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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
2
SPECIAL NOTICE outlines that notices of condolence cards entertainment fundraisers and paid promotions must appear at regular advertising rates when The Echo is asked to promote any money-raising scheme. Free moral or community welfare movements receive free column space.
Oscar Redfield reports 14 Winesap trees produced 460 dollars on one eighth acre, signaling 3 630 dollars per acre. The piece notes Socialist Denver convention antics, Republican and Democratic platform stances on liquor and land policy, support for local firefighters, and fire loss reductions after a new water system.
Mrs Geo E Adams wife of the U S assay office defaulter was granted a divorce from her husband who was sent to Mc Neill Island. She refused to send a picture of their baby and has shown herself heartless. The Echo notes Hon J J King will again run for Chelan county representative as readers urge support across the county. The paper praises Wenatchee but laments spring weather.
The piece laments unusual spring winds and mockingly condemns a wretch who blamed Wenatchee weather for apple color. It portrays local Providence and a covetous desire for ideal climate as a Pandora’s box of weather evils.
By arrangement with Dr. McCoy from Wenatchee, several young men from this place traveled there last Saturday to graft sound skin onto Walter Ashman's arm. The procedure, performed by Mr. Hamilton, succeeded with only stiffness and soreness and a slight fever. the doctor notes improved prospects while praising his own surgical skill and the dramatic recovery.
Western Agent F L Clarke of the Great Northern Express Company reports a reward increase to 2500 dollars for each robber or 5000 dollars for both. The incident occurred last month in the tunnel. In Snohomish the seedless apple nursery project is winding down as 250000 trees are being dug up to fill a riverbank hole due to weaker demand.
Widespread action to seize trees without market activity. many people are securing trees individually and more are expected to follow. Authorities note extensive taking as a common practice.
Wenatchee voters decided last Tuesday by a wide majority to issue bonds to upgrade the water system. At a Commercial club meeting the same evening a $1000 fund was raised to advertise the locality’s resources and advantages.
Round house foreman Phelan adds lighting including two 200 candle power lights in the yard and eleven inside the round house plus one in each shop. E. H. King buys City Drug Store from E. A. King as health prompts retirement. Services at Fraternal hall outline General Conference in Baltimore. evening study titled The Choice of Moses. The Ladies Aid meets at Mrs. Egan’s home. Mr and Mrs Jas Edwards celebrated 40 years of marriage with friends. Mrs Edwards health limits church activity. E. B. Norell plans to move back to Leavenworth after selling Malaga fruit farm. New families join the church community.
The Congregational church will hold Sunday School at 10 a.m. with subject Christ's Crucifixion led by Superintendent Mr. Meeker. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. by Rev. Allen. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 p.m. on the ballot box topic. An ice cream social and candy sale by the Christian Endeavor society followed with a short program, games, and music in the evening.
Aberdeen Washington residents plan to present each of sixteen battleships with a live teddy bear. A prominent local citizen proposed the scheme which quickly caught on, and searchers have scoured the Grays Harbor mountains for bear cubs.
Hon J J King declares candidacy for re election as representative of Chelan county subject to September primary. He pledges to support the people’s choice for US Senator and to vote and act for constituents’ best interests, citing a proven record and support from leading House members.
M. P. Spencer announces for Chelan County treasurer subject to the Republican primaries. He notes three years in the assessor’s office three terms of service with deputy and assessor roles and pledges to continue the current good work.
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