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The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1913-02-07

the ladies, as some work is to be out
lined that will interest them also.
The dance on Friday night was not
as we'll attended as usual, owing to the
cold weather and bad roads, but those
attending report splendid time.
In our old copy book was this pro-
verb. IA Merciful Man is Merciful to
his Beasts and when the Improve
ment Club becomes very wealthy, if it
will erect some kind of sheds like they
used to have at the town halls and meet
ing houses back east, to put the horses
under, we will have much bigger turn
outs at meetings in the winter time;
or maybe we will all have autos then
and won't need them; we don't know.
Little Helen Taylor was taken i'll in
the bus Wednesday and was unable to
continue the trip further than Mrs.
Kadow's where she was cared for until
her father could come and take her
home. At this writing she is feeling
much better. The bus trip is pretty
strenuous for children during this cold
spell and rough roads.
Edward, the little son of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. K. Kenyon, was quite i'll Mon
day night, but is reported much better.
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wise enough to select that particular
method of separating us from the few
nickels that come our way. About once
in so often some person, generally a
Mex or Canuck, comes around with
some Zine bolt goods struggled don't
tell souD across the line" And they
will be persuaded to sell for less than
half of what the goods would otherwise
have cost. The takers do a big bust
ness. to the everlasting loss of the legi-
innate merchants of the town. And
the women fall for it as badly as do the
men. This week bunch of the teachers
bit off a chunk, big one. A big, bur-
ly Irishwoman, smelling strongly of the
native "whusky," came around with
some real, handmade lace that she made
with her own two hands, so she said,
and her method was nearly raw. "a
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All are cordially invited to attend.
Joe Wilson left Sunday on business
trip to Spokane.
The Young Peoples Class gave a
party at the home of Miss Celeste
Setter Saturday night. 1t was fare
we'll for Miss Celeste. as the family ex-
pect to move in short time. The eve.
ming was spent in games and general
good time.
Mr.. Goosh and family, of Pateros,
WASH, arrived Tuesday to make their
home with us. Mr.. Goosh recently
traded for the Kindgren place.
Those who were successful in passing
the eighth grade examination this mid
winter, are Lucian Whealey, Lester
Cox, Roland Godfrey and Teresa Lew
tas.
Mrs. VIM. Altrogge left Thursday
for Newburg. Ore, where she was
called on account of the serious illness
of her mother, Mrs. Schick.
The Kraber Bros came Monday from
Seattle to take charge of the Goss
place, as well as their own.
The dime social given by the Ladies
Aid OF the home of Mrs. ]. P. Lewtas,
was well attended. The next business
meeting will be held at the home OF
Mrs. E. M. Lands.
Stanley Coffin came down from North
Yakima Wednesday on business.
H. H. Davis, of Kennewick, attended
to business here Wednesday.
A farewell party was given in honor
of Miss Lois Cannon last Wednesday
at the home of her sister. Mrs. VIM
Teawalt. A dainty lunch was served
and everyone enjoyed the evening very
much. Miss Cannon left Wednesday
for Pomeroy.
AS VIM. Teawalt and family were
driving home from Hedges, Wednesday
something went wrong with the double
trees, letting them drop on the horses
heels, causing runaway. No one was
hurt-just little excitement.
Joe Lea returned Wednesday from
Deer Park, Wash, where he has beer
on business.
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From the Correspondents
Items Of Interest concerning Negbe up and down the Valley
HOVER NOTES

