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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1909
Page
1
William Adkins a 40 year old laborer died yesterday after boarding a west bound train near town and falling under its wheels near the west mile post. An inquest led by Judge Stacer at the Howe Undertaking rooms concluded with burial planned by the same establishment this morning.
G H Mottinger returns from Hawkeye Iowa with his wife’s ashes for burial beside her family. He visits Naperville and plans to reopen their home on the Columbia River area with his daughter. Martha P Bopp Mottinger was born September 20 1860 at Windsor and became a teacher and pioneer wife who supported schools churches and Sunday work across several states.
The obituary recalls a devoted wife and mother who raised an adopted daughter Myrtle and assisted the needy. She died May 14, 1909, in Pendleton Oregon after typhoid fever. Survived by husband foster daughter six brothers three sisters and many friends. Funeral held at the old home with burial at Hawkeye Cemetery alongside relatives.
Professor W S Thornber of Washington State College visited to study local trees and photograph Meyer ranch. He joins the better farming train tour from June 21 to July 2 promoting improved dairy, soils and farm life with staff from the experiment station aboard trains run by Northern Pacific and Great Northern railways.
The council in special session reviewed an ordinance drafted by petitioners W. R. Amon B. C. Emmons G. F. Richardson and C. A. Lundy seeking a fifty year electric railway franchise. The route covers Washington Street Canal to Seventh Street and Third Street to Washington with a $2000 bond and open construction within two years. The proposal calls for standard trolley system fare of five cents and allows connecting lines and freight locomotives under city approval. Debate focused on disclosure and openness ahead of further weeks of discussion.
Mrs O W Rich hosted a kitchen shower for Eunice Oliver last Wednesday. Over thirty guests gathered as Louise Rich arrived with a wagon full of gifts. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter Leah Rich and Miss Myra Yelland. Guests read menus listing their wishes for future meals in Seattle.
Louise C. Fox of Hover and Flora May Stanton of Salem Oregon received a marriage license at the start of the week and were wed just before the new marriage law became effective.
The Case and Eschbach steam shovel finished work above town and will move to Kennewick then Granger for further heavy tasks. It dug about 35 000 cubic yards with minimal blasting, and a 50 foot trestle at Badger Canyon is done. The 20 mile grade from Kennewick to Yakima area is prepared for rails. North Coast orders 7500 tons of steel and 100 000 ties. William N. Saxton named master mechanic, coming from Grand Trunk.
Inventor and manufacturer G H W Crane shows an iceless refrigerator on city streets. The cooling relies on water evaporation like a water bag. He offers demonstrations and temperature comparisons. Prices run from $3.00 to $5.00 depending on size.
Kennewick’s green-clad team lost a marathon thirteen inning match to Walla Walla by one run. Crain pitched steadily while Hassig Nelson Anderson and Jackman turned in strong moments. Despite a tough extra inning, locals vow to win next Sunday and supporters can study the detailed score.
Louis F. Stock the jeweler who bought the Whitelock jewelry store arrived Tuesday. Both old and new proprietors are busy invoicing stock. Stock is seen as an experienced tradesman. A traveling man is here and large orders will be placed. Whitelock will stay next week as a witness in the superior court against winter burglary suspects. He then heads to Athol Idaho to attend lumber interests.
The listing advertises water glasses decoratively priced at 29c per set instead of 50c, along with fancy butter dishes sugar bowls cream pitchers and pickle dishes priced from 15c to 25c. The sale highlights consistent value and variety for shoppers.
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