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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1907
Page
1
Inspector Lape urges immediate and systematic spraying of cherry and pear trees to control the cherry slug. He explains simple remedies and stresses communal duty to beautify the city and protect orchards, noting many trees in the county are infested and could die if neglected.
Norma owned by Jacob Kamm and operated by Portland & Seattle Railway Co left Ainsworth on Monday July 8 at 11 25 am towing the Helena barge with 175 tons of coal and 101 tons of railroad supplies. The 225 foot tow reached Small Elliott camp four miles above Celilo at 7 16 pm covering 122 miles in seven hours fifty one minutes consuming under five tons of coal. Steamer under veteran captain E W Baughman did not ring a bell after departure until landing. The voyage is praised as an object lesson for all year round navigation on the river.
Notice of teachers examinations to be held in Wenatchee Seattle Chehalis North Yakima Spokane and Walla Walla on August 5 6 and 7 1907 Examination for Common School Certificates at Prosser starting 9 o clock a m on August 5 1907 J W Gilkey County Superintendent Schools
Dr J M Smith sold his 1440 acre ranch seven miles south of Eltopia this week and received Portland property valued at 21 60. The sale marks one of Franklin county’s largest land transfers in years. Smith aimed to develop a model ranch here, drilling a well and making improvements since relocating.
A 1907 law sets penalties for railroad delays. Carloads must move at least 50 miles per day from seven am the day after receipt, with shipper refunds of 1 dollar per day per car or 9 cents per hundred pounds per day for less than carloads, minimum 5 cents per package. Provisions allow 24 hours for transfers between carriers.
Anson White, Supt. Apiary Dept, asks Washington beekeepers to indicate desired exhibit space for the September State Fair. Premiums are generous and space is ample. Members urged to join Washington State Beekeepers Association and send $100 dues, with exhibits shipping possible if unable to attend. Address requests for the premium list to G. A. Graham, Secretary, North Yakima.
A deep well five miles east of town yielded a plentiful water supply after reaching 696 feet last week. Drill crews are installing a pump and gas engine while landowner H L Smith hopes for a smooth harvest season.
The Roosevelt station on the new North Bank railroad becomes a division point as rails extend downstream at a rate of a mile and a half per day. The town sits on the Columbia river's north bank opposite Arlington and features a general store hotel livery barn and other services. Ranchers from miles around previously crossed to Arlington for trade but Roosevelt’s growth and river ferriage savings are expected to shift commerce westward as the line advances.
Georgia adopts statewide prohibition after 130 of 145 counties vote dry. Enactment expected to be enforced broadly, though enforcement may be looser in Atlanta.
Grandview notes harvest preparation with many headers in use soon. Sickness recent after the Fourth limits activity. Miss Lucile Anderson ill at Prosser Sanitarium. Local residents travel and visit relatives, with several planning to remain for harvest in Horse Heaven. An accident left Mrs. Will Dennis with a dislocated ankle but improving.
From the Enterprise Mrs Frank Menzel in ill health goes to a Walla Walla hospital this week on Dr McCowns advice for an operation. Prof Simmons plans a trip to Yellowstone Park after a visit to Kennewick. John Black and Rol Lightle were in last Saturday from the roundup on the Columbia. The roundup continues with about a thousand horses in the Umatilla corrals. Raspberries have been in market for weeks and the season nears end. Blackberries and dew berries ripe. Harvesting on the Rattlesnake is in full swing as the combine started Tuesday. Mr McCoy North Coast commissary man has set up HQ south of the Kelso warehouse. A small cabin was built there this week. Wanted ten thousand second hand sacks. Chas H Collins Co
A Freewater gardener sold on two acres in seven days 700 dollars in strawberries and 39 dollars in peas. A poultry keeper earned 3,000 dollars from 1,500 hens in a year. Another reports pigs worth 203 dollars from one sow. The piece urges starting a small farm to gain independence and wealth. Saturday Record notes Sam Darling’s trip to Coeur d'Alene and a frontier scene involving a Native American chief and a package of medicine from Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea.
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