Forest fires near Peshastin spark fear and shootings
A large Chelan county fire in the hills east of Leavenworth rages with high winds. Deputies complicate the hunt for an alleged Indian arsonist after a boy, Harry Love, is shot at while responding to a small start. Patrols are armed, but a definitive suspect remains elusive as new flames erupt near controlled areas.
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Leavenworth
Chelan County
Debord
Ferguson
Peshastin
Harry Love
Blankenship
Forest Rangers
Eagle
Darby Gulches
Swakane
Entiat
Sheriff Ferguson
Spokane
Harry Draper
Draper
Love
Derby Canyon
Uncertain Potato Crop Prospects With Light Soil
The article notes crops planted in six weeks remain to be harvested. Soil described as light loose sandy loam and cultivation used for potatoes. Profitability cannot be judged until after harvest.
Leavenworth Home Sold. Martells Move to Portland
Joseph Martell sold his Leavenworth residence to J. W. Burns due to throat trouble. The Martells plan to relocate near the Columbia River after visiting Seattle and Portland. A farewell gathering on September 13 at the Cloud home featured a Mexican drawn work cloth gift for Mrs. Martell from about thirty friends.
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Joseph Martell
J. W. Burns
Leavenworth
Martell
Seattle
Portland
Klickitat County
Columbia River
Martells
Carl Cloud
Carrie Burgess
Carrie Patterson
Martha Edwards
G. D. Nelson
James Egan
N. E. Coats
Ada Rumohr
Nellie Maston
Melvin Rumohr
Mary Ralston
Marian Doty
Lottie Kassel
Smith
Martha Farnsworth
Hester Coats
Ethel
Edna Maston
Ella
Laura Robertson
Messrs
Leonard Sauer
Herman Franklin
Floyd
Drew Coats
J. C. Farris
Edward Kassel
Angus Nicholson
Alden Warman
F. W. Fletcher
Reward leads to purse found then two ad responses
Last Friday J W Ridgeway placed a reward ad for a lost pocketbook with about six dollars. an hour later he found the purse. The Echo notes the timely ad may have saved loss and price of the notice. A separate Canada reply sought Wireless Telephone stock literature.
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J. W. Ridgeway
Echo Office
New Brunswick
Canada
Echo
Minors Under 14 Barred From Firearms Under New Code
A section of the new criminal code warns that no minor under 14 may possess any firearm for hunting target practice or other uses unless accompanied or under the immediate charge of a parent or guardian. Violations or knowingly permitting violations are misdemeanors.
Old Settlers Reunion Lunch Call for Sept 25
Notice to old settlers invites participation in a Saturday reunion on September 25. Attendees should bring a basket of lunch. bachelors included. Coffee will be brewed by camp fire in the style of olden days. F A Losekamp, Chairman Refishment Com., 1890.
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F. A. Losekamp
Refishment Com
Old Settlers to Hold First Reunion at Leavenworth
A large turnout is expected for a reunion and picnic for settlers pre 1901 in Leavenworth. An old settlers society will elect officers and plan annual events with prizes from local businesses and a closing dance at the opera house.
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Leavenworth
Old Settlers’ Society
M. E. Field
Stehekin
L. J. Nelson
J. J. King
Leavenworth Mercantile Company
A. Brown
Mischke & Blake
John A. Heffernan
Anna Tholin
Uncle Dick
J.C. Davis
Opera House
Mars in Opposition Visible Across Southeast Skies
Mars and Earth are in opposition at about 35 million miles apart. The planet appears large with a reddish tint and is visible all night in the southeast. Mars’s 685 day orbit means the current observation will take time to publish, with photos being taken by astronomers worldwide.
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Mars
Earth
F. J. van Kirk
Tour of the World post cards offered by Human Life Pub
Advertisement notes Beautiful Post Cards free offer with 4 cents for six samples titled Tour of the World and Rulers of the World. Mentions Places of prominence and kings and queens worldwide. Pub is Human Life Pub Co at 530 Atlantic Avenue Boston Massachusetts. The Echo recommends the magazine as well.
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Human Life Pub. Co
Atlantic Avenue
Boston
Mass
the Echo
Human Life
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