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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1905
Page
5
Northern Pacific officials visit town with bridge plans and a contractor survey. A variety of residents and visitors are listed, including sales and relocations, new businesses, and upcoming auctions. Notes mention a windmill project, a photograph gallery, and civic appointments amid daily town life.
The case against Miss Margaret Roseman was dismissed by Justice Hitt as prosecutors failed to prove possession of poison. A separate notice advertises the Gerome steamship excursion from Kennewick next Sunday June 1 with stops at River View ranch and Wallula Gap, round trip one dollar, limited to 60 tickets.
Miss Jennie H. Roberts and Mr Charles F Breithaupt wed at 9 30 this morning at the Morgan residence in Waitsburg in a ceremony led by Rev M H Marvin. A wedding breakfast followed with about thirty guests before the couple depart for a brief honeymoon and residence in Kennewick where Breithaupt is a bank cashier.
A 100 person excursion party boarded the Gerome on Sunday at 2:30 for a river trip to Benton. They spent an hour visiting W. R. Lamb's store and viewing improvements, then returned quickly. Tom Shaughnessy and Marshal Glover organized the outing and earned thanks from participants.
Local ad column promotes Lewis and Clark souvenir ties priced at 25 and 35 cents with rush to buy. It advertises travel gear and trunks, asks readers to call about suit options, and includes notices from Scott & Co and Kennewick Laundry. It also lists a wheat ranch job offer, a pig sale, and a flour brand claim of no equal.
City council of Kennewick concludes Ordinance No 24 with approval on June 6 1905. Mayor Edwin Sheppard signs the measure with Clerk Pro Tem C O Anderson attesting.
Kennewick town adopts a prison labor statute. It commands police justice to order imprisonment for nonpayment of fines and costs and dictates that prisoners work on town streets and property under marshal supervision. Labor limited to eight hours daily with penalties for refusal. female prisoners and Sunday work are prohibited.
Piano tuning orders left at Schafers's barber shop receive prompt attention from a professional tuner. Satisfaction guaranteed. W. C. Verch.
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