Hesss Celebrate Tin Wedding and Quiet Village Events
Mr and Mrs Hess observed their tin wedding with a surprise gathering and gifts. An impromptu dance occurred at Woodman Hall with many young people in attendance. The Ladies Guild met at Mrs Stretchberrys home, and several visitors including L J Dimick Foster Stretchberry and Jas Linler were in town over the weekend.
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Mrs. Hess
Woodman Hall
Ladies’ Guild
F.C. Stretchberry
L. J.dimick
Warren Bros. of
Walla Walla
Local Notes: Sick Child, Bridge Work, and Home Moves
Finley child Jessie Dicus is ill with nervous prostration. Everett DeSellem and Will Skinner work on the North Coast bridge. Theo Koerner visited Spokane brother Huzo. J P Lewtas returned from Spokane with son Richard. Robinson moved family into Grout’s house near J K Setzer’s. B S Travis of Kiona brought family to a 30 acre tract northwest of town to front, level, and seed for spring crop. He plans a home after county road location between this place and Kennewick.
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Jessie Dicus
Everet DeSellem
Will Skinner
North Coast
J. P. Lewtas
Spokane
Richard
Robinson
Mr. Grout
J. K Setzer
B.S Travis
Kiona
Travis
Horse Heaven
Kirona
Kennewick
Notice of Settlement of Account in Glover Estate
In Benton County Washington the estate of Mike D. Glover deceased is settling the executrix Nellie M. Glover has filed the final account. A settlement hearing is set for January 20 1909 at 10 o clock a.m. in the Superior Court Prosser. Interested parties may appear with written exceptions. Judge W W Zent will oversee the proceedings. County Clerk J D Marsh signs the notice.
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Miked. Glover
Nellie M. Glover
Mike D. Glover
Prosser
W. W. Zent
J.D. Marsh
High School Notes From Our Special Correspondent
Gerald Hover joins 4th grade and Clarence Holcomb with Walter Reeves enter 2nd grade this week. Yue High School boys bought boxing gloves and practice self defense at noon. Miss Church hosted teachers last Friday. Basketball girls install bump boards and mark lines in pavilion for practice this week. The Misses Lynn Archer and Perfly hosted friends Friday at their bungalow with dancing and cards. The Kennewick High School group extend sympathy to Stanley Roe on his mother’s death.
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Miss Church
Lynn Archer
Perfly
Kennewick High School
Stanley Roe
Kennewick Highlands Fruit Land Vision
A boastful comparison crowns Kennewick Highlands as premier Northwest fruit land rivaling Nob Hill in North Yakima, claiming visitors have not seen the best fruit land until they see the Highlands.
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Kennewick Highlands
Kennewick
Nob Hill
North
Yakima
Highlands
Cemetery Association Holds December Meeting in Kennewick
The Kennewick Cemetery association held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon led by Mrs. C O Anderson. W H Collins and C O Anderson reviewed books while a condensed record system was adopted. Treasurer Mrs. F M Crosby reported 131 on hand and 12.50 collected bringing total to 173.50. bills totaling 9.05 were approved for payment. The next meeting will be with Mrs. M O Klitten on the second Tuesday in January.
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Kennewick Cemetery Association
C. O. Anderson
W. H. Collins
Anderson
F. M. Crosby
December Tea for M. E. Church by Ladies' Aid
The December tea hosted by the Ladies' Aid of the M. E. church at Mrs. W. R. Amon's home was a memorable event. Hostesses Mesdames A. H. Richards O. W. Rich H. D. Sweet J. A. Van Norshall and J. E. Webb ensured a welcoming atmosphere with light refreshments and a contribution added to the treasury.
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M. E. Church
W. R. Amon
O. W. Rich
H. D. Sweet
J. A. van Norshall
J. E. Webb
Rebekah Officers Elected for Half-Year Term
The Althea Rebecah lodge elected officers for the ensuing term to be installed at a joint installation with the Odd Fellows on June 11. N. G. Gretta Book V. G. Mrs. O W Rich tgumearers Mrs. A Kolb recording secretary Elizabeth Campbell.
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Althea Rebecah Lodge
Odd Fellows
N. G
Gretta Book
V. G
O. W. Rich
A. Kolb
Elizabeth Campbell
A Tip for Good Husbands Son In Law Deals Home Repairs
Lee A. Johnson plans to install a new range a bathtub and hot and cold water piping while his wife is away. The Sunnyside Republican reports on the domestic matter and Johnson's efforts to improve the home during her absence.
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Lee A. Johnson
Sunnyside
Palmer Faces Legislative Probe After Spokane Testimony
To Qust Palmer, once law partner of Judge Milo A. Root, now faces a prospective investigation by the state legislature over the Root scandal. Palmer, elected from King County Forty-seventh district, may face expulsion when the legislature convenes in January.
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Qust Palmer
Seattle
E. B. Palmer
Milo A. Root
Spokane
Palmer
King County
Sheriff Offers Reward for Missing J R Bradshaw Body
Colfax sheriff Ratliffe offers 200 dollars for the recovery of J. R. Bradshaw believed killed near Spokane on November 27 after a 150 dollar hay shipment from Colfax. Bradshaw, once a Baptist minister, known for good habits, is feared robbed and disposed in the Spokane river.
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Colfax
Ratliffe
J. R. Bradshaw
Spokane
Bradshaw
Jilted Man Beats Farmer in Idaho Valley
A young farmer from the Palouse region named Guyser entered John Ludwig's home after being refused the stepdaughter’s hand. He knocked Ludwig down and beat him. Ludwig is expected to recover. Sheriff captured Guyser and he is jailed at Moscow.
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Palouse
Fred Guyser
Moscow
John Ludwig
Ludwig
Guyser
For a Bride's Dowry and the White Poplar Custom
A northern custom links a bride dowry to growing trees. Fathers plant a thousand white poplars after a daughter is born, intending the trees to rise in value with the maiden’s virtue and beauty as she grows. Trees reach full growth around twenty years, and the dowry increases in worth with time.
Out to Work and a Clearing House Idea
A Kansas City Journal snippet notes a society clearing house idea and humor about avoiding Van Squawks' ball. The dialog hints at certificates and formalities behind social obligations and reconciliation.
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van Squawks
Kansas City Journal
State School Fund Apportioned Across Counties
Olympia state school superintendent Dewey allocated 182,922.94 dollars to statewide counties as the regular quarterly apportionment of state school funds, about 31,500 dollars more than the previous December.
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Olympia
Dewey
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Lauren W. Soth
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Second St
Wash
Congress
Coffin Bros
Walker
Omar W. Rich
Hanson
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T. H. Irvin
S. M. Lockerby
H. E. Johnson
CC. W. Lockerby
First International Bank of
Rover Notes
Foster C. Stretchberry
Jas. Linler
Portland
Finley
Theo. Koerner
Huzo
Superior Court
State of Washington
Benton County
Gerald Hover
Clarence Holcomb
Walter Reeves
Sean Ricu
State of
Washington
Northern Pacific Irrigation CO
Land Department
Kennewick, Wash
the Cemetery Meeting
M. E
Rebekah Officers
Cascade Lumber Co
R. C. Mounsey
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