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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-27

company have resumed work, the strike
having been settled. The company
agrees to grant to the men the increase
in wages demanded, which is from 22Ys
cents to 25 cents an hour. effective Au-
gust /. 1t is further agreed in reference
to overtime pay that If the men work
sixteen minutes or more they shall be
paid for half an hour, and that If they
work thirty minutes or more they shall
be paid for a whole hour.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-27

Hand your little advertising. such as
wants, rents. for sales. etc, to your
carrier, accompanied by the cash, and
he will bring the same to the Office for
you. Six ordinary words make a line,
and the rate is five cents per line per
issue, or If ordered by the week, the
rate is four cents per line per day.
No advertisement of less than two
lines is accepted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-27
THEY REACH JUNCTION CITY.
First Big Body of Troops for the
Hfaneuvers at Riley.

junction city. Kan. July 27.-The
first big body of troops to arrive at the
camp Of instruction on Pawnee flats at
Fort Riley for the maneuvers came in
from Fort Leavenworth yesterday. 1t
consisted of the Second squadron of the
Ninth cavalry and the Twenty-ninth
battery of field artillery that made the
trip between the two points by march
ing. This detachment of the provision
al brigade left Fort Leavenworth on
July Is and made march of $50 miles
over circuitous route.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-27
FOR SALE
A Book and stationery store.

Including Wall Paper, Musical
Goods, Toys, and Sporting Goods.
Located at the county seat, and is the
only book store in the county. Is the
only depository in the county for
school books. Owner started the
store in 1882 and it has always been
a good paying institution. but now be-
ing cashier of a bank and interested
in mills, he wishes to sell same. Would
like to dispose before school trade
opens. Apply at once to
L. PALENSKE, Alma, Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-27

PIeasanton. Kan, July 27.-The
Vernon Republican club of this city
held a big rally here Thursday. W.
w. Fisher and Rev. J. R. Ransom,
both of Topeka. were the orators.
Music was furnished by the old Pleas
anton band and a negro glee club. A
good crowd attended
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-27
PICKETT's WIDOW SPOKE.
Told OF the Charge at Gettysburg at
the Beloit Chautauqua.

Beioit. Kan. July 27.-Thursday was
National day at the Beloit Chautauqua
and more than 5000 persons we're pres
emit Mrs Pickett widow of the confed-
crate general made the speech OF the
day on Piekett's charge at Gettysburg
Representatives W. A. Reeder and
Charles Curtis. John B. Rea. Democratic
candidate against Reeder, Henry J.
Allen and other politicians spoke. The
Chautauqua will close Sunday, July %.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-27
Formal Notice of Nixon's Appointment

The formal announcement of the ap-
pointment of Vice President and Gen
eral Manager Nixon, of the Gulf. Colo
RADIO &. Santa Fe, to an executive office
on the Frisco was issued yesterday.
Dated August l. the announcement
reads: EFFECTIVE this date, ". c. Nixon
is appointed general manager, with
office in St Louis" It is signed by c.
R. Gray, second vice president and ap-
proved by A. J. Davidson. president.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-27

Leavenworth. Kan, July 27.-The
packing of early cooking and eating
apples to be shipped to northern points
VIII commence here next week After
It is fully started the apple paei[ine
will continue on to the last of Oc7
tober- The apple crop in this section
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-27

templating the construction of lire
from Omaha to Kansas City which win
make a night run between the two
cities. It is possible this viii be pro-
vided by building an air line from Oma-
ha to Lincoln, and there connecting with
the present air line through Beatrice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-27
Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and
Ref1lrn sfz 50. Sanfa Ire

Tickets on sale daily, good returning
as late as October 51st, liberal stopover
privilege allowed Fast Coloraoo Flyer
from Topeka 1875 p m. arrives Colo
RADIO early next morning. Rock ballast
track and Harvey eating houses. 7. L
King. c. P. & T. A.. topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-27

trees In many orchards which have
not borne fruit in five years are load
ed. The apples are very fine They
were not injured at any time by hail
and they are round ana even.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-27

close to Mr.. Stickney. when asked If he
thought Mr. Stickney would accept d
position on the commission if it was
rendered to him. said: "Of course, Mr..
Stickney alone can answer that definite
", but do not think he would accept
such an appointment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-27

