Man Kills Man After Bar Fight in Prosser
Sam Dennison stood trial in Prosser for manslaughter after a fight at Horseshoe Bar over a fish pole. Dennison wounded Evans in the abdomen with a gun after blows were exchanged. Evans died June 3 from the wound. Dennison remained jailed during the trial awaiting sentencing from Judge Holcomb, with possible imprisonment up to twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Dennison
Prosser
Poo
Evans
Dennison
Nison
North Yakima
E. L. Kolb
Oscarain
Walla Walla
H. J. Snis
Linn & Poyle
Holcomb
L. A. Samagin
J. Plasher
William Heilinger
FE. Nance
J. L. Cochran
R. Pyen
F. A. Palieter
FE. Knauty
Heating Plant Bid For High School Building
Contract awarded to W. McPherson Co. Portland for a new air and ventilation heating system in the High School building. Guaranteed 30 cubic feet of fresh air per pupil per minute with optional turbine operation. Place by August 28 at a price of $2850. Minor wall and floor work noted. school to begin May, August 30.
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W. McPherson Co
Portland
1 Board
Wedding of Miss Oliver and Mr Washburn
The fully dressed bride wore white crepe de chine with lace and french knots. The couple’s rings were gold mined by the groom in Alaska. They will reside at 1618 East Lake Ave Seattle after a send off with rice and shoes at the train.
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R. A. Oliver
Daugh Eunice
William Washburn
Ma Setzer
0. W
Bernice
Miss Oliver
Jackson
M. E. Church
J. H. Wood
Town to Build New Reinforced Jail on Old Site
Marshal Ellis and Deputy Cal Houn presented a council plan for a reinforced concrete town jail to replace the old structure. The 15 by 40 foot building would feature modern steel cell cages and would be funded with materials bought by the city under police department supervision.
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Ellis
Calhoun
Town Eyes Fireproof Jail On Easy Payment Plan
The council estimates an 81500 expenditure could secure a jail worth 4000 and directs the marshal to obtain architect estimates for a definite decision at the next meeting. The town needs a modern fireproof jail and praises the police if the plan succeeds.
Klitten Clark Wed In California Ceremony
Miss Edna Clark and Mr Carl Klitten wed in a crowded First Methodist Church in Los Angeles. Rev Charles E Locke officiated as guests witnessed a satin gown bride with lily of the valley bouquet. The couple plan a Yellowstone National Park tour and will reside in Kennewick after returning.
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Tuesaday
Los Angeles
California
Edna Clark
Carl Klitten
Mr. Klitten
Mrs. Klitten
Yellowstone National Park
Kennewick
Dennison Mortgage To Snively For 2500 In Prosser Area
Papers filed in the county auditor’s office Tuesday show a mortgage from Sam Dennison to H J Snively for 2500 on real estate in Prosser and vicinity. The sum is believed to cover the Yakima attorney’s fee for Dennison’s defense in the superior court.
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County Auditor’s Office
Sam Dennison
H. J. Snively
Prosser
Yakima
Dennison
County Treasurer Reports Quarter Finances
Benton County finances show receipts totaling 66 383 32 and disbursements 96 061 35 through July 1. Beginning balance for the quarter was 100 814 71, ending with 41 136 68 in the treasury.
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Walker
Streetcar Franchise Schedules Clash At City Meeting Next Tuesday
City council, with full board, tabled Kennewick Improvement Co extension petition and amended franchise for streetcars. Delinquent tax certification nears completion. reports show police largely dealing with drunkenness and significant fines.
City council acts on streets and ordinances
West side street work proceeds with a hitching rack near Ranier Bar. Sidewalks ordered on south side of block 12 from O Anderson’s residence to Yakima street. L. W. Brown reports irrigation seepage. plank flume to halt leaks. First and second readings on tree protection and shade ordinance. Blackwell street grade ordinance advances. Third reading passed for tethering rule. marshal on alert. Efforts to curb boat landing garbage dumping noted.
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Ranier
Loyd & Thresher
Froza O Anderson
Yakima Street
L. W. Brown
Washington Street
Blackwell Street
White Bluffs and Kennewick Split Weekend Games
The White Bluffs and Kennewick played two near equal games. White Bluffs won 2 to 1 in the first, Kennewick took Sunday’s contest. Kennewick now leads 3 to 2 in the series. Monday’s game with Hatton was postponed due to light winds. Next Sunday they face Kiona.
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Kennewick
White Bluffs
Nealpinll
Hatton
Kiona
Fine flag donated to S G Cosgrove Post 125
Mrs. 8 G Cosgrove presented a fine silk flag with a silver trimmed staff to the S G Cosgrove Post 125 Grand Army of the Republic. Commander Henneberry and the comrades praised the gift and its display of patriotism in memory of the departed governor statesman and soldier.
Narrow escape for Yakima foreman on power line
J E Shinn foreman for Yakima Valley Power Co. narrowly escaped death Monday on a 60 foot pole near the transfer barn. While working 40 feet above ground his safety strap failed and he pitched backward toward the ground but caught himself and swung down, his foot snagging a guy wire to stop the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.E. Shinn
Yakima Valley Power Co
Narrow escape as spur snaps saving man from fall
A spur cut a line guiding a man along a guy wire until a rapid arrest in midair. He escaped with a sore leg and was reportedly around the next day, narrowly avoiding a fatal fall that would have killed him if the wire had not halted his descent.
Horticulture Building Nears Completion in Kennewick
J E Doughty and crew push the State Commissioner of Horticulture office building toward occupancy on August 1. The 20 by 40 foot concrete block structure includes three rooms on the main floor and a basement storage area with a dark room. Cost about 2000 dollars for the building, total investment near 3000, rental 25 dollars monthly. Erected by Kennewick Improvement Co. Third street facing entrance.
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J. E. Doughty
Third Street
Kennewick Improvement Co
County Commissioners Seek Attorney Fees Authorization
County commissioners request Prosee baliangs Attorney ee rum to cover legal expenses. They are willing to pay these costs if authorized, noting state law provides no method for the state to pay.
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Anon Conigted
Washburn
Oliver
Cremony
Frappe Bonh
Jessie Folsom
Miss Myrand
Nimaley
V. P
Benton County Finances
Streetcar
C. A. Lundy
G. F. Richardson
H. M. Ashbaugh
H. A. Howe
G. N. Calhoun
Bellum
J. M. Hawkins
Jas. A. Rose
Rose
A. H. Richards
Staser
Department
Councilman
Crowell
Lynch’s
Tacoma Street
Second
Shinn
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