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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1910

Page

2

Gellatly Nominated for Chelan County Auditor and Wenatchee Leader Backed

The paragraph praises Republican nominee David N. Gellatly for county auditor and highlights his qualifications and service in Wenatchee. It notes his prior roles with the Wenatchee Commercial Club and as Chelan county commissioner at the A.Y.P. exposition, asserting he commands community confidence and fits the self-reliant, progressive citizen mold.

David N. Gellatly Echo Gellatly Wenatchee

Rebuke the Method Not the Men in Tacoma Justice Nominations

The Gazette condemns the hand selected delegates who chose five nominees for Washington Supreme Court justices. It urges Republicans to defend party traditions and oppose boss control by challenging the nomination process rather than the individuals, noting Governor Hay’s testimony on illegality and impropriety.

Gates Tacoma Supreme Court of Washington Republican Party Supreme Court Hay

Campaign fund questions stir Wenatchee Republic

The Wenatchee Republic questions how much money the county republican central committee can raise for candidates while noting little public concern elsewhere. It hints the paper seeks gain from endorsements and directs readers to party leaders Hon. John A. Gellatly and Dr. Shore, who led the committee for four years. Ta ta.

Wenatchee John A. Gellatly Dr. Shore Republican County Committee Republic

Nels Sorensen Seeks Prosecution Office Win

Nels Sorensen toured the area this week shaking hands with old friends as he campaigns for prosecuting attorney. He aims to win strong support from longtime residents who know him from his previous life in the community.

Nels Sorensen Nels

London Daily News Fined Over Crippen Case Reporting

The London Daily News faced a $1000 fine for prejudicing Crippen's murder trial by reporting a conference between the prosecuting counsel and the Montrose steamer's quartermaster about a plan to aid Crippen's escape. The report notes broader liberty for domestic newspapers in news reporting.

The London Daily News Crippen Montrose

Hunter P C Peterson Returns From Entiat Hunt With Bears Coyotes

Hunter P C Peterson returned to Leavenworth from a five week hunt in the Entiat country reporting seven bears and five coyotes. He is believed to have killed the bear that mauled the sheep herder at Entiat last summer.

Hunter P. C. Peterson Leavenworth

Apple growers in Chelan County report strong per acre yields

Seven acres of mixed apples from F S Burgess average over $2000 per acre while C W Babcock from seven acres of Delicious expects 5000 boxes worth $8000. The Cashmere area eyes a Spokane and Chicago apple show exhibit with funding and committees announced.

F. S. Burgess C. W. Babcock Capt A. S. Burbank Rome William S. Briskey Cashmere T. F. Schlosser The Baptist Church D. Treadwell Place Spokane Chicago L.H. Titchenal S. W. Hinton Rochester Minn Cascade Amateur Dramatic Club

Chelan County Tax and Bond Figures Detailed in Report

Chelan County collected 438,920.47 in taxes last year with 3,700.33 spent on treasurer’s office maintenance. The State Bureau of Inspection notes collection cost at 84.3 cents per $100, varying by county. Chelan paid 3,701.29 into the state military fund for the 1910- period, with 9,492.67 for interest on general fund bonds. Cashmere paid 900 and Chelan 500 in bond interest, while Chelan’s highway share was 13,576.06 from a 1,046,000 highway fund. County school fines totaled 20,986 across thirteen counties, Chelan not listed. Chelan redeemed 600 in bonds for the permanent school fund.

Chelan County State Bureau of Walla Walla Island County Lewis Cashmere City of Chelan Permanent School Fund State Tax Commission J. H. Shively M. E. Hay

City Council Meeting Adopts Oath of Office and Finances

Meeting opened at 8 during adjournment with McCoy Hathaway and Hartman present. Hartman sworn as councilman to fill King’s unexpired term. Weigand and Carlquist absent. Proposals include porch extension over alley for Weigand building drainage, Lindsey plat report, bills over 433 dollars paid, licenses bill referred, bank bond and 2 percent interest on daily balances approved, town clerk salary ordinance read. Adjourned.

McCoy Hathaway Hartman Carlquist Weigand J. F. Hartman R. T. King O. S. Sampson Lindsey Leavenworth

May Roberts Returns to Leavenworth in The Thief

May Roberts and her company return to Leavenworth on Sunday night November 6 presenting The Thief a highly celebrated play famed for dramatic tension and broad comedy. The production carries a high royalty cost making another local performance this season unlikely.

May Roberts Leavenworth

Masquerade Ball Crowds Firemen Hall Event Prizes Awarded

The masquerade ball hosted by the Social Club Hal oween at the Firemen's hall was a success with a large crowd and fine music. Prizes went to Mrs. Joe Peltier and Charley Nichols for costumes. Judges were J. C. Davis, Harry Geerd, and Tom Grant. The club realized a neat sum after expenses. The Wenatchee river bridge near Lake Wenatchee foot will soon be finished, improving east side traffic, with County Engineer Berry praising contractor Jack Quigg.

Firemen’s Hall Haloween Joe Peltier Charley Nichols Tom Grant Jack Quigg Wenatchee River Lake Wenatchee Berry Quigg

Chelan County Treasurer Candidate Pledges Efficiency

S F Gilman declares his plan if elected on Tuesday to serve Chelan County with efficiency and duty. He promises to redeem warrants quickly to save taxpayers eight percent interest versus two percent earned on daily bank balances. He cites six years in Chelan and broad office experience and appeals for Republican support in November.

Chelan Chelan County S. F. Gilman

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