S. E. Ritchie’s clothing shop opposite King Co. on the street. Clothing cleaned and reap aired. Short, dated ad tone reflects bargain pricing and local shopping.
Mary A. Bloom, agent, invites readers to view spring and summer dress samples and ready-to-wear garments including underwear and corsets. Satisfaction guaranteed. Shoppers may visit or request samples by mail, with delivery to their home.
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