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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
2
Leading candidates oppose the second choice rule arguing it weakens strong first choice support. Voters may skip second choices. four offices have four or more candidates. Taxpayers plan a mandamus to block ballot printing on grounds of unconstitutionality.
O R Holcomes announces candidacy for Non-partisan nomination for Superior Court judge in Franklin Benton Adams counties. He cites 14 years in Ritzville, legal practice across courts, and vows fairness impartiality honesty and economy if elected at the September 8 1918 primary. He asks for support and votes.
Richland residents report travel visits to Seattle Pullman and Kennewick. church activities include the Methodist ice cream social June 12 and M E Sunday school picnic June 17. locals mention harvest wood gathering from the Columbia during high water and several hometown visits across neighboring towns.
The Finley Fruit Growers Association held a meeting at the school house with strong support for a rural telephone link to Kennewick. A booklet to promote Finley growers was approved and a committee formed to prepare advertising material. The group plans to travel to Kennewick on the Fourth of July while preparations begin for a new spacious hall.
James Nevins of Kennewick Washington, holder of home stead entry No 11805 filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish his claim to the SWNEX SEX NWX Lots 2 3 Section 2 Township 7 North Range 28 East Willamette Meridian before the Register and Receiver in Walla Walla Washington on July 22 1908. Witnesses named are William M Butler Adolphus A Edwards Alfred Amon and Lewis H Edwards all of Kennewick.
Charles H. Collins and Ernest D. Collins sue H. H. Haven in Kennewick Washington for 68.80 for goods sold. Hearing set June 20 1908 at 2 PM before Justice G F Richardson. Complaint filed May 6 1908. Attorney Ernest L Kolb. Also sale notice for 10 acre Putnam tract farm and household effects.
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