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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1907
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo lists editor Deed H. Mayar and proprietor as publisher. The paper is issued every Friday with a subscription of 1.45 per year and requests all communications be addressed to The Leavenworth Echo. Friday May 24 1907.
Citizens of Leavenworth accuse the Great Northern Railway of indifference as they demand a safe crossing. The town recalls aiding the railroad during a recent depot fire and warns that continued neglect may endanger property worth hundreds of thousands.
Railroads lead commission dealers in defying a June 12 requirement to record goods on arrival and inspector notes. They argue the law forces open trade and imposes penalties from 25 to 500 dollars. They plan a combination claiming constitutional challenges to the measure.
The Echo notes an invitation to witness the June 1 groundbreaking of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. It praises Seattle residents’ enterprising spirit and predicts strong visitor interest, expressing regret at possible absence in person but support in spirit.
The piece critiques fake remedies like Kargon and Kearbin praised in ads while noting towns in central Washington plan Fourth of July celebrations in 1907. Waterville has raised over $700 for festivities as Wenatchee and other towns prepare for a big annual holiday, prompting Leavenworth’s plans.
School board awards eight room public school contract to Ryan of Seattle for 17000 dollars. He will complete six rooms this year, install heating and plumbing, and deliver a finished brick building except two unused rooms. Other bids ranged to 14628 for wood, with brick and cement options chosen for durability and single contract. Architect Sexton of Seattle designed a substantial, first class school.
A rock sample on the Kingman and Pershall claim at Chelan butte yielded eight dollars in gold. The cross-cut ledge runs about four feet wide along a 120 foot stretch with a rich four inch section. They have reached eighteen inches depth so far.
Thomas Dooney faced two counts of fighting before Magistrate Taylor Mon day. He received a $20 fine plus costs on the first count and $5 with costs on the second, and was bound over for a year with a $300 peace bond. A. E. Whitney, tried on two charges of violating guaranty, was discharged for lack of sufficient evidence.
Glaeser thanks friends and supporters in a brief card of thanks noting appreciation for kindness and encouragement during a period of personal effort and community goodwill.
The Howerton family near the Wenatchee roundhouse reported five mild diphtheria cases. County health officers, Dr. Hoxsey and Dr. Gilchrist, ordered a public health response, closing the school and halting gatherings. Two children died, others treated with antitoxin and under quarantine with no spread seen yet.
From a single acre F F Rexford reports 175 dollars in strawberries and 125 dollars in apples from three-year trees the prior year. This year he estimates 150 dollars in berries and 200 dollars in apples, with notable yields from Rome Beauty apples and several berry boxes.
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