St. Paul. July 27.-With reference to
the story that President Stickney. of the
Chica go Great Western road. had been
or would be offered q place on the in
terstate commerce commission Mr.
Stickney said: Il have not been offered
such a position" A man who is ver5
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-27
Topeka Giants ~. Caear6eld

Clearheld. Ia. July 27.-The Topeka
Giants defeated the ClearheId team by
a score of I to ]. The visitors outhit
and out6elded the locals. Giants bat
terry. Smith. Strothers and Robinson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-27
Good Rain in cloud County.

Concordia. Kan, July 2T.=The best
rain that has visited Concordia in a
year fell Thursday. Over an inch fell
here and at some points in the county
as high as four inches fell. The rain
was badly needed for corn and pas
lures.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-27

Ames. Kan, July 27.-Moses Ma :
shall. pioneer, is dead. aged. 80 years.
His log cabin, the first house built
West or the Republican river. Is still
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-27
FnIarge Emporia stock Yards.

Emporia, kan, July 27.-The En-
poria stock yards will be enlarged and
made in better condition. This is in
line with the Santa FEES new policy for
handling stock. The yards are too
small for the amount Of stock that Is
fed here Empofia is the last feeding
kets in St. Joe and Kansas City are
reached.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-27
Z. ?. Extension Nearine Connletion.

An extension Of the Union Pacific from
Beatrice. Neb. to Grand Island is near
ing completion and soon will be opened
for traffic It passes through one of
the richest sections of Nebraska and
viii furnish excellent connection with
the line now building from Marysville,
Kan, TO Topeka for traffic between the
west and the Kansas city gateway.
The Union Pacific IS reported 20 be con-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-27
New scheme to Defraud Railroads.

Almost every night men who are
ticketed through to the northwest on
laborer's tickets, travelling at the ex-
pense Of the railroad, which wants labor
ers in the northwest country. leave the
trains at Lincoln, Neb. It is said that
by registering with an employment
bureau at Kansas City and paying a
dollar a laborer can travel from Kansas
City to almost any point west or north
west that he desires to go and that many
take advantage of the railroad in this
manner. Many leave the trains at Lin
coin
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-27

Freight Handlers Strike Is Ended.
Oakland, Cal. July 27.-The striking
freight handlers Of the Southern Pacific
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05
CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP.
Messrs. Kelley, Lapp and Davis he.
come Sole PrOprietors.

The saw mill five miles up the Chum
stick valley, better known as the Kelley
& Lapp mill, heretofore jointly owned
by Messrs. Kelley & Lapp and the We
natchee Planning Mill Co., in which
Kelley & Lqpp were also interested,
passed into the hands OF j. B. Kelley,
F. NJ. Lapp and w. L. Davis, recently
from Kentucky, last Friday These
gentlemen disposed of their holdings in
the Wenatchee property and took over
the entire ownership and management
of the mill property in the Chumstck
valley.
They are operating the mill up to its
full capacity and are turning out over
twenty-five thousand feet OF lumber
every ten hours. So far they have
found ready sale for their entire pro-
duct, supplying The local demand and
shipping large amounts TO Wenatehee.
1t is their purpose, so Mr. Kelley
tells us, To still further improve the
plant and increase the output.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05
The Philharmonic Concert.

