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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1908

Page

6

Real Estate Transfers In Wenatchee Area Affects Dozens Of Parcels

A list of real estate transfers shows numerous deeds and purchases in Washington and Wenatchee areas. Names include Rexford Hudson Chalmers McClimans Garrison Cox Green Krause Remington Hoback Miller Dutcher and others with parcel details and prices from $1 to $2,346,718.

Henry Garrison E D Cox Otto Green Marie Krause Florence Remington F H Hoback Philip Miller G T Murdock Millerdale Wen Dev Co J W Dutcher Wenatchee W&gnry Co GN Ry Co State of Washington State of Percy Walker Fred Kemp Belmont E D Gauntt Emlen Hampton John W Budds J B Adams Peter Fruecnichts Geo G Gillis Geo B Tupper Wesley Searles Prowells Estes R J Rockey Estes Valley Orchards E H Latham

Big Peaches Grow in Wenatchee Valley

The Wenatchee World reports G. C. Eikelburner grew a peach weighing 17% ounces. The tree bore thirty peaches with the smallest at eleven ounces and others at 15, 16, and 17 ounces. Secretary Gellatly of the Commercial Club preserves the fruit.

Wenatchee World G. C. Eikelburner Gellatly Commercial Club

New Settlers Flood Pacific Northwest Farmlands

Colonist rates draw homeseekers from eastern middle west and south to the Pacific northwest with 250 to 300 settlers arriving daily in Spokane. Most head for eastern Washington as October nears while capital rich newcomers aid development and commercial bodies in Washington Oregon and Idaho assist locating suitable lands.

Pacific Northwest Spokane Washington Oregon Idaho

Settlement Clubs Promote Rural Progress Across Spokane

Public spirited residents back clubs in several cities and districts to settle the country. They offer services free of charge to prospective settlers, with the chief aim to build stability outside urban centers.

Spokane Chronicle

Deadly box in New Jersey aimed at Governor Fort

Seagit New Jersey September 14 a post office clerk stopped an assassination attempt on Governor Fort of New Jersey by intercepting a mailed infernal device packed with powder bullets and matches. The weapon was discovered before it could reach the governor, tied to the governor's crackdown on law violations at Atlantic City.

Seagit N. J Governor Fort New Jersey Postoffice Atlantic City

Campaign committee rejects appeal. judge warned on assessment

A Republican State Committee refused to assess campaign funds for a judge and a letter to George C. Dinwiddie, vice-chairman, disclosed the refusal. The judge Roby was informed his $200 assessment should be remitted promptly. Also noted is Dame Juliana Berners who authored the first English angling guide in 1496 and described twelve flies.

Juliana Berners Sapwell St. Albans England

Notice for Publication of Homestead Claim Waterville WA

Department of the Interior notices Marvin Logan of Telma Washington filing for final five year proof to establish a homestead claim on parcels in section 5 and 4, township 27, range 1b, e. w. meridian. Hearing before J. Shore at Leavenworth October 3, 1908. Witnesses: Elmer Batchelor George Brown William Sears Joseph Duncan, all Telma WA. Register Haynes.

Department of the Interior U.S. Land Office Waterville Wash Marvin ©. Logan Telma E. W. Meridian J. Fh. Shore A. S Leavenworth Elmer EB. Batchelor George W. Brown William P. Sears Joseph A. Duncan Wash. W

Grand jury called to probe Orettig shooting affray

Lewiston Idaho Sept 14 District Judge Steele orders a grand jury to convene in early November to investigate the Orettig shooting affray in which Moore the alleged cattle rustler, his wife and two others were wounded. Carr, accused of cattle stealing, sparked the incident. Open town advocates fear the session will curtail their influence as a crusade to enforce law.

Lewiston Idaho Steele Agkens Orettig Copy Moore Carr

Bishop Makes 300 Mile Trip for Nevada Funeral

Bishop Henry D. Robinson of the Nevada diocese traveled from Reno to Eureka to officiate at the funeral of Purdy, a longtime local pioneer who had buried many community members in the absence of a minister. The trip highlights Eureka’s lack of a resident clergy for several years.

