Commercial Club Reaffirms Spur Plan and Kennewick Library Push
The Commercial Club resolved to secure a mill spur on the Henley tract in the west part of town and to push construction of a flour mill within 30 days of securing the spur. They discussed Kennewick Day at the Seattle Fair and urged library advancement, noting neighboring towns have libraries while Kennewick does not. The club also addressed a proposed bridge bill and responded unfavorably to its passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
L. E. Johnson
James Crowell
S. Z. Henderson
B. E. McGregor
Columbia
Enatchee
S. M. Lockerby
H. H. Humphry
L. W.soth
Kennewick
Prosser
North Yakma
Lind
Ritzville
Women’s Club
Kennewick to Have New Laundry Firm Arrives
A Prosser report notes Prosser Steam Laundry will take Prosser field without competition and Yakima Valley Laundry moved to Kennewick to handle business serving Kiona Hanford White Bluffs and points along the Orth Bank line. The new firm is praised for reliability and quality work. Ike M. Ely plans a Ren Dewlek Packing Co venture distributing sausage samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prosser Steam Laundry
Prosser
Yakima Valley
Swa Brosn
Kennewick
Kiona
Hanford
White
Orth Bank
Columbia Heights to be Irrigated by Artesian Wells
The Columbia Heights Land Co led by C F Lott will irrigate its westward tract platted as Columbia Heights using artesian wells. Miller and Sons drilling outfit is in place on high ground west of the Lott residence, with an 8 inch hole drilled by a 11% ton machine powered by a 10 hp gasoline engine. Drilling guaranteed to 500 feet, may extend to 1000 feet if needed, at $7.50 per foot for the first 1000 feet. If water at river bed depth is found, reclamation and cultivation of the land for fruit growing may begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Heights Land Co
C. F. Lott
Columbia Heights
Miller & Sons
Lott
Dock Contract Let by Kennewick Improvement Co
The Kennewick Improvement Co directors let the contract for dock and loading incline to Geo. R. Clark of Everett. His bid slightly exceeds $3000. Plans by Bowers & Wright. The incline is 20 feet wide with 20 ft bents, extends about 400 feet into the river, and is braced to bear 120 tons. Work must finish before spring high water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennewick Improvement Co
Geo. R. Clark
Everett
Bowers & Wright
Kennewick Highlands praised by fruitgrower Osborne Russell
Osborne Russell, a leading Fruitvale fruitgrower, visits Kennewick Highlands and tells the Yakima Republic that the area surpasses Nob Hill in soil climate and transport. He extols the scenic beauty and potential for growth noting the land value and early fruit soil quality. He plans to return after speaking with many people.
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Osborne Russell
Highlands
Yakima Republic
Nob Hill
Yakima
Kennewick
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Kennewick High Girls Lose 8–0 At Prosser
Kennewick High School girls basketball team fell 8 to 0 to Prosser in a return game played on a new floor. Absent center Rosella Hamilton due to injury, the Kennewick lineup featured Effie Oliver at center, Jessie Folsom and Bernice Griffeth as forwards, and Georgia Staley and Nellie Hoadley as guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prosser
Kennewick High School
Kennewick
Rosella Hamilton
Kennewit
Effie Oliver
Jessie Folsom
Bernice Griffeth
Georgia Staley
Nellie Hoadley
Modern Woodmen Society to Operate Colorado Springs Sanatorium
At the executive council meeting in Rock Island Illinois the Modern Woodmen Society announced free treatment for tuberculous members at its Colorado Springs Colorado sanatorium. The tent colony opened Jan 1 1909 and is designed for 60 patients with a central heating plant and modern amenities. Dr J J White leads medical care and only curable or long‑term patients will be admitted. Members have contributed over 70000 to the sanatorium fund and a permanent tax was voted to support it. The article notes TB mortality and insurance losses from 1891 to 1907 and argues social benevolence can align with good business for societies.
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Modern Woodmen Society
Rock Island
Hll
iSociety
Colorado Springs
Colo
J. J. White
Nordrach Ranch Sanatorium
Woodmen Society
Dirksen Market Installs Modern Improvements
Dirksen Pioneer market begins installing new machinery and refrigeration. A brick sausage room 25 by 18 feet will be built at the rear for the sausage mill and meat cutters. A large meat box will be added and cooled by a new refrigerating machine bought from Creamery Package Co. Ice will be used only for the fish box. The improvements aim to make Dirksen Market the best and most up to date in Benton county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dircksen
Direksen
Creamery Package Company
Chicago
Thru Church& Stringer
Rumor Links Chief Battling Nelson With Minnehaha Visit
Rumor says Finley's famed fighter Battling Nelson plans a trip to the Dakota lands to meet Princess Minnehaha Laughing Water. The venture is described as peaceful with Nelson returning smiling and holding a box of Gen. Arthurs cigars.
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Nelson
Finley
The
Dakotas
Minnehaha
Gen. Arthurs
LAWLER-DAY Mabel Dry and J W Lawler Weds in Hover Parsonage
Miss Bessie Dry of Hover and J W Lawler of Portland married at the Walla Walla M E parsonage with Rev Saunders officiating. The bride, youngest daughter of Rev and Mrs T H Dry, has been in charge of the Hover post office. The groom, a Wren Greenough railroad time keeper, met her when the firm built the North Bank road. They plan a brief wedding trip then reside in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Dry
Hover
J. W. Lawler
Portland
Walla Walla M. E. Parsonage
Saunders
J. E. Richards
Freewater
Ore
T. H. Dry
Presbyterian Church
Jimmy’’ Lawler
Wren & Greenough
North Bank Road
Glad Hay Holds His Job In Eastern Washington
Friends of M F E Hay in Kennewick and the people of Eastern Washington celebrate the Supreme Court decision allowing Hay to remain in office. The article notes the court’s opinion and that a full account will appear in another column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. FE. Hay
Kennewick
Washington
Supreme Court
Coon
North Coast Right of Way Suits Result in Jury Awards
North Coast condemned land west of town in seven suits with two tried in detail. Jury awarded $1581 for 18.10 acres to Herman Wolff and $1075 for 0.75 acre to Ingwall Smith. Compromises paid landowners $1650, $1250, $914, $817, and $527.50 for smaller parcels. Jurors from Kennewick served. attorneys named. total awards exceed $1000 per acre on average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Coast
Herman Wolff
Ingwall Smith
J. H. Wood
C. R. la Porte
Ole Brue
P. E. Mors
C. O. Anderson
Kennewick
Rigg
North Yakina
North Coast Co
Beautifying School Grounds Gains Nationwide Support
A surge of public sentiment favors improving school exteriors and grounds. Properly planned upgrades boost pride, discipline, and overall benefits for students and districts, requiring leadership, some labor, and modest funding. The piece also notes Northern Frontier Railway Co. earnings at Kennedy Station for 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Forth Railway Co
Kennedy Station
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Ike M. Ely
Ren. Dewlek Packing Co
Pew
Alpy
Devene
Kennewick Highlands
Modern
WTS
Cupid
Glad Hay
Peters
St. Louis
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