Death of J H Bailey at Prosser Bar Propr
J H Bailey, owner of the Rainier Bar, was found dead beside a building in Prosser around 8 45 am after being seen nearby at 8 o'clock. He died likely of heart failure per local physician status and had planned bequest details found in his safe. Bailey, about 70 and unmarried, had long resided in Prosser and was known in the Grand Army of the Republic. his will named N Webber as envelope recipient in case of accident. The story notes his sudden passing and closing remark on life and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Bailey
Rainier
Cour
Hich
Dr. Wallace
Prosser Wbo
Juside
G. F. Richardson
Mueller
Howe Undertaking Establishment
Prosser
Grand Army of the Republic
N. Webber
Mr. Bailey
Open River Transportation Co to award Celilo Lewiston steamer contracts
Contracts for a 160 foot steamer with a 40 foot beam costing about 30000 will be awarded within two weeks. The vessel can carry 350 tons in ordinary water and 500 tons at sufficient depth and will operate between Celilo and Lewiston regardless of water level. Mountain Gem stockholders may join the Open River fleet, with an agreement likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celilo
Lewiston
Open River Transportation Co
Celilc
Mountain Gem
Cash offer for first Kennewick Strawberries
The Columbia Commission Co. offers 25.00 in gold for the first crate of Kennewick Strawberries delivered to their warehouse in marketable condition. It is a bona fide cash offer, not an advertising scheme, presented by Beatle Commission merchant. Bring in the berries and collect the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Commission Co
Kennewick
Beatle Commission
German Lutheran Services in North Yakima and Finley
Lutheran services will be held on Sunday April 22 under the auspices of the local Lutherans. Rev. Mr. of North Yakima will conduct at Finley Church at 10 30 a.m. and at the Congregational church at 3 p.m. All are invited.
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Unday
North Yakima
Man Lutherans
Finley
Congressional Church
All 'E
Chicago Pioneers Profit From Pasco Section Purchase
R E Pratt and Dr Harsha of Chicago owned Section 5 land near Pasco bought in 1887 at 2.50 per acre after river views and irrigation hopes. They deeded to wives, waited decades, and now the tract is being subdivided with recent sales around 310 per acre. About 39 tracts sold, leaving roughly 300 acres.
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R E. Pratt
Chicago
Mr. Pratt
Harsha
Portland
Pasco
Walla Walla
N. G. Blalock
Walla Walla Valley
N. P. Land Department
Milwaukee buys Oregon Water Power assets to gain Portland terminals
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway reportedly purchases controlling stock of the Oregon Water Power and Railway Co from Morris Brothers of Philadelphia. The deal would grant Milwaukee access to East Portland terminals and the Willamette water frontage, enabling a direct Columbia River line and potential transcontinental connections via Troutdale.
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Oregon Water Power & Railway Co
Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Railway
Milwaukee
Portland
Oregon
Morris Brothers
Philadelphia
Oregon Water Power
Oregon City
Troutdale
Columbia River
Wall
East
Willamette River
Resolutions of thanks by Central Washington Presbyterial Society
The committee on resolutions asks adoption of thanks to the Missionary Auxiliary and pastor Rev Dry for hospitality, to the Kennewick Band for music, to Mrs Patch for the Bible lesson, to Kennewick for pleasant weather, and to Mrs Collins and Mrs Hunter for ill health. A copy is to be given to the Kennewick Courier editor for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Washington Presbyterial Society
Missionary Auxiliary
Mr. Dry
Kennewick
Patch
Collins
Hunter
Auxiliary
Kennewick Courier
Bill Approves 409000 Course for Columbia River Navigation
The Senate and House passed an appropriation of 409000 to improve the Columbia River for navigation. The bill, introduced by Congressman Jones, passed quickly without a recorded vote. The Senate also approved the measure, and it awaits the President's signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House of Representives
Columbia River
House
Jones
Easter Services Shine Across Local Churches
The Congregational church hosted a well planned Easter program with a large congregation. Dr Graene of Seattle contributed flowers for decoration. The M E Sunday School offered fitting exercises, while the Episcopal Easter Service was celebrated at O L Hanson home, beautifully adorned for the occasion.
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Congregational Church
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J. H. Bailey
Commercial Club
L. G. Moore
J. Sercombe
M. D. Glover
J. W. Hewetson
N. P
P. J. Smith
Dalles
Northern Pacific Ry
Association of Inland Empire Commercial Clubs
Columbia
H.m.ashbaugh&co
Kennewick, Wash
Kennewick’s
N. P. Ry
Hanson & Rich
Riverside
Spokane
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