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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1908
Page
4
A couple mocks love letters in a breach of promise scene before a Benton County Washington court notices a March 4 1908 condemnation petition. The suit seeks right of way for a public highway across a 30 foot strip in section 2 township 8 north range 29 E W M totaling 1.82 acres with jury or court determining compensation.
Gunpowder explodes in three stages ignition inflammation and combustion. Ignition lights the first grain inflammation spreads flame as heat rises combustion burns each grain. On ignition, gunpowder becomes a gas expanding about 9000 times its solid volume, capable of doing work in a closed vessel.
Snow appears white because the blended elementary colors from crystal radiance combine before reaching the eye. Air pockets among the ice particles add whiteness, with over a thousand crystal forms catalogued. Reflections of all white light occur, yet pink and other tints emerge at specific sun angles, aiding traveler illumination at night.
Archibishop Asher washed ashore in Ireland seeks shelter from a clergyman. When asked how many commandments exist he proclaims the eleventh commandment to love one another. The tale is framed with Irish wit and a railroad worker’s quips reflecting social humor of the era.
A dialogue shows a parent and adviser debating where a daughter should take music lessons and practice. The Houston Post reports the offer and counteroffer for at home versus at the other location. The exchange underscores a test of patience cited by the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
In Benton County Superior Court a petition for condemnation of a 100 foot wide strip across Lot 5 Section 31 to build a public highway is filed. The case names Benton County and defendants F W Leadbetter and Jane Leadbetter with compensation to be set by jury or judge. Prosecuting Attorney J W Callicotte signs the notice with Prosser address.
L A French and Jane Doe French heirs seek court approval to condemn a 60 foot wide land strip in Benton County Washington for a public highway. The petition requests compensation to be determined by jury or by the court and sets a March 4 1908 hearing at Prosser Court House with J W Callicotte listed as county attorney. Soft drinks at the Kennewick Club.
Treasury official certifies the First National Bank of Kennewick in Benton County Washington is authorized to commence banking under the Revised Statutes. Deputy Comptroller Thos P Kane signs and seals the charter on November 25 1907.
Notice is given that letters of administration with the will annexed were granted to Henry D Sweet on November 20 1907 by Benton County Superior Court. All persons with claims against the estate must present them with vouchers in Kennewick Washington within one year from the notice date or be barred. Dated Kennewick Washington December 27 1907. Administrator Henry D Sweet.
Charles M. Bentley of Kennewick Washington files intent to make final five year proof for Homestead Entry No. 11944 dated January 26 1903 for the southwest quarter of section eight township seven north range twenty eight east Willamette Meridian. Proof to be given before the Register and Receiver at Walla Walla February 14 1908 with witnesses H D Clodfelter Mark Potter S A Tucker Carl Williams all of Kennewick Washington.
Department of the Interior notice lists Ever Storland and David W. McCoy of Kennewick filing final five year proofs for Homestead Entries 11969 and 11954. Proofs set for February 1908 at Walla Walla with witnesses Emory Owens C E Nicosen Albert W. Robertson and others.
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