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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1909
Page
5
This week’s catalog lists new lines including spoons and silverware pieces fit for gifts. It features rings watches cuff links scarves neck chains baby chains pins bracelets and hand painted china alongside cut glass and hat pins.
Local columns detail visits by Mrs. Klitten and Mrs. G Garber in Spokane, holiday travel plans for teachers, and school holiday closure from Christmas through January 3. Reports include shipping buys by Chas H Collins Co and community events at the Kennewick Woman's Club, plus a teaching vacancy and a class gift packing for Guy Story in San Francisco.
The Hamilton Supply Co. received two carloads of potatoes for seed and eating, with the Nadetted Gem from Sunpyaide praised. Collins Company unloaded two carloads of grain this week while Hamilton Supply and Fruitgrowery Assn. ship about sixty five tons a month upriver. Local clubs and individuals held meetings and events, including the Methodist Church class at the Mueller home and the Kennewick Lodge election of officers.
Notice is given of a stockholders meeting at the Hall on December 28 at 8 p m for the election of officers. Signed O C Retzlaff secretary.
The Alma Chapter No 100 Order Eastern Star held its regular meeting Tuesday night and installed the new year officers led by Worthy Matron Mrs L W Soth and Marshall Miss Mae Sercombe. Newly elected officers include Worthy Matron Margaret Garver Worthy Patron Chas Conway Associate Matron Ada Johnson Conductress Mae Sercombe Associate Conductress Sarah Pall intertreas Mra H H Humphrey Rec Libble Vaughn Chaplain Mra J F Perry Marshall Madge E Soth Organist Daisy Emigh Ada Cora Serecombe Ruth Mra Hudnall Esther Sadie Conway Martha Mra Shanafelt Electa Mrs Kitten Warder Mrs G M Annis Sentinel J F Perry.
School notes report absences due to sickness and illnesses among students. Kennewick will debate Prosser on January 14, with Puyallup and Vancouver debates also scheduled. The plan to retain three debate team members hinges on Prosser’s Dickson, with Miss Parkhill resigning and Mieg Vance replacing her.
C A Sickles of Narrow Gage Grill travels to Spokane on business. Mrs Geo Hunter recovering at home from hospital stay. H E Johnson of First International Bank recovering from typhoid fever. R S Taylor plans to relocate after visiting Kennewick and nearby towns. J J Miller of Miller Realty Co visits for real estate deals. A L Norton of St Paul Tacoma Lumber in town on company business. Local skating parties enjoy good ice on backwater near the island. L W Soth editor off duty with Typhoid fever. Nurse Cohen and Dr Delepine attend. Panatorium moves to Flynn building and aims to expand. Richard Mounsey returns from North Yakima after inventory work. Willis Spence returns home from Burbank, recovering from illness.
Morning service at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m led by Rev J A Pine with Bible study at 7 p m plus an 8 p m sermon. Services occur on the second and fourth Sundays at 8 a m at G J Henneberry residence until a church edifice is built. Sunday School at 3 p m at Mrs J Hawkins residence. Pastor Rev Father E Frederick in charge.
The pastor invites worshippers to Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. The Young Peoples Society meets at 6 30 p.m. and a Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 p.m. The aim is worship and guidance toward salvation through Jesus Christ.
Rev. H. T. Murray will lead 10 a.m. services with a sermon at 11 a.m. titled The Prince of Peace. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p.m. and an evening sermon at 7 30 p.m. Parents and friends are invited to Sabbath School Christmas exercises Friday evening. A special Christmas sermon and music are planned for Sunday.
Rev Blu F Brown pastor. Sunday school 10 a m with H M Ashbaugh Supt Epworth League 6 45 p m. Sermons at 11 a m and 7 30 p m The morning text How old are thou Gen 47 5 The evening evangelistic and communion at Finley 3 p m Prayer meeting Thursday. Christmas exercises in church this evening all invited to worship.
W L Rowan pastor announces Sunday schedule with prayer at 10, preaching at 11 on A Heaven sent Message, and 7 30 evening sermon The Persistent Question Who and What was Jesus All invited to attend these services.
A collage of small ads and notices including rooms for rent with or without board, shoe repair, lap robes for display, Kennewick cigars as gifts, engines for sale, real estate listings, stock pasture reminders, lost purses and rugs, and medical remedies. Also mentions a local hospital superintendent and a sprained ankle treatment option.
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