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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1906
Page
1
The Oregon Horticultural Society meetings in Salem highlight how small crops and scattered packing raise shipping costs and depress prices. Experts argue that growing more in quantity could trigger glut risks, while small shipments limit quality control and market access for cherries berries and grapes.
Pasco Development Co. formed by Robert Gerry E F Benson Rufus Fulerton 8 7 Laird with 950000 capital. The men own about 80 acres of land in Pasco townsite and plan to develop the property and conduct other business to foster Pasco's rapid growth across the Columbia River.
The Democratic County Central committee met in Prosser and issued a call for the County Convention on September 20. Precinct primaries are urged for September 16 with apportionment totaling 70 votes across Prosser Kennewick Kiowa Finley Grade Hover Patterson Wellington White Bluffs Expansion Rattlesnake Richland. G W Hamilton chaired. Bert Linn secretary. Hery Bier attended from Kennewick. discussions favored Alex McNeil for sheriff and Bert Linn for prosecuting attorney, no other candidates named.
An appeal from James S. Sherman chairman urges Republicans to work with the Republican National Congressional Committee for a campaign focused on the party's record and Theodore Roosevelt's achievements. It offers subscription support of one dollar and promises campaign texts and committee documents to subscribers.
Only 35 men within town limits and 31 from outside precinct have registered. Authorities urge more registrants and direct residents to Ashbaugh's store to sign up.
Northern Pacific Bank will sell round trip tickets for Prosser Washington fair on September 13 14 and 16 at one and one third fare. Tickets valid for return September 16. Agent C W Wiegel.
Articles of incorporation for the First International Bank of Kennewick filed with the County Auditor. Incorporators are M Lockerby C W Lockerby and H E Johnson with capital stock of 25000 dollars. A two story concrete building 30 by 60 feet is planned with bank offices safety vaults and a law office on the first floor and office suites on the second. Builder hopes to complete by October.
A party of men tied to the Hanford Irrigation Co of Seattle spent two days at Priest Rapids survey grounds for a pumping plant to irrigate a large tract along the river. Members included Judge Hannaford, M B Haymes, E S McCord, Will Parry, H K Owens, Ex-Gov McGraw, John Cover, and others from Kennewick Prosser and North Coast Rly.
The editor lists the school staff for the coming year led by Principal A. E. Nelson with a diverse faculty. Miss Mattie L. Waterman, Miss Clara Anderson, Miss Elva Harris, Miss Lillian Shapey, Miss Albright, and Miss Helen C. Upham are noted for degrees and prior experience. The proposal includes an eight room brick building, free text books, and free transportation to make Kennewick schools highly competitive in the state.
Porter Bros. contracting firm of the North Bank line buys 30000 dollars worth of timber near Underwood Washington for a new sawmill six miles inland. The mill will process up to 10000 feet daily and connect to the railroad via a flume side track at Hunsiker's Flat. Timber purchased comes mostly from small ranchers to accelerate development.
Im proved land on a lateral 2 section 10 10 acres for sale. Includes 25 tons of hay one cow and calf one horse and colt. Owner M. E. Bailey offers this bundle of rural assets.
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