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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1909
Page
4
Listing notes rental space in the Reed block managed by J. J. Reed. Image shows a simple ad offering a suitable unit for rent and refers to J. J. Reed as the contact.
Washington advices state the excess land sale for the Okanogan irrigation project did not occur as all excess lands were disposed of before April 25. In the first project unit water right applications have been filed for all except 77 acres, with 67 acres inside Okanogan town limits.
Idaho commissioner A. D. McKinlay was arrested by exposition guards for objecting to a Selling booth on Idaho grounds. He refused to surrender his pass at the gate. an apology was offered and the booth removed after intervention by officials.
W E Thompson of Seattle arranged for immediate installation of a United Wireless Telegraph Company station at Chehalis. The site is on the hill overlooking town and two tall fir trees will replace conventional masts.
The large launch Skiddoo with 30 people aboard drifted in the Pacific after its engines failed. The life-saving power-boat Audacious, stationed near Cape Flattery, rescued them Sunday and towed the vessel to Neeh Bay.
W. R. Flagg of Atlantic Iowa arrives with a carload of food and plans to settle on the Coffin ranch. Dr. Farmer of Spokane prepares for a bungalow on tracts bought from Dr. Gould. Mrs. Cassie Murray and Mrs. Goodell visit Finley and Tacoma. Moreland and Sasse arrange fresh meat deliveries on Wednesdays and Saturdays for valley residents. Temperature hits 104 Tuesday.
Real estate transfers from May 24 to 27 report deeds and contracts in eastern Benton County. Coffin Bros convey multiple lots in Beach addition to G W Bowen. Hover Schiffner Co transfers tract 1 in Hover Park to C E and Otto Stark. Mary Brayman and others appear in land contracts and water rights noted with sections 29 20 and 21 8 30. Staley transfers involve Sadie Conway with water rights in section 21 30. Joseph Matt sells to BF Knapp in section 14 9 28 with water rights. Morain et ux to A F Wood involve four acres in section 11 8 29.
A Paseo visit on June 10 showcases the Sells-Floto Consolidated Shows with a larger menagerie including the sole mandrill, a hybrid lion tiger, and a distinctive striped lion-tiger. A grand street parade and Armour International prize winners headline the act, setting it apart from rival circuses.
Colfax Superior Judge H W Canfield names J K McCormack president of Security State Bank of Palouse as receiver for Palouse State Bank after Old National Bank of Spokane action. Liabilities reach 170000 with assets 140000 including 90000 in notes deemed largely valueless. Palouse State Bank founded in 1903 by C H Patten and G M Swartwood with 50000 capital.
Gradually we establish ourselves as the best all around place to trade. People know how convenient it is to drop in and have all wants supplied under one roof. New lines and fresh stocks greet customers with each visit as shipments of the latest ideas arrive from Spokane.
New footwear sale highlights Packard and Flintstone men’s oxfords praised for comfort after four years of good service. Latest toe shapes and lasts shown with full lines for ladies, misses, and children. Prices include 1.75 2.25 and 3.00 with children’s from 1.25 to 1.75.
We have opened another shipment of straw hats dress hats work hats. Close price offered on all hats. Bamboo helmets advertised as the coolest hat available at only 25 cents.
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