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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1906
Page
3
Local society notes report Jason King and Mrs. Lenahan visiting. various residents travel to Spokane Seattle and North Yakima. Concerts and church services announced. business additions include a new bowling alley and a fireproof vault. Mining and road work progress noted with weather brief.
Phillip Corcoran, a seasoned New York mining man, closed a deal for the Gold and Copper Co. group of claims at the west end of Chelan county. The ledge runs 150 feet wide with high grade ore and can be opened to 1800 feet depth. Output potential ranges from five to six thousand tons daily with timber nearby and water power available for a large plant. Experts call it one of the Pacific Northwest’s largest properties and it is accessible year round. The purchaser plans production soon.
Jack Smith awaits spring to start a brick block between the post office and the French Cafe. It will house three store rooms, two already spoken for. If building materials could be procured this fall, work would begin at once.
Dr. Leininger from Fverett remains at the Hotel Clifford for another week. Everett and Blacksedge promote Peach Blossom flour and novelties while George Blacksedge keeps the old ice cream stand. The Echo urges subscribers to remit past due accounts and features Elliott’s clothing with a customer satisfaction guarantee.
Work continues night and day filling the large hole near the round house using a line of cars and a plow. Promos include Henry Rivers and R C Smith advancing on the road crew, M J Dalton taking a two week vacation, and Mr Roach with his family newly arriving in town. Mrs A E Edwards of Wall Walla visits relatives.
Hodge and Bill Cahail mill employees clashed last Wednesday morning. Hodge struck Cahail with a canthook several times, causing two scalp wounds but not a skull fracture. Dr. Elmer treated Cahail’s injuries.
Rev. S C Garrison opens a vocal culture class at the church Friday evening at 7 30. Terms reasonable.
Tickets go on sale Monday September 24 for a round trip fare to Spokane valid through October 7. The offer covers travel to attend both the Commercial Club meeting and the fair in one trip.
24 head of milk cows offered for sale in lot or part by Nick Kinchers of Leavenworth Washington. Also promotional note for I. W. Harper whiskey touted as best and safest sold by J. G. Fritz at the Overland Bar with a twelve month price of one dollar.
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