Citizens question street railway franchise in Kennewick
Letter to the Courier editor argues against granting the street railway franchise to the Kennewick Improvement Co. citing municipal burden and risk of private control, urging the city to assume obligations and proceed openly. The discussion contrasts original petitioners with the company while emphasizing public welfare.
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the Courier
Kennewick Improvement Co
Improvement Co
Wharfe
Kennewick
the Improvement Co
Impovement Co
Ible
William
Mrs C W Rich Obituary Honors Life of Abbie Angeline Brown
Abbie Angeline Brown born April 24 1874 in Pella Iowa daughter of H M and Sarah A Brown. She married Omar W Rich in 1893 and had nine children six boys and three girls. A longtime Atlantic Iowa resident she moved to Ken Rewick in 1905 and served as organist and church worker. She joined the Methodist Church in 1880 at 16 and was active in Epworth League Ladies Society and choir. She died after a period of illness with many social and fraternal ties.
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Walton Skipworth
Walla Walla
Wash
Rich
Woods
M. E
N. P
Rebeccas
G. A. R. and Womans Relief Corps
The
Odd Fellows
Abbie Angeline Brown
H. M
Sarah A. Brown
Pella
Iowa
Atlantic
Atlantic High School
Omar W. Rich
Ken Rewick
Method O T Church
Epworth League
Ladies’ Society
Kah Lodge
Death of Ethel Mc Williams 18 months in cholera infantum
Ethel Mc Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore Mc Williams died after a ten day illness with cholera infantum. The family had come from Alpena South Dakota to visit relatives G A Schlund in hopes of a summer stay. The father was traveling to join them for funeral arrangements.
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Ethel
Theodore Mc Williams
Interment Near Dakota Home After Sudden Death Shock
Interment will be in the cemetery near their Dakota home following a sudden death during a pleasure visit. Friends are asked to extend sympathy to the sorrowing family during this severe time of shock.
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Dakota
Married Men Score a Shut Out in Local Benefit Game
The married men won 8 to 0 last Friday in a benefit baseball game for the team. Crane and Shinn started for the victors against White and Perry for the vanquished. A disputed umpire call led to a field departure by some singles, but play resumed with Shinn backing both sides. The crowd enjoyed clowning and lively support while Rev. Murray served as umpire.
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Courier
Crane
Shinn
White
Perry
Rev. Murray
Presbyterian Aid Entreats Mrs. Rufus Fullerton Farewell
The Presbyterian Aid Society hosted a formal afternoon in honor of Mrs. Rufus Fullerton a faithful member who plans to move to Tacoma. Members and friends attended a pleasant program with sherbet and cake served by Mrs. Gravensland and Mrs. Rose. The group presented a cut glass dish and the president Mrs. Collins led the speech of thanks.
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Presbyterian Aid Society
Rufus Fullerton
F. M. Crosby
J. B. Rose
Gentry Brothers Circus Arrives in Kennewick
The Gentry Bros Dog and Pony Show showed up in Kennewick early Sunday, their animal tents erected and animals prepared for the day. Ponies were washed, dogs clipped, and the whole menagerie readied for performances.
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Gentry Bros. Dog and Pony Show
Kennewick
Spectacular Street Parade Travels to Prosser Route
Monday featured a grand parade with elephants camels and a steam caliope delighting town children before afternoon rides and an evening show. The scene closed as tents and gear were loaded for transport to Prosser where the act would perform on Tuesday.
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Prosser
Good Roads Exhibit Debuts at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expo
A permanent Good Roads building costing 10000 dollars opens at the expo, to be used by the University of Washington as a school of Good Roads after the fair. The Northwest exhibits show road economy with a Deception Pass quarry model and miniature machinery to illustrate state road-building.
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University of Washington
Northwest
Deception Pass
Washington
United States
Poultry Exhibit Plans Move Forward in Kennewick
H H Collier a licensed poultry judge and state representative of the Alaska Youkon Pacific Poultry commission visited Kennewick to promote a county A Y P expo display. He expects Washington to show 50 90 birds with total exhibit between 5000 and 10090 as the largest yet. The Benton County commission funds 3100 to aid the exhibit and breeders are urged to prepare now for a potential winter show and annual event rivalling Spokane and Walla Walla.
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H. H. Collier
Alaska-Youkon-Pacific Poultry Commission
Kennewick
Collier
Washington
Seattle
State Commission
Benton County Commission
Benton County Poultry Association
Spokane
Walla Walla
Benton County Poultry Associan
R. C. Mounsey
Grapevine Wireless Promoter Letter to William
A Grapevine Special by Grapevine Wireless features a letter from W H Tatt to George praising William and urging him to inject determination. The note notes Kennewick connections including G F Richardson and Kennewick Imp. Co. with Benevolences involvement. The tone is informal and promotional.
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Grapevine Wireless
G. F. Richardson
Kennewick Imp. Co
Kennewick Benevolences
George
William
W.H. Tatt
Business trip by E D Collings to Connell
E D Collings traveled to Connell on Thursday on behalf of the Chas H Collins Co to conduct business discussions and oversee operations.
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E. D. Collings
Connell
Chas. H. Collins Co
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Ausbilliam
C. W. Rich
Ethel Mc Williams
Presbyterian Aid
MR. Collier
Lonsdale Hope
Ladie
S.E
Carr
Best Stores
Peters
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