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Kennewick Courier

Location

Kennewick, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1909

Page

8

Is Your Boy a Kicker Then He Is All Right

A compact sales pitch praising a rugged boy and promising athletic foot growth with SPRINTER 0 fords. It argues a tough, disciplined child makes a good man and encourages bringing the boy in for the product.

Memorial Services and Decoration Day Observance Announced

Memorial Sunday services will be held at the Methodist Church at 11 O clock with Rev. L N B Anderson preaching. The event, a union service with special music, is arranged by Cosgrove Post 125 and the Relief Corps. Decoration Day on Monday features Rev. Lee A Johnson as speaker and a parade led by local veterans groups.

L. N. B. Anderson Lee A. Johnson Sunnyside Johnson Muusic Corps Kennswick

Finley Phones Connected by Kennewick Valley Tel Co

The Kennewick Valley Telephone Company completed its line to Finley this week and installed phones for Moreland & Sasse St Paul and Tacoma Lumber Co King Bros George E Finley E O Brown Supervisor H Godfrey F Knau t z F E DeSellem and others. The lines work well and will be a time saving convenience for patrons, better linking the two towns’ interests.

Kennewick Valley Telephone Company Finley Moreland & Sasse St. Paul and Tacom Lumber Co King Bros George E. Finley E. O. Brown

Ladies' Aid Market At Presbyterian Church Saturday

The Ladies' Aid of the Presbyterian church will hold a market on Saturday May 29. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.

Ladies’ Aid of the Presbyterian Church

Seek That Ye May Excel in High School Baccalaureate

Crowded Congregational church hears Rev. W. L. Rowan urge graduates to excel in mental and spiritual life and maintain health. The article notes political fallout as a state investigation into office holders continues and calls for possible impeachment actions.

W. L. Rowan

Taxes Delinquent May 31

The first half of the 1908 state and county tax becomes delinquent on the last day of May. Many visit the county treasurer to pay, but a rush is not expected until the final day. If unpaid, the full amount becomes due plus a 15 percent penalty.

Governor appoints Captain Howell as secretary of state

Governor Hay names Captain I M Howell, former Pierce County auditor, to succeed Sam Nichols as secretary of state citing his strong public service record and qualifications. Howell's appointment aims to maintain administrative continuity and stability in state governance.

Hay I. M. Howell Pierce County Sam Hichols Howell

Jolson Buys Four Concrete Block Homes In Amon Addition

H. E. Johnson purchased from F. A. Swingle four concrete block residences in the Amon addition. The holdings expand Johnson’s landlord business as these investment properties will be leased. The homes are described as fine, with the Lockerby residence noted as especially suitable.

H. E. Johnson F. A. Swingle Amon Jolson

S. P. and 5. Trains Steamer Schedule Jubilation

Steamer service on the up river operates at 7 30 a m on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays. The timetable lists departures for S P and 5 routing with morning trips beginning this week.

Public notices and civic updates across Washington state

The clipping lists local developments from public library formation in White Salmon to court rulings in Olympia, land sales in Lewis county, water strikes near Eureka Flat, bar admission records, tax reports from express companies, and a Tacoma surge of security incidents. It also notes a naval pageant in Tacoma, a Northern Pacific farm demonstration train plan, post office burglary in Bremerton and other regional notices.

White Salmon North Yakima Dalles M. E. Church Heppner, Or Walla Walla Olympia Supreme Court J. A. McIntyre Benton County East St. Louis Chehalis Lewis County Eureka The Tax Commission Express Tacoma United States Washington Pacific Coast Pullman Northern Pacific Railway Company State College Northern Pacific Bremerton Puget Sound Navy Yard Spokane Daniel Mann Genoa Italy Ellensburg Yakima River Cascade Canal

Spokane Judges Seek Hay Appointment for Gordon Trial

Five Spokane superior court judges urge Gov. Hay to assign a trial judge from another county to preside over M. J. Gordon’s embezzlement case. Hay promised selection. Trial expected in June.

Hay Spokane Superior Court of Gov. Hay M. J. Gordon State Supreme Great Northern Way

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