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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
5
In Benton County Washington a petition for condemnation of a 30 foot wide strip 1.82 acres along section 12 township 8 north range 29 east is filed for a public highway. The hearing is set March 4 1908 at 10 o clock in the Benton County Court House Prosser. Attorney J W Dellicotte represents the petitioner Benton County Washington.
Benton County Washington announces a petition to condemn and appropriate a 30 foot wide strip across section 27 township 7 north range 29 east WM containing 182 acres for a public highway. A jury will determine compensation unless waived. court action set for March 4 1908 at Prosser court house.
In Benton County Washington S K DeFree and Jane Doe DeFree sue to condemn a 30 foot wide right of way along the west boundary of section 12 township 8 north range 29 east for a public highway. A jury may determine the amount of compensation and the case is set for March 4 1908 at the Prosser courthouse. Benton County attorney J W Callecotte represents the plaintiff. Notice also: David W McCoy of Kennewick Washington files five year homestead proof for land in section 52 town 7 range 28 east WM proof February 27 1908 before the register and receiver at Walla Walla Washington. Witnesses listed: C A Lundy James Pointer Mary E Dodge Emory Owens.
Thoroughbred white Leghorn eggs for sale priced at $1.50 per setting or $600 per 100. Wycoff's greatest laying strain offered by B. G. Zwanzig Society.
The article describes the seating system for members in the house during prayers. A member present at prayers gains the right to their seat for the current sitting until the house rises. A card marked At prayers is used to reserve the seat by placing a name in a back bench receptacle, and the original seat holder regains it upon the return of the master of the seat.
William the Conqueror pursued Mathilde of Flanders by dramatic show of force after boxing her ears and muddying her dress. She later decided only he could treat her thus and agreed to marriage, yielding a union that became one of royalty history’s happiest.
A colonial era miscellany presents tales of clairvoyant wives of explorers, doctors hoping to study mystic brains after death, cane defense against holdups, a New York harbor statue illusion, and a puny jab at clerks as Priest’s clerical readers.
Daily service operates Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays departing Kennewick and Pasco at 7:30 a.m. for regional travel.
A string of quick quotes from the Pittsburg Post and Exchange texts shows a theme of urgency and debt. The dialogue mentions rushing deliveries and a promise of payment, then shifts to a dinner plan involving someone named Jolt and a cook’s day out.
Vessels are advised to call at all points along the Columbia River from Kennewick to Priest Rapids through the Early Fruit Belt as navigation resumes. The notice outlines mandatory calls at stations and safety measures for daylight operations.
The description notes electric light steam heat and comfortable dining and sleeping accommodations aboard the vessel.
A Yonkers Statesman quip notes a piano with several silent keys as a humorous feature amid praise for its other qualities. The remark frames a boastful feature list with witty contrast.
Mr Jno Theo DeGork of Kennewick is named The Tailor by his Majesty, the American Citizen, signaling a ceremonial appointment within the community.
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