A good sized and highly appreciative
audience turned out to the concert
given under the auspices of the Ladies'
Guild Monday night.
The concert was good. Much the
best musical entertainment ever given
in the town.
The most enthusiastic and persistent
applause was awarded to Karl Riedels-
berger, whose violin numbers were
artistically rendered. He was repeated
ly called back, responding to the en-
core with some simple and familiar
melody.
Miss Fannie Ferguson, the soprano,
rendered her numbers on the program
in good form and voice, while we may
not soon hear her singing suspassed
or even equalled, here, it did not ap-
peal to the writer as did the strains OF
the violin We may as well confess
an unsurpassed fondness for this par
ticular instrument. When in the hands
OF an artist, to our mind, nothing
equals the sweetness of the notes drawn
from a wooden shell strung with catgut
Raymond Lehr, the cornetist, rem
dered excellent music and was gener
ously applauded.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05
a Birthday Party.

Susie Smith, who has host Of
friends among the little folks, celebrat
ed her eleventh birthday on the 26tl
Of September by entertaining number
of children OF her own age, and not q
few grown-ups at the home OF her par
ents. An appetising and bountifu
luncheon was served which was enjoyed
with that zest which is known only tC
childhood.
Following is list of the guests thai
were present; Lena Smith, Bretta
Shelle, Bertha Turner, Nettie Davis,
Mildred Adams, Susie Knowlton, Mad
cline Mccoy, Howard Bloom. Matte
Hood, Mr.. and Mrs. n. F. Gray, Mr.
and Mrs. r. J. Smith, Robert Smith
William Smith, Fred Smith, Pearl Bis
sell, Lester Hood, Glenn Marble, Mr.
and Mrs. j. Wall and Pat Gallagher.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05
Brender-Jefirey.

An item of news which was omitted
last week for the reason that we knew
nothing of the event was to announce
the marriage of Frederick l.. Brender
to Miss Leonora Jeffrey at the Nine
Deer ranch on the 23rd of September.
Rev. S. c. Garrison performing the
ceremony.
Only the members of the family and
few very intimate friends We're pre-
sent.
Mr.. Brender is not only WELL but
Efavorably known throughout this part
OF the county as man OF sterling
worth. He came here from Kansas
five years ago and bought Il ranch in
the Chumstick valley where he has
lived ever since and conducted the
Nine Deer creamery, supplying this
town with a most excellent quality of
butter. That he has prospered is evil
denced by the fact that last year he
built, finished and furnished rs good a
country home as there is in this part
of the county. He ms fine valley
ranch which he is constantly improv-
ing.
Before coming here Miss Jeffrey s
home was in Toledo, Ohio. She is not
a stranger in Washington, having pre-
viously spent some time in the state,
She is a refined and most excellent
lady.
To Mr.. Brender and his wife The
Echo extends congratulations and
wishes for them prosperity and happi
ness
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05
New Quarters For The Bank.

The new vault for the Tumwater
Savings Bank which is being con
structed under the supervision OF John
Conway will be one of the most secure
and impregnable bank vaults in the
state. When completed the walls and
roof will be almost two feet thick, made
OF large granite houlders bedded in
cement and concrete. The doors will
be of the latest aud most approved pat
tern made out OF steel and have a
double time lock.
The vault is large enough to install
safety deposit boxes for rental to the
public for the storage OF valuable
papers properly.
The new quarters will be ready
about November LIST.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05

The dramatic club began rehearsing
this week for an entertainment 10 be
given in the near future. When the
date is decided on notice will be given
in advance. Those who remember the
presentation OF the Country Clergyman
by the club during the summer will
then know what to expect.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05

George Siverly was down from We
natchee lake the first OF the week lay
ing in supplies and buying furniture
for his new house. He said number
OF new settlers had come into the lake
region the past summer. The White
river valley, in which Mr.. Siverly is
located is one OF the richest in the state
of.Washington, to which the writer
can testify from personal knoledge.
Mr.. Siverly senior, with a younger
brother OF Georges, from North Yaki-
ma, has been visiting him for the past
two weeks.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05
Notice.