Reno Nev Henry D. Robinson Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Nevada Eureka Purdy Robinson

Prineville Men Fire Buckshot at Church Windows

In Prineville Oregon two men fired buckshot through stained glass at the First Methodist church at 1 am. Two windows shattered and buckshot lodged in the ceiling while a third window was damaged by a shot that glanced off an oak beam. The offenders were intoxicated and identified by Prosecuting Attorney Bell as they fled.

Prineville Bell First Methodist Mr. Bell

Bryan declines to speak at Deer Park Sunday gathering

William J. Bryan objected to a Sunday political meeting in Deer Park Maryland after residents were unknowingly notified to attend. He agreed to attend and shake hands but insisted on not speaking and banned handclapping to avoid political rhetoric.

Bryan Deer Park William J. Bryan

Taft Turns 51 as Letters Pile In From Voters

Cincinnati September 15 Judge Willaim Howard Taft marks his 51st birthday today with greetings arriving by letter and post cards. Taft was born in Cincinnati on September 15 1857 and started work early to tackle a backlog of mail from Sunday arrivals.

Cincinnati Willaim H. Taft Taft

Judge Roby Rules on Indianapolis Case

Indianapolis judge Frank S. Roby presided in a developing case announced from Indianapolis Indiana on Sept 14. The report notes a legal proceeding involving local officials and a dispute likely tied to municipal matters. The outcome remains to be determined as proceedings continue.

Indianapolis Ind Frank S. Roby

Notice of final proof for land claim in Telman Wash

John J. Henry of Telman Wash filed intention to make final five year proof to establish his homestead claim on sections 9 and 4 in township 27 north range 16 east w m. Proceedings before J E K Shore at Leavenworth Wash on October 8 1908. Witnesses Oliver Bates George W Siverly George W Brown and Harry G Brown all of Telma Wash. W F Haynes Register.

Department of the Interior U.S. Land Office Waterville Wash John J. Henry Telman Wash Township Range 16 E.w.m J. EK. Shore U. S Leavenworth Oliver Bates George W. Siverly George W. Brown Harry G. Brown Telma W. F. Haynes Register

Notice of Sale of State Lands Chelan County 1908

Notice is given that on October 3 1908 between 10 a m and 4 p m at the Court House door in Chelan County Washington state land described will be sold at public auction to highest bidder Application No 5519 Lots 5 and ½ of section 26 township 27 north range 17 east W M containing 5 acres appraised at 12 00 per acre Application No 3468 Lot 4 of section 16 township 24 north range east W M containing 20 30 acres appraised at 75 00 per acre or 1522 50 Improvements appraised at 267 50 Sold for not less than appraised value subject to improvements on the land and as appraised by the Board of State Land Commissioners a statement on file in the Auditor's office Terms of sale under contract one tenth paid sale day and one tenth annually thereafter on March 1 with 6 percent interest and accrued interest on deferred balance at 6 percent Any purchaser may pay in full at any time to obtain deed The bidder must pay appraised value of improvements or materials at sale The lands offered by Board of State Land Commissioners order dated July 16 and 27 1908 and a sale order on file in County Auditor's office MO GODFREY County Auditor Wenatchee Wash Dated August 16 1908

Court House Chelano County Washington Township North East W. M East W. M Board of State Land Commissioners Godfrey Wenatchee Wash

Timber and Stone entry final proof notice

Mark Sweeney of Leavenworth Wash has filed for final proof to establish his Timber and Stone claim No 051% in section 18 township 25 north range 18 east Will meridian. He shall prove before U S Commissioner J K Shore at Leavenworth Oct 28 with witnesses Richard A Doyle Fred Searles Frank Roy and Thomas Costello.

