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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
3
The schedule lists departures from Kenne wick and Pasco on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays at 7 30 a m and arrivals at Kennewick and Pasco in the afternoon on Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays for Down River service.
The notice lists passenger and freight service calling at all points on the Columbia River between Kennewick and Priest Rapids through the Great Early Fruit Belt. The schedule emphasizes regional connectivity and commerce along the river route.
Electric light steam heat dining room sleeping accommodations described aboard the steamer with C A Woop as purser and contact in Kennewick Washington P O Box 52.
The 16 battleships of the Atlantic fleet, freshly refitted, sailed from San Francisco at 2 pm bound for Honolulu and the Antipodes. Led by the Connecticut under Rear Admiral Sperry, the cruise will visit Japan, Auckland, Sydney, Melbourne, Manila, and return to Hampton Roads in 14 months, covering vast seas.
Portland Oregon July 7 The last piece of steel in the $1 000 000 double track bridge of the North Bank road across the Willamette River is in position Trains will roll from Pasco 220 miles away into Portland within 30 days The Vancouver to Portland segment including two bridges and the terminal facilities costs about 7 000 000 or 700 000 per mile and is among the most expensive railroad construction in America
Miss Esther Perry fourteen-year-old rider at Sumas race track falls from a galloping bareback horse. Dragged twenty yards, she lies unconscious as four following horses pass. Rosa Clark of La Prairie also slips from her horse but avoids injury as others rush to help.
Spokane authorities suspect James Domono, an Italian powder man, of planting a bomb during July festivities to harm Mary De Mott. The blast damaged the home, shattered windows, and sent debris into Mrs. De Mott's arms. Domono’s motive is linked to a love dispute with Mrs. De Mott, who left him for Alphonse Pino two months earlier.
L G Mecklem completed a second ascent in a dirigible balloon built in Seattle traveling eight miles to The Meadows landing at a race track before 10000 spectators. To avoid landing among nearby trees he discarded shoes and two monkey wrenches overboard to reduce weight and cross the Duwamish river, then steered past a tall tree and touched down.
Walla Walla reports Special Policeman Tom Stubblefield escaped mob violence during Fourth of July festivities as he struck Albert Williams during an arrest and beat him until bystanders intervened. Chief of police removed the officer from duty amid promises of complaint by prominent citizens. In Snohomish, 65 year old Robert Pfueller killed himself with a giant powder blast after his wife accused him of drinking, destroying part of a barn and his brains splattered across the walls. He had earlier worked as a fisherman before moving to dairying and amassing a fortune.
Artie Bauer eight year old son of Jacob Bauer Ritzville Trading Company manager died after a blank cartridge powder burn on Friday led to lockjaw. He fell ill Saturday and Sunday with the infection from which he did not recover.
Ennis Bros report lifelong Iowa use of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy made in Des Moines. They credit it with saving a life in El Paso Texas and say they now sell it in Narcoossee Florida through The Columbia Pharmacy, with growing demand.
Advertises Chamberlain's Liniment as quick relief for rheumatism caused by cold and damp muscles. Claims nine of ten cases need no internal treatment and that the liniment provides relief. Sold by The Columbia Pharmacy.
Yakima Best sacks and flour advertised with price points. A piano sale listing 350 value for 225 at Whitelock's. Ranch pasture ad near Columbia Heights and Second Street bridge invites colt and calf growth. Band recruitment at Prof Jauslin’s, experienced and beginner players welcome. Horses for sale two miles west of Kennewick. two animals described. Stray sorrel mare near Prosser with brand 44. reward offered for return. Nob Hill tract two and a half acres for 250 down with water and flume included.
A new barber shop has opened in the Blattler Building next to the Dirksen Market. The proprietor asks for a share of local trade and invites patrons to try the new services offered.
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