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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1912
Page
2
A narrator recalls a tense scene with Hawes as he leaves after a failed pursuit. The exchange hints at a crucial case missed and tension lingers over the door as a mysterious gentleman’s earlier visit remains unresolved. The mood is sardonic, with one eye twitch signaling Hawes’ mounting accusation.
In a tense sequence at the Fleming home Knox debates suicide versus murder with Lightfoot, Fleming's ex-cashier, who seeks access to papers. Lightfoot latches onto missing documents tied to state funds as Knox plans to locate Wardrop and secure the office safe. Edith aids Margery, while tensions rise over the impending revelation and political stakes.
The notice catalogs candidates by party for governor lieutenant governor treasurer secretary of state and other offices, including Republicans Democrats and Socialists, with names and cities of candidacy across Washington. Also notes two political figures leaving for a fishing trip and a watermelon from the ice plant among light regional items.
The Baptist society approved plans by architect W G Fay for a new worship house to be completed by the first Sunday in December. After minor changes, contracts will be let. members will relocate the frame building, excavate a basement, and use on hand lumber to save over a thousand dollars. The basement will feature movable gymnasium apparatus and Sunday school space, with potential Boy Scout headquarters.
Last Tuesday night the Commercial Club heard the amended subscription contract offered by Rufus J. Wilson. After discussion the club postponed pledges until the cannery company’s formation is more definite. S. Z. Henderson and C. L. Holcomb were added to represent the club in negotiations.
Notice from the Walla Walla Land Office states restoration to entry of 160 acres near Kennewick Washington described as SWI Sec 32 T9N R29E Willamette Meridian. The tract will be open for settlement on September 23, 1912 and entry on October 23, 1912 with records of the prior status noted.
A fragment notes an outstanding preference right to enter the tract due to a contest against a prior entry. The terse line indicates legal action or claim processing related to land entry.
Listings show multiple churches with Sunday School at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m including sermons on God's Abundance and Civic Righteousness. Evening services at 8 p m, prayer meetings, and a V P class. August notes remove morning Episcopal services and add 7 30 p m evening prayers. Bishop E A Orr and speaker M Goodwin referenced.
A group including Lois Taylor Charley Wagner and Bert Loyd towed a Taylor automobile with a mixed load of camp gear trucks guns fishing tackle and bait through the Blue Mountains yesterday amid casual sports talk on future prospects.
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