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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1907
Page
4
Mr Doley reflects on socialist hopes, revolutionary change, and the stubborn strength of an old building. He muses on capitalism, government demands, and the idea of planting geraniums to blunt the system while contemplating future rock-fellar paths.
A special illustrated 160 page magazine titled Prosperous Washington and Its Resources issued by the Seattle Post-Intelligencer highlights the northwest state’s industries mining agriculture and cities. It features over 150 illustrations and contributions from Gov Albert Mead ex Gov John H McGraw and Seattle Mayor William Hickman Moore. The 25 cent publication aims to aid business interests with a thorough state review. Luther Burbank describes a new perpetual rhubarb variety with year round juicy stalks and a mild fruity flavor.
Set of Encyclopedia Britannica 9th edition substantially bound in leather in good condition. Asking price about half original cost. Contact C. W. Tompkins. Wanted a good fresh milch cow, address Lock Box 7.
County commissioners divide Proster precinct into four parts. Auditor Jenkins will keep current staff with F. A. Jenne continuing as deputy surveyor. Treasurer Walker to use auditor’s office briefly. F. M. Bently of Horse Heaven named deputy. Baker resumes work for Second Benton County Fair. Hamilton leaves for Olympia to join the legislature. Cavanaugh accompanies. 1906 post office receipts rise 12 percent to exceed 1905 by 68404 dollars. T. N. Henry named postmaster by Congressman Jones after party divisions.
Miss Clara Anderson and William Root wed last Sunday at the bride’s parents home in Horse Heaven with many friends and relatives attending. Root, a prosperous wheat farmer, will make Horse Heaven their home as the couple begins married life.
A windy dust storm plus extreme cold grips Grandview described as similar to East winters. Local residents O D Graves, J J McCare, Ed Weaver, Frank Quillen, C D Graves, and Mrs Phoebe Work are noted in visits and travel. Alex Case improves after Tacoma hospital stay awaiting early March return. Literary activity paused by the cold, with revival anticipated in better weather.
Hover school board closes the recent $1000 bond issue and plans start on a new school building. Ed Hanson family moves from Pomeroy to Hover and will reside in the Hover cottage. Dr. O G Burgess visited Spokane last week. Ladies Guild officers named: President Mrs E G Cox Vice President Mrs J McKinney Secretary Mrs W R Bevier Treasurer Mrs Wm Waldschmidt. Olaf Eklund of Seattle will locate at Hover. WANTED To rent a large sleeping room and will buy stove. Address Mrs F E Reynolds City.
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