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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1905
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo criticizes Wenatchee Republic editor Fowler the Philosopher for claiming he paid over two dollars for a lunch. The local paper mocks the claim and jokes about the editor being a country publication writer and a possible grafter.
An editorial character in the Wenatchee Republic critiques a Wenatchee venture offering intellectual hash to Chelan county towns. The piece likens the plan to boarding houses reusing yesterday’s scraps under the label hash and questions its public value.
Local merchants in Cashmere discuss starting a town newspaper to serve the valley and keep advertising profits in the community. The Echo notes agricultural potential, including tomatoes and cantaloupes, and reports on Leavenworth’s Portland Fair hospitality and Chelan county promotions.
A Japanese section hand was struck while crossing between cars near the section house and dragged briefly before the train could stop. Dr. Hoxsey said he was not fatally injured. the man’s collarbone was crushed and the ankle bruised, with possible internal injuries due to language barrier.
Messrs. Dean Adams Elliott and McAneny arrived last Saturday evening from Stratford with forty five ducks to display hunting skill. Mr. Adams shot at a coyote that trotted away on three legs, prompting a long chase as the wolf avoided another shot. Locals say the so called three legged wolf is well known in the area.
The Lake Wenatchee region offers fishing, hunting, and scenic beauty with easy access from Leavenworth. The Lake View Hotel near the head of the lake is run by Oliver Bates, who has held property there for over fifteen years. Local residents like J. S. Barnard and W. F. Blankenship are longtime settlers with farms and timothy hay, while the Lamb brothers’ private club house adds luxury. Chelan County Fair runs Sept 27 to 30 with an expanded floral hall and racing from Spokane and Everett to boost purses, as Wenatchee prepares to host a flood of summer visitors despite a smaller turnout due to the Portland fair.
The Lamb-Davis Lumber Company offers a large supply of Pennsylvania blacksmiths coal at a reasonable price for local buyers.
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