Washington State Good Roads Association annual meeting summary
The fifth annual Washington State Good Roads Association gathering drew over 100 delegates from across the state and locals. Key figures like Samuel Hill Governor Mead and highway officials discussed trained engineers, state control versus local control, and road costs with macadam and gravel options, noting regional climatic effects and the need for moderate expense improvements. Friday’s proceedings and farmer discussions were promised for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington State Good Roads Association
Samuel Hill
Whitson and
Hanford
Albert E. Mead
Snow
Bryan
Pullman College
James Odgers
Lincoln County
Prof
Lancaster
State University
Washington
State College
Rival High Schools Debate at Local Church
Debaters from Prosser High faced the home team in a spirited contest held last Friday in the Methodist church. James Crowell, secretary of the school board, presided and read the rules and time limits before the discussion continued on page 8.
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Prosser High School
James Crowell
North Bank Extends Service to Portland
On Tuesday, November 17, the Spokane Portland and Seattle line opened for passenger and freight traffic to Portland. Trains will use the Eleventh and Hoyt freight depot until a terminal settlement is reached with the terminal company and the Union depot. City ticket offices will operate with Great Northern and Northern Pacific Rail.
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Spokane, Portland
Seattle
Ba Y
Portland
Eleventh and Hoyt Streets
Great Northern
Northern Pacific Rail
Kennewick Woman's Club Organized Names Official Officers
The Kennewick Woman's Club held its organizing meeting at the Parish House. Mrs. Ada Johnson was elected president with Mrs. Daisy Emigh as vice president and Mrs. O. L. Hanson secretary. About thirty joined as charter members and weekly meetings are set for Tuesdays at 2:30.
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Kennewick
Amy M. Bartlett
C. O. Anderson
Ada Johnson
Daisy B. Emigh
O. L. Hanson
Mattie W. Collins
Kennewick Woman’s Club
Stoddard
Opening Night Feels Warm for Stienman Concert Co
A large crowd welcomed the Rachel Stienman Concert company at the Kennewick Lecture Course opening at the Methodist church. Season tickets sold well and door receipts were generous, pleasing the course committee. The trio features a violinist cellist and reader. The violinist impressed most, cello selections by Miss Veitch drew applause, and reader Miss Sheahan earned popular acclaim for both sad and humorous pieces.
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Rachel Stienman
Kennewick
Commercial Club Finances Reported At Special Meeting
Last Tuesday the Commercial Club reviewed a year of finances. Secretary Ben F. Knapp outlined receipts totaling 889.75 and expenditures 1372.49 since March 11, 1908. Major income came from booklet subscriptions 419 and booklet sales to real estate firms 310.75 plus road project subscriptions 143. Expenditures peaked at 967.50 for the booklet. Other costs included 88 for glass jars and 48 for Spokane Chamber of Commerce booth rent. The treasurer showed a balance just under 50.
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Commercial Club
Ben F. Knapp
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
For Sale Gentle Tractor by Mounsey Bros Cascade Lumber
A well used but reliable six year old tractor listed for sale. Weight 2106 pounds. Inquiries directed to Mounsey Bros or Cascade Lumber Co for price and pickup details.
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Mounsey Bros
Cascade Lumber Co
Tyacke Sr acquitted in Washington horse stealing case
John Tyacke Sr. was acquitted by the Superior Court in Walla Walla after eight hours of jury deliberation. He and two sons Richard and John Jr. were linked to a range rustling gang in Washington and Oregon. McIntyre and the Tyacke brothers were previously convicted, while McIntyre remains jailed for lack of bonds.
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John Tyacke
Walla Walla
Tyacke
Richard
John, Jr
J. A. McIntyre
Paul Kruger
Washington
Oregon
McIntyre
Supreme Court
Last Rites Held For John Oldbrich
Mrs. Joseph Oldbrich brought her son John Oldbrich’s remains from Columbus Nebraska after his death on Tuesday. Funeral held Monday at 1 PM from the parental home with Rev H Brockman officiating and Lutheran choir singing. Pallbearers included Roy Pierce Henry Otte Gust Henke Fred Tweedt A I Smith Ole Brue. Interment at Riverview Heights Cemetery.
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Joseph Oldbrich
Columbus
Nebraska
John Oldbrich
Jos. Oldrich
Spokane
Herman Gerber
Chewalah
Ole Brue
Riverview Heights
Pitts Steam Road Roller Arrives for County Demo
The Pitts steam road roller purchased by the county commissioners arrived Monday after their Portland trip. An expert will remain a week to operate and demonstrate the machine. It will be tested on Section 7 road near the new school house to evaluate its performance on a gravel stretch for local conditions.
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Spokane
King County
Washington
Pullman
Walla Walla
Pitts
Portland
Cresswell
School House
Kennewick High Lands Sale Progress Report
More than 265 acres of the 1000 acres in the Kennewick High lands have sold since the sale campaign began November 10. Over twenty ten acre tracts have been bought by future cultivators. The Northern Pacific Irrigation Co expects to close the bulk of this acreage within the next ninety days.
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Kennewick Highlands
Northern Pacific Irrigation Co
Benton County Sunday School Convention Opens
Benton county Sunday schools convened amid strong attendance led by Rev. C J Boppel unable to attend due to illness. Dr. L N B Anderson chaired the opening and Rev H N Rounds spoke on unity. The meeting advanced to organize districts, elect officers, and plan for a Prosser next year with several department heads named. A $20 collection funded convention expenses.
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Benton County
H. N. Rounds
M. E
Prosser
F. H. Thompson
Couer ’d
Thompson
W. L. Rowan
Yakima River
Columbia River
North
Columbia
J. D. Marsh
A. M. Dutton
W. L. Rounsda
Carson
H.T. Murray
Murray
Anderson
Delepine
Rounds
God
Inez LaVerne Church Weds Clarence Edwin King
The wedding at the Church home joined Inez LaVerne Church and Clarence Edwin King with best man A H Wheaton and bridesmaid Beulah Church. Rev W L Rowan officiated as Mrs G E Hanson played the wedding march, guests celebrated with a wedding lunch and decor featured ferns and Washington holly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Church
Inez LaVerne
Clarence Edwin King
A. H. Wheaton
Washington
King
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State Good Roads Association Meeting
Ronald
Cox
Everett
North Bank
THE
Kennewick Woman's Club
Tyagke, SR
John Olbrich
Benton County Sunday School Convention
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