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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1905
Page
5
Saturday field notes show John Hamilton ill, land matters pursued by A. L. Menhinick in Tacoma, and families relocating. A fatal message reaches W. R. Amon’s kin in Ellensburg while dances, concerts, and social visits thread through Kennewick, Richland, and surrounding towns.
Quarterly meeting planned for November with date to be announced. Alvin Scott and Ralph Morgan spend the week in Portland. School colors purple and gold chosen. A schoolell is being practiced and will appear soon. Stella Spencer appointed librarian and a glee club organized with members Gladys DeMoss Zoa Selph Mae Selph Ouita Warren Stella Spencer Ruby Scott Anna Walford Hazel Shandy Mabel Scott Leota Spencer Lida Young. Mr. Young in Portland this week. W A Kelso filed the plat of his townsite. Junior League hosts a social at Mr Spencer s home Friday evening. W M Scott enjoyed Tuesday visit from Mrs Will Warren.
Richland replaces Benton as the sister city name after postal authorities objected to confusion with Benston in Pierce county. Washington authorities approved the rename yesterday. Richland is described as euphonious and fitting to a region Jim Hill says has the most fertile soil in the world.
Mrs Spiegelberg of Royalton Wisconsin writes that she and her party landed safely and were greeted by friends. She notes settling back into housekeeping, enjoying visits with family, and sending best regards to Kennewick friends while awaiting Courier news. Photos offered by Kennewick studio.
Notice states the Town Council of Prosser Washington will hold a special election on November 11 1905 at the Town Hall to decide annexation of adjacent territory described by townships and sections along the Yakima river. Voters will choose For or Against annexation with named election officers listed.
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