Third Annual Poultry Show At Beach Block Draws 350 Entries
The Third Annual Poultry Show opened in the Beach Block last Tuesday drawing about 350 entries with strong competition across many classes. Winners include H W Reaugh for White Wyandottes, C Hoadley for White Orpingtons, Mounsey Bros for White Leghorns, and Orin Reinhart sweeping Buff Rocks while Mrs E J Williams and Rev F L Fraser claim multiple honors. The event features an unusual Northern Pacific breed by Gardner Tytherleigh and closes at tomorrow evening’s judging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. McReynolds
I. A. Boynton
F. L. Young
G. A. Hamilton
H. W. Reatgh
Hanford
J. E. McKim
C. Hoadley
H. M. Bartlett
Mounsey Bros
J. E
White Rocks
R. L. Banta
A. H. Wheaton
White Leghorns
R.L. Halser
Pasco
C. E. Millard
C.E. Hillier
E. Perry
E J. Williams
van Cott
Jammerts
Uncle Joe Cannon Defeated in Re-election Bid
National figure Joseph G Cannon, former Speaker and veteran lawmaker, was defeated for reelection in a major change after the recent election. He had served nineteen terms and was a dominant figure in the House for years, with a reputation for candor and steadfast beliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House of Representatives
Joseph G. Cannon
Cannon
House
City Council Approves Two Improvement District Ordinances
The city council passed Ordinance No. 154 establishing Improvement District No. 10 to fund cement curb construction in Amon's Addition and to grade and level streets with a hearing set for December 10. Ordinance No. 155 authorizes an irrigation system in Stanton's Addition and Hover Villa Tracts with a cement sidewalk plan hearing on December 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amon
Stanton
Coulson and Heidtke Tie The Knot In Pasco
Friends of F. E. Coulson and Miss Emma Heidtke learned of their marriage last Friday in Pasco. Rev A L Brockman officiated at the Lutheran church ceremony. The couple reside in an apartment in the King Block and join Kennewick business and social circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Coulson
Emma Heidtke
Pasco
A. L. Brockman
Coulson
Notice to Ranchers Benton County Crop Improvement meetings
Ranchers are reminded of meetings for the Benton County Crop Improvement Association at the High School Friday evening November 29 and at the Highlands Club House Saturday evening November 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton County Crop Improvement Association
Highlands Club
Proclamation Names Thanksgiving Day in Washington State
Governor I M E Hay proclaims Thursday November 28 1912 as a day of thanksgiving and praise to Almighty God. He urges citizens to set aside work and devote the day to ministry to the needy sympathy for the sorrowing and charity to the unfortunate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. E. Hay
Washington
Power Co Promises Better Water Pressure for Firefighting
Pacific Power and Light official G D Longmuir told the city council that a heavier 85 pound nozzle pump and a 100 horsepower motor from Portland will be installed by December 1 as a temporary fix to boost water pressure for fire fighting. The permanent plant will target 100 pounds at hydrants, with a five month installation. Eastern town mains extension will follow after Pasco work is complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Longmuir
Pacific Power & Light Co
Longmuir
Antlers
Tull
Portland
Pasco
Institute Opens Monday With Noted Northwest Educators
About 150 teachers from Benton and Franklin counties are slated to attend the annual institute at the local high school starting Monday at 9:00 AM. The program spans three days with six sessions featuring more than fifty addresses by seven experienced educators from the Northwest, interlaced with music by the high school chorus and local musicians. Speakers include H. G. Lull of the University of Washington Education Department, A. A. Cleveland of State College Pullman, Catherine Montgomery of State Normal Bellingham, George E. Craig of State Normal Cheney, W. E. Moore Everett Public Schools, J. M. Layhue Olympia Public Instruction, and Frank Rubinson of Everett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton
Franklin Counties
Northwest
H. G. Lull
Education Department
University of Washington
Seattle
A. A. Cleveland
State College
Pullman
Catherine Montgomery
The
State Normal
Bellingham
George E. Craig
Cheney
W.E. Moore
Everett Public Schools
J. M. Layhue
Olympa
Frank Rubinson
Everett
Bellows expands into ladies' goods with Kennewick store move
