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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1907
Page
5
A local report notes Yin, a prominent shop owner, avoiding charges after a probe into illicit activities along AKIMA Street. Authorities indicated limited evidence to proceed with formal action, and no arrests were made. Community officials urged ongoing vigilance in the market district.
Weekend notices report a lost purse in Prosser, medical updates on a patient at Walte Walls hospital with gangrene, and local travel between Seattle and Pullman. Rail construction progresses at Finley, Walla Walla residents visit, and an Austrian workers group heads toward Priest. Also covered are new undertaker Walter White’s arrival, N P survey work for a freight house, and multiple town arrivals and business updates including Kennewick and Davenport notices.
A Pullman sleeper caught fire near Missour Valley as the Los Angeles Limited No 8 traveled from Council Bluffs to Chicago. Passenger Louis Delario, 22, of Laramie Wyoming, died. O H Jishon of Salt Lake City, Henry Cablow of Salt Lake City, and Mrs. B Higgins of Carbondale Pennsylvania were injured. The blaze, origin undetermined, filled the car with smoke, causing suffocation. Delario was a clerk for the House Irrigation Committee and nephew of Mrs. C W Wiegel.
Mr and Mrs Frank Emigh hosted a reception at their home for Dr and Mrs Ely from New York. Twenty five guests attended including old timers and new faces. Mrs Ely sang readings by Miss Lbtight Edna Pallister and Mrs Folney Cox of Pasco. Casada melons cake and rice were served and all enjoyed a pleasant evening.
The retiring council is praised for substantial public work including water rights, sidewalk construction, and franchise grants. It notes a cooperative, harmonious term with many ordinances drafted and enacted, earning community thanks.
If any residents on the new mail route lack a mailbox contact J D Hastings agent Kennewick. A galvanized steel mailbox 6x8x19 inches without lock is priced at 1 50 with 50 cents for a lock and two keys. Master key padlocks also available for existing boxes.
Four prisoners escaped Prosser county jail at dusk by seizing the night watchman’s gun. Kid Barker, charged with murder and sheriff shooting, and Simpon the forger remain at large at 1 am. two others were captured. The fugitives fled toward Sunnyside. pursuit is ongoing. They took the watchman’s money and watch.
At a regular meeting the Commercial Club named new committees on exhibits and taxation and insurance. A telegram to Senator Levi Ankeny urged Congress to fund operations opening the Lower Snake and Upper Columbia rivers, asserting urgent land settlement needs and possible state and War Department support.
The Columbia Commission Co has moved into a new 40 by 100 foot concrete building with a Pacific street front and Front street length where a private track will be laid. The $5000 structure is described as the best commission house between Spokane and Seattle as the firm expands its operations.
The forthcoming term will begin Monday January 14 with the county commissioners meeting to organize. Don Cresswell is favored for the chair, a customary selection given his experience. C O Anderson travels to Prosser on legal business, F M Batley returns to Horse Haven for treasurership duties. A three months old baby of Mr and Mrs W H Allison died after brief illness. funeral and interment set for Kennewick cemetery. Rev Edge to assist if possible.
Mrs. M. Heard announces drastic reductions on remaining millinery inventory with a large spring stock and a first class trimmer to supervise the department. Sam promotes bargain pricing and urges customers to buy now.
The column lists Baptist and Methodist Episcopal services with pastors and sermon topics for January 13 1907. It also notes a union Young People’s Society service led by leaders from Congregational and Presbyterian churches. A 300 acre stock ranch at Yakima mouth known as Clements ranch is for rent via Mrs. J B Clements in Kennewick.
A water tank in the kitchen at J. M. Pratt's home in Prosser exploded yesterday shattering the range and damaging the kitchen. Pratt, cashier of Prosser State Bank, was unharmed while his 11 year old daughter Helen suffered a serious leg injury from flying metal. Mrs. Pratt escaped unhurt as debris pierced the kitchen wall and ceiling.
Owing to overstock the store slashes prices on select items. Music rolls drop from 1.50 to 1.00, stag horn sets to 2.00, ebonoid sets to 0.75, shaving sets to 2.00, manicure sets to 1.00, fancy stationery to 0.50, and an assortment of shells offered at reduced rates.
At the annual meeting of the Congregational Church the following officers were elected President Nelson Williams trustees Frank Emigh Nelson Williams George Egnert Deacons Mrs C R La Pore Mrs H E Beach H C Mitcham Clerk A E Nelson treasurer Mrs H E Beach School Superintendent Mrs C R La Porte.
The piece urges readers to paddle their own canoe by saving regularly and banking for a rainy day. It emphasizes easy reach and behind the user, encouraging prudent financial habits and accumulating interest on savings.
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