Land disputes loom over Kennewick interests
In Walla Walla this week Kennewick concerns focus on two major desert land cases in Section 10 Township 8 Range 29. Schiffner contests any Wright Ridley and Fishback claims while Webb battles Driscoll over 80 acres. No decisions yet but settlements expected within about thirty days.
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Kennewick PLC
Walla Walla
J. A. Schiffner
Spokane
T. B. Wright
7.G. Ridley
the Highlands
J. J. Plummer
Crab Creek Lumber Company
J. Fishback
Relief
J. E. Webb
M. Driscoll
Wright
Ridley
Plummer
Fishtack
H. C. Mitcham
United States
A. F. Leach
J. J. Schiffner
Micham
Schiffter
J. M. Wkins
Ing
Washington, D.C
J. Hawkins
Hawkin
Display that took the Hill Cup at Grape Carnival
Kennewick Orchard Co displayed sixteen varieties of American and European grapes arranged by Manager Burns and Foreman Schenk. The exhibit won the Hill Cup donated by President Hill and $25 cash from President Elliott for best general display.
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Kennewick Orchard Co
Burns
Schenk
President Hill
The
Great Northern
President Elliott
Northern Pacific
Kennewick Dominates State Fair Fruit and Grape Exhibits
Kennewick District won top honors and first money in the State Fair fruit and grape displays. In fruit, Kennewick took first prize of 200 dollars with Selah, Moxee, and Toppenish following. In grapes, Kennewick again led with first prize, while North Yakima’s Mr Lee placed second. Judge Prof Thornber praised Kennewick’s display as the prettiest and most comprehensive observed.
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Kennewick
Selah
Moxee
Thornber
Yakima
Zillah
Columbia-Yakima Valley
J. J. Rudkin
John
Rich Valley Land Contest Promises Bitter Draw In 240 Acre Bid
The General Land Office and theSecretary of the Interior anticipate cases reaching the Court of Appeals, with 240 acres of prime valley land at stake. Contests are expected to be lengthy and heated as hopeful bidders believe they will win, while the prize value determines the intensity of the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Land Office
Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Court of Appeals
Hoppel Resigns to Return as Traveling Freight Agent
E. L. Hoppel, O. W. R. N. agent at Kennewick, resigns to rejoin Northern Pacific as Traveling Freight Agent for the Walla Walla district. He will start once a replacement is posted by North Coast. Hoppel’s NP service spans eight years, including a spring resignation for a North Coast post.
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E. L. Hoppel
Kennewick
Northern Pacific
Walla Walla
North Coast
Hopper
Valley Barn to be Demolished for Brick Store Building
Nathan Thayer and G E Hanson announce the old Valley Barn will be demolished and replaced with a modern brick two story store. Ferrell and Schmella lose their location but will receive a new stable site on Kennewick avenue. J Corder will run a bakery and ice cream parlor on the lower floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Barn
Nathan Thayer
G.E . Hanson
Ferrell & Schmella
Valley Barn & Dray Line
J. Corder
J. E. Tull Co
Kennewick Choral Society Forming With October Meeting
A first meeting for the Kennewick choral society is set for Friday October 6 at Commercial Hall to organize the group and map a season. Prof C O Kimball will lead chorus preparation with two concerts planned and support from an orchestra and soloists. A temporary advisory committee will convene Monday evening at the hall to organize details.
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C. O. Kimball
Kimball
Choral Society
Kennewick’s
Ladies’ Literary Club
Commercial Club
J. B. Rose
R. J. Andrus
E. 0. Brown
E. M. Sly
Kennewick
New Law Firm Formed in Kennewick Lockerby Kolb Partners
Kennewick welcomes Lockerby and Kolb to form a new law partnership with offices in the Bank of Kennewick building. Kolb previously served as Benton County prosecuting attorney, and Lockerby is a Bank of Kennewick founder. Also notes social events and community efforts to support local teachers.
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Kennewick
Lockerby & Kolb
Kolb
Benton County
Lockerby
Bank of Kennewick
Portal
N. C
Violates Law Gets Off Easy In Local Wine Case
In a Benton county dry area near a five acre homestead a Dutchman F B Dobblaar faced charges for selling wines from grapes and peaches with no license. The judge noted a prior warning and fined him twenty five dollars plus costs but dismissed the case after the defendant pleaded poverty and promised not to repeat the offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dobblaar
F. B. Dobblaar
F. D. Parker
Benton County
Eleven-year-old injured in attempted buggy theft
The son of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Havstad of Richland suffered a compound leg fracture while trying to steal a ride from a passing buggy. Dr. Kelley from Kennewick aided the local physician in setting the leg. prognosis uncertain as muscles and bone were severely damaged. James A. Van Noradall returned from Walla Walla where he had been handling his interests in the land deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Havstad
Richland
Kelley
Kennewick
Jas. A. van Noradall
Walla Walla
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North Yakima
Hoppel
A. de Regt
Chas. Collins
Yakima Fair
Abhynsburger
Eyesore
Second Street
Kennewick and
Commercial Hall
A. B. Ely
G. E. Hanson
A. R. Gardner
L. E. Johnson
S. Z. Henderson
H. J. Claussen
Margaret Wetmore
Jas. A. van Norsdall
R. G. Tripp
E. C. Tripp
R. E. Reed
Mr. Trendbath
B. C. Elms
M. S. Lewis
NEW Law Firm
J.J. Rudkin
North
Hover
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