Mr.. Miles, of Vancouver, arrived
Thursday for an extended visit with
his sons.
The Ladies' Aid held their regular
monthly business meeting in the church
last Wednesday afternoon and elected
the following officers for the ensuing
year: Mrs. E. M. Lands, Pres. Mrs.
H. w. Powell, Vice-Pres.; Mrs. J. E.
Hampton, Sec.; Mrs. Chas. Evans,
Treas. The social meeting was held
at the home of Mrs. Mckenzie Thurs.
day afternoon with Mrs. Evans and
Mrs. Mckenzie as hostesses.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mcclure returned
Friday from Colfax, Wash, where
they have been visiting for the past
month.
E. D. Spicer transacted business in
Kennewick Thursday.
The program and basket social given
by the pupils of the school was grand
success. Everyone enjoyed the pro-
program and the men kept things lively
during the sale of the baskets. The
proceeds of the evening were $3.50.
Mrs. H. Powell has been quite sick
for the past week but is improving now.
Mr.. Bowman returned Friday from
Portland. He is recovering from a
severe attack of typhoid fever.
A large crowd of Hover young people
attended the basket ball game and
dance in Finley last Friday night.
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frlnd OF YOURS asst me would sho.
these fine laces l made myself n :. 20
land. Kin show you thim2n ~. Wv
started with tale of how sba ! aa'
bunch held up by the custom uAa
and to raise money to pay the dn s''pF
was selling bit that she had .s Nv W
through. Nothing less than s''
eight to ten yards and the pr;c. wis
bargain, a dollar a yard! Az
school ma'ams fell for it uart;os,. a'
hard-and the worst phaseas'
was that John Campion, up the ~. :, Z
here, had been trying to sell III. J.
stuff for l21a cents for the past ms saas
If, when she disembarked, the wv
carried with her the amount she ss,l 'aa
this town alone, the gang plank ws.l %
have broken with the sheer wo;,l. lug
it. ea' q
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HIGHLANDS

The committee on agriculture and
statistics of the Improvement Club
are arranging a plan which promises
great benefits to the community. To
get their plan on working basis, a
meeting is called at the club house for
Thursday evening, Feb. 18th, and every
one interested, living in the territory
tributary to Kennewick, is invited to
attend. The committee hopes to be
able, at this meeting, to form Crop
Experiment Association, the object of
which will be to have the various men,
bers make experiments with different
crops under varying conditions and
make reports at the end of the year,
giving the benefit of their experience,
thereby fastening the time when the
very best treatment for crops in this
locality can be given. thus increasing
our production. Mr. Meikle, of the
Kennewick High School, will be at the
meeting and help in every way possible
to get the Experiment Association
started. Mr.. Meikle's cooperation in
this matter is valuable asset and it is
hoped that a large number of the
ranchers will take advantage of the
opportunity and be at the club house at
1880 p. M, Thursday evening, Feb. Is.
Remember the date. and everyone on
the Highlands, in Kennewick and vicin-
ity who are interested, come and bring
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HIGHLAND

Miss Leona Koelsch arrived Monday
from Spokane to visit her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. j. Koelsch.
F. M. Seeley who has been away
several months visiting his brother in
North Yakima, returned Friday.
w. J. VanderBruggen went to Ken
newick Thursday to transact business.
Mrs. A. M. Jewel is here visiting
her sister, Mrs. F. A. Howes.
Bowen VanHorn returned to Pullman
Saturday when ne is attending College
after having spent pleasant visit at
the home of his parents north of the
city.
Thursday evening number of young
people from here gave surprise party
for Mr.. and Mrs. Walter, who reside
three miles this side of Kennewick.
All enjoyed very pleasant evening.
A. L. Nelson, assistant cashier in the
local bank, returned from Spokane
Friday where he has been on a few
days business trip.
The Ladies Reading Circle met at the
home of Mrs. w. Lasher Thursday, the
9th. A most enjoyable time is reported.
The Ladies' Aid of the M. E. church
met at the home of Mrs. Lasher We'd
nesday engaging in needlework. Re-
freshments were served.
j. Glenn and F. A. Howes were Ken
newick visitors Thursday of last week.
E. A. Palmeter made business trip
to Pasco Tuesday of this week.
A crowd of men from Richland went
rabbit hunting Tuesday killing several
hundred. On account of the deep snow
the animals are destroying the farmers
young fruit trees to secure food.
Rev. C. S. Foster and ]. M. Breith-
aupt made business trip to Kenne-
wick Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Willis went to
Kennewick Wednesday.
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FINLEY ITEMS

