Notice of Sheriff Sale of Real Estate in Prosser Washington
In Benton County Washington St Paul and Tacoma Lumber Company sues F H Gayman E C Gayman and T H Chapman under a Special Execution issued April 17 1912 to satisfy a 149.72 judgment plus fees. On May 25 1912 at 11 am at the Prosser courthouse front door the described Lot Four Block Two Prengruber and Whitings Addition Prosser will be sold for 185.29 cash to the highest bidder to satisfy the judgment costs and accrued interest. First published April 26 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
State of Washington
Benton County
St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Company
F. H. Gayman
E. C. Gayman
T. H. Chapman
Prosser
Said County
A. D
Wash
Clams of Vast Size Trap and Drown Divers
The New York Herald reports colossal clams in Pacific and Indian reefs that seize divers by touch or a luminous lure, drowning men who reach for bait or probes. These giants yield flesh up to twenty pounds and shells over five feet long, sometimes weighing 500 pounds or more.
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Pacific
New York Herald
Moonlight, Mechanics, and the Tailor's Genius
The excerpt notes Laplace on how a moon could illuminate Earth if arranged in a specific orbital setup opposed to the sun. It also extols the transforming power of a master tailor, who reshapes a wearer and garment with expert skill, making imperfections vanish and clothes fit flawlessly.
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Apollo
Close Mouthed Governors and Witty Retorts Acrosscolumns
A collage of brief clippings shows politicians and public figures delivering sharp one liners. Humorous exchanges include Maryland governor Crothers avoiding leak inquiries and Shaftesbury's cremation quip. Other vignettes feature quips on language, manners, and perception from various papers.
Graceful Women of India and a Lunatic Asylum Debating Society
A writer admires Indian women's poise in sari and jewelry, noting dignity, motion, and the abolition of corsets amid coolie wear. The second vignette recalls a visitor to an Edinburgh asylum amused by a debating society run by governors, with a daft guide leading the tour.
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India
the Asylum Debating Club
Edinburgh
Asylum
Board of Governors
Institution
London
Mastication of crude rubber sparks factory imagery
The article describes the rubber mastication process with chemists and heavy rollers grinding the crude para into thin sheets then drying in vacuum chambers before mixing with chemicals. It also recounts a Tennessee tale of a dying thief asking his son to return stolen clothes while his life fades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Tennessee
Mirandy
Sam
The Dead Watch Tale From the 1745 Rebellion
A highlander acquires a strange ticking watch during the 1745 rebellion and, after it runs down, sells it for a low price. He learns the buyer remarks she died last night, revealing the watch’s mysterious fate.
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London Express
Changing Doctors and Presence of Mind Snippets
Short quotes from newspapers show a fashionably ill woman urged to take oxygen therapy costing four dollars daily with her remark about a prior doctor's misjudgment. A separate line notes a man attempting a marriage proposal but his voice failing, followed by a punchy reaction about his lips moving.
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Harry
Chicago News
Contradictory Echoes in Historical Debate
A fragmentary exchange contrasts dire forecast with confident optimism about a firm's fate. A satirical aside mocks impropriety in telephone rhetoric. The quotation reflects nostalgic uncertainty amid shifting fortunes and personal relationships.
Notice of Hearing on Local Improvement District No 4 Kennewick
The assessment roll for Local Improvement District No 4 in Kennewick is on file for hearing. The council will meet at 7 30 P M on May 21 1912 to hear all persons desiring to object or present evidence regarding the improvement of pipelines for irrigation and water rights for specified additions and parcels.
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Rexall
Menhinick
Kennewick
Beach
Town
City
Township 8
Range 30 E. W. M
Jefferson Street
Walnut Street
Council
Board of Equalization
Ace
State of Washington
T. J. Wincut
Kennewick Seeks Bids for Sewers and Street Work
The city issues notices for objections to the assessment roll hearings and invites sealed bids for main trunk and lateral sewer construction. Bids due May 7 1912 with 5 percent bid bond, plans from multiple offices, and compliance with state work rules.
Order to Show Cause Why Distribution Should Not Be Made
Washington Benton County probate order directs all interested in the estate of R. J. Moore to appear April 29 1912 at 10 AM in Prosser Court House to show cause why final distribution of the residue should not be made to lawful heirs. A copy must be personally served at least 20 days before the hearing.
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State of Washington
Benton County
R. J. Moore
A. D
J. W. Moore
Prosser
F. H. Gloyd
J. E. Prouty
Matilda Prouty
Carrie M. Zimmer
John Earl Prouty
Bentonces Washington
Township Nine
North Range
Superior Court Room
Washington
Kennewick Courier
Andrew Brown
Court Commissioner Notice Dated April 2 1912
Publication notice from Benton County Washington court commissioner Andrew Brown lists weekly dates April 5 12 19 26 for public action. Notice appears in the Kennewick Courier and signifies official legal proceeding steps in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennewick
A. D
Andrew Brown
Benton County
Washington
Notice of Settlement of Final Account in Benton County
J W Moore administrator of R J Moore deceased presents final account for settlement in the Superior Court of Benton County Washington. A hearing to contest the account is set for April 29 1912 at 10:00 A M in Prosser. The notice is signed by County Clerk Ranke Snively and Deputy M C Delle with the court seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
State of Washington
Benton County
R. J. Moore
J. W. Moore
Prosser
O. R. HoLcoms
E. Snively
Said Beechin Court
M.C. Delle
Bain County
Notice to Creditors File Claims In Estate of Richardson
In Benton County Washington Superior Court probate the estate of Richard F Richardson deceased shows letters of administration granted February 7 1912 to Lucy A Richardson Administratrix. Creditors must present claims with vouchers within one year at Lucy Richardson residence Kennewick or at Lockerby Kolb Kennewick Washington or be barred. Dated March 27 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court of
Washington
Benton County
Richard F. Richardson
Undersi
Superior Court
Kennewick
Lockerby & Kolb
Lucy A. Richardson
Lockberry & Kos
Sheriff Sale In Benton County Washington 1912
By order of sale in the case De Tweede Northwestern Pacific Hypotheekbank versus Charles F Lott and Minnie Lott the sheriff will sell the south half of the southeast quarter section 34 township 9 north range 29 east W M with all water rights to satisfy a judgment of 4240 plus interest, 300 attorney fees and costs. Sale at Benton County Court at 10 a m on April 27 1912.
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State of Washington
County of
Benton
Benton County
de Tweede Northwestern & Pacific
Steveatt
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Wm, Lewtas
Kennewick, Wash
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Hi Mandard
Kennewick Lodge
A. M
F. M. Crosby, W. M
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Austin Lane Crothers
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Goethe
Washington Herald
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Messrs. Hanford & Blackwells
Hoge Building
City Engineer’s Office
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Lucy Tanner Travis
Sheriff’s Sale
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W. R. Manan
Huey Forsyth
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