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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1905
Page
4
Advertisement advises housekeepers to ask for Peach Blossom flour only. It claims other brands offer no better value and profit margins favor rival flours. The note touts Peach Blossom as World’s Fair winner at St Louis and promotes a town lot near L. W. Bloom residence with 20 percent annual rent, via D. H. Mayar.
The Department of the Interior announces final proof for James H. McEvoy on November 20, 1905 before U.S. Commissioner J. Be. Shore at Leavenworth Washington. McEvoy seeks to prove cultivation and residence on his homestead entry No. 8482 in section 3 township 26 north range 16 east. Witnesses: Nelson Forsyth Ellen P. Smith Frank I. Forsyth Harry Smith of Merritt Wish.
A reflective column notes how sound guidance often vanishes amid daily noise while urging readers to apply practical, steady judgment. The piece likens wisdom to common sense that survives reformulations, urging discernment and steady habits over flashy trends.
The piece recalls advice on choosing a husband, warning that risky traits now predict trouble after marriage. It stresses honesty, keeping promises, and financial restraint, urging couples to “treat each other white” with generosity. It notes a broader discussion by Rev. J. A. Hutton on faith, extremism, and spiritual revival.
Sept 18 1905 notice says final proof to support a claim will be made before U S Commissioner Shore at Leavenworth Washington on Oct 30 1905 Samuel L Ellinger filed homestead entry No 2396 for the east west quarter of section 24 township 24 north range 17 east W M George Ingham Albert Walker George W Briskey and Howell Ralston all of Leavenworth Wash are named as claimants 36 11 M B Malloy Register
Land Office Waterville Wash notes Charles W Gibbs has tied notice of his intention to make proof before A N Corbin U S Commissioner at Wenatchee on October 24 1905. Named witnesses include David B Gould S P Beecher Carl Christenson John R Lanham all of Peshastin and Wenatchee Washington with M B Malloy as register.
Land Office at Waterville Washington September 12 1905 announces a named settler will make final proof in support of her claim before U S Commissioner J H Shore at Leavenworth on Tuesday November 14 1905 Frank Inez Forsyth Hd entry 848 for ne 4 see 11 up 26 north range 16 E W witnesses Peter Rosen Daniel V Poster Fred Cleemann Nelson Morsytise all Merrint Washington Register M B Malloy
Public notice states that proof will be made before J E Shore U S Commissioner at his office in Leavenworth Washington on Tuesday November 14 1905. The document details the time and place for presenting evidence in a case or claim before the federal official.
Five room home well finished with all modern conveniences. One and a half lots. Close to business houses. Apply at Echo office for price and terms. Bat.
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