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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1909
Page
1
Letter to County Officials describes a simple, cheap road build using excavated trench work filled with field rock and layered crushed stone. A lightweight roller or heavily loaded wagon compacts each course to produce an earth road capable of supporting horses and a wheel track suitable for lighter wagons. S. Blandford.
Seventy five Portland business men visited for an hour last Friday. They toured the business section then called on a Kenwich representative of each line. Printers and the Portland type foundry manager were welcomed. G F Richardson spoke at the depot and presented strawberries and asparagus to the group. The visitors praised the town and its people.
The budget taxes one fifth of the unearned land value increase, adopting part of Henry George’s land tax idea. Wealthy landowners oppose it, but reform aims to curb idle land wealth while boosting public revenue and broader food self sufficiency. A Cardiff castle park example contrasts with a nearby tailor shop in assessment.
The Horse Heaven Huskies beat the painters 24 to 1 as they dominated at the plate and in the field. Heavy hitting by Horse Heaven players, with notable work from the Irvin brothers and Edwards on the mound, sealed an easy win.
The pumping plant near Mounsey Ranch installed by Northern Pacific Irrigation Co to pump Columbia River water for domestic use has been completed and is now operating. The mains and pipes are laid and every house on the Highland is supplied with ample, high quality water, especially useful in summer.
The Kennewick High School held its second annual graduation at the Methodist Church with seven graduates receiving diplomas. G M Annis presented the parchments and urged decisiveness, industry, and self-confidence to guide the graduates through life.
Big barn on Tucker's Horse Heaven ranch measuring 36 by 40 feet hosted a lively neighborhood dance last week. About 350 people attended as Mark Potter led the floor, with W. M. Butler on mandolin J. Graham on violin and Vic Hebberlein on organ providing music. The community, noted for social events, plans further organized activities for pleasure and betterment.
Prof. Chas. Timblin of Pulman filed a favorable report on Kennewick High School. He commends the schools overall, urges continued accreditation, and recommends expanding the teaching staff and library collections. The building is credited as well planned, with needs for more laboratory apparatus in botany and physics.
The Board of County Commissioners will grant a free scholarship at the Agricultural College and School of Science in Pullman Washington during the August meeting. Applications are due by August 1 1909. Edna V Dimmick of Hover held the scholarship first year and a Prosser pupil had the honor last year.
Connell beat Kennewick 7 to 2 at Connell last Sunday in a sharp clean contest. Jackman pitched three scoreless innings for Kennewick, while Anderson scored for Kennewick in the sixth. Kennewick’s lineup included Horrigan and Jackman from Pasco and three Connell players from Kahlotus and Mesa. Joe Perry caught for Kennewick’s battery and delivered an excellent game.
At the meeting the county commissioners will appoint five delegates from this county to the National Irrigation Congress in Spokane on August 14. The auditor does not disclose remuneration but expense money is presumed. Delegates are in addition to those named by local commercial organizations.
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