Finley Drainage District hearing postponed to March
Benton County Washington board meeting February 3 1908 postponed final action on the Finley Drainage District Petition by H B Haney and others to March 2 1908 at 11 a m. C E Lum granted permission to lay water pipes across the public highway in Section 18 Town 8 N Range 30 E W M. County road exam ordered for Thos M Hickman et al. and Kennewick plat vacation continued to last page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissionsioners
Benton County
Washington
Court House
Prosser
H. B. Haney
Finley
C. E Lum
C. E. Lum
Thos. M. Hickman
Kennewick
Provement Co
Riverside Avenue
E” Street
9Th Street
7Th Street
Columbia Avenue
First Street
Prosser Market Day Draws Record Town Attendance
Saturday marked the inaugural market day in Prosser attracting large crowds from surrounding farms and families. Townspeople reported unprecedented real and general business activity surpassing any prior day in Prosser’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prosser
The Cemetery Meeting of Kennewick Association
The Kennewick Cemetery Association held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. Fay F. Deans home. Miss Elizabeth Campbell played a piano solo and Mrs. Dean sang after adjournment. The treasurer reported about 80 dollars on hand and an annual meeting was set for the second Tuesday in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennewick Cemetery Association
Fay F. Dean
M. E. Staley
Miss Campbell
Mrs. Dean
Abstract Books Sold In Washington State Deal
The Abstract books of the Kennewick Abstract Co. were sold to Benton County Abstract & Title Co. led by president J. R. McKeand. The price ranged from 1500 to 2000 dollars and Kennewick books will be managed by Attorneys Humphrey & Cole in Amon building offices. Fay F. Dean sold the business to focus on Chicago Tracts and personal land interests while continuing in development and estate work for Eastern clients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennewick Abstract Co
Benton County Abstract & Title Co
J. R. McKeand
Kennewick Books
Humphrey & Cole
Amon _ building
Fay F. Dean
Dean
Chicago
Burnham Pushes Rural Parcel Post Bill in Congress
Senator Burnham of New Hampshire introduced a rural parcels post bill with 5 cent first pound and 2 cent additional rate, bearing president and Postmaster General support. The plan limits weight to eleven pounds and 3 feet 6 inches length, with perishable items mailed at sender’s risk. The piece also covers Roosevelt’s reform agenda on Employers Liability Act, federal corporate control, railroads, and government employee compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Burnham
New Hampshire
Congress
United States
Burnham
Meyer
Supreme Court
Department of Justice
Ladies Aid apron sale at church with refreshments
The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church will hold an apron sale and serve ice cream cake and light refreshments in the vacant building third door east of the Beach Block on St Valentine’s Day February Me 190s in the afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of the
Presbyterian Church
State Booster Book mailed to applicants by secretary
Secretary of State Sam H. Nichols is mailing copies of the Booster Book to applicants. He has shipped supplies to the chamber of commerce in Seattle Spokane and Tacoma and will provide copies to commercial bodies in smaller cities on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam H. Nicols
Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
Spokane
Tacoma
Movements of the Wallowa Dredge On River Work
The government dredge The Wallowa passed Kennewick dock and moved upriver to resume channel clearing. Rock work on the shoal above Richland is finished and next will be near White Bluffs to rake shoals. Captain Winslow says progress is satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallowa
Kennewick Dock
Richland
White Bluffs
Winslow
Four Year and Amateur Rules Adopted by Intercollegiate Conference
The Intercollegiate Athletic Conference meeting in Walla Walla approved four key rules. A four-year limit caps athletic careers, a one-year residence rule applies to transfers and preparatory students, and an amateur rule bars money players. Whitman College faces losses but student sentiment supports the changes to restore integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Whitman College
Northwestern
Whitman
Washington State Association of County Commissioners Formed
The Washington State Association of County Commissioners organized in Tacoma on Tuesday with permanent officers chosen. Deliberations covered prison costs management of contagious diseases road policy and necessary legislation. Don F. Cresswell and W C Travis of the Benton County board attended and participated actively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington State Association of County Commissioners
Tacoma
Don F. Cresswell
W.C. Travis
Benton County Board
The New Lumber Yard in Kennewick
The Crab Creek Lumber Company plans aKennewick yard and long lease on most lots in the Kennewick Transfer Barn block. O H Rosenberg of Ellensburg auditor for the company arrived for early build arrangements this week. The firm also operates Milwaukee yards and recently bought Kelso yard at Kiona. Crews are erecting lumber sheds at Lind while Kennewick shed work will start soon and Rosenberg praises Kennewick prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennewick
Crab Creek Lumber Company
O. H. Rosenberg
Ellensburg
Milwaukee
Kelso
Kiona
Lind
Rosenberg
Meadowbrook Farm Organized for 100 Acre Chicago Tracts
Meadowbrook Farm Company formed by R. E. Pratt Dr. Harsha and Fay F Dean to develop 100 acres in Chicago Tracts Section 5. The land will be irrigated from wells and aimed as an ideal stock and hay ranch. Thoroughbred Duroc Jersey hogs will be a specialty with Dean already importing fine specimens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadowbrook Farm
R. E. Pratt
Dr. Harsha
Fay F. Dean
Chicago
Dean
Meadow Brook farm plan highlights diversified farming
The article notes attention to dairy, swine, and poultry with Meadow Brook promoters aiming to diversify farming as development progresses. It argues up to date methods will boost profitability from the start and emphasizes broad agricultural diversification.
Burglars Hit Three local Firms Sunday Evening
Burglars robbed McPhee Drug Store taking 69 dollars from the cash register between 6 30 and 7 PM while the proprietor ate supper. Ashbaugh's was entered by forcing the back door with an ax and no money was taken. The Kennewick Harness Shop window was pried and cash drawer found empty. no other losses reported. The time of the other two break ins remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPhee Drug Store
H. M. Ashbaugh’s
Kennewick
Ashbaugh’s
Ashbaugh
The Band Concert Brings Town Out For Evening
The Band last Friday evening drew a large appreciative audience. Vocal soloist Harold Reed and baritone Mr. Nelson received praise for tone and execution. Mrs DeGork piano solos, Mandola Clubs, horn quintet, and Haulton girls duets also delighted, concluding with a farewell song as the crowd left to march music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Reed
Nelson
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Cemetery Meeting
Rural Parcels Post
Roosevelt
County Commissioners Association
Gordon
Gentleman Sitoe
H. M. Ashbaugh & Co
Senator
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