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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
6
The essay contrasts Archbold and Foraker, praising Foraker’s service while condemning Archbold and Standard Oil ties. It laments public ignorance, warns that wealthy elites bribe and evade law, and argues government reflects the people’s character, urging accountability and reform.
A terse verse asks for a moral about a collar bone and clanking chain and answers with a blunt imperative to wake up. The lines evoke awakening from confinement and urging awareness of one’s situation.
Notice announces an election in Leavenworth Washington for Mayor Treasurer and two Councilmen on December 8 1908. Polls open at 8 am and close at 8 pm at the city hall. Clerk Guy A Hamilton attests.
Department of the Interior notice from Waterville Washington dated October 7 1908 announcing John O Northup of Leavenworth Wash has filed intention to make final commutation proof for section twenty six township twenty six range eighteen e W M and will appear before J E Shore U S Commissioner November 17 1908 witnesses Randolph K Heinrichs Ernest Heinrichs Fred L Brender and William Moon all of Leavenworth Wash.
Notice announces Matilda Frey tag of Leavenworth Washington intends final proof for a secure land claim on section 6 township 2% north range 18 east w m before J E Shore U S Commissioner on December 15 1908. Witnesses are Patrick H. Graham Fred L. Brender James Clark and Mathias Smitsch all of Leavenworth. Register W F Haynes. U S Land Office Waterville Washington. September 16 1908. The notice also records Catherine I Cahill of Leavenworth who on September 15 1908 filed timber and stone entry No 0864 lot 7 section 6 township 25 north range 18 east w m and will present five year proof before J E Shore November 30 1908. Witnesses Israel Trask Charles K Northup Harris Woods John Northup all of Leavenworth.
On November 7 2008 between 10 am and 4 pm a public auction will be held at the Chelan County Court House for 160 acres of school land described as SW of NE, E% of SW and NW of SE in section 16 township 28 north range 19 east W.M. The land appraised at 10 per acre and sold as per Board of State Land Commissioners order. Terms require one tenth payment at sale and one tenth annually with 6 interest. full payment allowed any time. Sale notices on file with the County Auditor. J Godfrey County Auditor Wenatchee Washington September 25 1908. Oct 2 Nov 6
Marion H Osahill of Leavenworth Washington filed intent to make final proof to establish his claim on lots 3 and 4 section 6 township 25 north range 18 east at the U S Commissioner's office Leavenworth on November 30 1908 Witnesses named Harris Gods Israel Trask Charles K Northup and John O Northup all of Leavenworth Washington W F Haynes clerk date October 2 to December 4
The ordinance outlines ownership and approval of sidewalk construction, council as board of equalization to assess each parcel, marshal collects assessments, and foreclosure as needed for unpaid sums. It specifies recording with Chelan County Auditor and publication in Leavenworth Echo. First reading Sept 22 1908. passed Oct 27 1908. published Nov 6 1908.
The town council approves sidewalks on Division Street from Front to Commercial, Commercial to 18th, 2nd Street Front to Commercial, and 18th Street west side to Commercial. Sidewalks six feet wide with 4x4 stringers and 2x6 or 2x8 planks, built on abutting private property, funded by special assessments, with bids to be advertised by the Leavenworth Echo.
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