Kennewick Notes Show Local Growth and Moves
Local field records filings and town developments include new surveys for water systems, arrivals of engineers and buyers, a new telephone directory, a renamed Menhinick townsite proposal, hotel and lodging plans, a looming masquerade ball, and postponement of a Salvation Army show as Kennewick expands with surveys, property transfers, and infrastructure projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great International Congress
Salvation Army Moving Picture Show
Inter- National Congress
Paul Hubbard
Dirckson’s Hall
Geo. Egbert Place
Egtt
Kennewick meeting on river channel and wharves
A business men and citizens meeting is called for Tuesday Jan 23 at Dircksons Hall to discuss an open river boat channel to Kennewick and wharves and dockage. Reports from river trip participants may address freight savings for valley consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennewick
Dirckson’s Hall
Richland Plans and Transfers Spark Local Growth
W R Amon moves from Waitsburg to Richland after purchasing property on the Richland. Elmer Lee to move to a farm near Waitsburg. W R Lamb of Richland, first postmaster, opens a grocery. his newborn daughter is the town’s first white baby. J T Ryan of North Yakima eyes 10 acres at 175 dollars per acre from Chas Collins for fruit land development. Ryan and Collins plan fruit berry experiments to boost the valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay F. Dean
Dean
C. P. Ford & Co
Rochester
N. Y
Heard Otto F. Schrader
Jd. L. Lee
Fairbanks- Morse Co
H. H. Olmstead
Crouch Bros. Stock Farm
Lafayette
Ind
Portland
W. R. Amon
Waitsburg
Richlanch
Elmer Lee
W. R. Lamb
Richland
J. T. Ryan
Ryan & Newton Co
North Yakima
Our
Chas. Collins
Ryan
Washington
Messrs
Collins
Kennewick Population Boom Hits Surging Growth
Boomer Canby of Prosser report a census showing Kennewick within its town and Beach's Addition reached 1011 residents. Growth has risen from about 50 three years ago to 300 at the start of 1904 and doubling by 1905, with rural subdivision set to boost nearby population and future town expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Boomer « Canby
Prosser
Benton County
Kennewick
Beach
Women and men hold separate meetings this Sunday
A women and girls meeting at the Methodist church starts at 3 PM with all women invited. A men and boys meeting follows Sunday at 8 PM at the Opera House after last week's strong interest. A union youth societies gathering is set for next Sunday at 6:30 PM in the Methodist church on The Spirit Filled Life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Opera House
Young Peoples’ Societies
Kennewick Ordinance Adopts Street Grades for Sidewalks
The town council of Kennewick adopts the 1905 survey by County Surveyor Albert L. Smith as the official sidewalk grade plan. The map was filed December 4, 1905 and approved December 5, 1908, with cross street grades to connect adjacent corners and elevations based on sea level. The ordinance takes effect after publication in the local newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennewick
Albert L. Smith
Edward Sheppard
R. A. Klinge
New Ferry Running For Kennewick Pasco Route
The Kennewick Pasco Ferry is now operating for passenger and freight traffic. Trips run daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. W. B. Muir serves as manager.
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Utram
Coltica
H. Plen
Girard
J. Lawson
Tom
Ioan
Iowa
Janewick
T. A. Snook
Hover
AL Smith
F. B. Laing
Clark
Newton
The
Daily Courier
Anderson
Prosser Thurs
J Mahada
Jors
A. Cochran
Alfred Crumpacker
Mercy
Puderpaugh’s
Mr. Crumcker
Evangelist Miller
Kolb & Son
Eakin
Harry Roseman
J H. McFarland
Fingede, Ore
G. W. Duran
J. M. Perry
Kiona
Ld Kennewick Hotel
Coffin Brosnd
K. G. Fuller
C. Staser
Ritzville
L.G. Gore
Mr. Staser
Ellensburg
Hom
J. N. Scott
Kenneweck
T. W. Payne
Courier Office
Payne
Portland Flouring Mills
Pasco
Columbia
Brees
Tade
Eli Johnson
We Bush
W.R. Tay
Lang i Brand
Tom Cosgrove
O. W. Rich
Spokane
Shields
St. Paul
Siems & Shields
C. Headley
Howe Hardware
R.A. Klinge
F. L. Daugherty
Hever
Jourier
H.S. Amon
Fuller’s
W.W. Swan
R. H Anderson
Swan
Prior
Owens
Nelson Williams
Alberta
Northwest
James H Lewis
Auditorium Bldg
Wash
Superior Court
State of Washington
John Bonewitz
C. W. Metz
Said
H. B. Rigg
J.D. Marsh
W. B. Muir
Vance
Kennewick’s Pioneer Clothiers
H. M. Ashbaugh & Co
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