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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
5
Kennewick listings show hardware discounts, flour and fruit sales, farm produce, and ongoing auctions. Local residents W. S. Harvey and J. H. Campbell are noted, with farm and livestock sales, home for sale, and church and club activities across Kennewick and nearby areas.
At a Congregational Church Monthly meeting the Ladies Aid Society adopted a resolution mourning the death and loss of Mrs J W Hewetson. She served as secretary for two years and contributed to church work. Sympathy extended to her husband Dr Hewetson and their two daughters. A copy of minutes to be sent to Dr Hewetson and recorded in church records.
The Baraca Sunday School class held a party hosted by Mrs. Mayborn in Section 7. Miss Elva Bloomer led a business meeting electing Crosby president Holmes secretary Kolb assistant secretary Lucile Vance treasurer. Later games and refreshments followed.
The Commercial Club met to organize a dock, warehouse and wharf company at Kennewick Landing near the Bridge with $10,000 capital. Members subscribed shares and the group urged railroads to restore low Coast City rates. A discussion followed on inadequate Northern Pacific depot facilities and the need for a night operator, with a committee appointed to press railroad officials and prepare a formal state complaint if negotiations fail.
The class of 08 hosted a farewell at the home of Mr and Mrs W S Idaxton Thursday night June 4. Guests illustrated the title of books with Miss Bernice Griffeth winning for most titles identified. Miss Jessie Folsom had the keenest senses while Mrs Haxton and Mlle Church served punch. The class presented Mr and Mrs Nelson with a set of silver knives and forks.
George Armstrong vice president of Columbia Orchard Development Co reports Great Northern buys Hanford project near Priest Rapids and will start building a road to Pasco and to Trinidad connecting with the main line. Northern Pacific and Great Northern jointly own the North Bank and will haul most Big Bend wheat to the sea via Pasco.
Attorney C O Anderson was named Registration Clerk for the Kennewick precinct by the County Commissioners and appointed City Clerk Tuesday evening to consolidate voter registration. Register now to be eligible to vote.
Advertisement notes availability of several thousand dollars in outside funds for loans of 500 to 1000 dollars on improved property. Terms include a first mortgage and loan periods from two to five years. Contact C. O. Anderson.
LUTHERAN Rev Brockman English services at 10:30 in old school building. CONGREGATIONAL W L Rowan Sunday school 108.m 11 A M toote Pauls Advice to Timothy. No evening service. BAPTIST Rev John Chandler services 10 am and 730 pm in new brick school house. Bible school 10 am. Praise 6 30 pm. PRESBYTERIAN Rev Hedgen will preach and declare the pulpit vacant. EPISCOPAL First service in St Pauls Parish Home Sunday June 21 at 10:30 cordially invited.
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