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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
2
The town votes tomorrow on a $3000 bond issue to buy land for a park and playground. Proponents argue the 13 to 14 acres near town is a bargain now and future purchases will cost more. Opponents note delays, favor prudent financing, and condemn previous efforts to block the measure.
A narrator recalls witnessing several affectionate moments from a Spokane fair trip. A couple exchanges a whispered yes and a kiss sparked by a foot caress as they ride in an observation car, drawing mild, curious reaction from nearby travelers.
The court has affirming the law governing primary elections as proper though the record notes some disagreements. The ruling centers on the legality of the process and its application to party nominations.
A reader says her husband wants to cancel The Echo when their subscription ends until after the election. She fears a Bryan victory would make the paper unaffordable, and the editor notes many voters may act on sentiment rather than judgment given eight years of Republican rule.
A visiting writer calls Spokane fair excellent and notes unusually fine fruit displays. Chelan county wins two top apple prizes and also the grand apple prize at Yakima fair, with counties across the state shown to grow good fruit.
The editor acknowledges receipt of an invitation to the marriage of Miss Louise Grace Thompson and Mr. James De Koven Cornelius at Cashmere at high noon on Wednesday Oct 21 1908. The ceremony will take place at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs Charles Asbury Thompson. The bride is noted as daughter of a leading Cashmere resident and the groom is editor and proprietor of the Cashmere Record.
The office of Secretary of State Nichols releases a tabulated statement detailing the recent primary election results. The document presents vote totals by party and district, outlining leading candidates and percentages.
The article adds key figures to the Great Northern power plant effort. Hoagland leads as chief engineer with Alex Stuart aiding as assistant chief engineer overseeing construction. Dobbs of General Electric supervised electrical machinery installation but wounded himself three weeks ago and is recovering. W. J. Coventry also works with the railroad company.
A longtime company foreman described as key to the plant project notes that every phase of the building work has been supervised by specialists at their times, with overall direction by an expert from the railroad company guiding the entire construction from the first dirt moved.
Fraternal hall services continue next Sunday with a Friday prayer meeting at the parsonage. The church basement stone work nears completion and carpentry has begun. A 5 PM Wednesday ceremony covers the laying of the cover stone, and a 15 to 20 man crew is urged to raise the framework next Thursday. Ladies Aid to provide a free dinner. A Saturday Fraternal hall meeting seeks to organize an Anti-Saloon League with all interested men invited.
Mayor Sampson received a letter from Prof Thatcher of the state agricultural college Pullman about a planned fruit growers meeting at Cashmere October 2 and 3. Prof Melander will attend. The agenda centers on best methods to combat fruit pests and quality standards for Washington fruit.
Mrs C W Lancaster of Leavenworth writes that being a Christian isn’t defined by church attendance but by honest conduct fear of no man and a firm faith in God She argues true Christianity rests on character not labels or ritual.
Jesse G. Webster is arrested in Oakland after embezzling 600 dollars in Seattle. Ernest Olson, 13, found dynamite and lost both hands when a match ignited it. Mr. and Mrs. Wood of Renton celebrated a golden wedding with a fatal aftermath as Mrs. Wood died post celebration. Ben Bolk shot his wife then himself amid divorce turmoil, dead. Dr. Henry W. Coe of Portland elected president of Kelso's First National Bank. Leander Cox charged with first degree murder, confessing to his wife’s killing Sept 27. Yakima Valley hop yield 7500 to 8000 bales, 6000 sold, price likely to rise. McNichol and Pickens drill 66 2 3 inches in granite at Spokane fair, claimed world record. Seven
Entries for $1250 in prizes are noted alongside several incidents. Policeman J J Sturgis killed Frank Lenox after chasing him near a Everett saloon. A new refrigerated car from North Yakima arrived in New York with pears in good condition. Spokane tag day raises nearly $3000 for local hospitals, with 100 women selling 12 000 tags. Charles Kellogg wounded through a door during a farm dispute over Thomas Savage’s occupancy. Washington Water Power awards a contract for four 9000 horsepower water wheels to power Spokane area towns.
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