Commercial Club Excursion to Priest Rapids Report
The Kennewick Commercial Club’s Saturday trip aboard the Gem to Priest Rapids and intermediate points drew 55 to 60 participants. Dr. Blalock spoke on Open River plans, noting unseaworthy condition of the Norma and outlining fundraising to expand the association and build a new river boat above Celilo. The group toured Hanford irrigation works, White Bluffs and Hanford hotels, and praised crew and local officials for hospitality while observing rapid regional development benefiting Kennewick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennewick
Gem
Portland
Blalock
Spokane
Lewiston
Agin
Presidnt
Geo. F. Richardson
Don F. Cresswell
Board of County Commissioners
Edward Shepphard
L. E. Johnson
Hanford Irrigation & Power Co
Priest Rapids
Coyote Rapids
Hanford
White Bluffs
White Bluffs Irrigation Co
Lnds
Mountain Gem
Examinations Held For Teachers’ Certificates in Prosser
Examinations for teachers common school certificates will be held at the courthouse in Prosser on November 15th and 16th, 1907, beginning daily at 9 A M. Annie Goff, County Superintendent of Common Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prosser
Annie Goff
Supt
Common Schools
Washington Letter on Taft China Visit and Tariff Sentiment
A Washington letter reports broad approval of Secretary Taft's China visit boosting U S business confidence there. It refutes rumors of disputes between Admiral Evans and Navy leadership and notes praise from Admiral Brownson. It also covers Wilbur Wakeman's tariff revision comments and political forecasts ahead of elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
China
United States
Admiral Evans
Secretary of the Navy
Atlantic Fleet
Admiral Brownson
Atlantic
Pacific
Bob Evans
Wilbur F. Wakeman
American Protective Tariff League
Middle West
Waktman
Camp to Speak at Methodist Church Lecture Night
Hon Joseph G Camp, The Southern Orator, presents the second lecture in the course at the Methodist Church next Monday evening. Three topics include The American King Truth and Shams and Daughters of Eve. Camp, a six season veteran, is praised for universal satisfaction and strong oratorical reputation. November 4th date noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Camp
Wendling
Gunsaulus
Dixon
Graves
Burdette
Conwell
McIntyre
Desert Land Final Proof Notice for John F Tuttle
United States Land Office Walla Walla Washington October 29 1907 notice that John F Tuttle assignee of Charles T Huston Richland Washington has filed for desert land claim No 445 northeast quarter section 26 township 10 north range 28 east M to prove complete irrigation and reclamation before the register and receiver at Walla Walla Washington on Wednesday December 4 1907 witnesses Harry VanHorn A B Lemmon William Hellinger and Joseph Cannon all of Richland Washington. 293 A J Gillis Register. WANTED Horses to pasture mile south of Finley see Carl at Valley Barn or Finley Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Walla Walla
Wash
John F. Tuttle
Charles T. Huston
Richland
North Range
Harry VanHorn
A. B. Lemmon
William Hellinger
Joseph Cannon
Inland Empire Prosperous and wealthy Spokane trade area
Inland Empire spanning 150000 square miles in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia will produce 267 dollars per capita this year based on a 500009 population, with major outputs in wheat lumber minerals fruit dairy and livestock. Bank deposits and clearings rise as lenders outpace borrowers amid a flood of ready money. a Waterman pen ad closes the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Inland Empire
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
British Columbia
United States
Spokane
F. E. Goodall
The
Chamber of Commerce
Cresswell-Leonard Tie The Knot At East Horse Heaven
Annabel Cresswell wed S G Leonard in a quiet home ceremony held October 24 at the Cresswell residence in East Horse Heaven Rev T H Dry officiated The couple's wedding dinner followed and they departed for a Plains tour to visit relatives Leonard is a wheat ranch owner and a prosperous young farmer The bride, daughter of Fred Cresswell, grew up locally and is described as capable and energetic The couple has strong prospects for a happy future and many friends wish them well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cresswell
East Horse Heaven
Annabel
S.G. Leonard
T. H. Dry
Hover
Leonard
Horse Heaven
Mrs. Leonard
Johns Sues Sam Ash for Damages Over Broken Leg
