North Coast Material Arrives as Kennewick Rail Spur Expands
The North Coast railway gains a spur in Kennewick with five carloads of material including ties lumber steel rails and spikes. W. M. Saxton named master mechanic and E. McNamee appointed yard master lead crews as four side tracks are built. Engines and rolling stock are en route from Spokane Spirit Lake and Pueblo foundry while a standard track laying machine speeds progress. The project signals an active construction period and anticipated rail service expansion to Prosser and beyond.
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North Coast
Kennewick
W. M. Saxton
E. McNamee
Fastern
Leslie
Spokane
Spirit Lake
Idaho
Prosser
Billings
Pueblo Foundry
Seventh Street
Lynch's Opens New Store with Grand Musical Opening
The Brown block store launched with a Saturday musical event by Young's Orchestra. Mayor Johnson, S M Lockerby and Scott Henderson delivered laudatory remarks while the crowd praised the new furnishings and stock. The Lynch store plans an aggressive selling campaign to maintain momentum.
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Lynch’s
Brown Block
Young’s
L. E. Johnson
S.M. Lockerby
Scott Henderson
Lynch
PUMPER BUYS NEW GASOLINE ENGINE AND PUMP
George Egbert received a large Witte twenty five horsepower gas line engine and an Aurora deep well pump with a two foot stroke along with other minor equipment for his pumping operation this week.
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George Egbert
Washington state tax levy set at 6.65 mills for 1909
The state tax levy will be 6.65 mills based on a $790,419,826 assessment, up from 4.8 mills in 1908. Levies break down into General fund 8 mills, school 212 mills, military 15 mills, highway 1 mill, with totals by fund shown and announced by the state board of equalization.
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Washington
General Fund
Scarlet fever cases prompt calm school attendance call
City Health Officer reports six mild scarlet fever cases in town and valley with strict six week quarantine. Schools report no outbreak threat though some rooms show lower attendance. Fumigation completed, teachers and patrons urged to send children to school regularly and punctually to maintain progress.
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Bis
New Hanford Boat Aims to Serve Hanford Kennewick Route
The Hanford Irrigation Co plans a new passenger boat for the Hanford to Kennewicks Pasco run. Built in the East, it will be ready for water service soon and accommodate about fifty passengers. The vessel carries a 60 horsepower engine and promises quick trips.
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Hanford Irrigation Co
Hanford
Kennewicks Pasco
Hanford Water Works Nears Completion Of Pumping Project
The Hanford water works project to install pumps in the Columbia River to raise water for domestic use is nearly finished. The included electric transmission lines will provide power for pumping and also supply the town with electric lighting.
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Columbia River
Hanford
Kennewick Hosts First Double Wedding in Joyous Solemnity
September weddings set a local record as Miss Gretta Book and Miss Ruth Amon joined with Carl C. Williams and Miss Mildred Holmes in a double ceremony officiated by Rev. J. H. Wood. Brides’ families hosted a dinner, then the couples departed for a wedding trip before returning to Horse Heaven to establish new homes and futures praised by the Courier.
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Kennewick
W. R. Amon
Louise Gravensland
Elizabeth Campbell
Carl C. Williams
Ellen J. Williams
Horse Heaven
Ruth Amon
Miss Gretta Book
Rebekah Lodge
A.C. Amon
Washington
First National Bank
Seattle
Courier
The Coming of the Jolly One Lecture Arrives in Kennewick
Pastor W L Rowan of the Congregational Church announces Frank lin Pierce Jolly of Joliet Ill to speak on Oct 12 at the church. Jolly drew praise when he last visited Kennewick for his wit eloquence and inspiring message. Dr F M Crosby seeks a ten day coast vacation with his wife and son.
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W. L. Rowan
Congregational Church
Franklin Pierce Jolly
Joliet, Ill
Jolly
Kennewick
Jolly Jolly
F. M. Crosby
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Ing
Miller & Sons
Egbert
State Board of Equalization
NEW Hanford Boat
Peter
Veryone
Racine
Jess
Boys and Misses Union
Mens Union
Irene Hurd
Portland
Bellingham
Hurd
Ter
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