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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1918

Page

4

Summons and public notice in Chelan court actions

Legal notices from the Chelan County Superior Court involve multiple defendants led by F L Stayner and Bess A Stayner. The cases seek foreclosure of a water rights lien tied to Emig Park real estate and a separate mortgage on property in Leavenworth with details on dates, interest, costs, and court actions.

F. L. Stayner Bess A. Stayner James A. Dorman Roy H. Billings Jane Doe Billings Oconee State OF Washington Bess Stayner Icicle Canal Company Chelan County Washington Plantiff Chelan Emig Park Leavenworth L. J. Nelson P. O

Notice to Property Owners Improvement District No 2

The fifth annual installment for Improvement District No 2 covering Front Street from 14th to Division, Commercial Street sections including extensions across tract C as per Leavenworth plat, and 10th 12th 18th and 14th Streets will be due by June 7, 1918 at the City Clerk's office. City Clerk A Tf Brown signs. May 8 to 24.

Front Street 14Th St Division Street Commercial Street 8Th Street 14Th Street

Executrix Named in Graham Estate Probate Notice

Martha C. Graham has been appointed executrix of Patrick H. Graham deceased in this Washington probate matter. Creditors must file claims with proof of service within six months of first publication May 3, 1918, or be barred. Attorney N A Pearson, Wenatchee, Washington. First publication May 3, 1918. last publication May 24, 1918.

Patrick H. Graham A. D

Talked About in the Nation's Capital Wheat is Fixed by Law

Washington dispatch notes 1918 congressional bills to set minimum cotton prices. H R 11517 proposes 20 cents a pound from producer to manufacturer, H R 11522 proposes 40 cents. Sen Ransdell reports public push to extend price fixing to all cotton products and farm goods. A farmer named William Hunter from Williamsport Indiana is assaulted by citizens near New Orleans.

Washington D. C Emerson Ohio Godwin North Carolina Ransdell Overman New Oreleans Washington Congressional Record Senate Louisiana William Hunter Williamsport Indiana New Orleans

Williamsport Man Endures Mob Action Over Bonds

The town accused Hunter of avoiding Third Liberty Loan bonds through New Orleans banks. After a harsh mob treatment there he proved he had earlier bought $5,000 in bonds via his Williamsport home bank, which wired confirmation.

Hunter New Orleans Williamsport Wiliamsport

Honor Roll of Local Boys Joining the Colors

A local listing shows numerous boys enlisted or volunteering to serve in the armed forces. The compiled roster includes many surnames with given names, indicating a broad community response to support democracy and war efforts. The historical note invites corrections if any names are missing. The text ends with a political aside about Irish slackers and fighters.

Anderson Otto Ahearn Harry Altman A. W Carl Blankenship Howard Briggs Boyce Clyde Byron John Booth BE. C Brender Brady Eldridge Beam Betts Joe Coleman Shirley Cahill Martin Conway Frank Cahil Chas DeLong Denniston Earl Dahl Louis F Duncan Bertrand Doty Claire DeBlois Louis Davis Fred Estes Archie Featherstone Tom Franklin Valentine Freytag Fromme Ted Getchman Gregor Gilbert Meineke A. L Meredith Stanley Mischke McNett Roswell Maston Mayor Julian I Nicholas Nugent John L Newell James Poepmuller Henry Potter Ricker Sam Richardson Horace Ramsdell W. F Severson Ernest Stevenson W. H Simons C. E Sharpe Stahl Geo Swan aJs Smith Will Towne Clint Taylor R. F Westcott Charles Wunder Wilder Arthur Wilson Woodrow Harrison Ward W. S

The Emblem of Human Mercy and Red Cross Mission

This piece extols the Red Cross as a symbol of mercy and a force for relief of physical pain and mental strain. It notes expanded service for enlisted forces and civil aid to allies, urging full public support and adequate funding for ongoing work in Europe and for young servicemen.

Red Cross American Red Cross Europe

John Wesley Denied Marine Rejection Sparks Wry Reply

John Wesley of St Paul Minnesota laments a Marine Corps rejection for defective teeth. He quips that war would demand biting the Kaiser, asks if he should kill and eat them, then receives a practical comeback to seek a dentist before reapplying. Sergeant Buck advises dental work and another try.

John Wesley St. Paul Minn John Paul U. S. Marine Corps Sherman Frank Buck

Insurance ad urges immediate home fire protection

A real estate and loan office promotes continuous up to date fire insurance. The ad warns no home is exempt and urges readers to stop in at J. W. Elliott in the corner of 8th and Commercial Streets to obtain coverage. It emphasizes preparedness against loss by fire and offers notary public services in office.

Shoes Repaired with Care for Serviceable Results

New soles and heels are fitted to old shoes with the same care as new work. No matter what a shoe needs to be serviceable and presentable, they will receive it when entrusted to us.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Superior Court County OF Leavenworth State Bank The Wily W. Rice U. H. Leftwich Lucy M. Leftwich Wiley W. Rice Towit Willamette Martha C. Graham N. A. Pearson Executrix Wenatchee Wash Cotton Democratic Ireland America Samuel Gompers Attorneys AT Law AN Corbin M. H. Easton Corbin & Easton Attorneys-at-Law Sam R. Sumner Columbia Valley Bank Bldg Wenatchee, Wash Burt J. Williams Chelan Co N. M. Sorenson Lawyer Blue Wenatchee Wash Reeves & Reeves W. F. Whitney Crollard & Crollard Lawyers Office Commercial Bank Building Kaiser Reliau Ee WM. Brender J. W. Elliott Raham’s Shoe & Harness Shop Drive For Red Cross J. H. Hutchings Lewis J. Nelson Elliott Block John E Porter Columbia Valley Bank Undertakers Anl Undertaking Amanda C. Towne Cascade Undertaking Co Cashmere John Kuelbs Widby & Burwell Natl Bank Bld W. W. Elmer Front St. Oppo Viaduct Leavenworth, Wash G. W. Hoxey DR. Jstinson Judah Leavenworth Hospital SeattleCan Seattle, Wash
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