Local Field Notes from Kennewick July 1907 Busy Passages
Local column reports residents traveling between Kennewick and Spokane Seattle and Pasco. Montauk figures include Mrs Perrin Waiibux, J. G. Smith to Bad Idaho for Twin Falls land, W L LaMotte family visit, and Kathleen Smith visiting relatives. Fire halts NP bridge work. grand prize cow awarded. fruit and advertising notes. multiple departures for work and visits. upcoming Washington editors meeting invites.
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Magzie Perrin
Waiibux
Cascade Construction Co
E. F. Berrian
Expansion
Washington
O. A. Anthony
W. L LaMotte
Jesse
M. McPhee
Harry Sweet
H. B. Haney
Spokane
Finley
Kennewick
AC. Tweedt
J. K. DePriest
G. Swanzig
George E. Armstrong
Charles Taylor
Waitsburg
M. W Smith
John Koegler
Kennewick Band Reorganizes With New Officers
The Kennewick Band reforming after a Tuesday meeting at the Commercial Club rooms elected J. N Scott as president L. K R White lock as secretary George Scott as treasurer L J Tweedt E R Niebel and E C Tripp as trustees E C Tripp named librarian Charles H Collins chosen business manager and a possible engagement with Prof Swedensky to lead the reconstituted group practice starts next week with fresh talent anticipated and old members returning home band to begin at once.
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Kennewick Band
Commercial Club
J. N Scott
L. K R. Whitelock
George Scott
L. J. Tweedt
E.R. Niebel
E.C. Tripp
E. C. Tripp
Chas. H. Collins
Prof Swedensky
Pasco
Kennewick
North Coast Bays Purchase Ties Land to Rail Yard Plans
North Yakima saw numerous city and surrounding property sales recorded in favor of the North Coast railroad. Purchases along the proposed right of way aim for shops and yard platting. Twenty acres of Mt. Campbell farm south of the city were bought Monday with speculation the 74 acre farm may be acquired for about $70,000.
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North Yakima
North Coast Railroad
Mt. Campbell
Ice Plant Prospers in Twin-City Region
Ice plant operates at ten tons per day under Mr. Church of Twin-City Ice and Cold Storage Co. Ice shipped in carload lots to Mabton Connell Pasco and Ainsworth. Local demand rises as cold storage handles liquors meat fruit and other goods. expansion likely for next season.
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Church
Twin-City
Ice Cream in Heaven party gathers town crowd
A Saturday night ice cream social at John Wroe's drew a party of ten from Renwick with many guests arriving by dawn. Music was provided by Knapp Heberlein and Walker. Local moves include a new bank vault being installed and several residents taking new jobs or moving, with several trips and visits noted.
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John Wroe
Dagues
Montgomerys
Smalleys
Irvine
Washburns
Heberlein
S .E. Walker
Messrs Knapp
Walker
Forsythe Smit Church announces Sunday schedule
The church led by Pastor J Forsythe Smit lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor meetings at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. The 11 a.m. sermon titled Is There Anything in a Name and What is Your Life will be preached. All are welcome.
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J. Forsythe Smit
Beau tiful country note from W A Williams Twisp
A letter from Williams of Twisp Washington dated 7 15 07 requests the Courier to send his paper to Twisp He describes a permanent homestead 40 acres five miles south at Beaver Creek with river land and tillable sections 20 acres under three ditches good roads a local schoolhouse neighbors and a nearby graveyard.
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Twisp
Wash
Courier
Beaver Creek
W. A. Williams
Columbia Laborer Falls From Bridge into Swift River
Mike Keefe a 35 year old laborer drowned Monday morning after slipping from the Columbia bridge while walking to Pasco from Snake River work on the Mountain Gem. His companion saw him fall from the second span and no body has been recovered.
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Mike Keefe
Columbia Bridge
Keefe
Snake River
Pasco
Finley Saloon Burns in Overnight Fire
The Finley Saloon burned Monday night after about six weeks in operation. The loss Includes building fixtures and stock totaling 1400 dollars with insurance covering roughly half. The business is not expected to reopen. The Courier notes many residents plan to leave town for the summer despite cooler weather.
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Finley
Courier
Kennewick
The Exchange Bank of Kennewick Adopts Savings Appeal
The bank urges readers to open personal bank accounts, arguing that a city’s wealth and standing depend on banks holding people’s money in trust. It emphasizes thrift and prosperity and invites deposits, noting a $75,000 responsibility.
Up-River Passenger Sailings Highlight River Trip
Seecards announce passenger and freight sailings from Hanford to Priest Rapids with guaranteed service through Saturday. Rates listed as $1.25 to $2.50, meals berths and state rooms included. A trip up-river offers a pleasant outing.
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Priest Rapids
County Board of Equalization to Meet in August
The County Commissioners will meet on the first Monday in August at the Auditor's office as a Board for equalizing county property assessments. Session will last at least two weeks, with adjournments as needed. By order of W S Jenkins Clerk.
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W.S. Jenkins
Bad Drinking Water Linked to Sickness in Areas with Shallow Wells
An article notes diarrhoea as a common illness from poor water in areas relying on shallow wells. It recommends Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, claiming early doses help stop attacks and prevent serious outcomes. The Columbia Pharmacy sells the remedy.
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Columbia Pharmacy
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