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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1907
Page
5
Walter Sweet returns from Pullman while G E Hanson stays at White Bluffs. Property transfers include Lesh and Hellinger sales in Section 7. Local figures Hoadley, Hawke, Desgranges report ranch work and strawberry harvests as railway progress looms.
The Green family of musicians from North Yakima will entertain next Wednesday night April 4 at Dircksen's Hall. The group previously played in Kennewick to a large pleased audience and are repeatedly invited to return. Admission 35 cents, children 25 cents.
On the sixth wedding anniversary Mr and Mrs J B Rose hosted a small anniversary luncheon at their Yakima street home. Guests Durwood Collins C H Collins Clarence King Rev J F Smith and Misses Elva Harris Mattie Waterman Mildred Griffeth joined the evening of music and games after the repast.
Under Pastor J. Forsythe Smith the Sabbath School opens at 10 a.m. with junior and senior meetings. Easter exercises follow, with the pastor preaching at 11 a.m. on The Restoration. Special music provided by Presbyterian and Methodist choirs. Epworth League at 6 30 p.m. and evening preaching at 7 30 p.m. Finley preaching at 3 p.m. All welcome.
A burglar tried to enter Anderson’s shop during the night by cutting the side door panel and forcing the spring lock. He cut a hole to reach inside but was frightened away as Mrs. Anderson awoke. A man named Victor Farley was later jailed for four days during the investigation with substantial evidence suggesting guilt.
A Wednesday night gathering in Amon's Hall perfected an athletic club named Alub to promote sociability with permanent rooms and outdoor and indoor amusements. Officers elected include F A Swingle as President and D F M Crosby as Vice President along with a board of directors. The group aims to strengthen Kennewick's social fabric and is seen as timely and promising.
H E Baldwin resigns as yard manager of the St Paul and Tacoma Lumber Co in Eastern Washington effective April 15th. He has served three years and ranks third in length of service on the system. The company commends his business ability and notes his popular civic role as a councilman. His family will miss their community involvement.
Kennewick and Richland high schools meet on the home grounds to outscore Prosser’s first team, with fans invited to watch the game Saturday afternoon.
I offer forty acres of desert claim in Section 8 two miles from town, fenced and cleared with rye growing. A small house valued at 75 dollars sits on the land. Two years' assessment work done, time not up until October 1909, assignment possible. Price 2000 dollars cash. Also 103 acres of adjoining deeded land above the ditch listed at 1000 dollars cash. Will sell together or separately. can be seen after Monday next at Whitelock's jewelry store. DD F Cresswell and FLL Tutt le listed.
Kolb's Old Grocery invites Easter shoppers to a market fair on March 30 at 2. The display features aprons, art articles, candy, cake, coffee, chocolate, cream and embroidered items. Damsels offer diverse drinks, tea tables entice visitors, and ornate booths showcase decorative goods.
Turkeys for sale. Cancer. Born Thursday March 28 to Mr and Mrs Lauritz Smith a girl. A P Newton has sold his 5 acre tract to A Newton and will move to Thornton Wash. John P Lineberg Rochelle Sr purchased 10 acres in Section 9 from Fechter Rudkin thru J F Perry. Dr EW Meyers osteopathic physician will have office in Beach block beginning next Monday April 1. Those desiring treatment can conveniently see him there. Miss Mildred Griffeth retires from telephone central tomorrow and is succeeded by Miss Mildred Whitehead. Old Soldiers of Kennewick meeting at Benton Water Co office 2 pm Friday April 5 to discuss forming a G A R post in Kennewick. Odin Staley back from N P hospital Tacoma slightly disfigured but healing. wounds from fall at Tasco. Arlington Ore Feb 28 07 Mr Chas Musselman spoke on what happened and how on a European tandem trip. praised by listeners. Dr P O Low signs offer of endorsement and praise for the evening entertainment.
A. H. Richards reports a small white mare pony missing from Garden Tracts on March 13. Branded on the left jaw and left shoulder with an Indian brand. saddle on left front foot. Reward offered for its return to Richards.
Town warrants drawn on the current expense fund of Kennewick will be paid upon presentation to the town treasurer at the Exchange Bank Nos 250 to 301 inclusive Interest on the warrants will cease on and after Mar 23 1907 B F Knapp Treasurer
Notice to irrigators forbids allowing wastewater to run onto or collect on county roads. Violations may render the user liable for damages to roads. By order of the Board of County Commissioners, W. 8. Jenkins, Clerk.
Mr W S Pelham of Kirksville Iowa extols Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as equal to any cough and cold cure for over twenty years. He notes its pleasant taste and lack of harmful ingredients and cites it as the preferred throat remedy for families. available at Columbia Pharmacy and Dircksen’s Market.
Advertises Per fumes and fresh odors for Easter with American and imported goods. Promotes chocolates and bon bons as Easter remembrance items at low prices.
A promotional note urges readers to cultivate a habit of saving from income to grow wealth. It claims the man with a bank account wields power and invites readers to learn a method for accumulating money.
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