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Kennewick Courier

Location

Kennewick, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1908

Page

5

Local Field Notes Mix Daily Life and Deals in Kennewick

J E Tull made a business trip to Mesa. Finley School Basket Social planned for next Thursday evening Jan 23. Lost harness chime west of town. Larkin and Smith buy City Market. Steamer Mountain Gem to run Kennewick up river. Debating Society to discuss whether warrior or statesman has done more for country. Various visits, buys, and church activities noted from Kennewick and nearby towns.

Jane Whitelock E. J.E. Tull Mesa Finley School S. c Walter Lae Seattle Alfred Amon Anna Pave Waitsburg F. Snyder Kelso Wash South West Washington Albert Lillengreen Wilson Creek Wash Fred Watson Frank Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church Steamer Mountain Gem Kennewick R. L. Baughman W. S. Pearce J.T. Patterson Glasgow Montana Columbia Cafe Kennewick Bar Thad Leep H. B. Robertson Sam Rogers Baker City Oregon Presbyterian Society Ira Larkin Roy Smith E. ©. Smith Larkin

Kennewick Fruit Growers to Elect Trustees January 29

The Kennewick Fruit Growers Association holds its annual meeting at 2 pm January 29 1908 in Commercial Club rooms Amon's Hall Kennewick to elect a Board of Trustees All members urged to attend H M Bartlett President J A Rose Secretary.

North Coast Active in Securing Right of Way for New Line

CE Woods, North Coast general right of way agent, visited to secure right of way ordering abstracts and renew options. Titles near Kiona passed to NC Railway and state land rights secured. North Coast now nearly continuous from North Yakima to near Kennewick with expected activity along the route.

North Coast Woods Kiona NC Railway North Yakima Kennewick

River Improvement Meeting Focuses on Federal Aid

River expert Dr N G Blalock and Prof Lyman of Whitman College will join Commercial Club members for a Saturday afternoon session. The discussion aims to press Congress for large single-contract river projects to avoid piecemeal construction and wasted funds.

N G Blalock Lyman Whitman College Commercial Club Congress

Church Services Summary from Local Churches

Local churches list Sunday schedules with multiple denominations. Methodists meet 10 am Sunday School and 11 am sermon with afternoon activities. Presbyterians hold 10 am Sunday School and 7:30 pm sermon on Spiritual Growth. Baptists plan 11 am Sunday School and 6:30 pm praise service with Washington's Birthday dinner by Ladies Aid. Episcopal and Lutheran services noted with 2 pm or 10:30 am times.

Methodist Episcopal J. H. Wood Presbyterian J. Forsythe Smith C. E Baptist John Chandler New Brick School Washington New England Episcopal Episcopal Old School House

Notice of 1907 taxes due and penalties in Prosser

The 1907 tax rolls are in for collection. Taxes due February 3 with a 3 percent rebate if real estate taxes paid in full by March 15. Personal property tax due by March 4 to avoid 15 percent interest. Real estate tax delinquent June 1 if first half not paid. Dated Prosser January 14, 1908. County Treasurer K B Walker.

Prosser K. B. Walker

Rebekah Lodge Installs Officers for New Term

On Tuesday night January 14 the Althea Rebekah Lodge 182 I O O F installed officers for the new term led by installing officer Mrs. Anna Watson DDP. Etta Blenhart was named NG followed by Daisy Crosby as VG Mamie Dry Rec Seey Mae Serecombe Fin Seey Ida Mor ain as Treas Iona McPhee IG A J Lawson OG W F Sonderman RS NG Gretta Book LS NG Effie J Sonderman RS VG Nellie Shaughnessy LS VG. A bountiful lunch followed the ceremony and all present enjoyed the event.

Althea Rebekah Lodge Etta Blenhart Daisy Crosby Mamie Dry Rec Seey Mae Serecombe Fin Seey Ida Morain Treas Iona McPhee A J Lawson W F Sonderman RS NG Gretta Book LS NG Effie J Sonderman Nellie Shaughnessy Anna Watson

Wedding at Walla Walla Unites Frank and Jauslin Families

A wedding occurred at the Christian Frank home in Walla Walla Washington uniting Elizabeth Frank daughter of Mr and Mrs Christian Frank and Oscar Jauslin son of Mr and Mrs Geo Jauslin of Kennewick The ceremony was at 2 o clock Sunday January 12 1908 in the German Lutheran church Rev Bechtold officiated The church was crowded and 70 guests attended a wedding dinner followed by a social German dance The bride wore a white silk gown with flowers and the couple will reside in Walla Walla where Mr Jauslin is a blacksmith.

O. O. Noben Albany Oregon George Jauslin Walla Carl Clvin White Bluffs C. W. Rich C. W. Rich and Family Sunnyside Photograph Gallery Herman Fisher F. M. Kent White Bluffa Prosser Grand Jury Wycoff B. G. Zwanzig Haxton H. E. Beach Christian Frank Walla Walla Wash Elizabeth Oscar Jauslin Geo. Jauslin Kennewick Bechtold Mr. Jauslin Jr

New Year Meeting of Kennewick Cemetery Association

The Kennewick Cemetery Association held its first New Year meeting at Mrs. Chas. Conway’s home with a large turnout. Three new members Mrs. E. D. Ellis Mrs. S. Pack and Mrs. C. C. Ruckman joined. The treasurer reported the organization in good financial standing with no debt and about $100 in the treasury. A social afternoon is planned for February 12 at Mrs. G. Garber’s home with a program. The association is a key civic group in Kennewick and has been praised by state dailies.

Kennewick

Amon Bill Stages Through Lower House On Dam Plan

The Benton Water Co. dam proposal on the Snake River at Five Mile Rapids clears the lower house by 197 to 92 and heads to the senate. Walla Walla Commercial Club endorsement followed a meeting last week led by Gen F Richardson of Kennewick and Captain Gray of Pasco boosting support and reducing opposition.

Amon Benton Water Co Snake River Five Mile Rapiis Congress Senate Walla Walla

Harness Makers Advertise Custom and Ready Harness

Hold your horses and inspect the stock we have and the harnesses we make to order. Our harnesses are handsome in design and finish, crafted from the best materials by expert makers who attend to the little details that count. We are producing single and double harnesses for the best horse owners in the neighborhood and invite you to become a regular customer.

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