New Ice Plant A Sure Go In Kennewick
A letter from M H Church of the Creamery Package Co states he will handle sales and installation of refrigeration equipment for Oregon Washington Idaho and western Montana with headquarters at Kennewick Plans for the ice plant with cold storage are complete and a suitable dwelling is requested He notes Kennewick will host the plant by next summer and expects strong initial business The site is north of the railroad track and east of the Moore warehouse
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M. H Church
Creamery Package Co
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Kennewick
Moore
Asparagus prospects in Kennewick valley quoted by merchants
A 1906 letter from Seattle commission merchant Merrit Bloxom discusses Kennewick asparagus profits. He notes Walla Walla early prices and hopes for 10 to 15 acres, stating land near Kennewick could be highly profitable after 4 to 5 years. He cites 20th boxes averaging $1.25 to $1.50 and praises low cultivation and building market demand.
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Kennewick Valley
Walla Walla
Delepine
Washington
Merrit Bloxom
Railroad Officials Change
Howard Elliot resigns as president of the Northern Pacific and George T. Slade will succeed him. Elliot departs for the presidency of the Massachusetts Gas Co. Slade, formerly General Superintendent of the Great Northern, will be followed by Henry A. Stantonedy a Spokane man taking over as Assistant General Superintendent.
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Howard Elliot
The
Northern Pacific
George T. Slade
James J. Hill
Elliot
Theachusetts Gas Co
Slade
Ntil
Great Northern
Henry A. ‘.Tonedy
Spokane
Pa Notch
Sudden Death of Umatilla Sheepman at Wallula
George Marsh a prominent Umatilla county sheep man was found dead in a toilet at Wallula Monday morning. Local coroners may investigate while disease is suspected as the cause though Marsh had just finished driving a flock of 3000 sheep across the river.
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George Marsh
Umatilla County
Wallula
Altho the Corontom
Good Advertising and Stereopticon Views Shown
Arie Hover returned Monday from the Lewiston Fair and Gen Idaho trip where he viewed Stereopticon scenes of the Early Tait Belt. The display drew praise and a chorus of favorable comments from attendees. A large audience from community places expressed intent to visit Kennewick County.
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Arie Hover
Lewiston Fair
Gen- Idaho
Tait Belt
Kennewick Coun
Prosser Opposes Two County Commissioners Plan
Editorials from Prosser express strong support for D H Harper as county commissioner for the Prosser district while railing against a two commissioner setup. The piece argues Prosser should have one commissioner with access to the county board, contending the town cannot sustain another seat.
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D. H. Harper
Prosssr
Prosser
Harper
Hamiltons speech and the Bulletin’s shifting view
The excerpt cites Hamilton’s acceptance speech asserting the difficulty of GOP majority legislatures and his need for cross party cooperation. The Bulletin’s editorial stance shifts after endorsing a new Democratic line, debating whether Hamilton or Boardman better serves the county.
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the Bulletin
Hamilton
Bulletin
Kennewick
Boardman
Hover Candidacy Promises Farm Aid and Reform School
H A Hover, visiting Kiowa this week, impressed wheat farmers by proposing state penitentiary produced grain bags to curb price manipulation. He backs establishing a branch of the State Industrial Reform School in the county and supports measures to benefit the lower Yakima Valley, leveraging his position in the dominant party to advance local interests.
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H. A. Hover
Kiowa
Hover
State Industrial Reform School
Yakima Valley
Kiona
Fire Hose Cart Arrives for City Department From Chicago
The hose cart for the City Fire Department arrived Monday furnished by the Miller Chemical Engine Co. It came in good shape and underwent a minute inspection by many citizens who pronounced it OK. After tests on the sidewalk a dispute arose over the best plan to maintain it.
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Chicago Monay
Miller Chemical Engine Co
Commercial Club Meeting Shows Growth and New Facilities
The Commercial Club drew its largest attendance yet as fifteen new members were admitted. The meeting reviewed North Coast Railway discussions with Chief Engineer Pitman and Mr Woods, agreed to forward subscription lists and option contracts to the railway company, and planned a park site south of town. The club room in Union Hall was upgraded with a new rostrum desk, furniture, and soon carpeted, creating a modern meeting and social space.
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Commercial Club
Union Hall
North Coast Railway
George F. Richardson
F. L . Pitman
Woods
Pitman
O. L. Hanson
Edw. Shepperd
Jas. A. Rosa
J. Sercombe
Tom McKain
M. P. Fuller
Five Cuttings of Alfalfa Spurred by Long Northwest Season
I Smith reports completing fifth alfalfa cutting Tuesday. Despite slightly lighter yield than previous cuts, total season output rises. At 2 tons per cutting the season could reach 123 tons, with $8 per ton hay price yielding about $100 per acre. Kennewick valley shows big profits with four and five cuttings due to longer growing season.
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I. Smith
Kennewick
M. E. Reception for Rev J H Wood and Family
A large crowd at the M E church welcomed the new pastor Rev J H Wood and his family. The program featured songs readings by city talent and clergy speeches with the male quartet receiving an enthusiastic encore. Rev Wood gave an earnest closing address.
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J. H. Wood
M. E
Mr. Wood
Sheriff no Longer Editor and Benton County News
The Benton County Republican resumes publication with C. W. Nessly A. L. Hills and R. L. Peters as incorporators. Hills started the attachment and Peters will serve as editor. Congressman Jones to speak in Kennewick Saturday evening November 3.
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Benton County Republican
C. W. Nessly
A. L. Hills
R. L. Peters
Hills
Peters
Congressman Jones
Kennewick
Portland and Seattle Railway seeks condemnation of Benton County right of way
In Benton County Washington the Portland and Seattle Railway petitions to condemn a 100 foot wide strip along the proposed line on sections 9 township 8 north range 30 east for construction from near Kennewick to Vancouver. A jury or court will determine compensation. Also notices desert land final proof for William Wallace Felton in North Yakima with witnesses listed for irrigation and reclamation.
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State of Washington
County of
Benton
Portland & Seattle Railway Company A Corporation
Sam Nerskovitz
Jane Doe Nerskovitz
Portland & Seattle Railway Co
Prosser
Benton County
Washington
E. W
Columbia River
Kennewick
Wash
Vancouver
Portland & Seattle Railway Company
James B. Kerr
Geo. T. Reed
Vancouver, Wash
United States Land Office
Walla Walla Wash
William Wallace Felton
North Yakima
U. S. Land Office
Walla Walla
Harry VanHorn
Richland
Fred Gibbons
Carl Vertrees
Usah
C. H. Wimner
A. J. Giluis
Register
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Doings
M. E. Reception
London
H. M. Ashbaugh & Co
Kennewick, WN
Just
W. R. Amon
I. E. Johnson
B. F. Knapp
the Exchange Bank
Kennewick, Wash
Columbia
Commission Coo
Columbia Commission Co
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