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Kennewick Courier

Location

Kennewick, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1911

Page

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Kennewick Poises for Kimball Musical Charge

Prof C C Kimball, seven years at University of Washington, may become Kennewick's musical director. He would lead the band orchestra and choir, teach instruments, and guarantee $125 monthly with a one year bond. The Commercial Club would back a musical fund, aiming to fund equipment and uniforms through fairs and concerts.

C. C. Kimball University of Washington Kimball Grandview Commercial Club Kennewick University Seattle Tapid Kennewick Wifer

Petition Aims to Improve Mail Service on the S P and S Route

Postmaster Wheaton will receive a business petition within days urging better mail service on the S P and S line. Currently only one west bound daily mail is carried from this office, causing delays for Portland and California correspondents. Proposal suggests a sack assembled at evening and placed on No 3 at 2 00 a m.

Wheaton Portland California

September jurors named for Benton County term

The September jury list includes Kennewick residents C A Raddatz C F Delano L Grundell and Wm Schultz Richland jurors J D Smith C E Brooks C A Pavey J M Sum mers and John Glenn Hover from Hover Coolidge C A Holden Patterson C W Sharples Four women from Prosser Mrs F K Lobaugh Mrs M McNiven Mrs Jas Harris and Mrs E S Grigg will be the first women to serve on a Benton County jury.

Kennewick C. A. Raddatz C. F. Delano L. Grundell Wm. Schultz Richland J. D. Smith C. E. Brooks C. A. Pavey J. M. Summers John Glenn Hover H. Ray Hover Coolidge C. A. Holden Patterson C. W. Sharples

Benton Realty Company Forms in Kennewick

The Benton Realty Company, Inc. opens in the old bank building and will deal in Horse Heaven property. Officers include President F. P. Maguire, Vice-President W. L. Muncey, Secretary Treasurer W. E. Kelley, Manager L. R. VanDeBogart. Muncey will move his family to Kennewick and live in a 1 Amon house on Third Street.

Benton Realty Company,Inc

Death of 3 months old child due to malnutrition

Mr and Mrs C F Delano mourn the death of their three months old baby who died Monday night. The body was sent to Spokane Tuesday for interment in the family burial ground.

C. F. Delano Spokane

Opening of Fall Term Set for August Twenty-Eighth

School officials announce the fall term begins August 28. Superintendent Lewis returns from vacation next Tuesday as most instructors arrive. first and second grades to meet in the Horticultural building until the new structure is finished by December 1. Sanitary drinking fountains to be installed. teaching corps listed with names and home towns.

Lewis Annis

New Rural Route To Be Installed Soon

Beginning September 1 the Rural Free Delivery route No 2 will start tri weekly deliveries on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. It serves outer garden tracts river road and western Highlands with detailed paths from J F Perry through Myers and Stowers ranches to the river road C E Griffeth and canal area then through Highlands to Vista Lott's corner Stone's corner Gould's corner Hinman's corner Fouch's corner Peters' corner Gould's corner Bartlett's corner and to the post office A second route to Highlands south and east returning via Washington street will follow within about two months.

Garden Tracts River Road Western Highlands J. F. Perry Place Myers and Stowers Ranches C. E. Griffeth Place Highlands Bridge Vista Lott’s Corner Stone’s Corner Gould’s Corner Hinman’s Corner Fouch’s Corner Peters’ Corner Bartlett’s Corner Post Office Washington Street

Kennewick Seeks Dog Tag System to Curb Unlicensed Hounds

Mayor Bier and the council say there are too many dogs at large in Kennewick and plan a thinning via licensing. Only two licenses issued so far, with a large crop of defunct pulps expected. Harvesting to begin early in the week with Cal in charge. Get a tag or risk losing Fido.

Bier Kennewick

Highland Dance and Watermelon Feed At Clubhouse

The Highlands Club hosts a watermelon feed and dance tomorrow night with the Twin City Orchestra providing music. Buses will shuttle guests to and from town, and the club invites all to attend.

Highlands Twin City Highland Club

Kennewick Baseball Team Routed in Pasco Showdown

Kennewick under Capt. Martin, dubbed the Hairless Wonder, lost 10 to 1 to Sulivan's team in Pasco last Sunday. The series begins with five games to decide the gate receipts, and Kennewick faces doubts after numerous errors and a tough start.

Kennewick Martin Pasco Sullivan

Inland Empire Strikes Trouble Near Alderdale

The steamer Inland Empire of Open River Transportation Co. ran aground near Alderdale while returning from Celilo. The sister ship Twin Cities will transfer cargo and cover runs as Inland Empire heads to Celilo for repairs. Government dredge Umatilla departed to assist.

Inland Empire Open River Transportation Co Alderdale Roosevelt Celilo G. H. Dalrymple Twin Cities Empire Umatilla

Pinch O W R N Crossing Rules to Be Enforced

City officials warn that enforcement will occur when streets are blocked more than five minutes on the O W R N line. Chief Ellis will enforce the ordinance after crossings cause repeated half hour blockages this week and disturb traffic.

Ellis

Mrs Tulles Burned In Alcohol Stove Explosion

Mrs. R. P. Tulles wife of a local druggist suffered serious burns from an alcohol stove explosion last Tuesday. Flames scorched her dress and left arm while her mother in law smothered the fire. doctors expect recovery without grafting or disfigurement.

Mrs S J Cole Dies After Paralytic Stroke At 62

Mrs Sarah Jane Merrill Cole died this morning at ten o’clock from a paralytic stroke at age sixty two. Born January 12 1849 in Burnett Wisconsin she married Jesse B Cole in April 1864 and lived in Burnett until last April. A son Fred M Cole of Ashland Wisconsin was notified but could not reach her in time. The body will be taken to Burnett for interment.

Burnett Wis Jesse B. Cole Fred M. Cole Ashland Wisconsin

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