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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1906
Page
1
Fire destroyed the residence of G W Taylor one mile east of Finley Saturday at about 5 o clock. Loss estimated around 1200 with about half insured. Family escaped with only belongings, lamp on table sparked flash and spread rapidly.
Official returns show Don F. Cresswell leading with 856 votes for commissioner while Mars trails with 853. Jones tops the three council members with 753. Republican ticket candidates without opposition listed. other totals include Osby 849 Robins 845 Wetson 825 and coroner 825. Voter turnout and final preparations noted for November 28 under Mr. Jolly of Joliet.
Beavers under Coach Gamble held Sunday practice focusing on signal plays and backfield conditioning. Walt Barham at full back and Reed at quarterback were highlighted. Hassig seeks a Thanksgiving game with Prosser and a new regulation ball will aid punting practice.
The Cascade Lumber company builds a three story 80 by 152 feet sash and door factory at North Yakima with modern machinery. Architect and superintendent R L Wyman began work April 7 and brings Minneapolis experience from Smith & Wyman. The firm already has skilled workers on site.
The Commercial Club calls an emergency meeting Saturday evening at seven to consider a fuel plan after ranchers south of town reported inability to obtain fuel. Some have started using fence posts as fuel. members propose a plan to meet the urgent need.
W A Williams traveled from Kiona Tuesday and reported water rose five feet in hours. He lost over $1000 worth of apples already boxed for shipment and helped evacuate Kennedy family from their flooded home as water reached floor level while their dinner remained on the stove.
The Columbia Basin Water Light Power Co offers water service taps for individuals. An application requires a $13 deposit: $3 for the meter deposit returned upon discontinuation, and $10 as water rent in advance credited to the user with rent not charged until service is used.
The family expresses gratitude to many friends for their response during a time of need after a house and contents fire. They note ongoing service in return and hope to reimburse everyone soon, with special thanks to Mr. L Hedington and family from G W Taylor and wife.
A telephone report from Roslyn states about 200 feet of the Stampede tunnel through the Cascade caved in due to the recent flood. No further details on injuries or rescue efforts are provided in the message.
A detailed plan to blow guards quarters at Walla Walla prison using nitroglycerine, hidden in a bunk, was uncovered days ago. Ring leaders were detained and confessed after guards pretended ignorance, recovering nitro glycerine and iron bars, thwarting the escape attempt.
J C Andrews a prominent Horse Heaven rancher near Anderson Bros filed for bankruptcy before Justice J A Taggard North Yakima. Estimated liabilities about 6000 with assets around 3000. Principal unsecured creditor D S Sprinkle with debts 3000 to 3600. Secured claims from Prosser State Bank 400 to 500 and Exchange Bank of Kennewick 300 to 400. Creditors include St Paul Tacoma and Cascade Lumber. Meeting held Tuesday at North Yakima. trustee not yet appointed. Wheat crop failure noted on homestead and leased land.
A sudden river rise washed away a large stock from Stems & Shields near Wallula Spur. Five car loads of hay and similar lumber camp outfits groceries and clothing were swept away at several thousand dollars total. Vertrees' companies are unharmed.
We are compelled to move and must have more room. For four days we offer very attractive reductions on seasonable merchandise in a Removal Sale. Read carefully and come early to get the choicest selections in Kennewick.
A table of items arrives with very small prices and a mix of apparel options including tailored skirts. Shoppers can expect bargain finds and varied styles as the sale unfolds.
Reading Chronicle notes a sale on novelty dress goods and wools. Items include all wool flannels at 25¢ yd and heavy flannel at 37¢, gray wool suiting and mohair at 40¢ range, black mohair at 72¢, novelty plaids at 92¢, ladies cloths at 92¢, novelty gray suitings at 1.15, and imported black batiste at 1.18.
A local store advertises a removal sale with 20 percent off on cotton blankets and a large lace curtain selection in white and ecru priced from 60 cents to 4.50 per pair. Dress ginghams offered at 6, 10, and 12 cents per yard, and flannelettes during the sale at 8 cents per yard.
Early winter brings croup risk but Chamberlain's Cough Remedy can ward off attacks if given at first hoarseness or early symptoms. Mrs S Rosenthal of Turner Michigan praises the remedy for herself and children. For sale by Columbia Pharmacy. Scott Co advertises big discounts on goods.
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