Desert Land Final Proof Notice for Kiowa Claim
United States Land Office in Walla Walla Washington publishes a final proof notice for desert claim No 470 held by George F Zurcher of Kiowa Washington. The proof date is April 24 1908 before the Register and Receiver. Witnesses W A Kelso Rollie M Lythle Selie Ramson and A N Brown are named to prove irrigation and reclamation.
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United States Land Office
Walla Walla
Wash
George F. Zurcher
Kiowa
Washington
W. A. Kelso
Kiona
Rollie M. Lythle
Selie Ramson
Richland
A. N. Brown
Pasco
A. J. Gillis
Register
Final five year proof for homestead in Kennewick
Charles Nitzman heirs of Otto Kitzman of Kennewick Washington files notice of intent to make final five year proof for Homestead Entry No 9919 issued July 12 1901 for SW section 8 township 7 north range 30 east. Proof before Register and Receiver at Walla Walla Washington on June 1 1908 to show residence and cultivation. Witnesses Wim Smalley Chas Rand Wm Price G C Seal all of Kennewick and A J Gillis.
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Department of the Interior
Walla Walla
Wash
Charles Nitzman
Otto Kitzman
Kennewick
Walla Wala Wash
Wim. Smalley
Chas. Rand
Wm Price
G. C. Seal
A. J. Gillis
Register
Notice to creditors to file claims in estate case
In Benton County Superior Court probate an estate is opened for Esther M Grange deceased Letters of administration were granted April 15 1908 All persons with claims must present vouchers to First National Bank of Kennewick Washington within one year or be barred Dated Kennewick WA April 16 1908 Administrator Henry Davis Sweet
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Esther M. Grange
Superior Court
First National Bank of
Kennewick
Washington
Wash
Henry Davis Sweet
Real Estate Transfers Reported by Kennewick Abstract Co 1908
Transfers from April 11 to April 25 1908 list numerous War Deeds and Contracts in Kennewick and surroundings. Properties include Elk A Hover Subdiv Lots 3 4, Amon Add. 100 acres NEY SWY Sec 14-8-30 EFWM with water right. extensive NW SEY etc in See 6-7-31 E WOM. 160 acres at 5700. 22 acres SW NEY See WS29EWM. and tracts 8 9 Hover Villa. Values range 1.00 to 5700.00 with several deeds to individuals and entities. Also notices of patent and farm livestock ads and Box 635 Kennewick address.
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L A Peters
Amon
Kennewick
Geo H Lea
W F Altrogge
AB Elyetux
Residents Park Band Co
Sey
Ney
See
Swy
Nwy
Luke Walsh
J F Larkin
CB McConnell
WH Layson
Kennewick Land Co
Frederick W Holley
Nob Hill Orchards
Local Happenings in Kiona and Nearby Towns
Mrs W C Warren returned home after a three week visit to CleElum Tacoma and Seattle. Men cleared trash mended fences at the cemetery and provided dinner for workers. Principal Simmons room girls left class over advice and the school board heard both sides with no action. Kennewick booklet praised by the Commercial club. Assessor Crooks and State Fruit Inspector Huntley visited. Fred Zurcher hauled lumber to his Yakima desert claim.
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Simmons
Kennewick
Columbia
Kenhewick
S. C. Crooks
Kiona
State Fruit
Huntley
W. M. Scott
Fred Zurcher
Yakima Las Week
Cayenne Pepper Changes Canary Feathers Red
The article explains feeding canaries crackers and eggs heavily seasoned with cayenne pepper to turn their feathers deep red before shedding. It notes the color fades to yellow if not repeated each melting season.
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Canaries
A Mine That is a Mine at East Helena
The Avalanche Copper Mining Co has a promising mine 23 miles from East Helena smelter. A 285 foot tunnel shows the vein yielding $50 per ton in the last 50 feet. Spokane expert Vanderford favorable. he predicts ore body within 50 feet. E M Godwin and W H Hill back the venture as a winner.
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Avalanche Copper
E. M Godwin
W. H Hill
East Helena
Vanderford
Spokane
Menin
Godwin
A Zoological Party and Lumber Industry Notes
A party game involves guests drawing animals from cards while others guess. Noahs Ark centerpiece and ribbons feature in the setup. In lumber, about half the mills run and shingles mills slightly more, with price-cut pressure and a hoped railroad rate decision by May 1 affecting future mill capacity.
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Middle West
Orchard pruning aims to aid nature and shape fruit trees
Dr. Ward notes pruning should promote growth and fruit spurs, remove excessive growth, and form the tree. Proper cuts near the trunk, smooth wounds, and wax coating prevent decay. Decide between central leader or hollow center in year two. Low limbs hinder cultivation. high headed trees hinder access and care.
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Oregon
Geouni
Ita Fa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Waite Hee
NW Lumber Yards
Hadford
White Bluffs City
Biter
Johnson & Ross, Props
Kennewie
Edward Sheppard
O. K. Soda Bottling Works
Geo. C. Fendler
J.T. Tresenriter
Kennew
Dray Line
Yakima Best
Orth Yarina
Yakima Bes
Kennewick Machine
Kennewick Electric Supply CO
Niebel & Coulson
Blacksmith
A. McPhee
A. B. French
Neral
G. D. Hunter
Yakima OT
Prosser Steam Laundry
Roesch & Scorothy’s
Elite Barber Shop
V. M. VanHook
J. F. Shater
State of Washington
County of
Benton
Kennewick Abstract Co
William Direkaen
Ahrens
CO Anderson Et Ux
Lena Luhman
P $Co
Barton
Villa
Rudkin Et
Protestant Episcopal Church
Mary S Sentle
Wim
KR Alexander
Geo. Jauslin
W.C. Warren
CleElum
Tacoma
Seattle
Zoological Party
Baldwin
Tam
Joseph B. Ward
San Jose
Rds
Muelle
Anderson & Nolte
New Bank
J. W. Callicotte
Benton County
Taylor Bik
Prosser
Humphrey & Cole
King
Kennewick, Wash
C. Staser
R. Holcomb
C. O. Anderson
Ernest L. Kolb
Dr. J. B. Schlund
King B'dg
A. F. Brown
Orastro Notary Public
F. M. Crosby, M.d.,c.m
Dixenses
Reed Building
Hover
Charles Marshall
Althea Rebekah Lodge
Ezra Bienhart
N.G
Mamie Day
Sec’y
Kennewick Lodge
A. M
James Johnson
W. M. Chas. Conway
Sec
O.O.F
Gro. D. Hunter
NG F.G. Staley
Sec’g
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