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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
3
A Davis shop touts its wide range of meats Beef veal mutton lamb chops cutlets steaks and hams and bacons. It promises appetising flavor and modern taste that makes it a favorite in families seeking quality.
The notice promotes Johnst Jins new barber shop highlighting commitment to customer satisfaction and inviting patrons to experience its services. The message emphasizes friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere for all clients.
A historical account traces the bank guaranty scheme to China and its adoption in New York under Governor Martin Van Buren. It details the creation of a safety fund, rampant speculation, bank notes printing, and eventual failures like Wayne County Bank Palmyra in 1841, leading to reforms and the end of the system by 1849.
The Anti-saloon League of Washington asks Republican gubernatorial hopefuls to state if they will back and sign a local option bill. The proposed law allows county or precinct level votes to determine dry or wet status, with separate or unified units, and would bar liquor sales but not manufacture.
Charles Lewis a white carnival worker attacks Mrs Jane Lowe in a lodging house near Market street and Riverside avenue then stabs Officer E D Bradbury in the neck and shoulder. The assault was witnessed by the landlady's daughter and followed by a rock attack on the officer from nearby blacks.
Fire at H W Schultz farm near Palouse last week kills six children, daughters of Mrs W W Fix and Mr and Mrs Schultz, while two others suffer serious burns. 11 year old Rose Schultz dies or nearly dies after rescuing siblings. Parents away at theater, cause unknown though stove-prayer theory cited.
Dr. W. G. Stimpson, head of the U S Marine Hospital service in the district, sails to Tatoosh to lead the effort against a diphtheria outbreak threatening government personnel at the Cape Flattery rock. He takes extra antitoxin to curb further spread after a local private doctor treated initial cases and one death occurred.
A town marshal warns melon grape and fruit thieves that they will be arrested jailed and prosecuted if the offenses recur. A reader testimonial promotes Chamberlain's Choice Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a parenting anecdote and a note that the remedy is sold by Columbia pharmacy. A new shoe repairing machine is mentioned at Richardson's shoe shop.
Classified notices advertise rentals and real estate in Nob Hill and Kennewick, many items for sale including livestock horses and cows, sewing machines, firearms, wagons, and household goods. Local stores sell Yakima Best Flour, tonics, candy, tea and coffee, with barbers and insurance services, plus requests for second-hand equipment and bids for farm supplies.
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