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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1908
Page
6
A detailed list of real estate transfers and contracts records numerous parcels sold or encumbered by individuals and companies in Wenatchee and surrounding areas. Entries include buyers, sellers, parcel descriptions, and prices ranging from $1 to $75,000, followed by a long paragraph on Joseph Medill Patterson criticizing wealth concentration and university social bias.
A fragment notes that some prioritize money and status over safety and well being. It emphasizes education as a key factor and implies individuals weigh chances of survival against social advantages. The piece frames personal risk against societal ambition.
A guide urges women seeking beauty to learn proper breathing and good carriage. It notes singers show a developed bust and secure shoulders, and that posture affects perceived figure. It prescribes a ten minute morning drill with abdominal breathing and upright posture before dressing.
The Beal milling company’s new Wenatchee mill showcases modern flour making with efficient grain use and valuable by products. Experts operate the intricate plant, and the flour quality and market reception indicate superiority and strong profits.
John E. Godding former president of the defunct Bank of Rockyford Colorado spent weeks in the valley last summer and bought the Prowell residence through Denniston Christenson. He and his family planned to move to Wenatchee this year. Godding faced trial for unlawful use of bank funds and deposits after insolvency and received a ten year penitentiary sentence with jail custody pending a writ of supersedes.
The Girl from Chili, a farce comedy, opens Sunday evening November 15 at the opera house. Endorsed by coast city press as one of the funniest plays in the territory, it follows a serious student driven to absurd events after eating his aunt's mince pies. The Salome dance is featured with new costumes and elaborate staging.
Postmaster J C Davis notes remaining in the postoffice uncalled for items for November 9 1908. A first in a series of winter dances by the Leavenworth Band was held at the opera house last Saturday with McDaniels Orchestra providing music. Attendees reported an enjoyable evening.
The town council of Leavenworth enacts a winter duty on property owners to clear sidewalks after snow or spread ashes or sand if ice cannot be removed. Violators face a fine between three and ten dollars plus costs. The ordinance takes effect seven days after passage and publication in the Leavenworth Echo.
Department of the Interior notice states Catherine E K Cahill of Leavenworth Washington filed intent to make final five year proof to claim land described for lot 7 section 6 township 25 north range 18 west with witnesses Israel Trask Charles E K Northup Harris Woods and John Northup all of Leavenworth and will appear before J E K Shore U S Commissioner on November 30 1908 at Leavenworth Washington
John Northup of Leavenworth Washington has filed notice of intention to make final commutation proof on land described as survey sections in township 2 range 1S W. meridian. He will present witnesses Randolph Heinrichs Ernest Heinrichs Freddy Brender and William Moon at the U S Commissioner J K Shore office in Leavenworth on November 17 1908.
A large representation of the Rebekah Lodge traveled to Wenatchee for a two day district meeting held Wednesday and Thursday. Lodges from the eastern part of the state sent about a score delegates. names from this area are not available.
Public auction to sell 160 acres of school land in Chelan County Washington on November 7 1908 at the Court House door in Chelan County. Sale begins ten o clock forenoon with appraised value 1600 dollars. Terms require one tenth payment and six percent interest with option for early full payment. Appraised improvements value payable by the winner. The sale is ordered by the Board of State Land Commissioners and county auditor records are on file. Godfrey county auditor Wenatchee Washington dated September 25 1908 Oct noy 6
Marion H Sept has filed intent to make final proof on lots 8 and 4 in section 6 township 2 1/2 north range 18 east W meridian. Proof before J E Shore in Leavenworth on November 30, 1908. Witnesses: Harris Woods Israel Trask Charles K. Northup John Northup all of Leavenworth. October 2 and December 4, 1908 entries.
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