Thornber IIves Fines Talk In Kennewick Visit
Prof W S Thornber noted horticulturist from Lewiston spent Friday and Saturday in Kennewick opening a series of lessons lectures and demonstrations for the Highlands Improvement Club and the Commercial Club. He toured strawberry fields and Richland berry patches, commending growers and stressing standards, education, and honest dealing.
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Highlands Improvement Club
W. S.thornber
Lewiston
Kennewick
Highlands
Messrs. Allison
Storland
Deagranges
Richland
Kenneswick-Richland
Messrs
Hess
Rudkin
Commercial Club
Thornber
Kennewick Dominates Estopia In One-Sided Baseball Rout
Kennewick trampled Estopia 20 to 1 as a small crowd watched. In the first inning Kennewick sent fifteen batters to the plate with nine scoring while Estopia’s pitcher issued six walks and was hit hard. Gleichman and Howe pitched for Kennewick with Garber and Davis catching for Estopia.
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Kennewick
Estopia
Walla Walla
Gleichman
Howe
Garber
Davis
Eltopia
Woman and child mauled by attacking bull dog
Mrs R M Purdin and her young son were seriously injured when a bull dog owned by J E Watson attacked them in their Garden Tracts yard. Charles Conway with his dog armed with an ax killed the dog. both victims received medical care and are expected to recover with lifelong scars. The incident prompts talk on dangerous dogs and responsible ownership.
Narrow escape as boys evade train at Seventh Street crossing
Vance Holcomb and Earl Fro eman narrowly escaped death when their pony bolted into the path of train No. 258 at the Seventh street crossing yesterday forenoon. Holcomb pulled Fro eman from the rails and the engineer hit emergency brakes as bystanders rushed to the scene in shock.
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Vance Holcomb
Earl Froeman
N. P
Seventh Street
Holcomb
Memoria Camp Reunion Between Two Civil War Veterans
Two veterans hail from The Fifth Ohio and recall battles with Grant and Sherman. They reunite after years, exchanging memories of Mission Ridge and the long road home. The dialogue hints at lingering camaraderie and the urge to reminisce before mustering out.
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Fifth
Ohio
Old Grant
Sherman
Grant
Bill Jones
Company K
Mission Ridge
Proclamation on Decoration Day Observance by City Mayor
The city proclaims May 30 as a legal holiday and urges all stores to close from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to observe Decoration Day. The Veterans of Kennewick and vicinity request participation in services with municipal support. E. L. Kolb, Mayor.
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Kennewick
E. L. Kolb
Ferry Adrift After Gear Breaks Near N P Bridge
Passengers aboard the Kennewick-Pasco ferry faced a tense drift when the gearing failed and the boat neared a pier on the N P bridge. The vessel grounded on an island after missing the pier as a paddle wheel threw a wood block that damaged a pinion. The Standard Oil tank wagon and a bus were aboard. the wagon spilled oil into the river but was later recovered.
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N. P
Veterans to march to cemetery for graves decoration ceremony
The W A C veterans and members depart Masonic Hall at 10 30 am and march via Seventh and Second streets to the cemetery for the graves decoration ceremony. Public services at 2 pm at the Masonic Hall with M Moulton delivering an address and a short program.
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W.A. C
Masonic Hall
Seventh and Second Streets
M.M. Moulton
Leaders Stick Close Together in Courier Popularity Contest
The May 27 standings show Dorothy Mann Ona Lee Taylor Myrtle Elliott and Nellie Hailey leading a tight race. Subscriptions in the next few days will swing votes. readers are urged to support their favorite candidate before June deadlines.
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Dorothy Mann
Ona Lee Taylor
Myrtle Elliott
Nellie Hailey
Courier
Sells the Princess Theatre to W A Baker of Modesto
The Princess Theatre will offer three more shows under new management. Next Monday W A Baker will take possession after closing the deal late this week. Baker, an experienced movie operator from California, will reside with brothers who own Highlands property. The Bantas plan to move to a larger town to expand. R L Banta has led a notably successful local show.
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Princess Theatre
W. A. Baker
Modesto
Cal
Mr. Baker
California
Highlands
R. L
Kennewick
Berry Season Reaches Peak At Local Association Warehouse
At the Fruit Growers' Association warehouse berry shipments surge with 4200 crates moved in three days and about 3500 shipped by the association. Richland district supplies 2700 crates. Tuesday saw a 1600 crate peak. Prices ranged from 4.50 to 3.50 with Vancouver and Victoria distribution. Richland crews assist in picking and packing as fields improve. Thomas Swayze named secretary of the Commercial Club succeeding H D Niewanger.
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Fruit Growers’ Association
Richland
Highlands
Vancouver
Victoria
Hood River
Milton
Kennewick
California
Hamilton
Perham
Association
Northwest
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Wonan
Nik
Bob Henry
Old Bob
Sea Cook
Bob
Uncle Sam
Banta
Thomas Swayze
H. D. Nicewanger
Mr. Swayze
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