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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
1
In a letter to the editor Mabton Washington grower Grorck Davenport urges strong action against the San Jose scale Aspidotus perniciosus, detailing its life cycle and urging thorough spraying with a lime sulfur mix as buds swell in spring. The letter notes the pest can produce millions of offspring and stresses comprehensive treatment.
Poultry offer from Mounsey Bros featuring purebred White Leghorn eggs priced at 1.5 per 15 eggs. Wholesale or brooders likely available to buyers.
Mrs. F W Anderson died after taking poison during a spell of temporary insanity. This was her third attempt to take her life. She obtained poison from a nearby dwelling, died within an hour, and was 28 with a six year old son. Funeral in Kennewick Cemetery conducted by Rev. T H Dry. Interment in Kennewick Cemetery. The husband and community mourn the loss and extend support to the bereaved family.
The Royal Neighbors of America female auxiliary was organized last Friday with 32 members including 24 charter members and 8 transfers. Laura Ackley led installations. new officers include Mrs. E. D. Ellis oracle and Eva Byrd vice oracle. A luncheon followed. next meeting set for April 17 with plans to initiate 10 to 12 candidates and drill teams from Hover, Pasco and Prosser to participate.
The third band concert at the Methodist Church drew a small audience due to bad weather but received strong applause. Notable performances included Mr DeGerk's baritone, Prof Jauslin's cornet, Mr R E Kelso's trombone piece Down On the Farm, Mrs Whitelock's Forgotten, and the Mandolin Club selections, reflecting Kennewick's leading musical organization. Try asack of Dement's Best Flour at Fuller's.
The Finley Fruit Growers' Club met at the schoolhouse with broad support for handling local strawberries. A depot pickup plan, a ditch line phone, and lumber donations were arranged to speed shipments to Pasco and eastbound trains. Discussions covered a creamery, a public hall, and irrigation works to favor 2000 acres, with a four mile lateral and water rights contingent on landowners. A follow up meeting with Tacoma based Washington Realty Co. officials is set for next Saturday.
Wanted new members to join the band. Experienced or not, beginners on any instrument can learn. Do not delay, see Prof. Jauslin for details.
A bill will be introduced in the next session to establish a new county recorder office in counties from the first to the tenth class. Drafted by Auditors I M Howell J A Miller W Crocker and R S Hayward the measure aims to reduce auditor duties by removing money handling and having auditors audit bills issue warrants and publish financial statements and keep county proceedings records. A separate squib notes an Idaho bachelor who asked friends to carve a warning against single life on his tombstone prompting a local effort to erect a larger illuminated memorial.
Rev. W. B. Eakin will deliver a temperance lecture at the M E Church on Monday evening the 13th at 8 o clock. All are cordially invited to attend.
The council approved J M Hawkins for a one year saloon license with a $1200 personal bond. A debate over Columbia Basin Water and Light bills led to paying 70 percent for January to March despite partial service. A committee will secure a written street light contract. Cleanup days were set for April 29 and 30 with city hauling assistance.
The Agriculture Experiment Station reports on needs for milling quality research and the milling value of wheat. It includes analysis, ailing tests, and flour tests of 86 wheat samples from 19 varieties and 24 localities, plus baking quality methods and tests of 28 flour samples. Free copies available by writing to R W Thatcher.
The Prosser county board met for three days and awarded the annual printing contract to the Prosser Republican Bulletin. They fixed polling places for upcoming elections and approved road projects including establishment of the Washburn road, a 1090 appropriation for Euclid road improvements under the new state aid law, and 1000 for Prosser to White Bluffs road work led by Commissioner Crosby. J H Kennedy of Kiona named temporary fruit inspector, L D Lape’s resignation not accepted pending possible return.
Two car loads of pipe arrived from Seattle for the Moore farm two miles west of town and will lay four miles. Foreman G H Tyson oversees delivery. The pumping plant will lift 1500 gallons per hour for irrigation. About 35 men work on the farm as a new residence is expected to be finished this spring. Over 70 acres are being set to orchard with high quality trees costing $4 each.
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