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The Washington times., 1912-06-11
Batter Combination,
But Can't Open Safe

The third attempted safe robbery in
three days was reported to the police
last night. Knott & Moler, lime manu-
facturers, at Twenty-eighth and
streets northwest, found today that their
place had been broken into between
Saturday night and yesterday morning,
door OF the safe. Nothing was taken.
The Washington times., 1912-06-11
Husband Dead, Wife
Held Pending Inquiry

OsYKA. Miss. June 11.-Mrs. w. C.
Dickey, aged Sj, a prominent society
woman of Osyka, was arrested today In
connection with the death o: her hus-
band, who died under mysterious CIR
cumstances. The autopsy revealed
poison in the victims stomach, Dickey's
will revealed an estrangement between
him and his wife as he left all hts
estate to his mother, beQueathing his
wife only q dollar,
The Washington times., 1912-06-11
Colonel Crosby Improved.

Lieut.. Col. w. d. Crosby, attending
surgeon at the Soldiers Home Hospital,
who underwent an operation at that in
stttution yesterday, is getting along
l,cely today, according to atendents in
charge.
The Washington times., 1912-06-11

We will buy So Post Toasties Jingles, accept
able for use in Jingle Book, received during June,
1872 at 5000 EACH
Only the Jingles we pay for will be used, but
no Jingles, whether purchased or not, will be re-
turned.
The names and addresses of the writers of the
So Jngles purchased in June, 1912, will be printed
and mailed to each enquirer who sends us 1c
stamped and addressed envelope for return.
Tie Jingles will be judged honestly upon merit
so if you are sensitive person and not good
sportsman don't try for we have no time to 'pet
up" those whose Jngles are not accepted.
The Washington times., 1912-06-11
LOCAL MENfION.,

congers Electric Carpet Cleaning Is the
most enecuye: This process patented
and not employed anywhere else. Mod
crate rates-Mothproofing free. Wagons
call on nouce-write or phone W. All.
Summer Rates, Stag Hotel. Investigate
Asta Nielsen Sensation, 4 Acts, "The
Might Of Gold," Virginia Theater.
The Washington times., 1912-06-11

Alban G. Thoms, of Ashton, this
county, has sold to Ethel f. Thomas
141 acres in Olney district for $1,000.
The Washington times., 1912-06-11

According to statements filed by their
political agents, Charles D. Waggaman.
the Republican nominee for Congress
in this district. spent $47O.65 in tho
primary campaign, and his unsuccessful
opponent. Gst Blair, of this county.
The Washington times., 1912-06-11

The annual examination for certifi-
Gates to teach in the public schools of
Montgomery county are in progress in
the high school building here and arc
Wood. county superintendent of schools.
A large number of young men and wo-
men are trying for certificates. The
examinations will continue three days.
The Washington times., 1912-06-11

James Acton has been appointed a
deputy sheriff for this county by
Sheriff Clifard L. Howard.
The Washington times., 1912-06-11

have made application for tickets of
admission to the Democratic national
convention, in Baltimore, but 1t is un-
derstood that very few will be accom-
niodated.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-05-24
CROSSING ACCIDENT

Monday morning, Floyd Bowers
had rather exciting experience
while hauling load of lumber for
the Fruit & Produce Company. A
Northern Pacific freight train was
switching on the tracks in the vicinity
OF the Washington street crossing.
Part of the cars were on one side of
the crossing and part on the other
and he had driven through safely a
few minutes previous. On his re-
turn from the Cascade yards the
crossing was still vacant and he
again attempted to cross the tracks.
He was on the rails when he saw
the cars closing in and he found
1t impossible to get the team and
wagon out of danger so jumped to
save himself. The horses got clear
OF the rails but the wagon was
smashed to pieces. The Fruit &
Produce Company expect the N. P.
to compensate the loss, as there was
no brakeman in sight and no signals
were given to the driver.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-05-24
DOGGONE SHOCKING AFFAIR

