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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1907
Page
3
The Leavenworth and Blewett Stage runs from Leavenworth weekly with departures Mondays and Fridays, and from Blewett on Tuesdays and Saturdays. E D Shugart operates the passenger and express service with today’s timetable adjustments.
Town activity centers on new school bids with a contract let date of May 11. Realtors and residents report growing housing demand, recent purchases in Cascade Orchard land, and real estate movements including J C Davis and Dave Legerwood's mining claim stake and J W Elliott buying Plishh lot near the depot.
A west bound freight train derailed one vinegar car and damaged another in the rail yard Tuesday evening near the mill spur. After the engine and twenty cars passed the switch the vinegar car left the main track, tipped onto the mill track, and was badly smashed. The track was cleared by daylight Wednesday morning.
A collage of business listings and notices from Wenatchee including items for sale such as wagons tools and furniture. It promotes services by L H Turner Fagan J Nelson and C M Johnson and highlights the Wenatchee Steam Laundry run by B J Marble plus endorsements for Peach Blossom flour and I W Harper whiskey.
A lively gathering at W. W. Stevens home celebrated Mrs. John Tholin birthday. Attendees from Leavenworth included Mr. and Mrs. John Tholin Miss Anna Mr. and Mrs. Gray and O. S. Sampson. An afternoon shooting match crowned Miss Anna Tholin and Mr. O. S. Sampson as top marksmen.
Letters criticize the road department for slow action after impassable routes block supplies and farming needs. Editor Nichols urges universal fire insurance to protect households and aid neighbors facing losses.
I have taken over the laundry business of G W Hathaway and offer a trial to show first class work reasonable prices and prompt delivery. I will call for and deliver all laundry if notified. Specialize in high grade starched work. D J Marble.
The Sunshine Club plans a sale in Fraternal Hall from 2 to 9 p.m. on Saturday May 4 with a program and refreshments. Local notices mention ice cream at Blocksedge’s place and various listings including sewing services and goods for sale.
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