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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1914
Page
1
Mayor Richardson announced the police force appointments confirmed by the city council. C. E. was named chief and J. B. Haydon deputy, sworn in by the clerk. An ordinance to create a street commissioner passed first two readings, with pay set at 75 dollars per month.
Fight promoter postponed the Jewell Thompson benefit smoker at Pasco this week. Harry Jewell was arrested on highway robbery charges after an attack on a 65 year old man en route from Burbank to Seattle. The victim was beaten and $34 was taken with Jewell receiving four. One accomplice confessed and implicated Jewell. two others were arrested. Jewell claims he received only four of the $34.
Kennewick Fruit Exchange holders elected I. Smith and W. H. Layson as directors with Layson taking Smith’s vacant seat. Fred Tweedt was chosen to fill Witt’s resignation. The group reported sixty five growers and business men became stock holders since inception two months ago, with longtime locals leading subscriptions.
Banquet for 150 will be laid in the Commercial Hotel dining room tonight as Commercial Club members celebrate. The losing side of the membership drive supports the winning side with the meal for new members. Entertainment details are not yet released but promises of amusement are made.
The Commercial Club’s annual meeting ends with 90 new members and a doubled roll. Johnson faction wins 67 to 23 led by W. R. Crawford and Joseph Hess who receive public thanks. Inaugural address by H. W. Desgranges pledges active community service and new committees form, including Good Roads and Harbor.
Miss Madeline Dorothy Keller daughter of Mr and Mrs George Keller of Red Wing Minnesota married A Frederick Von Rung of Columbus Nebraska on January 8 at the bride’s brother Mayor O P Keller’s Bowdle South Dakota home. The couple plan a trip to the far East and a future in Oregon. The bride is noted as a social leader and pianist.
A North Page section hand jailed for disturbing the peace while drunk tried to burn his bedding to escape. Dense smoke nearly suffocated him before guards intervened. He was fined $11 and costs by Judge Staser Thursday morning.
About fifty Kennewick district growers met at the Commercial Club to review finances and set policy. J B Olinger announced assets exceeding 3500 after debts, with current bills paid. The group voted to handle strawberry crops for 1914 under the Big Y brand with Kennewick stamp. Trustees were elected and officers organized with A C Hart as president and John Storland unnamed roles. Rudkin and Hart became trustees of the Yakima Valley Fruit Growers Association.
Geo Fairchild and Joe Martin have joined forces to open the fourth barber shop in town. Located in the Stull Williams building, it began business Thursday morning. The two men are well known among local whisker-growers and expect a strong welcome.
North Yakima W C T U and other groups observed National Prohibition Day with all day prayers and services. Ada Whitney spoke at North Yakima, followed by Myrtie Johnson who outlined how the issue would go to voters and its national constitutional amendment push led by R P Hobson.
Kennewick Fruit Exchange offers a five dollar prize for the phrase to appear on fruit labels. A judging committee of Chas. H. Collins I. Smith and A. R. Arch selects the caption to accompany a valley illustration from the Commercial Club booklet. Entries must reach Collins by Monday January 26.
At a special Highlanders Club meeting a 12 foot addition to the clubhouse was approved for a kitchen and cloak room. An amendment to by laws to move meetings from Saturday to Monday will be voted on at the next regular meeting.
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