Local Field Notes From Kennewick 1907
Local items record a busy Kennewick scene with new central telephone staff Irene LaPorte, fruit inspector L D Lape on duty, and various residents including Alfred Amon in poor health. Plans mention N P surveyors, typhoid case near the school, Bellingham visitor Mrs Randall, and an ice cream social by the Presbyterian Junior Endeavor with $24 receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
George Meries
McPhee
Irene LaPorte
L. D. Lape
Devine
Clark
Alfred Amon
N. P
Effie Hollenbeck
L. R. Whitelock
New Amon House
L. E Amsbury
Copeland
W. G. Rogers
Wren & Greenough
Snake River
Angus Hay
Sunshine
The
Presbyterian Church
Seed and trade notes fill Thursday column
Thursday’s notes list Howe’s seed store, Cornelius business, and hardware items with a demand for strawberry pickers. Local people include Miss Mable Halverson as dry goods clerk, Mrs. A. B. Ely visiting from Spokane, and C N Cornelius selling his place to a Seattle buyer for 500 dollars per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable Halverson
A. B. Ely
Spokane
C.N. Cornelius
Seattle
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs 88th Anniversary Event
Tonight at Dircksen's Hall the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs celebrate the eighty eighth anniversary of the Order with a program and refreshments. Members are reminded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dircksen
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Membes
Home Cookery Sale by Ladies Aid Society
The Ladies Aid Society of the M E church will hold a home cookery sale Saturday afternoon starting at 1 o clock at the Idle Hour building. Pies cakes cookies doughnuts baked beans and other home prepared foods will be offered. Proceeds aid church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
M E. Church
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs O W Rich
A surprise birthday event was held Wednesday evening at the Rich home for Mrs O W Rich. Miss Leah Rich arranged the party attended by about a dozen family friends with light refreshments served and a sociable atmosphere.
Clark a Burglar Four Men Killed Chapter Update
New facts widen the case of four men killed during the week. Items found with Clark’s body including watch knives and revolvers match a North Yakima second hand shop burglary. A Canfield time book shows railroad work and passes suggesting railroad ties to the Milwaukee line and a Podge receipt from Harvey Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
North Yakima
Posser
Hewetson
Charles B. Clark
Takeno Yakima
Canfield Wa S
Henry
Miwaukee
Harvey
Illinois
L. C. A. Entertains Ladies at At Home Gathering
The Ladies' Cemetery Association hosted an informal At Home at Mrs. Thos MeeKain's on Saturday April 20. Flowers and music filled the pleasant afternoon as Mrs McKain and officers welcomed guests. Members gave recitals and readings while punch and wafers were served. The meeting explained the association's work and encouraged new members. many joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Cemetery Association
Thos Mee- Kain
J. F. Edwards
McKain
Board of Trustees
Farewell Party For Elizabeth Godwin At Perry Home
Miss Jessie Perry hosted twelve girl schoolmates for a farewell party at Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Perry home. Elizabeth Godwin leaves as her family moves to Spokane next week. Music games and refreshments filled the afternoon as the group shared a hint of sadness at parting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Perry
Jessie Perry
Elizabeth Godwin
Spokane
Monthly School Report for April Ending April 19
Public school monthly report shows enrollment 347, attendance 5086 days, and absence 410 days. School will close in four weeks on May 17.
Church services and egg hatching note in Hobday notice
The item lists worship times at Churches J. Forsythe Smith including Sabbath School at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m with the evening topic What is the Use of Praying The morning subject Have Faith in God and evening sermon at 7 30 p m plus junior and Epworth Leagues. Also a notice about eggs for hatching Barred Rocks and pens headed by cockerels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
F.nley
Local Real Estate Moves and New Business Openings
Pasco real estate man J E Suffins is in town on business. J B Clements and family relocate from The Broad Ace ranch to Garden Tracts. D e Brue buys 11.7 acres west of town for alfalfa at 300 dollars an acre and plans a house fruit trees and grapes this fall. Earnest and Smith announce new furniture stock and opening later. A E Rigby of Nagasaki Japan visits Mrs E C Patterson before heading home to Fonda Iowa after five years missionary work with his party. The dog license tax ordinance is now in effect with tags issued May 1 1907 to May 1 1908. Dogs without licenses may be taken up and shot after legal time if unclaimed.
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S. Garber
Readon
B. E. Keeney
Homereeker & Investor
Mrs. Randall
Bellingham
E. C. Smith
F. W. Brickson
Shaw-Borden Co
George L. Severance
Pulman Agricultural College
Condel
Belle Halgamo
J Connoly
Spokane
Frank Enmigh
Dughter
Walla Walla
Ben Noble
Child
Oswego
Iowa
West
Noble
W.J
B. J. Duncan
J. Connoly
Skane
Bitt
Harrington Country
Marvin Thornton
Kennewick
Priest Rapids
Eastern Star
Will Everett
Yakima
Columbia
Seattle
Sadie Brownsfield
W. F. Baker
Cascade Lumber Co
J.E Suffins
Pasco
J. B Clements
Broad Ace
D'e Brue
MM. E. Randall
Brue
W. J. Earnest
Earnest & Smith
A. E. Rigby
Nagasaki
Japan
E. C. Patterson
Rigby
Fonda
Towa
Geo Sanborn
San Francisco
Fay F Dean
Penitentiary Sacks Allocation for Benton County News
The apportionment of sacks for Benton county, joined with Yakima and Klickitat, totals 44 160. Sacks cost 92 cents each at Kennewick including freight from Walla Walla, with 10 percent down and full payment on acceptance. failure to pay within 10 days forfeits rights. Horse Heaven ranchers urged to benefit from slight saving over commercial sacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton County
Yakima
Klickitat
Bo Walla Wallat
Kennewick
Kinaid
Horse Heaven
Grandview District 18 Sees Superintendent Visit
Superintendent Gilkey visited Grandview District 18 this week. Local residents note fencing projects by Mr. and Mrs. W S Harris in Crab Creek and a visit from Philip Buckner by his traveling father. Mrs Nettie Barger of Pasco visits sister Mrs Jennie Walker in town. Baby Dague treated for severe whooping cough. Eugene Tyrrell on business to Peaseor. Cool windy weather continues as seeding ends and plowing for summer fallow begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Helms
Spokane
Mr. Dague
Marvin Telford
Jimply
Veterinary Surgeon Dr J B Clark Returns to Town
Dr J B Clark visits and offers veterinary services. Jim Lawler arrives from Spokane with 30 men, who are driven by team to the tunnel camp near Umatilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Lawler
Spokane
Umatilla
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George W. Kieth
Carley, Wash
C. C. Anderson
F. C. Gibbons
Kodaks
T. Hobday
C. H. Deighton
Howe's
Sercombe
Cornel
C. Scow
D. L. Taylor
A. B. Please
Broken Bear
Idaho
Cornelius Place
W. C. Campbell
Columbia Hotel
Rottman
C. F
Home Cookery Sale
Cascade
Mrs Baker
Don F. Cresswell
Monthly School Report
Presbyterian
J. Forsythe Smith
Methodist Episcopal
Wood
Sacks
Grandview
Gilkey
W.S. Harris
Crab Creek
Mr. Harris
Philip Buckner
Mrs
Nettie Barger
Jennie Walker
Eugene Tyrre
Peerser
J. B. Clark
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Base Ball
Kennewick Vs
Concord
L. J. McPhee
New Hover Hotel
Responsibility
Exchan
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Kennew
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