J. G. Kelly and Stanley Mertes
barely missed taking a short and
unceremonious departure from this
world of sorrow and tribulation
Sunday evening. 1t was after the
high wind had subsidized and they
were going through the yard accom-
panied by the family dog. The
dog suddenly dropped to the ground
and Stanley made grab for him
but was prevented from the contact
that would have meant instant death
by Kelly's presence of mind in pull
ling him book. He thought the dog
had gone mad and feared the danger
of a bite. The odor of burning
flesh soon led to the discovery of a
live wire, concealed by the shrub
berry and grass, which had been
broken by the wind. The broken
line was carefully guarded until
the power company's employees
could make repairs. The Mertes
brothers are in mourning, for the
dogs license had been paid a few
days before and they had bought
their four-footed pal a new collar.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-05-24
SOME WIND

The young hurricane whic h
passed through the valley Sunday
afternoon did slight damage in this
section although in Walla Walla,
where the full force of the storm was
felt, much havoc was wrought with
the light and telephone systems.
T. H. Lees family, residing in
Section II. were at dinner and
were greatly surprised when the
roof was lifted off the house and
carried short distance. One side
of the plate glass front in J. A.
Bellows Toggery was broken and
one of the heavily charged electric
wires of the Pacific Power & Light
company was blown down. Fortu-
nately no loss of human life re-
suited although dog was electri.
cuted by contact with it. OF course
there was the usual uprising of the
housekeepers and valiant charge
of the Broom Brigade on the follow.
ing day which was indeed blue
Monday for all who had set thei1
ha bitation in order and were enjoy
ing Sunday spic-and-spanness wher
the storm came.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-05-24
TAKES A YEAR TO
EXTEND WATER MAINS

After a year or so delay, the
Pacific Power & Light company
sends word that the extension of
the water mains in the Beach Ad-
dition would be made Immediately
after the arrival of the pipe.
Manager Longmuir states that
his requisition has been passed and
that the pipe was now enroute from
the extreme east, and that he would
see that the work was completed at
as early date as possible.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-05-24
EDITOR WILLOuGHBY
GOES AND DOES IT

Local friends of Perry Willoughby,
editor of the Hanford Columbian.
were pleasantly surprised Wednes-
day by the receipt of announcements
of his marriage to Miss Mabel Miller,
of Lewiston, Idaho. The wedding
took place Monday, the Goth, at the
home OF the BRIDES parents, Mr..
and Mrs. S. E. Miller, in Lewiston.
The bride is we'll known at Han
ford, having resided there for some
time, and is favorite among the
many friends of both.
Before purchasing the Colum-
bian, Mr.. Willoughby was employed
on this paper some four years ago,
and has many friends in Kennewick.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-05-24
BUTTER OUTPUT EXCEEDS
A TON EVERY WEEK

These are busy days at the cream
cry and the Columbia Valley Com
pany finds that trade in the valleys
dairy products is getting more pros
porous with the waning of the spring
season. The maximum output of
butter per week 80 far has been g.
O15 pounds and average for some
time past has been a ton a week.
The price of butter-fat has reached
its lowest ebb and is now on the
raise according to the latest reports
from the city markets. The ice
cream trade is rapidly increasing
and the creamery has standing Or
ders in this and nearby towns for
twenty-five gallons day which is
a far better business than the man.
ager expected when the ice cream
plant was installed. Buttermilk has
proved one of the most profitable
by-products as from fifty to seventy
five gallons are sold daily. The
brand known as double Jersey, a
mixture of cream and buttermilk,
is one of the most popular drinks
sold by Twin City soft drink deal
ers.
Geo. Finley left Saturday for Ore
gon and will return with car load
of Jerseys all of which have been
sold and there is demand for ss
many more, Indicating that the
farmers are waking up to the possi-
bilities of money making in dairy
ing.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-05-24
FIFTH STREET OWNERS
WANT IMPROVEMENT
Petition Asking for Opening of the
S. p. & S.. Road Read at
Council Meeting

A petition containing the names
OF twenty-five Of the twenty-seven
property owners on Sercombe street
was read at the meeting of the coun-
Gil Tuesday night asking that that
body open and improve the street
from Washington street to the
North Bank Station.
A small recompense for two of
the owners, whose houses will have
to be moved, is asked. Outside of
that the owners are willing to donate
the desired land in return for the
city's improvement of the street.
That street will, in the course of a
very short period, become one of
the main arteries of travel in and
out of the city, and the improve
ment will add materially to the val
ue of property in that section.
The council looked favorably upon
the Petition and will do all in
their power to hurry the work. In
this connection, the council read a
resolution, asking that the railroad
build level crossing on their tracks
eliminating the steep grades on
either side and the danger of grade
crossing. A copy of the resolution
will be sent to the Public Service
Commission for ratification.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-05-24
PASIIME CHANGES HANDS

