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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1908
Page
1
The address argues roads benefit farmers financially and socially, citing U S Department of Agriculture studies and European data. It compares costs of transport in Belgium England France Germany and Frakfort Berlin, showing macadam roads lower per mile costs and boosting farm competitiveness and prosperity.
A Richland Land Co. automobile plunged from a Columbia river bank near Bartlett place after steering failure. Six occupants were bruised but not seriously injured. Ed Layton, a wheat grower near Finley, broke a collar bone in a horse accident. Dr. Crosby treated Layton, who is improving at the Richards ranch home.
The Emperor and Empress Dowager die leaving a child monarch and a regency. Yuan Shih Kai, guiding adviser, has established reforms including foreign schools, anti opium measures, and a modern army. China seeks peace and a Westernized path with rail expansion aiding unity.
Wilbur Wright reports continued success with his airship in France and abandons ground-based start mechanism to launch directly from the ground. Ife earns prize as first to reach a high flight.
A careful estimate puts the socialist vote at 614000 in the recent election, reflecting voter support levels and electoral impact.
The Hanover district shows six tons per team per all day haul with ten to twelve miles there and back. Saxony boasts premier roads. Italy reports two horses move four tons. Roads cut transport costs, raise farm value and improve country life. A. E. Sweeney suffered a broken arm when a wagon wheel rolled over it. the doctor treated the fracture.
The North Bank introduces two daily services. Train No. 1 leaves Pasco for Portland at 9 30 a m and Train 3 departs at 10 20 p m. Kennewick departure is about ten minutes later with no fixed time until the new depot opens.
Postmaster J N Scott says a bill for free city mail delivery in towns with $5000 receipts may pass this session. Kennewick would get delivery if all proposed streets have sidewalks and a house numbering system, giving the town a metropolitan air.
A Union Thanksgiving service was held Thursday at 10 30 in the Congregational Church. Rev H T Murray pastor of the Presbyterian Church preached a thoughtful sermon on reasons for thankfulness this year 1908. A large audience listened as Mr Murray spoke and the collection for the Washington Children's Home was taken as a bank offering.
Mrs Anna Robinson of Billings Montana is visiting her sister Mrs W M Johnson and family this week. The two had not seen each other for 30 years.
A crowded audience enjoyed the Deestrict Skule farce at the pavilion in Kennewick on Thursday night. Home talent mocked old time school methods with local hits and characters such as John Jacob Astor and Cornelius Vanderbilt while the Rim of performers delivered lively acts and brisk humor for the Kennewick Commercial Club fundraiser.
Maurice E. Miller cattleman of Glendine Montana wed Miss Virginia B Vance eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs John Z Vance of Section 7 The ceremony occurred at 8 a m Wednesday evening at the bride parents home with Rev W L Rowan Congregational Church officiating The couple left by train No 5 for Spokane then Glendive for a short stop before continuing to St Louis Chicago and other points
R F Richardson, veteran shoemaker, relocates two doors north of the post office in the Moore building. After two weeks at home with rheumatism, he is now able to be out and attend to business promptly.
Kennewick defeated Grandview 4 to 0 on their home field with a 30 yard drop kick that produced the only score. Grandview’s end runs and passes kept pace but could not overcome Kennewick’s weight and persistence. The play featured a 60 yard Grandview touchdown nullified by a penalty, and a second half substitution by Pasco players.
Will Dixon and sisters Misa Nora and Virgie returned from Walla Walla. Mrs. Carley attended the Carley Sunday School Convention in Kennewick. George Bennet and Lee Nagle work on fence this week. J W McKinney adds a new porch. Mr. Lawrence and Sexton Dixon made a business trip to Patterson. Riverview Land Co plats a new townsite and parcels land into ten acre plots for future sale.
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