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Kennewick Courier

Location

Kennewick, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1908

Page

4

Public Notice of Final Homestead Proof for Kitzman

Department of the Interior at Walla Walla gives notice that Charles Kitzman heir of Otto Kitzman deceased of Kennewick Wash files for final five year proof on Homestead Entry 9919 for SWY Section 8 Township 7 N Range 30 E. Proof is to be made June 1 1908 before the Register and Receiver at Walla Walla. Witnesses named: Wm Smidley Chas Rand Wim Price and G C Seal of Kennewick Wash.

Charles Kitzman Otto Kitzman Kennewick Wash Swy Walla Wala Wash Wm. Smidley Chas Rand Wim Price G. C. Seal A. J. Gillis Register

Murder at Fort Worden Shocks Washington

Soldiers at Fort Worden band headquarters woke to a brutal murder last night when Henry L. Johnson of the Sixth Artillery Band was killed and his body burned in the basement furnace. A note of intrigue followed as debtors James Holt and Private Knight, both tied to Johnson, vanished then were found hiding under the pier.

Port Townsend Washington Fort Worden Band Henry L. Johnson Sixth Artillery Band Johnson James Holt Knight

Notice to Creditors in Estate of Esther M Grange

In Benton County Washington Superior Court probate notices estate of Esther M Grange deceased letters of administration granted April 15 1908 to Henry Davis Sweet administrator. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to First National Bank of Kennewick Washington within one year or be barred. Dated Kennewick Washington April 16 1908.

Superior Court State of Washington County of Benton Esther M. Grange First National Bank of Kennewick Washington Wash Henry Davis Sweet

Dooley Files Final Proof for Prosser Homestead

Timothy Dooley of Prosser Washington files notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish his homestead claim on Lot 1 sky NEY E% SEY See 6 Twp 7 N Range 1S E Will meridian. Witnesses include Hans Smith Mark Potter George W Porter of Kiona and Alexander G McNeill of Prosser.

Department of the Tnterior U.S. Land Office Walla Walla Wash Timothy Dooley Prosser J D Marsh Superior Court Hans Smith Mark Potter George W Porter Kiona Alexander G. McNeill Coalland J. Gillis

Notice of desert land final proof filing

J Kelly DePriest assignee of Frank L Tuttle of Kennewick Wash has filed notice of intent to make final proof to establish claim to a desert land entry in Township 8 North Range 30 East Will Meridian. The hearing before the Register and Receiver at Walla Walla Wash is set for June 23 1908 witnesses A H Wheaton Nelson Williams O L Hangan Frank Emigh of Kennewick Wash. Not coal land.

Department of the Interior U.S Land Office Walla Walla Wash J Kelly DePriest Frank L Tuttle Kennewick Washington Will Meridian Cain Register & Receiver Walla Wala A H Wheaton Nelson Williams O L Hangon Frank Emigh Kennewick A. J. Gillis

Desert land claim final proof scheduled in Walla Walla

George F. Zurcher of Kiona Washington files intent to prove desert land entry 470 for SEY NW Lot 284 Sec 14 Twp 10 N Range 23 E Willamette Meridian before the Register at Walla Walla on June 25 1908. Witnesses Geo Tuddle FL Hedger James Sullivan Rollie M. Litle all of Kiona Washington. Not coal land. A G Gillis Register.

Geo Tuddle FL. Hedger James Sullivan Rollie M. Litle Kiona Wash A. G. Gillis Register

For Whooping Cough Chamberlains Cough Remedy Ad

A claim for Chamberlains Cough Remedy stating it will loosen the cough aid expectoration ease fits and reduce severity and frequency of coughing. Sold at Columbia Pharmacy.

Chamberlain Columbia Pharmacy

Riverside Campaign to Move County Seat to Riverside

The Commercial Club of Riverside launches a formal drive to move the Okanogan county seat from Conconully to Riverside. Five thousand circulars sent to voters and a petition drive aims to place the issue on the fall ballot.

Riverside Okanogan County Conconully

Fire Endangers Goldendale Jewelry Firm With Gunfire

A Saturday morning blaze at Smith & Dunning jewelry store in Goldendale threatened the business district. Bullets from exploding cartridges strafed firefighters, causing a fierce blaze with estimated loss about 35000 dollars and insurance of 10000 dollars.

Goldendale Smith & Dunning

Large Stockyards at Cliffs on Railway Grounds

Spokane and Portland Seattle Railway selects a site on its property at Cliffs for stockyards with capacity for 21 carloads. Each loaded car will be unloaded fed and watered at the enclosure. Spokane tramp Berto Watson confesses his half brother Mace Smith pushed Brakeman Sam Price from a moving train. Smith detained at Lind Wash denying the charge. Tacoma dates set for Chester Thompson freedom hearing as May 18 with King County prosecutor possibly assisting.

Cliffs Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway Company Spokane Berto Watson Sam Price Mace Smith Price Smith Lind, Wash

Everything Moves On Hinges and Tact as Lubricator

A concise reflection on how delicate balance and tact steer progress. The phrase frames negotiations and compromise as essential to smooth operation, using a metaphor of hinges and lubrication to emphasize careful handling and timing.

Manchester

Admiral Evans Bids Fleet Farewell in San Francisco

Rear-Admiral Charles M. Thomas succeeds Rear-Admiral Evans in command of the Atlantic fleet. Evans retires after a storied career, saluting his fleet from the Hotel St. Francis window as the guns sound the farewell. He will celebrate his 62nd birthday in three months and now is free to choose his path.

San Francisco Charles M. Thomas Evans Bay St. Francis Connecticut Washington Admiral Evans Navy

Notorious Bertha Gordon Fatally Shot by Bartender in Marshfield

Mrs. Bertha Etta Gordon a known Portland and San Francisco figure with police records was shot on the gasoline launch North Bend tied at Marshfield docks. She died after an operation failed to save her.

Marshfield Bertha Etta Gordon Portland San Francisco H. Anderson North Bend

Portland Market Prices May 13 Wheat and livestock notes

Portland Oregon market report lists prices for wheat tracks Club 89c red Russian 864c bluestem 91c Valley 89c barley feeds 24 rolled 27 28 brewing 26 oats No 1 white 27 50 28 gray 27 hay Timoth y Wil lamette Valley fancy 17 ordinary 15 Eastern Oregon 17 50 mixed 16 clover 14 alfalfa 12 butter extras 22 3 4 fancy 21 0 choice 20 store 16 eggs loss and commission off 18 18 3 4 hops 1907 crop 4 5c lb wool Valley 11 11 8 13c eastern Oregon 8 13c mohair choice 17 18c tb

Portland Ore Gray Timothy Wilamette Valley Oregon Wool—Valley

Market Prices for Wheat Oats Barley and Hay in Washington

In Seattle on May 13 market quotes show Wheatbluestem at 9i per ton, Oats Puget Sound 28 29, Eastern Washington 26 29, Barley 24 25, Hay Eastern Washington 16 17, Puget Sound 10 11, Wheat hay 12 50, Alfalfa 10 11. Butter Washington creamery 24c per lb, ranch 19 20c, Oregon 24c. Eggs Selected local 20 21c per doz, Eastern/Oregon 19c.

Puget Sound Washington Washngton Creamery Oregon Eastern

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