Free cigars were being handed
out at the Pastime billiard hall yes
terday, signifying the fact that a
new manager is in charge. A. G..
Brown is the new owner of this
popular resort for gentlemen, hav-
ing purchased the business from H.
E. Hollaway & Co. on Wednesday.
Mr.. Hollaway, who has had charge
of the business since last fall, has
made no definite plans for the
future, but is thinking some of
managing Hawkins Colts on tour
of the Philippine Islands after the
Fourth of July celebration is off
his hands.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-05-24
READY FOR MEMORIAL DAY

Under the capable superintendent
OF Mayor Lockerby, chairman, and
"A. K Gardner, secretary, plans for
Memorial Day have been satisfactorily
completed. The business places of
the city will be decorated in the nat
tlonal colors and will be closed for
a part of The day. An interesting
program has been prepared which will
DC held at the Congregational church
al ten o'clock. Immediately follow
Ing this will be the parade of the vet
efans' their families and school chill
Ofen from the church to the Second
see' bridge, led by the Commercial
UluO Band. Memorial services will
AAe place at the cemetery at noon
and the final event Of the day will be
the q big dinner served by the Woman S
Aelef Corps for the soldiers and their
'a'nllles at the Eakin building.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-05-24
THE SECOND MARKET DAY

Kennewick's second monthly
market day will be held tomorrow
Saturday. May 25th. Every farm
er in the valley is requested to bring
in anything he may have to sell or
if he wishes to purchase, it will be
to his advantage to be there and get
his pick OF the many bargains which
will be offered.
An auctioneer has been provided
as was done last month, free charge
to the farmers and there will be no
charge whatever attached to the sale.
which will be for the benefit of farm
ers exclusively. Merchants will not
be allowed to display any goods on
the grounds, though many of them
will have special offerings for the
day at their stores.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-05-24
WAREHOUSE SPURS
INDICATE ACTIVITY
T. j Arnold Asks Council for HOuse
Tracks to Warehouse Site-Con-
meet With Two Lines

Signs of renewed activity on the
much talked of community ware
house were in evidence at the council
meeting Tuesday. Mr.. Arnold, who
is back Of the enterprise, appeared
before the board asking for the city's
sentiment for granting franchises to
the two roads for spur tracts to his
property.
Each member of the council voiced
his willingness to do all in his power
to aid in the enterprise, and prom
ised that ordinances for the spurs,
as asked, would be passed at the
earliest possible date.
Both spurs will go under the COM
mon user clause, and will be of use
to the mill as well as any future
concerns that locate in that section.
Mr.. Arnold stated that the work
would be taken up as soon as the
franchises were passed and that he
would have the streets replatted,
conforming to the undergrade cros-
sing OF the Northern Pacific. This
crossing is at the foot of Monroe
street and will provide a short route
to the docks.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-05-24
RED SPIDER NOT BAD
SAYS FRUIT INSPECTOR
Supposed Blight is Only Overlooking
Fines-Still Big Crop to
be Harvested

There is nothing to be frightened
about in the red spider scare" said
Fruit Inspector DeSellem, the first
of the week. "A close examination
of the various patches in the valley
showed that while there are traces
of the pest, it is not that that is
causing the appearance of a blight.
It is simply that the vines are over
loaded with blooms, and that no
help could enable the majority of
the vines to develop and mature
every fruit spur. There are so many
blooms per plant that nature refuses
to work overtime to develop them.
There will be a monster crop
shipped from this valley and every
place that has had proper attention
will reap full crop. There are a
few patches, of course that have not
had the cultivation and irrigation,
and these will suffer.
In my trip this time / was more
than ever impressed with the neat
ness OF many of the places. Ken
newick can lay claim to having the
prettiest orchards and fields in the
country, with no chance for an ar
gument.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-05-24
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
SET FOR next TUESDAY
Mayor Declares Afternoon Holiday
Special Train Will Bring
Pasco People