James A. Bellows has acquired a $10,000 stock of ladies' merchandise and will open a ladies store in the post office building after selling his new grocery to Weil Bros of Pasco. The firm also owns Tog gery and plans an opening sale soon with reminders in upcoming ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Bellows
Myers
Bellows
Open River Meeting to Decide 1913 River Service Help
A Tuesday forenoon meeting at the Commercial Club will decide if river towns guarantee a fund to insure Open River Transportation Company service in 1913. The firm lost $20 000 in 1912 and will resume only with guaranteed compensation. Portland merchants will cover half if other towns back the rest. Representatives from towns on the Columbia and Snake Rivers between The Dalles and Lewiston are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Open River Transportation Company
Joss
Portland
Kennewick
Columbia
Snake Rivers
Dalles
White Bluffs
Lewiston
Judge August C Backus to preside over Roosevelt assassin trial
Milwaukee municipal court Judge August C Backus will preside at the trial of John Schrank the man who shot Colonel Roosevelt. State attorney W C Zabel will prosecute assault with intent to murder. Schrank arraigned in district court with $7500 bail. maximum penalty twenty years. As a New York property owner he must pay his trial expenses. Colonel Roosevelt not to be called as a witness. Prosecution says they have enough witnesses without Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Roosevelt
August C. Backus
Milwaukee
John Schrank
Roosevelt
W. C. Zabel
Schrank
N. B. Neelan
New York
Gleason Campbell Wedding Blesses Kennewick Community
Elizabeth Campbell became the bride of Irving S. Gleason at the Campbell home in Kennewick with Rev. C D Rarey officiating. Attendants included Miss Ellen Richardson and Walter Summers. music by Mrs A C Amon and F H Lincoln. The couple, soon to reside on the Highlands, will delay their trip until summer visiting eastern homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Campbell
Elizabeth
Irving S. Gleason
C.D. Rarey
Ellen Richardson
Walter Summers
A. C. Amon
F. H. Lincoln
Tragedy at North Yakima claims life of Hagerman
George E. Defoe, a boatman between Victoria and Seattle, shot and killed J. H. Hagerman and wounded Geo. Ogburn near North Yakima early Sunday. Defoe had been summoned home by his brother and waited for Hagerman and Ogburn at a dance party, firing four shots. He was arrested after being found concealed at his North Yakima residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Defoe
J. H. Hagerman
Geo. Ogburn
North Yakima
Defoe
Victoria
Seattle
Naches Valley
Hagerman
Ogburn
Election officers named for city vote on December 3
The city council assigns election officers for the December 3 city election. Ward 1 officials are Inspector J Sercombe and judges J A Bellows and Horton Huntington. Ward 2 Inspector Carl Frehling with judges Al Fisher and R E Roberts. Ward 3 Inspector F L Watson with Madge Soth and Ethel Tompkins as judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Sercombe
J. A. Bellows
Horton Huntington
Carl Frehling
al. Fisher
R. E. Roberts
F. L. Watson
Madge Soth
Ethel Tompkins
Railroad survey links Richland to Kennewick gain momentum
Survey teams probing toward Richland from the Yakima river north of Clements' bridge plan a route that would run west of town and cross the Yakima river near the county wagon bridge. Officials from O W R N and Milwaukee are conducting surveys as plans mature for a west side corridor and city outlet through Clements flat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
Kennewick
Milwaukee
Beverly
Hanford
Richland Advocate
Clements’ Flat
Yakima
Convention of Sunday School Workers Encouraged in Prosser
The Benton county Sunday School convention met November 12 and 13 at the United Presbyterian church Prosser with welcoming hospitality. Rev Stewart led county Sunday School work and urged continued support for “Bigger and Better” Sunday schools as Kennewick is chosen for next year’s gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton County
Prosser
United Presbyterian Church
Stewart
County Sunday School Association
Kennewick
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Buff Rocks
Orin Reinhart
Partridge Wyandottes
F. L. Fraser
Creswell
Ore
Uncle Joe Cannon
American Press
Eph G. Cannon
Coulson-Heidtke
Beach Block
Weil Brothers
C. Backus
Judge August
Backus
Gleason-Campbell
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