>,otice il hereby given, that there will be a
:, ,be stockholders OF the LeaVen-
49,, S,ay.antile Company a Washington Cor
49, I'D on the 9th day OF October, 1906
AZ the ONCE OF said corporation IN
- Of Leavenworth, Chelan County
,,le for the purpose of deciding
-,,'as the capital stock OF said corporation
"u ne increased from $1,000 TO s25OOO and for
the purpose of making such other amendments
Nc articles OF incorporation, as originally
80 and filed. as may by said stockholders be
deemed advisable.
o. :. SAMPSON,
H. f. CARR.
rrnstees OF the Leayenworth Mercantile
3l-st.
Company
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05

A distressing and almost fatal acct
dent occurred last Friday at the home
OF r. B. Howerton, near the round
house. A son OF Mr.. Howerton's, aged
nine years was cutting wood near the
home when q sister, year older came
within range OF the AK the blade strik-
ing her on top OF the head, cutting a
cash several inches long. The blade
OF the ak made distinct mark on the
skull, says DR.. Elmer who dressed the
wound, but fortunately did not pene-
trate to the cavity, and the little girl
will soon be out again.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05

Mrs. Farrell, who is teaching the little
folks in the public school, and, by the
way, using the Sunday school room of
the Congregational church as school
room, was surprised and shocked one
day this week to find box of dyna-
mite stored under her school room. An
investigation showed that it had been
placed there by men who were employ
ed in blasting rock from lot near by.
Under church may be good place "a
store the explosive for safe keeping but
when the church is used as school
room around which lot OF inquisitive
children play, it may easily be declared
criminal carelessness.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05

]. w. Corcoran and wife arrived
from Seattle yesterday morning, and
are stopping at the Clifford. Mr.
Corcoran owns valuable homestead
on the Chiwawa river which he will
| look after
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05

r. A. Hutchings spent last Sunday
in Wenatchee with his family. He has
been trying for the past month to rent
a house but so far has failed. He says
he will have to buy or build house so
he can bring his family here.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05

Butler Sampson took the train last
Sunday night for Seattle where he is
spending a well earned vacation OF a
few weeks duration in seeing the sights
in and around the Puget Sound me-
tropolis.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05

You can buy tickets to Spokane on
Monday, Sept. "a, good to Oct. 18th for
one fare for the round trip, to attend
the meeting Of the Commercial club
and the fair at the same time.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05

Miss Anna Tholin returned last Sun
day from Everett very much improved
In health. For the past three months
she has been under physicians care
and her many friends here are rejoiced
to see her looking SO we'll.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05

For social, medicinal or household
uses /. w. Harper whiskey is the best
and the safest. The most popular high
grade whiskey on the market. Sold by
j. C. Fritz at the Overland Bar.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05

The Glee Club gave another OF its
enjoyable hops In Library hall last Sat
urday night. A good crowd was at
tracted and all had a most enjoyable
time. The next dance is due to arrive
Saturday night, Oct. Is.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05

Gus Bjork is rushing the brick lay
ing on the Frank building to compile
ton with his accustomed energy. Al
the rate work is going on now the walls
will be completed in two weeks.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05

E. S Laughed, recently from Bal
lard, has taken a position with D. M.
Thomas. Mr.. Laughed spent several
months here last summer and for a
time was employed by The King Co.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05
Increased Assessment.

The assessment of the school district
in which Leayenworth is located was
increased from s2sl, 900 last year to
1924, 600 for this year-almost double.
This indicates very healthy growth.
This will be increased from year to
year.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05
Learn TO Sing.