Tuesday, May, 2Sth is the datefor
Kennewick's first straw wberry festi-
val, a celebration which will proba-
bly, be made an annual affair. Mrs.
A. B.Ely, chairman of the affairs
of the day, announces that all is in
readiness for the entertainment of
the Pasco Chamber of Commerce,
their families and friends and has
made arrangements for a special car
leaving for Kennewick at 1:3O and
several autos leaving Pasco at such
time as will insure their arrival here
at the same time as the special. I'M
mediately after their arrival the WIS.,
itors will be registered at the Kenne-
wick Furniture Company's store by
H. D. Nicewanger and E. w. Tren-
bath and given free tickets to the
attractions of the day. AS Pasco
has a musicale in the evenin g
it will be necessary for them to re-
turn not later than five thirty.
Mayor Lockerby has declared a
holiday for Tuesday AFTERNOON from
three until five o'clock, and will
ask that the business houses assist
the ladies in making the affair a
success by closing their places Of
business during those hours.
Every man in the city who has an
auto will consider it a matter of
civic pride, since Pasco is our guest,
to add to the enjoyment of the day
by being in line with his machine
and the visitors from over the river
will be shown over the beauty spots
of the city and vicinity.
On the lawn at the Episcopal
rectory ten tables in charge of the
various ladies' organizations of the
city, will be arranged, each accom-
modating 30 guests, making facili-
ties such that three hundred people
will be seated at the tables at the
same time.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-05-24
M SCHEME LANDS
SW|NDLER IN JAIL
Ax.v with Graft in Pasco-Ar'
coated at Wenatchee-Local
People Stuns

As a result of their offer to give
.r.v free lots in Beautiful Glenar-
.orv in sonoma County, CAL, to
nat natrons Of a wenatchee theatre, J.
+ Gullett is now in the Chelan
county, jail and his partners are
iugitives from justice. ,,
The scheme Of Gullett and his
,.ls was beautiful little graft-as
ling as it worked-and it worked
like charm in Pasco a few days
400. as a number of local people
csn testify. The grafters made ar
rspgements with one OF the show
houses in Pasco to give away free,
to lucky ticket holders, limited
number of lots in the aforesaid
beautiful Glenarney.' A num-
her of Kennewick young people
we're at the show that night. No one
drew a blank. Fine!
Later in the week a smooth
tongued young man came over and
tried all sorts of ways to sell the
deeds to this valuable land, for the
: small, wee sum of $3.50. Three or
four of them fell" for it. It'll said
that one young matron borrowed
the money and is now picking ber-
ries so she can repay the loan without
telling her hubby. The deeds ar
rived in due time and are weird and
wonderful pieces of chirography.
In Wenatchee the trio got into
trouble because it happened that
the sheriff owned the picture show
where the deal was pulled off. The
prosecuting attorney was one of the
lucky ones" Result, Mr.. Sheriff
and Mr.. Attorney compared notes
Ond pinched the CRATER.
Two or three similar deals have
been worked in this section of the
state. The townsite of Yakitat, you
will remember, occupied, largely, an
almost perpendicular bluff. A gift
OF lots near Sprague resulted in a
townsite which was covered the year
around by at least two feet of mud
and water. Still the dear public
grabs, every time, in the hopes of
getting something for nothing"
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-05-24
LUMBERMEN PROMOTED

J. E. Plummer began his new
duties as general manager of the
Crab Creek Lumber Company's
yards here, Monday morning. NJ.
n. Hudnell has been promoted to a
position as company auditor and
will have all the company's yards
in this section of the state on his
route. Both men have been with
the Crab Creek for several years and
their many friends here are congrat-
ulating them upon this substantial
recogn ition of their abilities.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-05-24
OAACE AND STRAWBERRY FEED

DeVotees of the graceful art and
': 'a"'OSers IN general are cordially in
"'u 10 take part in the Highlanders'
IT. .A''ual strawberry jubilee to be cele-
'@',o With dance and feed at the
s'uOnouse % Wednesday, the 18th. The
,'''Ali ~ sum of IS cents pays for the
N@''ees and all the strawberries and
~ you can get outside of. The
H. w. Z. are in charge of the
arrangements.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-05-24
MUSIC PUPILS IN RECITAL

