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Kennewick Courier

Location

Kennewick, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1908

Page

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Kennewick Rifle Association Forms Local Club

A large meeting organized the Kennewick Rifle Association with J. N. Beatt as president H. J. Humphrey vice president L. Whitelock secretary H. H. Cole treasurer and F. A. Swingle executive officer who oversees the range The group plans to affiliate with the National Rifle Association which has started branches nationwide and has organized three in the state to date The club begins with about 50 members and a western Kennewick rifle range will host matches Initiation is $250 with dues 50 cents per quarter and the secretary will contact the National Board about equipment costs and gun style for the next meeting Other members are invited to join and assist

Kennnewick Rifle J. N. Beatt H. Ji. Humphrey L. Whitelock H. H. Cole F. A. Swingle National Rifle Association Kennewick Association Congress National Association North Yakima National Board

Kennewick routs Pasco in extra pickup game

Kennewick beat Pasco 22 to 6 after a late schedule change due to NP train delays. Hart allowed few runs while striking out 10 Pasco hitters, Barham fanned 6, and Esterly hit a clean home run as Huntington injured a hand early. A large crowd attended the game.

Connell N. P Pasco Scott Henderson Pascos Kennewick Hart Barham French Anderson Erickson Smith Myers Esterly Huntington

Auction of 18 good work horses at Shamrock Barn

H S Hughes auctioneer will sell 18 head of good work horses to the highest bidder at the Shamrock Barn Kennewick Washington on Saturday June 6 1908. Horses weigh 1000 to 1400 pounds and are in good working condition. Sale begins at 1 o'clock with usual terms.

H S. Hughes Shamrock Barn Kennewick Wash

Hay Seen as Front-Runner for Lieutenant Governor

Hon M E Hay of Wilbur Lincoln county emerges as the strongest Republican contender for lieutenant governor in the upcoming primaries. Support grows from western regions during a Sound region visit en route to Alaska, with East Side papers praising his record and leadership qualities.

M. E. Hay Wilbur Lincoln County Hay West Side Sound Region Alaska East Side Big Bend Spokane The Review the Chronicle

Political endorsements signal candidates for state offices

Endorsements flow for Hay from Inland Empire leaders as he runs for state position. Hay, a Lincoln County resident since the 1890s, built a fortune with his brother E. T. Hay and plans travel after retirement. Also profiled is Slay as a fit presiding officer, with Republican support. Lee A. Johnson enters Third District congressional race, citing local option advocacy and a record in Olympia. Johnson praises irrigation and Columbia River development as key federal priorities.

Mr. Hay Inland Empire Hay Lincoln County E. T. Hay Wilbur Mr. Slay State Senate Lee A. Johnson Johnson Altho Spokane Yakima Republican Party Congress Washington Olympia Columbia River

School Fund Raising Report for 1907 08

Final report notes 200 dollars paid for a school piano in October 1907. It lists 50 dollars raised in April 1907 from an entertainment, 50 dollars from a lecture course, 25 dollars from a junior play, and 1000 dollars from an entertainment given by Miss Leitch and Miss Mayne. A. E. Nelson.

Leitch Mayne A. E. Nelson

Strawberries Canned Without Cooking Method Shared

A home canning note describes preserving fresh strawberries by mixing equal parts berries and sugar without heating. Mash small portions, seal in clean jars, invert briefly, and store. The berries keep their flavor through summer and winter, perfect for strawberry shortcake.

Specialty sut now in new stationery at Gallery store

Specialty sut appears in new stationery and beautiful comic sets at Photograph Gallery store, highlighting a refreshed product display and themed bundles for customers seeking artful writing supplies.

Photograph Gallery

Kennewick Electric Co Changes Name and Capital

The Columbia Basin Water Light and Power Co filed amended articles with the Secretary of State to rename as The Kennewick Electric Co and raise capital from 25000 to 30000 dollars. Officers C E Wood president and C A Cochran secretary treasurer remain. An additional stockholder was added to fund extensive changes while shortening the name to save time.

Columbia Basin Water, Light & Power Co Secretary of State Kennewick Electric Co C. E. Wood C. A. Cochran

Berry shipments surge as Seattle market boosts prices

Last week saw berry shipments totaling 4000 to 4500 crates over six days with prices rising to 4 to 5 dollars, most at 4.50 or higher. Saturday receipts neared a thousand crates. Shipments from Finley not fully tallied. A. D. Parker remains the largest Hover shipper. A car load of Yakura Best Flour arrived.

Seattle Cmete Bridayn Sor Jessors Finley A. D. Parker Hover

Strawberry Contest Awards and Exhibition Tidings

The Commercial Club hosted last Friday's strawberry contest at the Fruit Growers Association rooms. Twenty four boxes from twelve exhibitors were judged by H. D. Sweet W. S. Haxton and James Crowell with P. C. Book winning first prize for a box of 26 berries, E. M. Sly taking second, and Joseph Oldbrich third. An excellent photograph by J. H. Gravenslund will be used in Club promotions, and the exhibit will travel to Spokane for final display.

Fruit Growers Association Rose Peters Henderson H. D. Sweet W.S. Haxton James Crowell P. C. Book E. M. Sly Joseph Oldbrich J. H. Gravenslund Club Spokane Chamber of Commerce N. C. Bowles R. Bevier Hover E. H. Ingalls A. Vance L. Peckenpaugh George Williams Mounsey Brothers

Money to Loan for Joan on Improved Property

Advertises outside money for a first mortgage loan to Joan on improved property. Amounts range from 8500 to 1000 dollars with terms from 3 to 65 years.alesL

Joan C. C. Anderson

Confirmation Services Add New Members in Kiona

Bishop Wells and Mr. Wellman conducted confirmation in Kiona with three new members Miss Gladys DeMoss Ruby Scott and Mabel Scott welcomed by the Episcopal Church. Chief Engineer F L Pittman visited with three North Coast magnates and inspected the right of way. A bridge gang will stay about a month to repair NP bridges nearby.

Kiona Enterprise Bishop Wells Wellman Episcopal Church Gladys DeMoss Ruby Mabel Scott F. L. Pittman North Coast J A Lawrence Iowa

Mesa and Kennewick Faceoff in Weekend Baseball Showdown

The Mesa and Kennewick teams meet at home on Saturday May 30. The first game ended 8 to 5 in Mesa's favor. Kennewick brings a strengthened lineup and a strong battery to challenge for victory.

Mesa Kennewick

Estrays and Property Sale Notice at Hover area

Estrays taken up about April 25 at my place 3 miles west of Hover two black mares about 1150 pounds. One branded circle 2 on left shoulder bar Mantbar L on right stifle and a bar N vented on left stifle. The other branded K on left shoulder. Owners may recover by proving property and paying publication costs. S. G. Leonard. For sale house and lot cheap and on easy terms apply at this office.

My Place Hover S. G. Leonard

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Kennewick Rifle Association M.E. Hay the Piano Fund Kennewick Electric Company Yakura Prof Humphrey TB Kendall Rattlesnake Wheat District Estrays UST H. M. Ashbaugh &Co S Lea Merry Widow
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