North Coast seeks franchise for street and rail right of way
C E Woods and A D Walker presented to the council a petition joined by Yakima Valley Power Co requesting vacation of alleys and streets along two thirds of abutting property. They plan permanent tracks and a depot area near the Richardson Transfer Barn with hearings set for October 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.E. Woods
A. D. Walker
North Coast
Yakima Valley Power Co
Columbia Avenue
St. Paul
Tacoma Street
Beach
Ash
Walnut
Adams
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
Woods
Conway
Richardson
Wood
Fourth
Columbia
Washington
N. P
Northern Pacific
Individual Road Improvement Sparks Fences and Fine Roads
James Johnston L Grundel and C C Wilson advance ranch appeal by erecting ornamental fences and keeping roads smooth and well edged. The idea from E Timmerman of Richland spreads as a local example of improving frontages to boost property values and county prestige along the river road. Christ Kruse John Pierce and C A Lundy are noted as early neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Johnston
L. Grundel
C. C. Wilson
E. Timmerman
Richland
Germany
Christ Kruse
John Pierce
C. A. Lundy
Valley beautification at property line urged for quick gains
The speaker argues for completing beautification up to the property line in Section 7 and elsewhere as a cheap, noticeable improvement. Projects can run at odd times with minimal cost while relying on the county for heavier work where essential.
Police Justice Reports No Business In September 1909
The Kennewick Police Justice notes the town had good order and quiet in September but states he conducted no business for the month. Respectfully submitted October 5, 1909 by C. Stacer Police Justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennewick
T. P
C. Stacer
Police Justice
Horton Addresses Kennewick on Local Option Wins
Lewis R. Horton of the Anti-Saloon League spoke at the Congregational church in Kennewick last Tuesday on how local option wins. He cited campaigns in Illinois, Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Washington where it succeeded in all but one town. He named Myers Falls Newport Wenatchee Colville Waittuckna Rockford Kettle Falls and Puyallup and noted next Tuesday’s vote in Prosser. He praised the fairness and experience of his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis R. Horton
Anti-Saloon League
Spokane
Kennewick
Congregational Church
Mr. Horton
Illinois
Florida
Georgia
Carolinas
Kentucky
Tennessee
Washington
Myers Falls
Newport
Wenatchee
Colville
Washtuckna
Rockford
Kettle Falls
Puyallup
Prosser
Horton
Suffrage Club to Seek Spokane Convention Affiliation
The Woman's Suffrage Club held its first post vacation meeting at Mrs. L. E. Johnson's home. Delegates M. O. Klitten and L. E. Johnson were chosen for the Spokane convention October 7–8, with officers elected: President M. O. Klitten, Vice President L. E. Johnson, Secretary G. E. Hanson, Treasurer Frank Emigh. The group will vote to change its name to the Political Equality Club and plan further meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Johnson
Woman’s Suffrage Club
Spokane
Washington Equal Suffrage Association
M. O. Klitten
L.E. Johnson
G. E. Hanson
Frank Emigh
Political Equality Club
Scarlet Fever Warning From Historical Health Note
A historical health article describes scarlet fever as a contagious illness affecting mainly children, outlining symptoms such as malaise sore throat and a red strawberry tongue, plus a widespread rash. It warns on isolation, disinfection, diet, and care during acute fever, with notes on possible complications and a recent mention of a new curative serum by Dr. Paul Moser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Moser
St. Anne’s Hospital
Vienna
Rival Claimants Rush to File on Hanford Lands
In a crowded Hanford land rush Kennewick claimants led by M. M. Conaughy and R. L. Leitch queued after rivals arrived by launch. By dawn most sought sites 5 and 15. Hawes and Schwabland reached a compromise to file on eighty acres each. The list names 33 claimants with numerous variations and corrections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanford Jlands
Kennewick
M. M. McConaghey
R. L. Leitch
Marion Leitch
Iva Phelps
Geo. Mounsey
J. E. Plummer
North
Yakima
W. A. Hawes
Schwabland
Mounsey
Suits Won’t Be Driven In A Clothes Purchase
A short quirky item notes that suits are not to be driven in the act of buying clothing, framing a humorous reminder about fashion purchases.
Jolly Entertainer to Visit Congregational Church Tuesday
The Jolly Entertainer Frankin Pierce Jolly will perform at the Congregational Church next Tuesday evening October 12. He is praised for remarkable descriptive power and real humor. Endorsements from Prof W Boone and Dr Robert McIntyre laud his wit pathos and cultured demeanor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Mr. Jolly
Joliet
Opera House
Prof
W. Boone
College of Idaho
Caldwell
Idaho
F. P. Jolly
Robert McIntyre
D. D
M. E. Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Suffrage Club
Jno. E. Chapmen
Arthur Moen
Wallace W. Schwabland
William L. Farley
J. W. Hilgore
C. W. Lisle
Et Thompson
Ivan Hammer
Chas. Shelham
A - Fanning
Cies
W. Gross
Boag
Athons
Max Lee
Mr. Judd
J. Houlett
Ivan A. Hammer
Carl A. Isberg
J. B. Harvey
J. B. Harvey, Jr
Wm. Webber
Mentor Comfort Underwear
Fort Union
Shoes
McKibbon
Toggery
Franklin Pierce Jolly
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