D. ;, NC violin pupils of Miss Ethel
D'Ahgame and Mrs. K. C. Clifford $
Il. .''O y class will unite in recital a,
a, 'eSoyterlan church on THURSDAY
''''g OF next week, the Goth. All
,'''S and friends who are interested
~. VIC work of the young musicians
'e Cordially invited to attend.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-05-24
BRING CRAFT SAFELY
THROUGH BAD WATERS
Captain and Mrs. McMillin Hcye Ad.
venturOus Journey Through Rapids
of Upper Columbia

After an eventful trip traversing
45O miles of water the steam scow
'Chas. Bureau" with Capt. and
Mrs. T. H. Millin and crew, arrived
safely at the home docks, Sunday
evening. Mrs. McMillin. who is
now in charge of the boat, gave
many interesting details of their
exciting passage down the Spokane
and Columbia rivers. The boat was
at Kettle Falls originally, where
the Captain went some weeks ago
to make arrangements for its pur-
chase, after inspecting the danger
points along the river.
Before making the down trip, the
scow carried a load of ore from
Nespelem, on the Indian Reserva-
ton, to Bridgeport, As miles fur
ther down and had contracted for
hauling several cargoes of wheat,
but upon their return they found it
impossible to get through Box Can
yon owing to the high water and
were forced to abandon the project.
Navigation in Box Canyon is ex-
tremely difficult and dangerous at
all times and their port rudder was
torn out while going through. Co.
ing over the Spokane Rapids was
another difficult feat as the drop is
five feet at that point.
When the return trip was to be
made, Mrs. McMillin had her choice
OF staying with the boat or going
overland by train, but as the pro-
spects for some lively adventures
appealed to her, she decided to
have a part in them. She now has
the distinction of being one of the
few women who have gone through
the narrow rocky channel at Rock
Island-the most dangerous point
of Columbia navigation.
The Bureau shot through the
Rock Island channel in less than
two minutes time, but in that two
minutes it seemed that the craft
and crew were doomed for the bow
was entirely submurged and a
twenty-five pound rock driven into
her side by the force of the water
80 firmly that it took considerable
work with a crowbar to remove it.
Saturday afternoon the scow left
Wenatchee and landed at White
Bluffs five and half hours later.
Here royal reception was given
the adventures by the townspeople,
and ice cream, strawberries and
other refreshments were served
them on board. During the high
wind Sunday the boat was anchored
at Richland. On the entire trip
twenty-one rapids were passed and
the boat had not been badly dam.
aged. Friends of the Captain and
his wife congratulate them upon
making record worth while.
While the Bureau" is not de.
signed for rapid travel, it's up river
speed is 6 miles an hour. It is the
captains intention to build a new
boat and install the machinery and
engines of the scow in it as they are
in excellent condition. The new
boat will be a splendid addition to
the river craft already on the COL
umbia and will operate on this Sec
ton of the river. Capt. McMillin's
son, Meryl, now in Seattle, will be
anpinoar
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Charley Renaud left Ruby for the Outside three weeks ago
 Nome is 5000 miles York difference in time is six hours
 Col Richardson joined Pioneers, Fair banks gloo.
 The output for the Kondke region will this year exceed million dollars.
 T. Sakamoo, Japanese doctor, has for peddlng liquor to Indians.
 will build s3o 900 hotel at Atlin for the accommodation of tourists.
 R. Lynn Smith, late of Hot Springs has purchased the stock and property of George Cowan, the Ruby ieweer,
 George C. Friend who recently took option ground in the Ruby district left September 20 for the Outside
 The first flower show and harvest home be held pulled off at Skagway September 21 It great
 Claude Shea who is we'll known in this section Ruby gently for the Outside He will take college
 William N C. Middleton lawyer of has served six months in jail for selling whiskey Indian again large.
 The United States fish commission that the banks of Alaska greater than those of the Newfoundland.
 The China Leader that there which 70 have been disposed of Several complain that they have been stung"
 election further augment Wickersham's his Slate creek the Third dvso gave Jennings, l.
 Commissioner S. J. Marsh, of the Chandlar spending the Outside is back the purchased the Alaska Chandar Mining ery near Caro.