Kennewick Cherry Shipment Signals Strong Grower Prospects
The first full car load of Kennewick cherries, 1 360 boxes of Bings and Royal Anns, will depart tonight via American Express. Grower earnings averaged 90 cents per Bing box and 75 to 85 cents per Royal Ann, with unlabelled packaging pending K Brand labels. Carl Church oversees routing. officials urge grower cooperation to stabilize prices and build a local cherry name. Also noted is the marriage of Miss Enid Callahan to Newton Nichols on May 15 at the Callahan home in Twisp.
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Kennewick
American Express
Carl Church
American Express Company
Church
Enid Callahan
Newton Nichols
Ogrs. S. S. Callahan
Twisp
Hill country produce gains praise in Horse Heaven
J M Holmes praises Mrs Warning and Horse Heaven growers for irrigation free peas and other products. The local markets rise on Horse Heaven pork eggs and cream, proving hill country can offer more than wheat in sacks.
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J. M. Holmes
Horse Heaven
Mrs R F Heckman Visit Linked to Spokane Guest
Charles S Mellen reports Mrs R F Heckman of Spokane staying with Mr and Mrs R H Nicholson in the Highlands. Their Stoddard Dayton roadster had a serious accident near Estopia, forcing them to spend the night in the car. A farmer later moved the vehicle to Pasco. Mrs Heckman plans to stay while Mr Heckman handles Vancouver BC business.
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R. F. Heckman
Spokane
R. H. Nichoson
Highlands
Mr. Heckman
Vancouver
B. C
Walthew Resigns From County Board Chairmanship
Chairman H. M. Walthew of the county board resigned at the regular meeting. J. B. Clements was chosen as new chairman and J. C. Syfford of Hanford was elected to the unexpired term. Walthew plans to move to North Yakima to join A. H. Zane in contracting work.
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H. M. Walthew
Board of County Commissioners
J. B. Clements
J. C. Syfford
Hanford
Walthew
North Yakima
A. H. Zane
Walthhew
White Bluffs
E.l.o’larey
Syfford
City to license horse traders under new ordinance
City council moves to craft a comprehensive license for professional horse trading. After first and second readings the measure was tabled for a horse trading clause by the city attorney. Reports of petty theft follow itinerant traders who arrive with horses and gear, including recent missing harnesses and a wagon disappearance.
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Kjosness Mercantile Company
Grape Juice Output to Triple as Demand Rises
Twin City Ice and Cold Storage reports strong market reception for Churchs Grape Juice since January. Wholesalers and dealers praise quality, with many requesting shipments as output expansion plans begin. Last year’s 25 000 gallons are expected to be consumed this season. Plant workmen increase staff and excavate a basement to raise capacity. Manager M H Church confirms a threefold increase in grape juice production and similar rise for Churchs Apple Cider.
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Church
Twin City
Northwest
M. H. Church
Entries Close June 15 For Local Agri Culture Contest
Rules governing the boys and girls agricultural contest in local schools extend entry deadline to June 15, with no entries accepted after that. Only one field has seen limited participation in several categories. 216 entries so far span crops, produce, crafts, and manual training, with prizes tied to minimum entries.
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Manual Training
Kennewick Wins From Pasco N P
Kennewick defeated Pasco N P 8 to 3 in a rugged on the local diamond. Morain pitched well and shared pitching honors with Larkin as the two teams combined for many hits and errors. Next meetings include Kennewick versus Connell in Kennewick and a Prosser rematch in Prosser.
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Kennewick
N.P
Pasco
Morain
Larkin
Prosser
Richland
Connell
R ‘Brooks
Sigloh
Stacey
Rossman
Thompson Lf Larkin
P McGuire
Sieman
Rf Myers
C. Copeland
Devers
Stull_lf
Sullivan
Kenyon
R. Copeland
Gascoinge
Wright
Kennewick seeks 15 percent of road fund taxes
Mayor Richardson and City Attorney Holcomb urged the county commissioners to release 15 percent of Kennewick’s general road and bridge taxes since 1905 for street improvements. County Attorney Cole cautioned the city may be entitled to only 15 percent of 1918 taxes, about $250, despite the claim for $2087. The issue was tabled with a likely full review at the next meeting.
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Geo. F. Richardson
Prosser
C. L. Holcomb
Kennewick
General Road and Bridge Fund
Walthew
J. B. Clements
E. J. Ward
Hal H. Cole
Richardson
Holcomb
Officials Named for Special Bonding Election
At a Tuesday meeting the council appointed election officials for the June 9 bonding election. First ward inspectors J J Reed judges Mae Shanafelt and T J Wright. Second ward inspector L M Harlow judges E W Trenbath and J A Van Norsdall. Third ward inspector F L Watson judges Madge Soth and Gust Henke. Miss Kate Williams visits sister Mrs Rudd Russell in Pasco this week.
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J. J. Reed
Mae Shanafelt
T. J. Wright
L. M. Harlow
E. W. Trenbath
J. A. van Norsdall
F. L. Watson
Madge Soth
Gust Henke
Kate Williams
Mrs. Rudd Russell
Pasco
NP Discontinues Two Trains Between St. Paul and Coast
Northern Pacific will discontinue passenger trains Nos. 5 and 6 next Sunday June 7 between St. Paul and the coast. Train 5 will be replaced by No. 1 the North Coast Limited for the Spokane to coast segment. Train 5 reaches Kennewick at 12 38 p m and No 6 at 7 15 a m.
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Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Coast
Kennewick
Spokane
North Coast Limited
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Charles S. Mellen
American Press Association
Charlies S. Mellen
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New Haven Road
J. P. Morgan
O’larey
Twin City Ice & Cold Storage Company
Sunnyside
B. L. Cole
Yakima Valley
Dr. Cole
Reid
Zillah
Princeton
Cole
Tweedt
Panama
Evans
Baltimore American
Pasco N. P
Dayton High School
J. B. Rose
A. W. Tompkins
Kennewick Woman’s Club
C. F. Schenko
Attorney Holcomb
Commis
Clements
Fred’k W. Lehmann
Frederick W. Lehmann
Niagara Falls
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