Kennewick Wins Debate at High School Event
Kennewick High School defeated Rosser High School in a debate on liquor control policy. The Kennewick team argued for state control and local option, citing Sweden Finland and South Carolina experiences. Judges included L. O. Meigs and H. H. Scudder who gave a unanimous verdict for Kennewick.
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Kennewick High School
Rosser High School
Qwakers
Kennewick
Sweden
Norway
Finland
South Carolina
Gertrude Smith
Kate Severyns
Walter Smith
Margaret Hamilton
George Richardson
Cora Sercombe
Gothenburg
Miss Secombe
L. O. Meigs
Prof. Saunders
Ellensburg
H. H. Scudder
Yakima Valley
Spokesman- Review
Prosser
Viepbry
Kennewick Buckers
Rosella Hamilton
Jessie Perry
Bernice Riffeth
Alfred Mors
G. IL. Shanant
R. E. Reed
Geo. F. Richards
L. W. Soth
Kennewick School
Inland Bolt and Machinery Joins Wahlake Water Project
The Inland Bolt and Machinery Co of Which OL Beck is local manager holds the contract to install the pumping plant for Wahlake’s water supply. Beck sold a 25 horsepower marine engine to the North Coast Railway Co for their gasoline launch.
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Inland Bolt and Machinery CO
Beck
Wahlake
The
North Coast Railway Co
Burglar Captured After Clothing Store Robbery
Frank Tobin, identified by Marshal Ellis and Detective Daniels of the N P force, was captured in Pasco after robbing Shanafelt & Sons last week. Tobin pleaded guilty at a preliminary hearing before Judge Stacer and was sent to Prosser awaiting a potential sentence of five to fourteen years.
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Frank Tobin
Shanafelt & Sons
Pasco
Daniels
N. P
Marshal Ellis
Tobin
Stacer Friady
Prosser
Opening of Coeur d Alene Reservation Noted Soon
Notice announces the opening of the Coeur d Alene Reservation with details for information requests directed to the Coeur d Alene Reservation Co. in Lewiston Idaho.
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Lewiston
Idaho
Old Soldiers Meeting Forms G A R Post Plan
Valley veterans gathered at Garret Henneberry home on March 20 to organize a G A R post. Present were Albert N Jarnagin William L Kimberly Francis Kelly Garret Henneberry Oscar Howe and James D Hastings Henneberry elected president Hastings secretary pro tem A second meeting was set for March 27 at 7 30 to complete the organization inviting all local veterans in Kennewick valley and vicinity.
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Garret Henneberry
G. A. R. Post
Albert N. Jarnagin
William L. Kimberly
Francis Kelly
Oscar Howe
James D. Hastings
Kennewick Valley
Optician James A Van Norspaty Announces New Trial Case
James A Van Norspaty of Tama announces arrival of a new trial case with over 200 lenses charts and apparatus for eye work. The Detroit Optical Institute graduate with more than ten years of experience offers eye examinations and guaranteed proper glasses at lower cost than visiting oculists. Located two doors south of the post office.
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Tama
Detroit Optical Institute
James A. van Norspaty
P. O
Resignation of N P I Co Irrigation Superintendent O L Hanson
O L Hanson tendered his resignation as superintendent of the N P I Co irrigation system and will, after the first of the month, devote time to contracting with Nichoson and Duffy Co. He has served long and helped expand the canal during his tenure.
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O.L. Hanson
Nichoson& Duffy Co
O.L
Fertilizer Sample Offered to Kennewick Valley Growers
Mr. W H Gatward of the firm has purchased Henry Sweet place in Garden Tracts and secured a free ton of the firm's fertilizer for Fruit Growers of the Kennewick valley to trial. Analysis shows 20.78% phosphoric acid 45.36% bone phosphate 4.59% nitrogen 5.58% ammonia.
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W. H. Gatward
Henry Sweet
Kennewick Valley
Gatward
Telephone improvements boost Kennewick Valley line capacity
The Kennewick Valley Telephone Company has installed a new switchboard, raising capacity by about 200 phones. Extensions work continues as the pole line to Finley nears completion with wires to be strung next week. An extension to reach the Highlands is planned, after which the Richland line will be upgraded.
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Kennewick Valley Telephone Company
Finley
Highlands
Richland
Thimble Club entertains members at Mrs Crosby home
Tuesday afternoon the Thimble Club was entertained by Mrs. F. M. Crosby at her home with a large attendance. Members enjoyed comparing and working their articles of fancy work and social conversation. Refreshments of salad crackers cake and tea were served at small tables throughout the rooms with Mrs. H. T. Murray assisting in serving.
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Thimble Club
F. M. Crosby
W. G. T. U. Reorganized In Kennewick
The Indies of the town regrouped the W C T U at the Methodist church with Mrs. F C Bodwell State President presiding. Christina Larson was elected president and Angelet Ketcham treasurer. A secretary was postponed. An informal meeting added new members. Plans include Flower Mission Work and elocutionary contests for silver and gold medals. Meetings every two weeks. next at M E parsonage April 2 at 3.
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F.C. Bodwell
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Kennewick
Christina Larson
Angelet Ketcham
S. Ketcham
M. E. Parsonage
L. N. B. Anderson
Northern Pacific Plans Adrian to Pasco Feeder Line
The Northern Pacific will build a feeder from Adrian to Pasco to serve Moses Lake and the Big Bend wheat region. The project will provide an outlet to Portland by water grade, replacing long hauls to Cheney. Construction dates are not announced. Kuppelheimer clothes are the best at the Toggery.
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Northern Pacific
Adrian
Pasco
Moses Lake
Tacoma
Big Bend
Cheney
Portland
Gasoline Ferry Introduced for Twin Cities Crossing
Barnes and Shauh proprietors swap the old cable ferry for a gasoline power ferry at Ainsworth and keep the Paseo ferry. They plan to operate both ferries and charge the original crossing price. A Pasco to Kennewick bus service will start soon, linked to the ferry operation.
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Barnes and Shauh
Paseo
Ainsworth
Pasco
Kennewick
Withdrawal election set for Garden Tracts outside city limits
Saturday April 3 is set as the special election date to decide withdrawal of Garden Tracts from city limits along the street line extended to the railroad. The Sonderman Johnson Hanson and Kruse properties lie west of the line and would be outside the city under the plan. Kennewick Gardens residents petitioned for a withdrawal vote nine or ten months ago and urged a special election to save costs, but after delays the council kept delaying until a date near March 4 and then postponed again. The article continues on the next page.
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Sonderman Place
Johnson, Hanson and Kruse
Kennewick Gardens
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Tsiter
Poultry Ranch
Presbeanewick
Byterian Church
J. A. Jones
Section 7
Mr. Jones
North Dakota
Inlinois
Iowa
Plymouth
Presbyterian Church
H. T. Murray
Altho
Christian Endeavor Society
Ladies Aid Society
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Central
Washington
Ralph P. Reed
J. T. Harrison
R.A. Ernest
Julius Wehr-sly
Chas. H. Collins
Finley Hall
Rev. Anderson
Finley Methodist Church
H. Godfrey
L. F E. Johnson
Fay F. Dean
F. FE
Sly
Fruit Growers Association
Fay F. Deane
Washington Legislature
E. O. Brown
E. H. Stanton Company
Blood Fertilizer
N.P
Kuppelheimer
Twin Cities
Gilcrest
Minneapolis Dry Goods Co
Minneapolis
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