Department of the Interior U.S. Land Office Waterville Wash Mark Sweeney Leavenworth Widan E. W. Meridian J. K. Shore U.S. Com’r Richard A. Doyle Chiwaukum Fred Searles Ohiwaukum Frank Roy Thomas Costello W.F. Haynes Register

Campbell Seeks Final Commutation Proof on Homestead Land

Harvey P. Campbell of Telma Washington filed intent to make final proof to establish his homestead claim for lots 5 in section 4 township 27 north range 16 east Willamette meridian. Proof to be presented before J E Shore A S Commissioner in Leavenworth on September 26 1908 with witnesses George W Liverly Oliver Bates William F James and Roscoe W Sears of Telma Washington.

Department of the Interior U. S. Land Office Waterville Wash Harvey P. Campbell Telma E. W. Meridian J. KE. Shore A. S Leavenworth George W. Liverly Oliver Bates William F. James Roscoe W. Sears

Leavenworth Homestead Final Proof Notice 1908

Thomas E. Smith of Leavenworth Washington filed intent to make final five year proof on land described in his March 27 1908 homestead application No 6900. He will appear before J E Shore U S Commissioner at Leavenworth on September 24 1908 with witnesses Abraham Huffmaster Coradon Williams James W Corcoran and William A Gerfen of Leavenworth Washington.

Department of the Interior U.S. Land Office Waterville Wash Thomas E. Smith Leavenworth W.im

Richard Doyle Seeks Final Proof on Land Claim

U S Land Office Waterville announces Richard Doyle of Chiwaukum Washington will present final proof for his homestead in section 1 township 2 south range 1 east Willamette Meridian Leavenworth Washington October 28 1908 before J F Shore U S Commissioner Witnesses named include Charles H Albright Charles S Cass William W Thomson and K Davey all of Leavenworth or Chiwaukum Washington Notice dated August 21 1908 to October 28 1908.

Department of the Interior U. S. Land Office Waterville Richard Doyle Chiwaukum Wash Rh. W. Meridian J. F. Shore U. S Leavenworth Charles H. Albright Charles 8. Cass William W. Thomson K. ©. Davey W.F. Haynes

Does Woldenberg Hang Wallpaper or Paint?

Does Woldenberg hang wallpaper or paint yes he does both tasks. He offers wallpaper hanging and painting services for homes and offices.

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The Chelan County Abstract Rexford Alonzo Hudson Jno Chalmers Ella McClimans Orchard Malaga Land Co Dodd Ragsdale Wenatchee Heights G T Richardson C B Stone Wenatchee Valley Maul Nar Rowly Assassi Bishop Nevada Sexton A. A. Tholin P. O J. B. Adams Henry Crass Chelan County Columbia Valley Bank Ira Thomas R. S. Ludington Attorneys At Law Omee F. and M. Bank Wenatchee, Wash the Samantha WM. Herder Front Street Reeves & Reeves Attorneys Counselors AT Law Wenatchee Drug Company D. Griffith Drop E. F. Sprague Undertaker Front St A. J. Martin G. W. Hoxley Leavenworth, Wash Ernest Forbes Congregational Church Mill Board’s C. G. Hall W.W. W. Elmer, M. D Queens College, Ontario Emil Frank W. P. Clinton Del Res Bloom Kittitas Ave A. E. Edwards Contractor Keho J. E. Shore, M. D Trinity Medical College Toronto University W. Tl. McCoy, M. D Columbia Valley Bank Building F. E. Carlquist J. D. Langdon Joe Massie Lewis J. Nelson Opera House F.S. Taylor Woldenberg Hang J. J. King General Land Office Secretary of the Interior ADAMS Leavenworth Brick Callon J. E. Gatherless, Prop New York Washington, D. C Chewawa Austin & CO Rainier Beer Lee J. Howerton A. Oo U. W. Leavenworth Lodge No. 32 Odd Fellows Hall Cascade Aerie No Order of Eagles P H. Peterson S. A. Burce Hamilton Lodge No I. Oo OO. F. Hall D. M. Thomas N. G Walt Meyers V.G. J. D. Morrison Bultinmien Gil Aines le Worth
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