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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1906
Page
1
Local notes report a March push centered on Vick Q with strong turnout and organized support in Vheap area. Organizers highlighted civic issues and rally speakers emphasized community engagement and rapid action.
The Commercial Club debates routing North Coast Railway via Front or Railroad streets instead of the current survey through residential areas. Local officials and residents push for a new line to reduce school disruption and speed passenger and freight transfers.
A large group from here and Pasco rode the steamer Todd at 8:30 A.M. down the Columbia stopping at Hover for more passengers. The three hour layover at Mottinger's ranch included dining and tours of the ranch and orchard. On the return the boat faced choppy seas but arrived at port about 7 P.M. with a cheerful crowd ready for next Sunday's White Bluffs excursion.
Jack Schwindler reports his crew grading and leveling ground for the new siding at the North Pacific yards. The fright house will rise beside the track and Wood & Cochran will gain a spur to their flour mill. Roadmaster Scow says steel laying will begin once grading is finished.
A fine display of peaches pears prunes apples and watermelons is shown at the Hanvon and Rich office. The feature underscores New England as a fruitful region when orchards are in full bearing.
Micheal Burke foreman at camp No 4 died in a premature blast at 7 36 Wednesday morning. Three Austrians were injured and hospitalized.
A Pasco depot contract was awarded Tuesday to a St Paul contractor for a three story brick building. It will include general offices and division headquarters, sit north of the present depot near the ice house, with 160 acres owned west of the site. The plan also calls for 15 employee cottages on company land. Local speculation has centered on a more southerly location between town and the Columbia river.
The Leader learns from a Spokane source that Northern Pacific engineers expect the Milwaukee line to pass through Lind, a detail echoed as highly probable by a reliable contact. The piece notes possible plans for a denatured alcohol plant at Garfield, aimed at reducing waste and boosting potato production. Spokane Interstate Fair expands dining with staffed restaurants under the grandstand and expanded church and society lunch spaces on the grounds.
Dr Ingalls sight specialist will be in Kennewick on the 20th for a short time offering a free eye consultation and exam. He claims to cure eye diseases caused by lack of care with properly ground glasses and will grind glasses on the spot. Do not fail to call whether you want work or not.
A local store advertises Gen man shoes for men priced at 3.50 and 4.00, inviting customers to try the footwear. The offer highlights affordable styles for everyday wear.
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