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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1906
Page
6
Notices announce final five year proof for Fort A Moore and William C Moore on homestead entries in Kennewick and nearby areas. Walla Walla officials set January and June 1907 proof dates with witnesses listed from Kennewick Prescott and Trescott. A.J. Gillis signs as Register.
Notice is hereby given that Thomas N. Moore intends to make final five years proof in support of his claim made May 15, 1900, for the NW 4 of section 28, township 7 north, range 29 east. Witnesses: J. M. Wroe of Kennewick Washington, A M Barnett of Kennewick Washington, E Barnett of Prescott Washington. A J Gillis Register.
Several notices document desert land claim filings and intended proofs at the United States Land Office in Walla Walla Washington. Laurence E Johnson assignee of Eva J Smith seeks proof for claim 457 in Kennewick with witnesses Amon Muncey Alsbury Harris. Benjamin F Knapp of Kennewick seeks proof for claim 336 with witnesses Amon Alsbury Muncey Harris. Oscar D Graves of Kiona seeks final commutation proof for Homestead Entry 18353 with witnesses Pointer Quillen Batson and Smith.
GK Henson Maiutit sues J B Thompson and spouses to remove a cloud on title and cancel a mortgage for $470 on 40 acres in section 22 township 8 north range 30 east W M Benton County Washington. The action seeks to quiet title and enforce payment with first publication November 23, 1910. C O Anderson attorney for plaintiff Kennewick Washington.
John F. Larkin seeks final commutation proof for Homestead Entry No. 14818 filed Feb 16 1905 for the Naty Section 12 Township 7N Range 28 E W M. Proof will be made before the Register and Receiver at Walla Walla Washington on Jan 9 1907. Witnesses Alfred Amon E W Burton Kimory Owens Peter Storland all of Kennewick Washington.
Notice that the partnership of Robert Galloway and E D Taylor under the firm name Galloway and Taylor is dissolved by mutual consent. Taylor continues the business and assumes all debts and collects all outstanding accounts. Dated Kennewick November 23, 1406. R A Galloway E D Taylor
Benton County hearing set for January 1907 at 10 oclock in the forenoon to decide if the Prosser Traction Co may construct an Ewene Railroad along public highways in multiple townships. Interested parties must appear to show cause why the franchise should not be granted, signed December 17, 1906 by County Auditor F H Gloyd.
In Benton County Washington Superior Court a notice to creditors for the estate of Charles J Beach deceased requires all claims to be presented with vouchers to Harriet Beach executrix at her Kennewick residence within one year from December 21 1906 or they will be barred by law. Attorneys Hatfield for executrix H J Snively for the firm.
Benton County Washington will accept sealed bids to repair the wagon bridge over the Yakima River near Prosser including spans and approaches. Bids must include plans and bonds ten percent, bid opening at 4 7 oclock p m January 12 1907, right to reject all bids reserved.
The Oregonian in Portland outlines subscription terms for daily and Sunday editions, with 12 months and other durations. It notes payment methods including post office money orders, express orders, personal checks, and warns that cash and currency are at the reader's risk.
A description of ship safety systems centralized in the bridge where levers and push buttons control all dangerous machinery. The wheelhouse contains indicators thermometers thermostats gauges and many polished buttons. A fire alarm would trigger bells red lights and indicate exact danger location.
In a cunning plan Parmentier leases land near Paris and plant s potatoes to shift public taste. He posts warnings that stealing tubers will be punished, claiming the crop is reserved for the king and nobles, triggering night theft and eventual widespread adoption of potatoes.
A guide on flowering the Chinese sacred lily in water including skin removal and bulb scoring. It also recounts General Jackson’s frugal White House lunches and notes he enjoyed a pipe and toddy but avoided excesses.
The passage recounts King George IV’s habit of bowing to all salutations until he reached a beggar sweeping a crossing. He explained that giving money to a beggar would be improper while stopping to give six pence would seem ostentatious. It also includes a quip about political ambition and an exchange from Senator Sorgum about seeking an easy position in politics.
A short cryptic exchange shows Johnny answering a riddle about cents with a refusal to help, followed by a local saying about self-harm. The snippet includes a Denver News line and a Cheysecom proverb.
A historic tale recounts Abraham Lincoln defending a stranger accused of murder. Despite lack of direct testimony, Lincoln pressed for reason and honesty, winning acquittal as the real culprit later faced justice. Brewer notes the straightforward approach and jury confidence as decisive.
A tiny monkey from southwest Africa travels from Genoa to Heidelberg, changing roles at each customs stop. Genoa declares it a bird for a 28 cent fee, Zurich taxes it as a cat, Constance treats it as luggage, Stuttgart upgrades it to a dog, and Heidelberg ends its journey as a university town dog. Also a Life column joke about cautions on appearances.
An antique wedding gift list from 1587 includes birds such as cranes herons ducks swans larks and plovers totaling about 850 items. The writer notes this would be an embarrassment to the bride and her family in Marshland Norfolk. A second excerpt extols laughter as healthful and life enhancing.
A bystander explains an ambulance taking a customer in a fit to the hospital next door. The tailor comments that he has never seen a customer have a fit in that shop, noting the unusual scene across the street.
The statement reflects a concise view that a man is identified first by his birth from his mother, then by marriage, and finally by his role as a father. The Atebison Globe records this tersely as a philosophical note on identity and family.
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