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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
1
The author argues teaching and practice in highway engineering must align. He notes America’s road system lags, wastes substantial funds, and demands intelligent direction, system reforms, and better returns on road investments as continued improvements are pursued.
The Open River Transportation Company announces its new steamer Inland Empire will make a trial trip to Kennewick, departing Celilo on Sunday morning, December 20. This marks the first vessel of a permanent Columbia River line linked to the Portage road to Portland system, with a regular spring schedule to follow after Celilo Falls is completed.
Alma Chapter 100 of the Order of the Eastern Star held its annual officer election. Elected were Worthy Matron Mrs. L. W. Soth, Worthy Patron G. W. Shanafelt, Associate Matron Mrs. J. F. Perry, Secretary Charles Conway, Treasurer Mrs. L. E. Johnson, Conductress Mrs. A. H. Richards, Associate Conductress Mrs. F. L. Watson. The meetings were moved to the first and third Tuesday evenings each month. A special meeting was held Tuesday evening to initiate candidates.
Jas L Brass of Columbia Steamboat Co wins a one year mail contract starting January 1 for three trips weekly or more to up-river points. The service covers White Bluffs Hanford Ringold and Wahluke at $1800 annually, benefiting Kennewick and up-river interests.
The Junior Class hosted a party for friends last Friday evening with forty one guests. Dancing and cards entertained attendees while Eleanor Staser presided at the piano. Chaperones were Prof. M. H. Lewis and Miss Church. An oyster supper followed the dancing satisfying the hearty schoolboy appetite.
Beginning Tuesday December 35th Northern Pacific trains No 15 and 16 will carry mail on request of the Chief Railway Mail Clerk. Two trains are added to the Kennewick mail service with westbound at 10 10 p m and eastbound at 1 15 a m about four hours earlier than before.
The exchange negotiates sending heavier team and cow stock in return for a pay difference. Parties are advised to call this office for details and next steps.
A poem urges a festive Christmas melody tempered by pity and mercy. It calls for a joyous but brave voice that honors voiceless and sightless listeners, weaving paths of compassion through the holiday refrain.
Arrangements are nearly complete for a 15 mile rural telephone line from Kennewick to Horse Heaven, serving District 18 farmers who will contribute 600 to 700 dollars toward construction. Kennewick businessmen, led by Carl Williams and A. C. Amon, support the project and a meeting at the District 18 Schoolhouse is set for Saturday evening to review plans and progress. Twenty two phones will be installed initially with total line cost about 800 dollars. The district notes progress in schools and social life and supports Roosevelt era rural reforms while planning further organizational and educational efforts. The office invites visits to see the Oliver Typewriter model.
A committee of the New York bar presses for increased federal judge salaries and seeks support to pass the bill currently before Congress.
Mrs Mina Murphy was seriously hurt when her horse bolted on the Washington street canal bridge as an automobile approached. She suffered an ear injury a deep cut near an eye a broken thumb and minor scrapes. She was taken to town for medical care and face potential internal injuries. The accident happened at a blind spot on the bridge despite warnings from the vehicle driver.
The report notes that if the machine had been controlled Mrs. Murphy might have prevented Lesself from being thrown from the vehicle. In a moment of excitement no one did the right thing and no one is to blame. It is fortunate the accident was not worse given the circumstances.
Sam Bartlett urges farmers and fruit growers of Kennewick to attend the Farmers Institute on Saturday December 26 in the pavilion. Professors from the State College at Pullman will conduct sessions, and attendance is free as part of a statewide effort to provide scientific knowledge to farmers.
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