This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1909
Page
2
A 1909 notice from the Department of the Interior in Walla Walla invites proof in a contest over a homestead claim. Fred Philips of Kennewick contests Floyd A Montgomery for abandonment and nonresidence since 1906, citing minimal improvements. The hearing is set for April 6, 1909, before the U S Land Office Register and Receiver.
The Brunswick serves hot coffee and sandwiches at all hours, with The First National Bank of Kennewick promoting a taste that could win over customers. The pair present a casual, inviting blend of banking and dining during late hours.
Gilbert R. Heberlein of Kennewick Washington filed notice of intention to make final proof to establish a homestead claim on the NE4 Section 8 Township 29 East Willamette Meridian. The hearing before the U S Land Office at Walla Walla is set for April 14 1909. Witnesses named: James Dodson Edward Golland W L Baughman all of Kennewick and R A Cleveland of Spokane. Not coal land.
Nick Hanson of Kennewick Washington filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish his homestead claim No 12667 for No 4 Section 24 Township 7 N Range 29 E Willamette Meridian. The hearing in Wallula Washington is set for April 13, 1909 with witnesses Don F. Cresswell Hettinger W. W. Price and W. A. Smalley all of Kennewick. A J. Gillis, Register.
In Wallawalla Washington February 20 1909 notice announces William W Price of Kennewick Washington holder of Homestead Entry 12823 Serial 01752 for lots in Section 18 Township North Range 30 East Willamette Meridian files intent to make final five year proof before the U S Land Office Register and Receiver at Wallawalla on April 13 1909 Witnesses Don F Cresswell Hettinger Nick Hanson and W A Smalley all of Kennewick Washington.
Ami G. Lechlund of Kennewick Washington filed notice of intention to make final commutation proof to establish his claim to the SW section 24 township 7 north range 29 east Willamette meridian. The hearing will be before the Register and Receiver at the U S Land Office Walla Walla Washington on April 13 1909. Witnesses are W W Price Nick Hanson Wash Hettinger and Don F Cress Well of Kennewick Washington.
Jeremiah Crowley files contest against Louisa Joerden for NE NE14 and Lot 1 Section 4 Township 10 N Range 27 E WM. Hearing set April 5 1909 at North Yakima with publication due to lack of personal service. Also 20 acre sale or trade notice from Kennewick Washington seeking land or food work horses.
Notice in Benton County Washington Superior Court that Ole Evenson administrator has filed final account and petition for distribution for Angrim Evenson deceased. Hearing set March 3 1909 at Prosser Court House. interested parties may file exceptions and contest distribution. witness Honorable C R Holcomb. Also land notice for Charles Rand Kennewick WA filing final five year proof March 9 1909 with witnesses Cresswell Smalley Smalley Price. no coal land. Incubator for sale listed at $30.
Fort Monroe Va February 22 The Atlantic fleet returns home with the sixteen ships fittingly praised as bully vessels after a historic world cruise Admiral Evans leads the Mayflower with the President and guests aboard as the fleet is saluted by gunfire and a naval review unfolds from the Mayflower to the last returning warship.
Oregon lawmakers face a possible special session to approve SB 254 a 350000 appropriation for state institutions. The bill is invalid due to irregularities and can only pass as written if 20 senators and 40 representatives agree to meet at Salem without state expense. Senator McKay plans to secure support. A separate item reports police in La Grande locating a Nebraska fugitive named Story wanted for a killing, and Portland coverage notes a 1941 ban or destruction of Chinese pheasants reflecting a drastic legislative wildlife action.
A garbled text fragment mentions California and Texas locations and a college or university context with beer sales. The readable bits indicate a possible event or policy note about beverages at a campus or local venue, but key details are unclear.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.