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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
1
Kennewick candidate for Superior Judge expresses gratitude to voters of Kennewick and Benton for their support in the September 19 1908 letter. He pledges fairness impartiality and conduct worthy of the bench if elected on November 3.
North Coast continues acquisition of land for its depot site on Front Avenue between Monroe and Howard Streets. The latest purchase is a half interest in the Spokane Sash and Door Company property, in blocks 3 Reserves and addition, lots 9 and part of 10 and 21, totaling 100 by 101 feet, for 23000 dollars.
Nichoson Duffy and Co win the 15 mile old Gross cup canal extension contract for 40 000 to 50 000 dollars. The work includes heavy rock in the first miles and mostly earth work with a large local team. The firm aims to prove locals can handle the job without outside firms.
The Kennewick Fishing Club, twelve members, reported their first catch of 81 salmon weighing up to 27 pounds last Saturday. A Tuesday haul by five members yielded 67 silver side and steelhead salmon, with a large sturgeon also tussled with on the first trip. E J Bennet and Henry Otte sold dressed fish from their wagon as demand stayed strong.
Mounsey Bros of Kennewick Washington report rising success in breeding fall blood ee Comb White Leghorns and Rhode Island Reds. They caution they are novices while applying practical western methods, expect 600 birds by mid summer, plan winter layers, and will showcase at the State fair in North Yakima and Interstate fair.
Mrs. Hannah Holmes, mother of Mrs. R. P. Carr and grandmother of C. C. Holmes, marked her ninetieth birthday this week with a dinner hosted by Mrs. Carr. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Harrison and Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Staley. Kennewick residents wish her more birthdays and hope she reaches a century.
A match race on Valley day at the state fair October 1 features Redbird the famed Swazey campaigner from Toppenish versus the Elgin mare of Tampico in a quarter mile for 500 dollars a side. Bets are running high as supporters wager on the two celebrated animals. Valley day also offers a single fare from Ellensburg to Pasco and showcases the fair’s large and varied exhibits and entertainment expected to draw record attendance.
The Presbyterian C E Society held a social Friday at Mr and Mrs J B Rose home with about 50 attendees. Guests wore state symbols and guessed birth states earning DePriest a twenty five correct answer prize. Various contests games and music followed with the Cat Chorus drawing laughs.
Winter apples color up as local orchards look sharp. John Mercer digs deeper for W A Kelso on Lar son place near Horse Heaven hill. Rev Carson to reside in Richland. EH McBee family moves to Kelso house south of track and children to attend school here. Sale of John Brant tract to William Lee falls through due to drainage issues. Don McApin to build a stone house on hop ranch north of town. Helge Anderson wins Pullman State college scholarship. Miss Maude Scott to become Kiona school principal next Monday. Kennewick precinct registration open until 20 days before General Election. C O Andersen.
The North Coast Railway begins condemnation to secure land west of town for its line. Sheriff McNeill serves notices on H M Bartlett Ingwall Smith Lauritz Smith and others owning ranches adjoining west of town. The action covers land from the corporation line to the survey crossing the Northern Pacific Canals with two parcels excluded. Purchase price for Perry right of way not disclosed while Layson received 1200 per acre for about two tiers. Right-of-way agents have been negotiating in the valley this week.
A Commercial Club banquet last Friday at the White Bluffs Inn honored the Northern Pacific surveyors. A large crowd attended enjoyed refreshments, vocal selections, and dancing that continued into the early hours.
Over a hundred members of the Beattle Chamber of Commerce and Sound metropolitan merchants rode a special eight-coach train through Washington and were hosted by the Kennewick Commercial Club. At the depot a luncheon featured watermelons and a fruit spread, with toast master Geoff Richardson and speakers including Scott Z Henderson G E Hanson Hesp L J Johnson and H M Bartlett delivering remarks about health and local affairs. The group toured the town applauding the city’s hospitality and town leaders. Western Washington Exhibits at the State Fair and district displays across Chelan Spokane and other counties are planned for strong competition and premiums.
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