Now you have a chance to learn to
sing Rev. S. c. Garrison will open
class in vocal culture Friday evening at
the church, beginning at 7;3O o'clock.
Terms reasonable.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05

W.R. Prowell was up from Wenatchee
this week looking after the survey OF
the pipe line which is to convey the
Snow Creek water to his town. He
says the cost will approximate $500, 600
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05

S. P. Bethel sold to F. S, Searles the
first of this week 40 acres out OF the
tract recently plated as the First AID,
dition to Leavenworth by the Leaven'
worth Land Co., for $500.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05

We are frequently asked If there is a
livery barn in Lesvenworth. We ad-
NIT there ought to, be- One would do
we'll, too. if the public could find out
there was one open for business.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05

An English comedy will be produced
here some time before Thanksgiving
for the benefit of the Industrial Society.
With the best local talent taking part,
assisted by people from the metropolis,
we have a right to expect something
pretty good.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05

Mr.. and Mrs. John Bjork enjoyed a
visit this week from Mrs. Harry Will
son, now a resident of Seattle. Mr.
and Mrs. Wilson were residents oil
Leavenworth for five years and left
here about four years ago. Many old
timers remember them, and Mrs. Will
son particularly, who was great fav-
orite with all who knew her She left
Monday for Spokane where she will vi
sit for q short time.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05

At meeting OF the D. OF II. last
week the following ladies were added
to the membership: Mrs. Campbell,
Mrs. Geo. Hood, Mrs. H. X. Feather
stone, Mrs. Gus. Bjork and Miss Peter
son. The order is i'm hourishing
condition.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05

| have "a head of milk cows which l
will sell in lot or part. Write or call
on Nick Kincherf, Leavenworth, Wash
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Jackson returned
Thursday morning from Spokane,
where they spent the past week, and
while there visited the fair
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05

Miss Nora Sorensen arrived from
Salt Lake City, the first OF the week.
Miss Sorensen has been engaged to
teach in the public school. She is said
to be teacher with many years of ex-
perience to her credit. She will take
charge OF the second and third grades,
The school has been short one teach
er since it opened and double duty was
imposed on some of the teachers as a
consequence.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05

]. M. Duffy, of Wenatchee, spent
yesterday mixing around among old
Leavenworth friends. He says our
town is certainly improving.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05

After an absence of nearly a month
Ira D. Edwards returned from Seattle
on Monday afternoon. He is much i'm
proved in health and says from now on
he will be found at his post, looking
after the interests of the Leavenworth
Mercantile Co.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05

Great Northern Time Table.
Arrival and departure of trains.
ORIENTAL LIMITED
West Bound: East Bound:
No. No 4
Ar 90 PN Dpts 60 Pm. Ar 2 % An Depts 30 ~
No. No. .
Ar ~ 35 ~ Dpts l2 40 All Ar IS Pm Depts 50 N
LeavenwOrth and BIewetI Stage.
Leaves Leavenworth every Monday, Wednes
DAY and Friday az San
Leaves Blewett every Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday at TAN.
Carries passengers and express.
+. d. Shugart. Prop. Stage Line.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05

P. H. Graham appears to be just as
busy at his new stand as he was at his
old. His old customers will hunt him
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05

F. L. Jacobs, night clerk at the de-
pot had an attack of appendicitis the
first OF this week and was taken to
Hillyard on Wednesday where an
operation will be performed. DR.. Hox-
sey accompanied him as far as Wilson
Creek and as his patient was resting
easy he left him and returned to Leaven-
worth where urgent professional bust
ness called him.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05

Mrs. w. n. Little, OF Wenatchee,
spent last Sunday visiting with her ia
ther and mother, M. and Mrs. o. S.
Sampson.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05

Jack Smith received letter from
Charley Moriarty, Alaska, that several
large gold nuggets had been taken out
OF his claim in the Tanana district.
The largest was valued at 1880 More
than ten thousand dollars had been
taken out this summer up to the time
of writing the letter.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05

Miss Mamie Sparks departed for Spo-
kane last Monday, with the intention
of making her home there in the fu-
ture.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05

Miss Mae Kleinsmith who spent the
summer on Lake Chelan arrived here
Wednesday and will for time be en-
gagged on The Echo.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-10-05

Thos. Hodge who last week made an
assault on Bob Cahail at the mill was
arraigned before Judge Taylor We'd
nesday on a charge of assault with a
deadly weapon. The case was dismiss
ed and Hodge plead guilty to assault
and battery and was fined ten dollars
and costs.