Canal job at Dalles Celilo to finish in two years
Captain H H Robert in charge of the Dalles Celilo canal project says work will run through completion within two years with a possible $1,000,000 appropriation in the coming Congress. About 700 men would be employed and major excavation planned between Celilo and Big Eddy including 250 000 yards rock and 200 000 yards sand and gravel in the next year.
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Celilo
Congress
H. H. Robert
Big Eddy
Dalles-Celilo
Oregonian
Five Mile
Grape Carnival Seeks Concessions at Kennewick
Applicants for concessions at the Second Annual Columbia River Valley Grape Carnival in Kennewick must file with the secretary at the earliest possible date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia River Valley
Kennewick
Murray-McCoskrie Tie The Knot In Phoenix
Relatives report the marriage of Mrs Cassie Murray to Harold R McCoskrie of Phoenix B C in Phoenix on Tuesday August 13th The couple left for the coast via Spokane to visit McCoskrie relatives Mrs Murray is daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo Finley of Finley Kennewick friends offer best wishes They will reside in Phoenix after the ceremony
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Cassie Murray
Harold R. McCoskrie
Phoenix
B. C
Coast
Spokane
Mr. McCoskrie
Mrs. McCoskrie
Geo. Finley
Finley
Kennewick
McCoskrie
Finleys
Road improvements loom for City S P and S station area
City council moves to widen and improve the highway to the S P S station with funds to cover actual road work and waivers on condemna tion suits for 15 days. Underground crossing ordered at the station and gates urged for two street crossings. Fire alarm inspection planned and plumbing inspector ordinance presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission
Northern Pacific
Washington and Tacoma
Walla Walla
Annis
Reed
Kennewick Seen as Best Choice for Benton County Seat
An impassioned plea argues Kennewick should be Benton County seat citing transport links three railroads and river access. Proponents claim 70 percent of county business would be quicker there and condemn moving the seat to Prosser as wasteful, noting eastward growth and development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennewick
Yakima County
Prosser
Columbia River
Benton County
Basket factory to triple capacity at Coates plant
A.S. Coates of Coates and Marks in Raymond Washington visited Kennewick with his two daughters to plan upgrades for the basket factory. The business has produced over a million baskets this year for fruit crates and will add machines and space, with full basement storage and power fixtures, starting after the first of the year. The Coates plan includes expanding for next year's supply and they may attend the upcoming Grape Carnival by automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.S. Coates
Coates & Marks
Raymond
Wash
Kennewick
Wilson and Marshall Club Organized in City Hall
A hopeful group of democrats formed the Wilson and Marshall club in the city hall Saturday night. Averill Beavers was elected chairman and E. W. Trenbath secretary. Attorney W. G. Ronald of Seattle spoke as Baltimore convention delegate, with others including Wm Engels and Rev. E. A. Orr participating.
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Wilson
City Hall
Wilson and Marshall Club
C. L. Holcomb
Averill Beavers
E. W. Trenbath
W. G. Ronald
Seattle
Baltimore
Averell Beavers
E. R. Carnahan
Wm. Engles
A. B. Ely
Joseph Hess
H.T. Nicewanger
Register to Vote Before Primary Registration Ends
Citizens within corporate limits are urged to register at once. Get your name on the register today before it closes for the primary election and ensure your vote for honest county officers.
Nixon Sells Star Palace Laundry to North Yakima Buyer
Frank Nixon owner of the Star Palace Laundry sold the plant and business to A. B. Chapman of North Yakima who took possession Monday. Both Mr and Mrs Chapman are longtime laundry workers and will provide high class service while manager Harry Nixon plans a pleasure trip this week.
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Frank Nixon
Star Palace Laundry
Raymond
A. B. Chapman
North Yakima
Mrs. Chapman
Star Palace Service
Harry Nixon
Easy money offer targets Benton county subscribers
An advertisement proposes paying neighbors 72 dollars per eight hour day for two minutes of work to recruit a thousand additional subscribers to a weekly newspaper. It promises six months credit and emphasizes the value of the paper and county-wide notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton County
Courier
Juvenile Entertainers From Des Moines Orphanage
A company of 26 children from the Des Moines Washington orphanage will perform at the Kennewick Opera House on Wednesday evening August 28. The lineup includes vaudeville acts and brass band numbers, ages six to sixteen, with advance notices praising the performers. Proceeds support the home’s self sufficiency, making the concert doubly worthy of patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines, Wash
Kennewick Opera House
Des Moines
Grape Carnival Plans Draw Wide Attention and Support
The Kennewick Grape Carnival set for September 19, 2021 gathers strong backing from local and regional groups. Officials outline elaborate plans, premiums, and district exhibits with invitations from Spokane and Portland. Notable figures include Robert Schleisher as judge and H D Niewanger as secretary coordinating space and premiums.
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McCoskrie-Murray
S.p.&s
Council
R. R
Wilson Club
Mr. Beavers
the Highlands
Wm. Engels
Rev. E. A. Orr
Geo. F. Richardson
Ihereby
Nixon
Neighbor
Washington-Oregon
Robert Schleisher
Lewiston
Idaho
McKain
March
H. D. Nicewanger
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