The Big Store 10 Moves to New Corner Site
H. M. Ashbaugh bought two lots at the Tacoma and Second streets corner from Hover Investment Co for 4000 dollars. He plans a two story brick building 50 by 100 feet to house The Big Store stock of dry goods clothing and shoes, expanding Benton county’s largest such inventory.
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H. M. Ashbaugh
Tacoma
Second Streets
Second Street
Hover Investment Co
Ashbaugh
Benton County
Good Roads From the View Point of a Farmer
Mr Calkins argues farmers need good roads to reach markets townward and haul larger loads at lower cost. He urges wide fire legislation to protect roads, notes roads aid non perishable farm goods, medical access, church, school, and social ties, and frame farmers as educated community leaders ready to support capable leaders.
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Calkins
Road Improvements Could Save Post Office Millions
The post office estimates national road upgrades to good condition would trim operating expenses by 6.76 million dollars annually. With less than half of roads designated as post roads, mud taxes reach nearly seven million yearly, implying total public cost near seven hundred million annually. Improved highways would boost travel, local trade, and producer profits while lowering consumer prices by reducing middleman gains.
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Post Office Department
United States
New Gravel Road Near High School Praised
The new road near the high school is finished and in perfect condition with a hard smooth level surface. It cost 171 dollars for 80 units of red gravel, about six dollars per unit. The question remains whether it will stay in good shape during dry spells and how it informs future road choices.
Fire in the Bakery Sparks Quick Defense in Kennewick
A bakery fire started behind the oven in Allen's Bakery Monday morning in Kennewick. The baker and owner detected the blaze, doused it with pails before firefighters arrived, and prevented major damage as Company No. 2 joined from the west. Quick alarm and hydrant hookup aided rapid response.
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Kennewick
Allen
Hugh Ashbaugh
New apartment house foundation under way near King and Son store
S E Walker has begun excavating for the foundation of a new frame apartment house. The structure measures 25 by 500 feet and sits on the lots just north of the King and Son store.
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S.E. Walker
King & Son
Odd Fellows Meet Draws 250 Members to Prosser
The Kennewick Odd Fellows Lodge led about thirty delegates at a Saturday gathering in Prosser with roughly 250 Odd Fellows from ten lodges including Prosser Kennewick Kiewa Sunnyside Granger North Yakima and Goldendale. State Grand Master Birdseye praised the degree work by the Kennewick Drill Team and gave an extended eloquent address that impressed all.
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Kennewick
Odd Fellows Lodge
Prosser
Kiewa
Sunnyside
Granger
North Yakima
Goldendale
Birdseye
Spokane
Fred Tweedt
D. C. Gibbs
J. K. DePriest
Frank Emigh
Rebekahs
Order
Benton County
Kincaid Opens White Bluffs Bank With D Ties
William J. Kincaid leaves Waterville for White Bluffs to open a bank with fixtures ordered from Seattle arriving soon. Walter Long, previously a deputy in the treasurer’s office, will not join immediately. Kincaid, former cashier of Douglas County Bank, brings farm roots and strong business ethics.
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St. Nick
Santa Claus
W. J. Kincaid
White Bluffs
Seattle
Walter Long
Long
Kincaid
Douglas County
Douglas ‘County
Waterville
William
Mr. Long
Douglas County Press
Free Edison Phonograph Trial Offer Delights Tacoma Family
Music and fun note invites readers to write the D S Johnson Co in Tacoma Washington for a free trial Edison phonograph and records. Describes it as a most acceptable gift for the entire family.
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D.S. Johnson Co
Tacoma
Wash
Edison Phonograh
Inland Empire Steamer Planned for Local Welcome
The Commercial Club held a special meeting after a large turnout to greet the Inland Empire from Celilo. The 30 foot longer steamer, built by Open River Transportation, draws about 2 inches loaded and will be aimed at Pasco and Kennewick trade. a stock company will form to manage a wharf project and other public enterprises.
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Inland Empire
Celilo
Open River Transportation Company
Portland
Pasco
Twin Cities
Kennewick
Amon Larkin Wedding at Prosser
Miss Mae Larkin daughter of Mr and Mrs J F Larkin married W B Amon with Rev H N Rounds officiating at Prosser. Witnesses included Anna Ruth Amon Frank Larkin I N Mueller Eugene Larkin and J Kelly DePriest. They plan to live on Mr Amon’s Horse Heaven ranch.
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Prosser
Mae Larkin
J. F. Larkin
W. B. Amon
H. N. Rounds
Methodist Church
Anna
Ruth Amon
Frank Larkin
I. N. Mueller
Eugene Larkin
J. Kelly DePriest
Mr. Amon
Horse Heaven
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New
Rome
Sam
Frank J. Bonnelle
COD Fellows
the Commercial Club
Amon-Larkin
Ashbaugh & Co
Washington
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