Leavenworth Promises Growth With Major Local Mills
The Echo notes Lamb-Davis Lumber Co. mill to run night and day after crew organization with a $25 000 monthly payroll. Leavenworth Lumber Co. mill to operate with over $3 000 monthly payroll. Great Northern payroll about $30 000 monthly. A new steel plant may start by June with payrolls in the thousands. Round house and shops and yard work to cost about $100 000. The piece argues Leavenworth should grow in 1913, stating all claims are fact.
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The
Echo
Lamb-Davis Lumber Co
Leavenworth Lumber Co
Great Northern
Leavenworth
Call to amend estate laws to protect family funds
The paper urges reform of state estate laws to ensure that estates worth five to ten thousand dollars leave something for a widow and children after court costs and lawyer fees. It condemns current rules as designed to keep settlements in court for fees and urges homeowners to simplify and reduce costs.
Illinois Senate Seat Deadlock Ends After Bipartisan Agreement
A compromise between 70 Democrats and 60 Republicans ends the logjam for two Illinois Senate seats. James Hamilton Lewis wins the long term while L. Y. Sherman, a Republican, takes the short term. Lewis previously served in the U S House during the upheaval of the 1890s.
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United States
Illinois
James Hamilton Lewis
L. Y. Sherman
Lewis
Weather Ends With A Harsh Winter Growl
The month ends with a severe cold snap as temperatures drop near zero on Tuesday morning after a run of mild days. No records are confirmed for March, but the shift to winterlike conditions is evident.
Leavenworth Terminal Status Encourages Local Improvements
As Leavenworth remains a terminal point with permanent improvements, timid residents are inspired to proceed with projects. They plan to build woodsheds and repaint the old round house, seizing on the stability of the site to upgrade the property.
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Leavenworth
Peters Arranges Dairy on Old Scott Place Near Icicle River
Mr. H C Peters arranged with a man to establish a dairy on the old Scott place south of the Icicle river about two miles from town along the road or a little more than a mile straight line.
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H.C. Peters
Scott Place
Icicle River
Second Hand Round House For Sale Cheap
Notice commended to Wenatchee readers announces a second hand round house offered at a low price. The item is presented as a cheap sale through local papers for interested buyers.
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Wenatchee
Fall of Adrianople Marks Turk Exit From Europe
Dispatches report Adrianople fallen after a Bulgars led onslaught. The Turkish fortress commandant killed himself as Christians seize the fortress, signaling the Turkish departure from Europe. The town promotes housing investment with 12 to 15 percent yields claiming strong future outlook and stability.
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Adrianople
Europe
Local Investors Back Forty Thousand Dollar Hotel
Idle capital seekers spot profitable opportunity and plan a forty thousand dollar hotel investment. Local residents show faith by committing fifteen to twenty thousand dollars to the project.
Library Adds Large Bookcase and Donated Volumes
A new bookcase for 500 books was installed at the library with lumber donated by Lamb-Davis Lumber Co and crafted by Will Smith. Frank Varro contributed fifty books, bringing total volumes to around six hundred. Over two hundred regular borrowers support the effort, now active for just over two years with devoted volunteers overseeing operations.
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Lamb-Davis Lumber Co
Will Smith
Frank Varro
Acknowledgment of Thanks for Kindness After Death
To friends who showed sympathy after the death of a husband and brother, a heartfelt thanks is extended by Mrs. C. H. Phillips, along with her father and sisters.
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C. H. Phillips
William Payne Applies For Final Proof On Homestead Land
William Payne of Leavenworth Washington filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish his homestead claim for Lot 11 in Section 6 Township 24 North Range 18 East W M Meridian. The hearing will be before United States Commissioner John Koerner in Leavenworth on May 9 with witnesses John Bender Charles A Fox Francis R Peake and Julius E Schubert all residents of Leavenworth.
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Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
Waterville
Wash
William Payne
Leavenworth
Washington
Township
John Koerner
United States
John 8. Brender
Charles A. Fox
Francis R. Peake
Julius E. Schubert
Wm.f. Haynes
Harringtons Best Flour Promoted with Question
An advertisement invites readers to try Harringtons Best Flour as a remedy for common kitchen woes. The copy uses a conversational prompt to engage home bakers with a familiar sentiment.
Local Business Paragraphs Classified Ads Featured
Lost and found notices plus buy sell rent and info ads offered by Echo office. Rates ten cents a line first insertion and five cents a line after with minimum charge two cents. Listings include cedar posts gas engines hay bailers a nine room rented house lot for sale and exchanges involving a Fresno vineyard and Leavenworth land. Lowercase and punctuation retained as in source.
Seed Potatoes For Sale In Ohio And Burbank
Early Ohio and Burbank seed potatoes offered for sale. Ohio potatoes well matured June 15 last year. Burbanks free from dry rot. Both non irrigated. Price one dollar per sack delivered in Leavenworth. Sold by M Rumohr Peshastin Washington.
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Ohio
Burbank
Cough Remedy Praised for Quick Cures Worldwide
Readers urged to use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and colds as a proven, highly praised preparation. Advertised as available through all dealers with widespread reputation.
Chelan County Herd District Established by Court Order
The Chelan County Commissioners approve and establish a herd district described by township and section bounds, along the Wenatchee River and Peshastin Creek. An order dated March 3 1913 directs publication in the Leavenworth Echo for four weeks and records entry by the County Auditor. Attest. D N Gellatly County Auditor. E M Gillett Matt Hickey T W Cowan Board of County Commissioners.
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8. P. Beech
P. Beecher
Leavenworth Echo
Township
Range
Peshastin Creek
Wenatchee River
Township 24
Leavenworth
Fruitgrower offers well rooted nursery stock for spring planting
We offer an extra fine lot of apple pear cherry apricot plum and prune trees. Visit our nursery to inspect stock or send your list for quotations. A. L. Haines of Leavenworth is our representative. We are a home concern and can deliver the order the day you want it.
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A. L. Haines
Leavenworth
Palace
Rocky Mountain Tea Boosts Vitality After Long Winter
Advert says Hol lister's Rocky Mountain Tea fights winter blues and fatigue. It promises renewed energy and a lighter mood by using a herbal blend.
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Hollister
Spring Health Tonic Sold At City Drug Store
Quality clears the blood builds up flesh and makes you strong and robust. Great Spring medicine. Tea or Tab lets 35 cents at City Drug Store.
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City Drug Store
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Julian Mayar
Harrington
Leavenworth Mercantile Co
M. F. Peake
Rutherford & Burns
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E. H. Robert, Steel Plant
East End Commercial Street
Echo Office
Fresno
California
C. W. Ellinger
Chamberlain
County Commissioners’ Court
Chelan County
State of Washington
Mr. Fruitgrower Buy
Cashmere Nurseries
G. A. Laudenback, Prop
Cashmere
Crescent Sales Co
Everett, Washington
Templin & McKenzie
S. A. Murray
Leav. Furniture Co
Leavenworth Furniture & Hardware Co
Ich Dien
Billy
Kaiser
Leavenworth Market
Chas. Eckhardt
Mgr
the [Mutual ]Mercantile Company
the Mutual Mercantile Company
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