Local Notes and Winter Coal Urgency in Prosser Area
August 23 1907 dispatch highlights social visits from Laird and family in Seattle and trips by M Brown and others to Spokane Yakima and White Bluffs. It notes a Boston store sale dry goods and Furnishings, irrigation work by H Delepine Trinidad project and a housing move for Dr Schlund and family. Warnings urge filling coal bins early for harsh weather season ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Laird
Seattle
Boston
Sehlund
Garfield
Simmons
R. A. Simpons
Kiona
LA Whitelock
J. N. Ely
Ethel
Spokane
Everett Ely
Yu. C. Klitten
J. J.cole
FL. Watson
Horse Heaven Wheat Fields
Mra
Sam McElwain
Eiena
Mountain Gem
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Columbia Pharmacy
E.R. Carnahan
H. A. Hier
Robertson
Edith Boer
Marvin
AN. Maltbie
White Bluffs
Maltbie
Theim Byers & Maltbie
Grapes yield over two hundred fifty dollars per acre in valley
W H Layson near town reports a three acre Concord vineyard from which five to six hundred boxes will be marketed this season. At eight cents per pound the total value exceeds eight hundred fifty dollars. Earlier varieties are nearly exhausted after shipping to Seattle. Lower vineyard frost damage noted but crop expected to bear full by next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Layson
Town
Concord
Moor
Campbell
Seattle
Layson
Government reservoirs opened to boost Yakima River flow
Last winter the Lake Kachelos and Lake Kaches reservoirs were opened by the government reclamation service. Water release aims to augment Yakima River flow and irrigation for Benton county ranches and the Prosser Falls power plant. Officials including Mayor Taylor and E F Benson urged the increase. two inches of water per day are released, with durations of about 24 and 40 days respectively. A further inch was requested to ensure ample irrigation and power capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Kacheles
Lake Kaches
Government
Reclamation Service
Yakima River
Taylor of
Prosser
E. F. Benson
Albert Lynn
Benton County
Jacobs
Lake Kachelos
Yakima
Prosser Falls Company
Columbia River Clay Co Formed To Manufacture Brick
F E Coulson E R Niebel and E B Williams organize the Columbia River Clay Co to build kilns and start brick production. Coulson traveled to Seattle to arrange machinery and the firm secured 10 acres of riverfront land with suitable clay. Machinery expected in three weeks, fall brick production to set up kilns, spring ready for commercial brick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Coulson
E. R. Niebel
E. B. Williams
Columbia River
Church Services and Delegates Named for Conference
Rev J H Singleton to preach morning and evening at Congregational church on Sunday August 25. Methodist Episcopal Sunday School at 10 with 11 o clock sermon on The Church. no evening service. A gathering at H D Sweet home elected delegates for the Spokane conference starting September 4. H M Ashbaugh elected delegate and Ernest Chipperfield as reserve delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Singleton
Congregational Church
Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
H. D. Sweet
Spokane
H. M. Ashbaugh
Ernest Chipperfield
Pantry Sale Promoted by Willing Workers Union Aid Society
The Willing Workers Union Aid Society announces a Pantry Sale every Saturday afternoon at the photograph gallery building. Ben Duffs travels from Lind on business and returns Friday morning. Stamp pictures at the Kennewick Studio on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Willing Workers Union Aid Society
Photograph Gallery
Ben Duffs
Lind
Kennewick
The Attractive Money Bank Notice at Kennewick
A promotional bank notice from The Exchange Bank of Kennewick touts money growth and liberal business methods. It urges customers to open an account to see funds accumulate year by year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennewick
Passenger Schedule Teaser for River Voyage
A brief promo notes rates 1.25 and 1.50 with complete schedule and freight tariff on cards. It advertises meals berths and state rooms and presents a river trip as a pleasant outing.
Chamberlain's Remedy Endorsed by Portsmouth Druggist
Mr Frank C Hanrahan a prominent Portsmouth Va druggist praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy calling it sure to cure and the best patent medicine he sells. Columbia Pharmacy carries the product. School Board seeks bids for bus hauling on existing routes with Aug 24 deadline to submit to S T Caird or D F Cresswell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Hanrahan
Portsmouth
Columbia Pharmacy
S. T. Caird
D. F. Cresswell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Whitelock
Mabel Johnston
Walla Walla
Johnon
A. A. Haskell
H. Delepine
Trinidad
Columbia
Wenatchee
Geo. F. Richardson
Tidson G. F
Tacoma
Sound
Elisha Richards
Tacoms
T. H. Dry
Free- Water
Oregon
J B Schlund
King & Son
Y Cascade
C. E. Lum
Neal Tobinsigs
H.C.J
Genegee News
Guy Anderson
Salt Lake City
N.C Bowles
Ingala
Richland
M E Staty
Pat Soon Oreus Island
L.c Rudow
Poe-ie
G.gib
Reardon
Ben
Newt Scott
Naches City
Arie Hover
Two Rivers
R. C. Mounsey
Cascade Lumber Co
North Yakima
Grandview
Lynn Taylor
Lynn
W. P. Taylor
Washington
St. Paul & Tacoma
C.G. Baker
Layson Ranch
O. Anderson
Larkin George
Denver
Sound Cities
Portland
Washburn
Kennewick Electric Supply Co
Gerry
Ste
Eeee
Wm. Snape
Snape
Congregational
Cathalamet
Wahkiakum County
Evenson Brothers
Pomeroy
Ole
John Evenson
Burt
Grain City
Brick Company
L. J. McPhee
New Hover Hotel
the Exchange Bank
Earnest & Smith
R. L. Baughman
Hanford
Priest Rapids
Ljolc
GlEy
Faurttwce
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