First Grape Honors to Columbia District at State Fair
The Columbia Valley exhibit at the State Fair won 40 dollars for general grape display and took six firsts and three seconds on plate displays of tree fruits and vegetables. Potatoes notably aided the success as Kennewick Valley fruit beat Yakima rivals, with some top entries shipped to the Puyallup Valley Fair.
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Columbia Valley
Kennewick Valley
Yakima
Puyallup Valley
Riverview
P. E. Mars
Idaho
Tollman
Road Work Begins on S P S Road Improvement
Yesterday morning the first phase of road work toward the S P S was started as part of a council plan long discussed. Delays came from securing waivers for land on both sides and some legal steps remain before completion. Meanwhile fences are set back and the roadway is cleared as funds permit, with surfacing or grading deferred until future appropriations.
Kennewick Wins County Seat Fight, Voters for Kennewick Grow
Kennewick is poised to win the county seat fight as organized support spreads across the county. Precinct reports show Kennewick leading, with North Prosser farmers signing petitions to back the move to Kennewick and avoid higher taxes.
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Kennewick
Prosser Court House
East End
Columbia River
Prosser
West End
Benton City
Court House
North Prosser
Northern Pacific
Sxibbon
Grandview
West
Columbia
Horse Heaven
Wellington
Kiowa
Duck Hunters and Local Happenings in Richland
Local diary notes record duck season opening near Richland with hunters reporting success and meals at the Marks home. Other items include travel news, church events, a grape juice contest, a city election notice, and club relocations with plans for social amenities.
Quail Law Protest Leads to Arrest Near Richland
Five Pasco men A N Woodward W F Chute J E Doughty D W Alton and C C Alexander were arrested near Richland and charged with unlawfully shooting quail. Judge Staser postponed the case until next Thursday as lawyers from Moulton Henders on represent the defendants amid debate over 1911 amendments and 1915 protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Woodward
W. F. Chute
J. E. Doughty
D. W. Alton
C. C. Alexander
Pasco
Richland
Staser
Warren Edgar
Garrett
Boyle
Moulton & Henderson
Franklin County
Gongs Sought for N P Crossings Washington Tacoma
N P Claim Agent Reed told the city council to install gong alarms at the Washington and Tacoma street crossings. The council urged rapid installation after several near misses and asked Cascade Lumber Co to move buildings back seventy five feet on both sides of the street to improve safety.
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N. P
Reed
Washington and Tacoma
Washington Crossing
Cascade Lumber Co
S. P. and S. Oppose Underground Crossing
The S P and S objects to an underground crossing near their station east of town. The Public Service Commission heard the report this week and the matter was discussed with the city council. The road will be asked to reconsider their action before court action.
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Public Service Commission
Free water main connections announced by Pacific Power
The Pacific Power and Light construction department says Beach Addition water mains will begin Monday. From October first, the company will provide free water service connections to the property line or curb, with consumers completing connections inside. The rule is filed with the Public Service commission for Kennewick and Pasco tariffs.
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Pacific Power & Light Company
Put‘ting
Public Service Commission
Kennewick
Pasco
Stewart & Reser to Close Kennewick Store
Stewart and Reser, Kennewick's largest mercantile establishment, will quit business in Kennewick. Difficulties with rent adjustment and lack of suitable quarters prompted the decision, with headquarters moving to Garfield after November 1, while Mr. Stewart keeps his Kennewick home for his children's schooling.
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Stewart & Reser
Kennewick
Stewart
Garfield
Despondent wife in Richland takes own life
Mrs Henry Barr aged 51 of Richland ended her life at home Sunday by taking strychnine. She suffered despondency from illness. Her maiden name was Savannah Davidson. She leaves husband and a married daughter Mrs George Anderson of Richland. Body moved to Elberton for burial.
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Henry Barr
Richland
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Columbia District
Kennewick Fruit & Produce Co
E. M. Sly
East Side
Ceeeeery Association
Lydia Smith
Berkeley
Cal
Osgood
W. P. Cryderman
Walla Walla
Nimrods
L. H. Marks
T. P. Maguire
W. L. Muncey
Hal H. Cole
Richand
Marks
Thos. James
Thayer, McCowen
E. B. Williams
Dave Williams
J. E. McKinney
Twin City
Anager Church
Judge Thornber
Sunnyside
Welch
D. Lynch
Spokane
Miles B. Fisher
San Francisco
The
Coast Educational Association
M. E. Church
Theodore Rich
Chas. E. Boy
Fruit & Produce Company
Portland
Northwest Steel Company
Rev. Fraser
Seattle
Ethel Burlingame
Kennewick Furniture Company
Commercial Club
Hover Investment Company
van Norsdall
Library Association
Williams Block
S. P
Power Company
Beach Addition
Curb
Gorham
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