Anniversary Observed for Mr and Mrs Christian Puderpaugh
The couple celebrated ten years of marriage on Sunday July 12 with friends at luncheon and ice cream. Notable guests included Grandma Hills a 75 year old pioneer and widow of an Indian War veteran and Mr Wilson age 85 recently from Geneva Idaho. Also present were Mrs W M Johnson and son Leslie Mr and Mrs Mott and two sons Mr Hills and Mr Storland.
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Christian Puderpaugh
Grandma Hills
Plains
Great West
Wilson
W. M. Johnson
Genesee
Idaho
Mr. Wilson
Kansas
Leslie
Gotch Wins Easily In World Champion Wrestling Match
Seattle fans paid over 15000 dollars to watch Frank Gotch the world champion defeat Dr Roller in a two fall match lasting 21 minutes. Roller offered unusual resistance but Gotch prevailed proving his dominance in the sport.
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Dr. Roller
Seattle
Frank Gotch
Roller
Gotch
A Genuine Letter From a Japanese Boy
A brief note from Saburo Sjioka in Spokane Washington thanks a recipient in Kennewick for kindness. He writes he left Kennewick for Spokane yesterday and hopes to meet again soon. He wishes health for the recipient and their family and signs farewell.
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Spokane
Wash
Kenniwick
Saburo
Sjioka
Board of Equalization to Meet for County Assessments
Notice states the Board of Equalization including the County Commissioners, Assessor, and Treasurer will convene on the first Monday in August to equalize assessments as returned by the assessor. Sessions will run for three weeks with possible adjournments. After adjournment the board cannot change or reduce total property valuations, only correct description errors in double assessments. W. S. Jenkins, County Auditor.
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Board of County Commissioners
Board of Equalization
W. S.jenkins
Mass Meeting for Good Government at M E Church
A mass meeting is set for Sunday at 8 PM in the M E Church to promote good government. Rev W J Herwig of Spokane will speak as church groups join in the service. The event promises fine singing and a strong communal gathering. The piece notes the governor's mansion project in Olympia with contracts totaling 27743.50.
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M. E
W. J. Herwig
Spokane
Olympia
Cosgrove States Position for Governor Nomination
Hon. 5 S. G. Cosgrove of Pomeroy, Republican candidate, outlines his campaign stance to the Walla Walla Bulletin. He pledges fairness to opponents, rejects factional deals, supports a fair local option bill, opposes liquor influence, and emphasizes economy and honesty in state government if elected.
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S. G. Cosgrove
Pomeroy
Walla Walla
Deeds Instead of Waivers for Road Right of Way
A letter states the Board of County Commissioners will stop accepting waivers for road right of way and will instead use regular deeds. This changes tax implications, as land used for public highways would be deeded to the county, reducing tax burdens on property owners. Deeds are obtainable from the County Auditor, and the board will accept them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
W.S. Jenkins
The Primary Election Law Takes Shape In Washington
The article explains Washington State's Primary Election Law enacted by the last legislature. It outlines candidate declarations with deadlines, filing fees, and publication rules, noting non political status for judges and the exclusion of politics from judicial tickets. It signals a shift away from caucuses and conventions toward primary driven selections.
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State of
Washington
Supreme Court
Supreme
Death of Mrs. George Koch Leaves Family in Grief
Mrs. George Koch died at the Stuible place after a ten day illness. She was 31, born Wilhelmina Hart Wig in Germany and leaves a husband six children. Funeral held at home, Rev Henry Brockman spoke in German and English on Hebrews 13 14, with relatives from Ritzville Walla Walla and the Hartwig family attending. Grandparents will help care for the children.
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George Koch
Hom
Stuible
Koch
Wilhelmina Hart- Wig
Germany
Henry Brockman
Lutheran Church
Ritzville
Speaking At Finley By Rev W J Herwig Address
Spokane minister Rev W J Herwig will speak at the Finley school house next Sunday at 3 p.m. on good government. Citizens are urged to attend and hear this gifted speaker.
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W. J. Herwig
Spokane
Rebekah Lodge Installs Officers for Ensuing Term
At the regular meeting held July 14 the Althea Rebekah Lodge No 1821 D O F installed officers for the ensuing term. D D President Lillie Ellis performed the installation.
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Althea Rebekah Lodge
D. O.F
D. D
Lillie Ellis
Names and roles listed in a local society roster
The fragment lists individuals with titles and roles such as Rec. Sec, Chaplain, Warden, Conductor and related initials, including Daisy Crosby Gretta Book Emma Tweedt Nellie Brown Lillie Ellis Elvie Richards Grace Richardson Winnifred Baker Mabel Lawson and D. J. Reinhart.
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Daisy Crosby
Gretta Book
WF. Sonderman
R.S
Lillie Ellis
N. G
Abbie Rich
Emma Tweedt
V. G
Nellie Brown
Elvie Richards
Grace Richardson
Winnifred Baker
Mabel Lawson
D. J. Reinhart
Lighting System Upgraded by Kennewick Electric Co
Kennewick Electric Co completed enhancements to the lighting network to boost business in the Amon addition. New lines were added and transformers moved closer to the district center, improving service for longtime customers who now receive power from primary wires. The system also accommodates many newly wired houses as demand grows. The company notes a significant rise in business since starting all night service several weeks ago.
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Kennewick Electric Co
Amon
Runaway Smash Up Destroys New Track
F E Evans team frightened by horses at Front Street watering trough start crash. A new $100 track is demolished as the rig overturns near N P tracks then moves through Cascade Lumber Co yard smashing gate and Crab Creek Lumber yard fence before finishing the buggy smuosh up. Evans is slightly injured but recovers quickly.
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F. E. Evans
Front Street
N. P
Cascade Lumber Co
Crab Creek
Mr. Evans
Finley clubs add members and organize associations
At the Finley Developement Club meeting on Saturday the 11th four new members joined, bringing total members to 65. The Finley Good Roads Association was organized the same day with Geo. Finley as president and O. C. Retzloff as secretary. N. C Bowles serves as treasurer for both groups. A Woman of Woodcraft event on the Cox lawn featured singing, readings, and a lemonade foundry superintendent, with H. C. Cox and Mrs. Brown the highlight. An estray bay mare branded U, left stifle, from Purdy pasture near Kennewick, is sought with a $1 reward.
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Finley Developement Club
Finley Good Roads Association
Geo. Finley
O. C. Retzloff
N. C Bowles
Treasuer
Women of Woodcraft
C. E.cox
Columbia River
Finley
N. A. McPhee
H. C. Cox
Brown
Jessie Setzer
Purdy
Kennewick
Pasco, Wash
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Cosgrove States
Secretary of State
Supreme and Superior Judges
Sid
Rebekah Officers
H. M. Ashbaugh & CO
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