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Kennewick Courier

Location

Kennewick, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1908

Page

3

School Caucus Nominates Officers for Board Terms

In Commercial Club Room a school caucus nominates S T Laird for three years and Geo F Richardson for two years by acclamation. One year term goes to M H Church over W S Haxton. Board discussed staffing and potential kindergarten vote, then adjourned for an Improvement Club meeting.

Commercial Club S. T. Laird Geo. F. Richardson W. Haxton M. H. Church W.S Haxton Mr. Church Laird Kennewick Improvement Club

Notice for Final Homestead Proof in Washington

Department of the Interior notices Wilson Dennis of Kiona Washington to prove five year occupancy and cultivation for Homestead Entry No 11640 filed October 30 1902 in section 20 township 7 north range 28 east before the Walla Walla Register and Receiver on April 9 1908. Witnesses: James W Pointer B W Batson D W McCoy and Charles Bentley all of Washington State. A J Gillis Register.

Department of the Interior Wallawalla Wash Wilson Dennis Kiona North Range James W Pointer B W. Batson D. W. McCoy Charles Bentley Kennewick

Hover notes reveal local meetings and community changes

The report notes Rev T H Dry and Rev J H Wood conducting meetings at Finley with spiritual success. G M Bailey organized two Sunday Schools across the river. Local residents move, work, and join new ventures, including Parker families, Mr. Stevens, and Mr. Nelson. Camp 8799 M W of A formed with Kennewick help. Woodmen members assist, and a welcome supper is described.

Bailey T. H. Dry Finley J. H. Wood Kennewick G. M. Bailey R. M. Cash D.S. Stewart Horse Heaven Josie Minnie Metiuire Parker Austin Ranch Orlando Beck Forester Murphy Stewart, Nance, Hess and Helms

Richland News Roundup of Socials and Local Movements

Walter Sweet visited Richland on Sunday while the Ladies Aid served tea at Mrs J E Burmaster’s home. Portland’s S D Stouffer looked after property here this week. Kennewick youths attended a school entertainment and the play Our Awful Aunt drew a crowded house. OJ Eskelson and wife moved to manage Rielland Transfer Co. after purchasing it. Local real estate moves include EC Bent buying land south of town.

M. E. Church JE Burmaster S D Stouffer Portland Ore Richland Kennewick G. Holbrooke Lewiston H C Stair OL Eskelson Rielland Transfer Co WL Munsey EC Bent Spokane CH Collins Effit Logan W B Lamb Wji St Clair Pasco George John Tuttle OJ Eskelson Benton Water Co

Church Services and Meetings Across Denominations

Sunday School at 10 a m in multiple churches with Junior and Senior C E groups. Sermons at 11 a m and 7 30 p m on Who Will Go and The Changeless Christ. Special music and solos. Rev John Chandler and Rev J H Wood lead sessions in different venues. Bible school at 10 am and praise at 6 30 pm. Congregational preacher Rev D H Reid visits Yakima.

J. Forsythe Smith C. E John Chandler New Brick School House Methodist Episcopal J. H. Wood Epworth D. H. Reid Seattle Congregational Church

Bank advertisement invites new patrons with promises of security

A promotional notice urges readers to join a respected local bank. It touts strong business methods, secure deposits, and reliance on approved collateral after thorough investigation, claiming to service the accounts of the area’s prominent people.

Fechter & Rudkin First Natl Bank

Kennewick Land Boom Promises Big Returns

Kennewick offers top world class land in ten years with the North ern Pacific Great Gravity Canal, five years of success and a thriving Inland Empire center. Five-acre home sites yield $1900 yearly, residence lots from $100, forty acres near Finley school at $150 an acre, a cottage with two lots for $1400, plus a free Million Dollars worth of property offer.

Kennewick Inland Empire Finley School

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