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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
2
Notice for annual dog license fees of one dollar for males and two dollars for females due after May 1 1908. Unlicensed dogs found at large may be impounded and killed after notice under Ordinance No 46 of April 7 1907. E D Evis Town Marshal.
Republican voters of Kenne wick precinct meet at Commercial Club Rooms on May 2 1908 at 2 50 p m to elect delegates to the County Republican Convention in Prosser May 7 1908 at 2 o'clock p m in the Superior Court Room By order of the County Central Committee Fay F Dean Precinct Committeeman.
North Coast railway advances with two moves. Last week in North Yakima tenants along the right of way were told to vacate. A second move sets surveyors in Walla Walla country under Engineer ES Clark to chart a feasible route, possibly extending to Salt Lake City and tapping Six Devils country copper deposits on the Snake River.
Foremen Roberts and Sullivan lead about 80 workers to Cheney and Pasco for track laying. R G Tripp builds a residence on a 10 acre tract near Finley, while S. H. Godfrey constructs a large home two miles north. Strawberries look promising with a completed Kennewick Finley telephone link aiding berry handling. Local amis include E. Van Sickle visiting, Hugo Koerner's family arrival, and Roacoe Fisher tied to Lind. Fresh butter from Farris Dairy and a well attended Eastern Stars meeting conclude the report.
James A. Rose of the Fruit Growers Association says 500 to 750 outside berry pickers are needed from May 8 to June 1. The association will advertise locally and in the Spokesman Review as growers face their largest crop yet and rush to arrange housing and work for arrivals.
Kennewick High School has been inspected by Prof. Morgan of Ellensburg and is recommended for placement on the state accredited list. The designation recognizes a standard course of study and allows graduates free admission to state colleges without exams, reflecting the school’s high quality under the past three years of admin and teaching effort.
Last Saturday the Hover Booster Club organized a town cleanup with many citizens joining in. Al Blesainger tended his garden tract while I M Ely traveled to Spokane for a few days. Mrs Dimmick remains under treatment and Mayme Dry visited Kennewick.
The wedding took place Thursday April 30 at 2 30 pm at the home of Mrs B Mayborne in Section 7 with Rev John Chandler officiating. Present were immediate relatives including Frank and Eugene Larkin and Elva Bloomer. Afterward light refreshments were served by May Larkin and Elva Bloomer. The couple will reside on Larkin's ranch in Section 7. Best wishes from friends.
Sunday School times and services listed for multiple churches including Methodist Episcopal and Episcopal gatherings. Activities feature Junior and Senior C E meetings, Bible school, praise and preaching services, communion plans, and evening programs led by pastors such as Rev John Chandler and Rev Walton Skipworth. Services include 11 am sermons The Great Commission and Christ's Second Coming.
Rev J F Smith will preach in the hall at Richland next Sunday after noon at 3 o clock All are invited St Pauls Guild of the Episcopal Church held its annual meeting yesterday at the home of Mrs James Crowell Officers elected for the ensuing year President vice president Mrs C A Lundy treasurer Mrs H M Bartlett secretary Miss Gabrielle Delepine The past year has been a very successful and prosperous one for the society
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