T W Johns sues Sam Ash of Wallula for 1900 dollars claiming a cellar trap door opened after night fall caused a fall outside Ashs business. Johns alleges lack of railing and guard led to injuries. Ash and Wallula incident denied due to Johns intoxication. Brooks Bartlett represent plaintiff Oscar Cain defends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Johns
S. A. Ash
Wallula
Ash
Johns
Brooks & Bartlett
Oscar Cain
Revival Meeting Begins Next Sunday at Methodist Church
Special evangelistic revival services start next Sunday morning at 11 o clock in the Methodist church led by Evangelists Winter and Everett. The meetings will continue for two weeks or longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Winter
Everett
Kennewick Dray and Transfer Line Formed
O D Swanson and Ira M Tresenriter buy the heavy dray and transfer business from Kennewick Transfer Co. The new firm operates as The Kennewick Dray and Transfer Line. Swanson and Tresenriter, long-time Kennewick staff, will run the firm with headquarters at the Shamrock Barn and will stable their horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. Swanson
Ira M. Tresenriter
Kennewick Transfer Co
Kennewick Dray
Messrs. Swanson
Tresenriter
Shamrock Barn
Reynolds Wins $250 Damages in libel suit
Reynolds sued for thirty thousand dollars against Percy C Holl and a former manager of the evening Statesman. After twenty hours of deliberation the jury awarded Reynolds two hundred fifty dollars in damages, drawing considerable interest in Walla Walla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen H. Reynolds
Percy C. Holland
Evening Statesman
Walla Walla
Reynolds
Voters Register Kennewick Books Close November 12 1907
The registration books for the town of Kennewick will close on November 12 1907. All voters who wish to vote in the upcoming city election must register or their vote will be lost. Fay F. Dean, Registration Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennewick
Fay F. Dean
Estray Cattle Sale Notice at Carley's Artesian Farm
M E Carley, on October 2, 1907, took up two estray cattle at Carley's Artesian Farm in Carley Washington. A red 3 year old steer with an indistinct brand and two dewlaps, and a 3 year old brindle cow branded diamond and F on the left hip with left ear upper bit. They will be sold to the highest bidder for cash on Monday November 11, 1907 at 2 o'clock pm, unless owner or legal representative files title and pays charges before then. First publication October 25, 1907. Auditor Benton County W S Jenkins. For Sale 40 Pure Bred Black Langshan pullets hens and cockerels not related. W R Weisel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Carley
Carley
Artesian
Carley, Wash
W.S. Jenkins
Benton County
Japanese laborers discharge sparks town clash at Kiona
Thirty seven Japanese laborers were discharged from the North Coast camp near Kiona Saturday night. They mobbed Sub-Contractor Jack Schwindler Sunday morning when he sought supplies, surrounding his wagon and pulling at horses bridles. A rock struck Schwindler in the back as he warned he would shoot. The workers, under Case and Eschbach, will be sent to Granger within days, with local work to continue. surveyors are at Spokane branch road starting from Kiona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Coast
Kiona
Jack Schwindler
Schwindler
Case & Eschbach
Granger
Spokane
Real Estate Transfers From Kennewick and Richland
A series of property transfers lists buyers and sellers in Kennewick and Richland, including Manly B Haynes to W KR Burt with water rights for lots 57 to 68 and related orchard tracts at 15000 dollars, and numerous other transfers such as Maude Barnett to G E Barnett for a right of way costing 1 dollar, and Hazel Staley to Hover Inn Co with water rights for 31330 dollars, among additional parcels and stated prices. Names include R A Rose, Matthew Perlett, J H Singleton, Fannie M Pennet, F L Kershaw, Benton Water Co, and State Irrigating Co, with references to sec tions and add ons in Kennewick and Richland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manly
Haynes
Burt
Rose
Matthew Perlett
Maude Barnett
G E Barnett
Gerry
J H Singleton
Beach
Kennewick
Staley
Hover Inn Co
Putman Et Ux
Setters
Putman
Patterson Land Co
State Irrigating Co
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Sively
Washington _Lettter
Joseph G. Camp
A. J. Gillis
Register
Finley
Carl
Valley Barn
Finley Hotel
Inland
Waterman
White Lock‘s
Cresswell - Leonard
Sam Ash
Dray
Estray Sale
W R Weisel
Kelly
McKay
F. P
Hite
Vici
Pat
King & SO
BIG Department Store
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