Isbert Home Burned. Family Escapes In Fire
Saturday morning the Isbert home burned to the ground destroying the structure 4 household effects and all furniture. Mrs Egbert and her father Mr Greene escaped with minor injuries while Mr Greene suffered some singed hair. The fire started from the stove and the family was alerted by Mr Kert who tried to save belongings but the house was engulfed quickly. Loss estimated between 700 and 800 dollars with irreplaceable keepsakes and their books missing. The three families sought temporary shelter in town with Rev C R LaPorte and expect to rebuild soon Jai the house was valued at 400 dollars and fully insured. The Egberts and Greens have broad sympathy in this misfortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egbert
Mr. Green
C. R. LaPorte
Fire on Box Car Sparks city praise for response
A fire broke out in a box car on the side track near Cascade Lumber on Tuesday morning. Fire officials credit prompt response, the chemical engine and hose cart with quick control, noting strong water pressure and no wind that kept lumberyards safe. Mayor L. E. Johnson led the second crew and praised the apparatus as in fine working order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade Lumbero
L. E. Johnson
Prout Street
Kennewick Millionaires Tale of Koegler Farm Sale
N F Koegler sold half his farm twenty acres last week for 400 an acre. F D Parker bought through Hanson Rich. Three years ago Nick arrived in the valley with 300 and a bachelor now he has 10000 a wife and two children. Abe Lincoln said last item worth a million to any man. Others in the Kennewick Valley mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. F. Koegler
F.D Parker
Hanson-Rich
Nick
Abe Lincoln
Kennewick
Cemetery Association Elects New Board at Annual Meeting
The Kennewick Cemetery Association held its annual meeting at the Presbyterian church. Officers and minutes were approved, with a detailed financial report showing disbursements and a small balance. Five trustees were elected, and officers for the new year were named, including President Mrs L W Soth and Treasurer Mrs J B Rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennewick Cemetery
Howe
A. L. Smith
O Anderson
CC Co
K Bowers
Bartlett
Thomas McKain
E. R. Carnahan
Hugh Stokes
John F. Shafer
F. M. Crosby
L. W. Soth
W. G. King
H. M. Bartlett
J B Rose
W H Collins
Central Washington Presbytery Meets at Hover April 1907
The Central Washington Presbytery and Woman's Home Missionary Society hold their spring meeting at Hover Washington on April 16 and 17 1907 Delegates should travel via Kennewick on train No 16 arriving at 10 am at Kennewick and may use free transport offered by the Kennewick Land Company to Hover Report arrival at their office to arrange transport Ministers and elders should send their names to Rev T H Dry ten days before the meeting to aid assignments.
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Central
Kennewick Land Company
Klickitat County
Wallula
Committee On Entertainment
Presbytery
T. H. Dry
Richland Folks Given More Time for Desert-Land Proof
The act grants a one year extension for final proof to desert-land entry men under Benton Water Co.'s canal in Benton County Washington who would have had to prove up in 1907. Applicants must file within ninety days an affidavit describing lands and intent to irrigate with the canal water. Approved March 1 1907.
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Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Cungreas
Benton Water Co
Benton County
State of Washington
Filei i
Torren's Land Bill Defines Real Estate Registration Path
The act simplifies real estate transfers by enabling owners to register estates, with state title guarantees. It details who may apply, required court adjudications or seven years’ possession, tax clearances, and registrar duties under court supervision.
For Sale and Rent Notices from White Rock
White Rock Eggs for setting for sale by W. and Harvey. FOR RENT for cash the Beach orchard eight acres south of town site with bearing apples peaches pears plums and cherries. Good land for vegetables and five irrigation system and fluming. See owner Mrs. C J Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Beach
Council Debates Water Franchise Forfeiture Rule
City council adjourned session discusses whether water and light franchises to Cochran can be forfeited for noncompliance. Attorney opinion says forfeiture must be court declared after notice and reasonable time, with substantial contract compliance. Mayor and committees act on hiring an expert, extending services, and other municipal matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Baldwin
Moore
Bier
Hawes
C. O. Anderson
C. A. Cochran
Kennewick
Supreme Court of the US
Court of Equity
Fay F. Dean
James Crowell
North Coast project hires doctor and expands camp town
Dr. F S Hedger wins railway physician contract for the North Coast camp near town establishing a farm hospital to treat sick men. About 500 workers expected, each paying $1 monthly for medical care, with income projected for two to three years. Additional crews to be added as building proceeds. A survey party headed to Horse Heaven to study a proposed canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Hedger
North Coast
J. S. Washtock
Kennwick Health Order Urges Yard and Outhouse Cleaning
In the city of Kennwick a health order requires all residents to clean their door yards and outhouses by March 20 1907. Noncompliance will lead to prosecution under city ordinances as announced by the Board of Health and signed by F. M. Crosby L. G. Moore and W. A. Hawes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
F. M. Crosby
L. G. Moore
W.A. Hawes
Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea Ad
Advertising copy for Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea claiming nerves digestion and sleep benefits. Available as tea or tablets at the Columbia Pharmacy for 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Columbia Pharmacy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Isbert
Kouse and Contents
Kennewick Millionaires
Cemetery Association
Barrett
Torren
White Rock Eggs
W. &. Harvey
Council
KIONA
Ralph Camp
Northport
Hs Wife
FE. H. Hinman
Len Rolph
Chas. Hoeltke
Horse Heaven
W. A. Kelso
H A Roff
M A McBean
W A Kelso
Kennwick
Gibson
Buster Brown
W G. King & Son
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