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Kennewick Courier

Location

Kennewick, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1907

Page

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Attacks Direct Primary Law In Thurston County Suit

Gordon McKay a Olympia attorney files in Thurston County Superior Court seeking a writ of mandate to force City Attorney James Dever to list H. J. Parr on Olympia’s Citizens ticket primary ballot. Parr was refused for failing to pay a $10 qualifying fee, a point McKay argues violates federal and state equal protection. The case aims to overturn the primary act and may reach the state supreme court within weeks.

Asalt Washington Thurstonnty Superior Court Olympi Gordon McKay James Dever Olympia H. J. Parr Ciitizens Parr O. V. Linn McKay Supreme Court Citizens Mr. Parr Illinois Supreme Court Board of Election Commissioners of Chicago Register

Henry W. Nelson Joins Bear Hunt Up Cascade jaunt

Henry W. Nelson book-keeper and cashier for the St Paul and Tacoma Lumber Co. left Oct 19 to join a five man party heading toward the Cascades about twenty five miles north of Roslyn. They plan a two to three week deer and bear hunt and anticipate bringing back bear meat for Kennewick and nearby areas for winter.

Henry W. Nelson St.Paul and Tacoma Lumber Co North Yakima Cascades Roslyn Nelson Kennewick and Vicinity

Kennewick lecture series opens with Starr concert

The Kennewick High School Lecture Course debuted last Saturday to a crowded house featuring the Wilbur Starr Concert Co. Wilbur Starr and family performed baritone impersonations along with violin, contralto, cello, and piano. Encores and the Squire Hawkins sketch drew strong applause. Next on the program is Joseph G. Camp’s lecture on November 4.

Kennewick High School Wilbur Starr Starrs Kennewick Joseph G. Camp

Estray Sale Notice at Kenne Wick Ranch West of Benton County

J C Roe has two estray animals, a red two year old steer with flank brand and a red four year old cow with blotched brand and white hind quarters, kept at his ranch two miles east of Kenne Wick Wash. They will be sold by auction on October 28 1907 at 10 am if the owner or legal representative does not appear and claim title and pay charges. Auditor W S Jenkins Benton County issues this notice. Also for sale 40 pure bred Black Langshan pullets hens and unrelated cockerels from W R Weisel.

J.C. Roe Kenne Wick Wash W.S. Jenkins Benton County

Commercial Club Plans Priest Rapids Up-river Trip

The Commercial Club met Tuesday and approved the Priest Rapids excursion on Saturday October 26. Bona fide members with paid dues will receive free transportation to Priest Rapids and back on the Steamer Mountain Gem.

Priest Rapids

Prosser Bulletin Sold Consolidates with Republican

The Prosser Bulletin was sold last Thursday by E L Boardman to Attorney B E McGregor and will likely merge with the Republican to form The Bulletin Republican. Officials hint Dur ant of the Republican may edit the new paper while Boardman plans to leave the Yakima Valley. Reported price is 6000 dollars for the plant only. Genesee corn fame grows as Ingwall Smith sells sacks to Kennewick at 125 dollars per shelled sack from John Trautman.

Prosser Bulletin E. L. Boardman B. E. McGregor Republican Boardman Yakima Valley Genesee Ingwall Smith John Trautman Kennewick Genesee News

New Residences Planned by Architect Swingle

Architect F A Swingle purchased six lots in block 8 Amon addition facing south behind his residence and will build three to five houses costing 3000 to 4000 dollars each. He owns a concrete plant producing cement blocks and aims for year lease occupancy as soon as first house completes. This shows strong demand for up to date homes in town.

F. A. Swingle Amon

Richland Social Roundup From Local Visitors

Mr and Mrs Wm Tavis returned from Walla Walla where they attended the fair and visited friends. Several locals including B Oakes Endicott J Stoneburner Prescott WA J H James and families and sisters Mrs James and Mrs Stoneburner were in Richland. Delegations from Kennewick Horse Heaven and Palouse area visited, with harvesting trips noted for J Tuttle and others.

Wm. Tavis Walla Walla B Oakes Endicott Richland J. Stoneburner Prescott J. H. James James Stoneburner L. H. Cox Mabel Kennewick Messrs. Erickson and Peterson Seattle Waitsburg W. L.muney Palouse Martino Wienenga Horse Heaven Earl James Guy Rollins J.T. Woody J. M. Basket Kk. W. Alexander

Some Important Plant Diseases of Washington Bulletin

Bulletin No. 83 from the State Agricultural Experiment Station discusses fungi and fungicides, outlines prevention for twenty plant diseases, and includes recognition, life cycle, and control methods. Diseases covered include Apple Scab, Brown Rot, Pear Fire Blight, Potato Scab, Wheat Smut, and more. Free copies available from R. W. Thatcher, Director, Pullman, Washington.

State Agricultural Experiment Station Washington R. W. Thatcher Pullman Wash

Wreck on Pendleton line leaves fireman fatally mangled

The Wallula Gateway reports a runaway train on the Pendleton line. A new engineer lost control sending the engine down a steep grade at high speed. Fireman Garber leaped clear and was badly injured. Cars of cattle and wheat wrecked, grain sacks burst along the track. horses needed for pasture at Finley nearby.

Wallula Gateway Pendleton Garber

Notice To Tax Payers Water Right Delinquent Kennewick 1907

In all cases where the water right has not been paid on Lots in the First and Second Additions to Kennewick Washington the amount will be certified to the County Treasurer on November 1 1907 extended on the County Tax Rolls Interest at 15 percent will begin after that date Interest can be saved by early attention Fay F Dean Town Clerk.

Kennewick Washington Fay F. Dean

Farmers urged to pay debts before speculation risks rise

The Inland Empire farming note warns prudent farmers to sell enough crop to pay debts even as wheat prices fluctuate. It argues debt reduction, not expansion, keeps farmers safe when market swings come and hard times hit. A bumper crop can tempt more borrowing, but wise to clear obligations.

Spokesman- Review

Voter Registration Deadline Set for Kennewick Election

The registration books in Kennewick close November 12, 1907. Voters must register to vote in the upcoming city election. Fay F. Dean, Registration Clerk. Also advertising prize winning S C White Leghorn cockerels for sale at $1.50 each for spring breeding.

Kennewick Fay F. Dean S.C

Also Mentioned on This Page

Maud Muller Chicago Chronicle Estray Sale W R Weisel the Commercial Club J.J. Edwards C. O. Piles A. V. McRe ¥Ynolds John Tuttle Big Bend Bulletin No Finley Carl Valley Barn Finley Hotel White Bluffs City Wise White Bluffs Story Leitch King & Son Perariment
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