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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1912
Page
6
Local notices warn voters to register before the bond election deadlines. The page also compiles a string of social notes: Bath J. Q. Gilbert visits Wenatchee, Mr. Brown returns from Trinidad, and several residents attend events in Leavenworth and Cashmere.
Entomology division notes oyster shell bark louse widespread in Western Washington and high altitude Eastern Washington orchards. One annual generation with about 100 eggs per female, hatching in June, unlike San Jose scale which bears up to 400 young per mother and multiple generations. Winter sulphur lime wash recommended though sometimes insufficient. older high lime wash may improve egg exposure. Tobacco sprays such as Blackleaf formulations provide best control when applied properly.
J B Holmes a Chelan pioneer dies in Seattle after twenty-five years in the valley and service as county assessor. Estate of banker J J Brown valued at 600000 with stocks and bonds. he was a heavy stockholder in Columbia Valley Bank Wenatchee. Chelan plans Fourth of July events including a race meet July 3 to 5, daily ball games, lake excursions, music and an address. Cascade Garage Wenatchee reports thirty three Ford cars sold this year. A J Mills sells ten acre Peshastin ranch to H C Bohlke of Seattle for 18000, noted as a fine property with eight year old trees. Mrs J E Cox Joliet Ill praises Dr Kings New Discovery for typhoid pneumonia cough relief, touting its safety and efficacy.
The Congregational church plans a Sabbath morning observance with a Mothers Day sermon and a white carnation tribute to all mothers. Epworth League holds a seven PM program led by Miss Nannie Love followed by officer installation and new member reception. Rev Stearns leads morning and evening services.
Colfax starts grading south end of Main Street for paving with a large crew and a steam plow. Grades and curb work near completion, paving expected from Catholic Church to courthouse within two months. The rough surface on steep south grades will be added at no extra charge to cover slippery conditions.
A poem excerpt by James Thomson urges that possessing simple joys gives dignity and happiness. It extols horses boats pipes books and love as sources of strength and contentment at home and abroad.
William H Maxwell urges national spelling reform highlighting long o in diverse spellings and suggests a staged adoption plan starting Jan 1 1913. The piece also reports orangutan and hylobates as right handed, while gorillas and chimpanzees are left handed.
Justice Eli Cherry of Gillis Mills Tennessee feared cancer from a stubborn leg sore. After trying several remedies he used Bucklen's Arnica Salve and was completely cured. The salve cures burns boils ulcers cuts bruises and piles and costs 25 cents at druggists.
In Chelan county Washington probate court Albert S Williams estate Inez Williams administratrix seeks final distribution of residue. Hearing set June 12 1912 at 9 am in Wenatchee court room with NOTICE to all interested parties to appear or be served or published four weekly notices. Judge WM Grimshaw dated May 7 1912.
In the matter of the estate of Albert B. Williams deceased Inez Williams administratrix has rendered final account and petitioned for settlement in Chelan County Superior Court Washington A hearing is set for May 20 1912 at 9 o'clock am in Wenatchee any interested party may file written exceptions to contest the account Witness Judge William A Grimshaw and court seals May 7 1912 County Clerk David Keith Ex Officio Clerk May 10 17
If you are not registered when the May 21 bond election is held you cannot vote. Visit Guy A. Hamilton's office to enroll your name, and if already registered, check with a friend to ensure they are registered. Women may vote. A testimonial from Mrs. H. Silks of Sydney endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, sold by King's City Drug Store.
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