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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
2
Taft was nominated for president at 5 06 yesterday with 774 votes on the first ballot. James Sherman of New York named for vice president. The platform mirrors the Roosevelt anti injunction plank and includes a 45 minute cheer for President Roosevelt led by Senator Lodge.
President Godfrey leads the Finley Fruit Growers Association in a July 4 march upon Kennewick to paint the town red. General Finley to marshal the hosts. Kennewick to send a band and fire brigade for escort. Finley Sunday Schools form a monthly concert society. first event at Mr Knautz’s home June 24. Farmers increase wood supply. alfalfa booms and berry shipments begin with Billy Moore shipping raspberries from Finley.
The local team defeated Cunningham in a lopsided Sunday game as Easterly led with three hits in four at bats and Anderson collected three singles and a double. Hart struck out 16, Blankenhip fanned five, while F M Weil ruled on the decisions. The line score shows Cumhamv 4 to Kenwock 6 with errant plays early and late runs by the home club.
Doctor Charlotte West in the New Idea Magazine warns headaches from sun exposure signal danger and advise cooling measures. Do not take medicine. seek a cool dark room, undress, and bathe with cold water if possible. Stay in bed without food until the next day.
Miss Harriet Mulkey and Mr Scott Henderson married on June 17 at the bride’s mother’s Spokane residence. The couple returned to Kennewick for a welcome, with a reception and light refreshments, as they plan to reside in Amons addition after July 8. The bride, formerly nurse and assistant superintendent at Walla Walla hospital, and the groom, editor at the Statesman in Garden City, are greeted by friends with warm wishes.
Kennewick and Pasco prepare for a heated return game at Pasco grounds next Sunday.feverish fan enthusiasm and fierce rooting promise a bruising start to finish with both teams confident of victory. a special Pasco coach will travel over at 1 o clock and a loaded train brings many home supporters.
The Kennewick Rifle Association aims to secure a dozen or more Springfield high power rifles for competition use. The new rifles, similar to Krag Jorgensen with improvements, will level the field during contests while any War Department approved rifle may be used in practice. Distances range from 200 to 1000 yards and the range is prepared with the target to be set this week. Papers for association approval have been sent to the Secretary of War in Washington.
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