Worst Freight Wreck In Years Near town kills four hoboes
A heavy eastbound freight at 3:30 Sunday crushed a damaged trestle after a broken wheel derailed near town. Four hobo victims were recovered as crews cleared debris and rebuilt the line, with nine passenger trains passing later. Coroner's inquest identified the dead as Grorck Gray, Joan Grrarp, William Clark, and F S Canfield.
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Central Canyon
F. S Canfield
Parkwood
Alabama
Shannon
Scow
Outicay Division
Vacuum Cleaning System In New Apartment Houses
John L. Anderton notes in May Woman's Home Companion that modern apartments replace brooms with a central vacuum system. A pipe network delivers dust to a cellar chamber. a flexible hose attaches to nozzles, drawing dust into the system, leaving rooms dust free and sweeping time reduced to minutes.
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Van
John L. Anderton
Garret
Igequipt
Kennewick Routs Steel Gang 22 to 4 in Local Showdown
Kennewick defeated a North Bank steel gang lineup 22 to 4 on Sunday afternoon. The locals, bolstered by three new players, dominated the game with a strong last half while the visitors were shut out in stretches. Key players listed include S. G., Kukler, Curly, Walsh for Steel Gang and Barham, McCain, Everett for Kennewick.
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Kennewick
North Bank Steel Gang
Inntings
Steel Gang
S. G
Kukler
Curly
Walsh
Walt Barham
McCain
Everett
Yakima Valley Fruit Yields and Reports From Farmers
The article lists certified fruit yields for Yakima Valley growers including H M Gilbert W I Hirman E Remy and W L Wright with apples peaches grapes pears and berries earning high per acre figures. It also notes a 1906 orchard purchase by J R Rammerman and gives other farmer profits from strawberries alfalfa and grapes. A track wreck disabled local phone service with piledriver negligence blamed for wire damage and repair costs.
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H. M Gilbert
W. I. Hirman
E. Remy
W. L. Wright
Rome
A. Burnham
Cockerline Visits Salem Brother and Local Happenings
Mr. Cockerline of Salem Oregon arrived for an extended visit with his brother F E Cockerline. Mrs Frank Graham returned Sunday from a two weeks visit with her folks in Spokane. L J Robinson finished painting the Amsbury residence enhancing Richard's homes. Benton Water Co concrete building blocks rise above second story with a minor panel break quickly repaired. Mrs L C Michner visited Kennewick this week. Ada Tuttle, confined with influenza, shows improvement. Kennewick visitors G A Hamilton Mr Dwire and J Sercombe spent the week here.
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MR. Cockerline
Salem
Oregon
F. E. Cockerline
Frank Graham
Spokane
L. C Michner
Kennewick
Ada Tuttle
G. A. Hamilton
Mr. Dwire
J. Sercombe
Finley School Sees 30 Percent Enrollment Rise
Finley closed last Friday with a short program and a noon picnic. Despite busy valley life, residents rallied to the event. Enrollment reached 70, up 30 percent from last year, and a new library addition boosts county standing. Principal L B Simmons completes his second year. Miss Hovey praised. M A Cooper, clerk.
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Finley
L. B. Simmons
Miss Hovey
M. A. Cooper
Teachers' Examination Scheduled in Prosser Court Room
The regular teachers examination will be held in the superior court room at Prosser May 9 10 and 11 1907. J W Gilkey County Superintendent. Barred Plymouth Rock eggs for setting Hawkins strain W H Thomas Section 7. Furniture for sale Couch Morris chair bedroom suite and other household goods E M Godwin. For sale 500 Flame of Tokay and Black Cornish on grape roots of O L Hanson.
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Prosser
J. W. Gilkey
Plymouth Rock
Hawkins
W. H. Thomas
E M Godwin
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Grorck Gray
H C Henry
Milwaukee R. A. D
Joan Grrarp
William Clark
Riverview Heights
Mueller
Wm. Snape
Rew
A. E Nelson
Mattie Waterman
Beulah Church
Libbie Vaughn
Elva Harris
R L. Leitch
McDonnell
Walla Walla
Whitman College
Lillian Shapley
Jennie Thorpe
Yakima Valley
E. J.haize
W. S. Huxtable
J. R. Rammerman
J. O. Shadbolt
W.L. Gale
Northwest
Chas. Conway
H. Delipine
James A. Roce
G. W. Lane
W. S. Haxon
N. P. Ry
Richland
L. J. Robinson
Amsbury
Richard
R. E. Rankin
The
Chas. H. Collins Co
Econcrete
Benton Water Co
Finley School Report
O. L. Hanson
Vici Blucher
Vici West
W. G. King & Son
Kennewick, Washington
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