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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1913
Page
4
Correspondents Mrs A A McAlpin and daughter and Mrs Elliott returned from Walla Walla Thursday. Numerous residents visited nearby towns including Sunnyside Yakima Prosser and Grandview. First alfalfa cutting begins this week with local irrigation improvements and travel updates from Benton City and nearby communities.
Mr Keller and Miss Madeline welcomed sister Mrs Thiele and her three children Irene Oswald Esther from Ismay Mont for a month. Prof Thornber lectured at the Highlands club house offering orchard advice and problem discussions. The Hanratty baby who was scalded last week is recovering nicely. Charles Robertson travels to Spokane to attend the Pow Wow and possibly meet Fairfield Tempest.
Mrs Beryl Thomas and Mrs Joe Luttrell visited from Kiona to watch the Badgers and Kionians clash Monday evening. The Badgers held their ground valiantly, the Kionians were routed. Miss Elsie Humphrey and two friends visited from Kiona last week. Our section foreman Joe Dasdice was in Kennewick on business Monday. Miss Elsie Humphrey awaits a schoolmate for a weekend visit at her home Seldom Inn.
R E Blackman and family moved to a new home in Walla Walla last Thursday. Mrs A B Ely of Kennewick visited town on business Thursday. Miss Willa McDonald returned to Longview Washington after a week with Miss Marjorie Blackman.
Glen Gard left Wednesday for North Yakima to visit friends then travel to the coast. Mr Gaines and family from Palouse visited with friends and neighbors the Robisons. G. E. Finley handled Spokane business. Will Lewias returned from Kahlotus after two months work. E. M. Angell came back from Aberdeen for Masonic Grand Lodge. Mrs Walter Helfrich of Glenburn California visits her parents the Coxes. Angela Cox came from Prinville to live with her parents, joined by sister-in-law Mrs Cox Jr. The Grangers plan a Fourth of July celebration at the Abley place with races, contests, dinner and a baseball game against non Grangers.
Miss Jenny Thacker leaves for Fishtrap home after term at the high school. Mrs. Rawinkel and Mrs. Ise ming er depart for Kalispell Montana. Mrs. Avery returns to Portland from a month visit at Port land. Rev F C Foster travels to North Yakima for Camp Meeting. Mrs B S Foster hosts Evan gelical Sunday school picnic at Amon park. Mrs B F Knapp and children go to Pasadena California for summer with husband’s parents. Lawn social by Methodist Ladies Aid and a Birthday Club sewing bee held at David Fish residence. Miss Minna Willmsen returns to Spokane after two weeks with her brother A H Willmson.
The Board of Directors of School Dist. No. 13 Finley Benton Co Washington invites bids for installing a heating plant either hot air or steam in the Finley school house. Bids due 6 PM July 5. Contact President C J Whealey or Clerk E M Landis for details. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids.
The Coats and Marks Biscuit Factory offers new piecework pay of 12c per hundred, up from 10c, and seeks several new operators at once. See L. H. Marks, Manager, this week.
A Gettysburg semicentennial tribute recalls Robert E. Lee and George Gordon Meade, detailing the battle’s outcomes, the generals’ reputations, and the lasting memory of the Union victory. It notes Meade’s criticism, Grant’s rise, and the ceremony plans with thousands of veterans and heavy logistical efforts.
Frank Emigh of Spokane an old timer arrives in Mabton on Monday en route to Bickleton for the Pioneer Picnic to be held June 14. The Mabton Chronicle notes the Emigh family’s long ties to the region and the event’s local significance.
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