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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
3
Passenger demand shifts on the Pro Stage Line adjust service days. Stage runs from Leavenworth to Blewett are now scheduled for Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 7 am with Monday Wednesday services listed for Shugart routes.
Leaves Leavenworth every Monday and Friday at 5 a.m. Arrives Telma at 4 p.m. Leaves Telma every Tuesday and Saturday at 5 a.m. Arrives Leavenworth at 4 p.m. Mail, stage and express. For details contact Joe Massie, Proprietor. Fox 71, Leavenworth, Wash
The notice lists filing or election fees for district offices at 15 dollars for county offices and for precinct offices. It remains unclear which specific positions or dates are involved. Topical government notice appears in a public notices column.
Chelan county voters hear several declarations from candidates for county offices. Del McCoy and Ed Ferguson seek sheriff posts, N Inscho and F A Reynolds announce auditor bids, while E G Spencer is also authorized for auditor, all subject to September primaries.
This notice announces Sam R. Sumner as a Republican candidate for the Chelan County prosecuting attorney nomination at the September primaries.
J. W. Sussex announces intention to seek the Republican primary nomination for county engineer. The notice states candidacy in the upcoming election cycle.
Wenatchee Wah March 4 1908 A. A. Bousquet declares candidacy for the office of Chelan County treasurer in a formal letter sent to unnamed officials. He signs with respect full name and date.
Town and County notes list Italian prunes and seeded raisins with sale prices at G H Moore and other shops. Residents G H Moore and wife visit Butte, Chas Gibbs returns from Seattle, and F A Loskamp arrives from Seattle. The first degree of Honor meeting is set for April 14 at Odd Fellows hall. Fruit tree sulphur arrives for spray, and J E Gatherless plans a brick yard start when weather permits.
Juror J M Cunningham visits The Echo editor an old acquaintance. Wrestler Frank Coleman visits from Spokane and many friends welcome him. Rev C F Blomquist returns from Cheney to resume church work. Track laying proceeds on Wenatchee Valley railroad with logs to the river. Dr J D Langdon returns from Puget Sound. wife Mrs Langdon accompanies him. A strong wind damages light structures and moves outhouses. A railroad worker suffers a four inch stomach wound from a horse kick and recovers. The DeFoe family plans to return from Skykomish. Mrs Defoe and Marie arrive. Mr Defoe follows. A M Phalen returns to become foreman of the roundhouse. Walter Ashmund hospitalizes with a gunshot wound to the arm. recovery uncertain. Jean Price breaks arm in hay wagon accident. Dr Hoxsey expects full recovery in 1–2 weeks. Oliver Peterson nearly killed by draft horses. one horse knocks him with a collision moment.
A chest injury left a player with three broken ribs and a week of confinement. With unstable work, the team was sent to a logging camp to burn off surplus energy. Pat Gallagher reported Walter Ashman’s arm injury worsened after a prior accidental gunshot, and he joined friend Walter Ashmun for support.
A large group from Peshastin travels to Wenatchee for court with locals including Harvey Craig Beecher Green Munden Chas and W F Wright. The weekly notes cover an irrigation dispute a school bell installation entertainment plans a ditch accident and a new Baptist preacher arriving from Akron Iowa.
Mr. A. J. Hosburgh of The Northwestern Brokerage & Sales Co. has supervised a two week closing out sale for The King Co's large dry goods stock. Based in Seattle, the firm handles closing out sales across the northwest with a reputation as a hustler in the trade.
Last evening at eight o'clock J E Copperberg and Miss Mabel Hewett exchanged vows in a ceremony held at the bride's mother's residence. The gathering included close relatives and friends who witnessed the union.
Miss Hewett, living in Tumwater for a year and employed at the central office of the Tumwater Telephone Co, marries Mr Copperberg, a newcomer noted as industrious. Judge Taylor officiates as the couple begins their life together. The Echo offers congratulations and best wishes.
An advertisement touts Old I. W. Harper whiskey praised for grandfatherly judgment sales by J. G. Fritz at the Overland Bar.
Acre tracts for sale adjoining Leavenworth Gardens by L. J. Nelson. Fresh cow for sale apply F. S. Jacobsen. Swift's Premium Hams sold at Thomas' Quality Grocer. For Rent Three room house close in. Ask Frank J. Brady. A. L. Mitchel Eagle Creek will buy 240 acres timber and part tillable land fourteen miles of railroad. An ideal summer home and a snap to the right na rte 2 off and on F. A. Reynolds Real Estate Reynolds Wash. Garden time is here buy your garden and flower seeds at Thomas'.
An advertisement touts Wenatchee laundry improvements and urge trials with local agent Mr Forrs. It notes an upcoming two night show at the opera house April 2 and 3 featuring Lewis Michel and the Peerless Four Comedy Co with acts by Robert Mack Edward Hart Evelyn Stanwood Lillie Mullen plus moving pictures and songs. Prices 30 and 50 cents. Brick maker Mr Gatherless also plans brick sales and building contracts.
Bids invited for a 30 by 50 foot one story brick building. Plans and specifications are available at the Opera Bar. The winning bidder must furnish a bond guaranteeing a first class job and protection against loss to the owner.
Department of the Interior Waterville Washington file shows Charles Anderson of Leavenworth Washington asserting intent to complete final five year proof for Homestead Entry 5817 dated March 18 1908 for the west half of the northwest quarter of section 2 in township 25 north range 18 east Willamette meridian The proof will be made before J E Shore U S Commissioner in Leavenworth Washington on May 2 1908 Witnesses to prove residence and cultivation are Patrick H Graham John Holden John Brender and Martin Christensen all of Leavenworth Washington W F Haynes Register
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