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Newspaper

Kennewick Courier

Location

Kennewick, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1906

Page

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Citizens Name Candidates in Local Caucus

The Citizens Convention at Amons Hall nominated Lawrence E. Johnson for mayor and Edward Sheppard for mayor, with W. A. Hawes and C. Kruse as council nominees and Ben F. Knapp chosen as town treasurer. George F. Richardson was named police judge, and overall the caucus drew broad attendance and debate on voting eligibility.

Amon Ninty Buo George F. Richardson W. F. Sonderman I. W. Soth H. A. Hover Hover L. E. Johnson Edward Sheppard Hawes and Bier Ben F Knapp George F Ricardson Richarson T.eace An H. A A. Hawes Colorado Ben Knapp Ile Johnson Exchange Bank

Track Agreements During Flood Emergency Rail Shares

During high water the Northern Pacific could not use its tracks due to washouts and one daily train per direction ran between Portland and Wallula over the O R N. Emergency use of Harriman lines by Hill trains was covered by mutual agreements with compensation on a mirage basis. Hill paid about 125 dollars to operate Portland to Wallula while using O R N crews. only one eastbound Hill train daily could run due to flood threats on the main line.

N. P Portland Wallula Harriman Hill N.P Northern Pacific Hill Line Dodson

Ditch Work Expands With 60 Men At Start

The canal project authorized by the Courier has begun with no camps. One site is just above the Yakima River bridge and the second about five miles below the head gate. About 60 men and 40 teams are at work preparing ditch banks for clay lining. A winter force of 75 men and 50 teams will be kept on the job.

Yakima River Bridge Head Gate

Clergy discuss forming new federation in Sunnyside

Dr W W Scudder and Dr Greene Congregational ministers of Seattle met members to consider a new federation as Methodists withdraw. only one dissent. Congregationalists prefer new federation. Rev H F Burgess from Oakland will arrive December 1 to lead the work. Vertrees reports strong company turnout.

W. W. Scudder Greene Seattle H. F. Burgess Oakland California Herald

Two Men Killed by Dynamite at Camp 5

In a premature dynamite blast between 12 and 1 pm at Camp 5, foreman Weler Lightfoot and employee Wilson were killed instantly. Lightfoot, 36 and unmarried, was tamping the charge when it exploded. Wilson’s body was not recovered, believed blown into the Columbia River or under a rock. Clifton the timekeeper later corrected the report naming Sam Hill as the man whose body was not recovered.

Weler Lightfoot Cck Wren & Greenough Wilson Ester Lightfoot Columbia River Kenewick Howe Robt Spokane Clifton Camp 5 Sam Hill Hill

New School House in District 23 Ready for Use

The new 22x36 foot school building in Section 33-8-28, 1.4 La miles west of H. D. Clodfelter’s home, built on contract by Warren Brothers of Kiona, is completed and painted. It will open Monday December 3 with about a dozen pupils taught by Miss Maggie Mullan. District leaders are S. A. Tucker H. D. Clodfelter and Wm. Butler.

H. D. Clodfelter Warren Brothers Kiona Maggie Mullan

Thornton-Goodwin wedding in Fruitvale reaches Pusco home

Frank A. Thornton and Rose Goodwin were married in Fruitvale on Monday October 19 officiated by Rev J W Thornton. The couple will reside at Pusco Washington after December 1 with immediate relatives and close friends in attendance.

Frank A. Thorston Rose Goodwin North Yakima J. W. Thornton Thomas Goodwin Fruitvale Thornton Pusco, Wash

Kennewick Removal Sale Promises Biggest Money Savings

We must move to larger quarters and offer four days of attractive reductions on seasonable merchandise. Read the ad and come early for choicest selections. Tailor Made Skirts and many items will be offered at very small prices.

Kennewick

Wool Dress Goods Bargains In Dress Fabrics

Wool dress goods offered at deep discounts while supply lasts. Novelty dress goods and all wool flannels reduced from 35c to 22c per yard, heavy flannels 50c to 37c, gray wool suiting and mohair cut from 65c to 45c, black mohair 72c, novelty plaids 92c, ladies cloth 56 inches wide 92c, novelty gray suitings 54 inches wide 115, imported black batiste 118.

Removal Sale Offers Lace Curtains and Fabrics at Discount

A local retailer advertises reductions on cotton blankets and fine fabrics during a Removal Sale. Lace curtains in white and ecru are offered at 6c to 450 per pair with 15 off. Fine dress ginghams in stock, 200 yards available, plus flannelettes at reduced Removal Sale prices.

A Reliable Remedy for Croup in Early Winter

With cold weather parents should watch for croup symptoms. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy can ward off attacks if given at hoarseness or onset of croup. Mrs S Rosenthal of Turner Michigan endorses it for family use. For sale by the Columbia Pharmacy and a full line of fountain pens at the jewelry store.

Chaimberlain S. Rosenthal Turner, Mich Croup Columbia Pharmacy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lawrence E. Johnson Coarhmen A. Bier W. A. Hawes Teasurer Geo. F Ricuardson George F Richardson S. James A Rose C. C. Anderson Anderson L.E Johnson Edwad Sheppard Htee C. Kruse Sunnyside Federation Thornton-Goodwin Acce Ashbaugh&Co Kennewick, Wash J.F. Perry Fechter Rudkin Eakin Bldg Front Street
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