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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1906
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR reads as a brief item likely about a stadium or fan event. Core names or dates are unclear, but the note hints at a stitching project or repair work linked to a stadium. No definite figures or organizations are identifiable.
Local Field items report moves and openings in Kennewick and Finley area including housing, business moves, and infrastructure such as new sidetracks and a pumping plant. Notable notes mention residents arriving or leaving, isolated incidents, and community events with dates and names of locals and nearby towns.
The Episcopal Guild hosts a December 7 basket social at Duckson's Hall with auctioned baskets and a musical program. The event features readings by J. K. D-Priest and Miss Bertha S. Tripp, no admission at the door. Also notices about church sales, local visits, a football meeting, and plans for Rebekah Lodge organization next week.
Census bulletin shows Washington state wealth at 1.051 billion dollars in 1904, up from 781.6 million in 1900, a gain of 34.5 percent. The state rises from 25th to 24th in state wealth rankings.
The City election held yesterday in Amon's Hall had a light vote with only one ticket. J. J. Reed served as inspector and A W Fellows and L W Loh were judges. Sixty three votes were polled with results as indicated.
Yakima county auditor Newcomb sent the final transcribed records to Benton County auditor F. H. Gloyd at Prosser after seven months of work begun September 1 1905. The Benton bill for comparing runs about 2907 dollars and was approved for payment by the county commissioners upon delivery. The article notes Benton County now has a courthouse site in Prosser with nine lots donated by local residents and North Yakima interests.
Morefield's Gallery offers Christmas portraits at special prices through Wednesday December 12 for delivery before Christmas. Portraits feature Santa Claus theme and are available for a limited time.
Store notes trumpet early sampling and price comparison as winter underwear and woolen goods rise in cost. Emphasizes customer service, wide selection, and willingness to source missing items. Promotes Busy Store on the Corner and urges Christmas preparation.
The Boston Store reports rapid growth and rising trade in Kennewick with new Fall novelties selling quickly. It credits quality and fair pricing, promising better goods, lower prices, and courteous service to all customers, from coffee to camp supplies.
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