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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1906
Page
1
An 80 by 45 foot two story store building with basement will rise on Washington Street across Walnut, near J Nash, for McKenzie and Rambo of Wardner Idaho. Architect J Nash to oversee plans, cost about 8000 dollars, lease to general merchandise firm. Weather notes follow.
Work begins on Yakima Street cellar for R H Anders on building a 25 by 30 foot two story Boston store. Wm Gibson owns the contract, with completion in 60 days. The new location improves access via a south alley and seeks to expand and attract customers.
James Johnston of Section 7 presented samples to the Columbia Mission Co. noting the cauliflower as the finest seen in the state. Mr. Collins praised the quality and size, predicting a bright future for this vegetable and potential rivalry with fruit culture in the valley.
The State Executive Committee of the Washington Y M C A promotes an employment department to connect young men with jobs in the Sound region. It aids East migrants seeking positions but also helps smaller towns find reliable workers, focusing on sales and related labor.
A gang claiming to represent Wallula Pacific arrives at the line at Ed Wren’s contract site and vows to grade to a survey 4 feet lower than Portland & Seattle. Ed Wren warns against touching his dump-cart track as legal action looms with Wallula Pacific facing court on May 8 over charter revocation. Foreman Brown cites Italians resisting. workers scattered along the line to justify court showing.
Hubert Mauer aged 77 dies unexpectedly Tuesday morning at his son in law Chas Paxson's apartment in the Coffin Bros building. He leaves a widow and daughter. Interment at Riverview Height cemetery tomorrow afternoon with a brief home service at 2 pm. A Catholic funeral service will be held at a future date.
Announcement that the Mata C. Hover will be kept open for picnics and excursions for public or private parties on Sundays or legal holidays. Details available from HOVER TRANSPORTATION CO. Also an old ad notes women should bake wash sing and play and promotes Rocky Mountain Tea for sale at Columbia Pharmacy.
The 1904 head of the ticket vote by precincts now in Benton county shows Kiona with 92 Republican and 17 Democrat votes while Kennewick Prosser records 172 Republican and 43 Democrat. The first outdoor pipe strawberries were delivered to the Courier office April 25 by L E Johnson and C Collins as they toured pitches.
Word from Wevatchee states the steamer Selkirk will be brought down to ply the river from Kennewick to Priest Rapids. She is expected to arrive about the middle of May.
City health board orders destruction or deep burial of all dead animals within Kennewick or one mile outside. Unburied carcasses incur prosecution and fines. April 24 1906.
Cyrus Brownlee Newton the celebrated humorist will headline a benefit show on May 1 in Kennewick. Proceeds go to the San Francisco Relief Fund and locals expect a fine performance given Newton's praised stage power. The Calgary Herald notes Newton’s versatility across drama and comedy and anticipates a crowded house for the relief effort. The Seattle Sunday Times reports Margaret Hamilton of Kennewick's 7th grade winning second prize in a city school prize essay contest.
The Kennewick Fruit Growers Association has awarded the crate and cup contract and prices 13 cents to members. Seeds of all kinds are available at Howe's Hardware.
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