Wallula Fire Destroys Main Street Stores
Firefighters battled a blaze that wiped out Sherry's confectionery, Engle's hall, an ice house, two stores and nine homes, all owned by Sam Ash. Insurance coverage will pay about $8000. Ash plans immediate concrete rebuilding as residents formed a local fire department to prevent wider damage. The fire was visible from Kennewick and caused confusion with Hover during the celebration.
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Walla Walla
Kennewick
Hover
Fourth of July Festivities in the Valley Draw Big Crowd
A large crowd gathered at the Coffeen ranch grove near Finley for an Independence Day celebration with Scott Z. Henderson delivering an engaging address on declarations and independence. Races followed the picnic meals and many stayed for supper while praising the hosts hospitality.
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Home Valley
Coffeen Ranch
Finley
Scott Z. Henderson
Mrs. Coffeen
Socialist Party
Moore Grove
Washington Street
J. G. Wanhope
Oakland
California
Wanhope
Pasco
Isherwood Seeks New Bridge & Beach Warehouse
F W Isherwood manager of Bridge and Beach Stove Mfg Co says the firm plans a distributive warehouse in Washington. He favors Kennewick as the site after discussions with the Commercial Club. If chosen they will not share space in a community warehouse but build independently.
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F. W. Isherwood
Bridge & Beach Stove M’f’g Co
St. Louis
Portland
Walla Walla
Pasco
Kennewick
Commercial Club
Isherwood
Big Meeting With Prof Lyman At Commercial Club
Whitman College professor W D Lyman will address Commercial Club members at the Tuesday meeting on July 11 about an Open River. Other important items will be discussed and a large turnout is urged.
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W. D. Lyman
Whitman College
Seed inspection urged for Kennewick valley farmers
Louise M. Allen from the state seed department promotes weed control and seed testing in eastern Washington. She notes high weed infestation on ranches, urges farmers to send seed samples to Seattle for free testing, and cites a local merchant removing weeded stock after finding 15 percent weeds.
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Kennewick Valley
Louise M. Allen
State Seed Department
Washington
Seattle
State Seed Laboratory
Wash
Motor car service to Walla Walla announced
The O W R N announces a motor car run between here and Walla Walla starting Sunday. It will leave Kennewick at 7 30 A M and return at 6 30 P M with a return trip from Walla Walla at 5 30.
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Here
Walla Walla
Garden City
Kennewick
Special train to Walla Walla for Kennewick game
Fans urged to save 1.80 dollars as 80 tickets are guaranteed for a special Sunday train from Hop to Walla Walla for the Kennewick Blue Mountain League matchup.
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Hop
Walla Walla
Kennewick
Kennewick and Pasco Voters Opt for Wet Saloons
In Kennewick 507 votes, with 623 registered, keep saloons by a large margin, while Pasco votes 3 to 1 for licensing. Leaders credit turnout and city conditions, noting Wenatchee's dry appeal failed to sway local sentiment. Local officials predict no immediate changes and plan for future campaigning.
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Kennewick
Pasco
Gellatly
Wenatchee
Tabernacle
Kennewick Creameries Consolidate To Form New Co
Kennewick Creamery Co and Columbia Creamery Co unite as Columbia Valley Creamery Co with $7 500 capital. M H Church W Blaisdell Fay F Dean among directors and Dean named manager. Blaisdell to run butter making on arrival August first. New brick plant planned beside the ice plant with steam refrigeration and pasteurizing facilities.
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Kennewick Creamery Co
Columbia Creamery Co
Columbia Valley Creamery Co
M. H. Church
Wm. Blaisdell
Fay F. Dean
Dean
L. S. Crossland
B. F. Knapp
Minnesota
Portland Boys to Meet Local Team This Sunday
Months ago remarks promise a return clash this Sunday the 9th. The Portland team praised as classy will face the local boys in a key game and fans are urged to attend for an even score and strong play.
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Portland
Simple Methods for Curing Bloat in Cattle
Valley residents turning to dairy face bloat as a leading risk to cows. County fruit inspector F E DeSellem lists four save methods including water cure with deep water or pouring water over the bloated cow, a straight bit to slow eating, salt in bran, and a four foot hose method to let gas escape. He invites readers to share other proven techniques for Kennewick valley livestock.
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F. E. DeSellem
Kennewick
Importing Fancy Stock Leads to Pleased Association
The White Bluffs Hog Breeders association received a shipment of fancy O. I. C. stock from the east on Tuesday. The pigs arrived in good shape and members are pleased with their appearance, according to a spokesman.
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White Bluffs Hog Breeders’ Association
Clean Up Two Ancient Rivals In Pasco Victory
Kennewick and Pasco baseball game moved to Pasco last Sunday. Pasco won 5 to 1 behind Larkin and Howe with strong fielding and timely hitting. three Pasco runners were thrown out attempting to steal second.
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Larkin
Howe
Pasco
Kennewick Beats White Bluffs In Fourth Of July Bout
Kennewick opened fast with three runs on a hit pass and errors then White Bluffs answered with four in the fourth and three more in the next inning. After lineup changes Kennewick held White Bluffs scoreless the rest of the game.
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White Bluffs
Hanford
Kennewick Boys
Henning
Larkin
Howe
Kennewick
Capt
Stull
Ken
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