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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
5
Leavenworth stage leaves every Monday Wednesday and Friday at 7am while Blewett stage departs on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 7am. The line carries passengers and express under KK D Schugart, proprietor.
Leaves Leavenworth every Monday and Friday at 8 a.m arrives Telma at 4 p.m. Leaves Telma every Tuesday and Saturday at 8 a.m arrives Leavenworth at 4 p.m. Mail passengers and express. For further particulars address Joe Massie proprietor Leavenworth Washington.
Town residents report a new baby born at Andrew Abbott's home, visits from Wm Knowlton and Mrs J M Botsford, and arrivals from Everett Buffalo and Glenwood. Moves include G E Harris taking over at the depot and Dan Knowlton resigning to Seattle for winter. Pastor W V Davis arrives to lead the Congregational church with his family to follow.
The Echo records a westward tour by J. C. Baumgardner and Frank Watkins amid speculation on citizenship in Washington. O S Sampsons prepare for Seattle visit. funeral for L. R. Rufus spurs long procession in Wenatchee. Depots and schools see staff changes. J. H. Scott becomes Cashmere superintendent. A Brooklyn death claims G. F. Lancaster, age 29, leaving four sons and a widow. Weigand building gains occupancy, cement walks set main street standard. Local visits include D. A. Beal and Jake Miller. Ed Ferguson seeks sheriff bid. F. N. Augur jailed after minor crime evidence. Woodrow plans depot improvements. Otis predicts GOP unity in upcoming election.
Miss Bessie Bell Powers and Edward Page wed at noon on Sunday September 20 1908 with Rev L A Gans officiating. The couple plans a house keeping first and an extended trip to Spokane and eastern points. Also updates on school teaching, illnesses, a power plant project and local visits appear throughout the page.
Phillip Sauer an 18 year old died yesterday at his parents home on the north side. The family moved from Holdridge Neb to Everett last May for the ill youth health. Interment plans undecided whether here or at the old home. The family thanks friends for help and comfort during illness and death. Mr and Mrs J F Pratt Mrs Elmer Abbott.
A candidate thanks Leavenworth friends and supporters in the recent primary for their backing. Although not achieving the goal, the message expresses sincere gratitude and appreciation to all who helped.
A collage of small items: Vienna Bakery promotions with prize cake, new quarters, and ticket offers. millinery displays at Farnsworth Sisters and Camp. Chris tian Endeavor weight social. Chil dren’s school caps. Puget Sound Realty Associates notice for bond holders. fishing guide John Teshera artfully advertised. I W Harper whiskey medals. Chelan County Soldiers Reunion in Wenatchee on Oct 8 1908 with free meals and campfire entertainment.
Advertisement for Wenatchee laundry inviting customers to send their bundles to the Wenatchee plant. Claims modern equipment and first class work rivaling large city laundries. Directs readers to tell Mr Forrs, the local agent, to forward the next bundle.
Dr J W Letion promotes a drugless system for chronic nervous troubles including headaches stomach liver kidney female and spinal complaints. Cross eyes corrected without operation and refractive errors fixed with glasses. reduced rates for school children. lady attendant available.
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