The Ladies' Aid will give chicken
supper followed by an old-fashioned
spelling bee, at the Finley hall, Feb.
21st. A candy booth for the sale of all
kinds of homemade candies will be in
charge of the Young Peoples Class.
Proceeds of the candy sale will 60 to-
wards buying song books for the church.
Price of supper, adults Csc, children 15c.
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CARD OF THANKS

To the neighbors, friends and all
members of the German Lutheran
church, we desire to return our heart
felt thanks for the assistance rendered
us during the sickness and death of
our beloved little daughter, Minnie
Elizabeth, also Rev. Woker for his
consolatory sermon.
G.. PASCHE AND FAMILY.
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ADDITIONAL LOCAL ITEMS
Three above last night.

Three above last night.
Government seeds all gone.
Sunday was ground hog" day but
nary shadder did the critter see in
Kennewick, so we may, according to
the old superstition, look for an early
spring. The weather man, however,
who doesn't 90 much on ground hogs,
continues to send in his daily forecast
for continued cold and snow f1urries.
The Caucasian., 1913-10-12

n1t1paLlty- One Of the plausible Oh
iectlOnS to the mOderniZeu system
Of assessment has been that an
equalization Of assessment Would
promote a greater payment TO the
State from tatid0 and shreveport
toe taxes than low assessment
that Cadto and Shreveport would
be paving more taxes to the State
Than the other parishes Of the
state. This i a selfish view which
aan have 10 Standing with the pro-
@re>SIVe elements of good citizen
ship.
In brief, summarized the Who'll
spirit OF fair assessment is Resolved
into the simple and logical basis ot
equity. II When a fair adjustment
Of assessment is reached greater
taxable values are rpIIettIbie than
are nrrcS>ary for the needs Of the
government. >ta,e. parish or mu-
nirIpaI, the rate Of taxation must be
materially decreased. which MIL
prove advantageous 10 every lax
payer Whose properties having been
equalI"G il accordance With their
NaIurs. can no longer offer com
pIaint of Discrimination or of un-
fairness
The Caucasian., 1913-10-12
4 RRCTAE- FATHER.
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Treatment of His Eight Months
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ShpriH'S Sale

No II 2il-In IN" First judicial rs
tri.'l Court Of adr!o Parish. La:
+. & \. Gras vs.. w. w. Harber-
son. ct al
By virtue of d writ Of seizure and
sale to me directed from the First
Judicial District Court of Caddo
Parish, La. in the above numbered
and entitled suit, | have seized and
will sell at public auction for cash,
without the benefit of ppraisement.
at the principal front door of the
court house of Caddo Parish. La.
during the legal hours of sales. on
SATURDAY, OCT. 25. 1915.
Lots s and 9 of block II of the
Queensborough Addition of the City
of Shreveport, Caddo Parish. La. as
per map .Of same recorded in con-
Veyance book II. page 3S5. of the
conveyance records of Caddo Parish,
La, with the buildings and i'm
provements thereon. Said property
seized as belonging to the above
named defendants, and to be sold to
pay and satisfy the debt as specified
in said writ, say in the sum of five
hundred and nO-10O dollars, with 8
per cent per annum interest until
paid, and all costs of suit. as wei!
as 10 per cent on said principal and
interest as attorneys fees.
j. p. FLOURNO1.
The Caucasian., 1913-10-12


in Bodolph and really the only inter-
esting thing in this forsaken little vii
lage on the bofder.'
Mrs. Shirley spoke with some exas-
peration, perhaps justifiable in a city
bred girl who had come as a bride to
Bodolph. a village on the border be-
tween the United States and Canada.
where her husband was not only the
sole legal adviser of the inhabitants,
but real estate dealer and banker as
well
Bodolph was a sleepy town indeed.
and its chief interest had centered
around the once handsome residence
known far and near as the Blithen
place and said to be haunted by the
ghost of a Chinese cook once employed
Of this rumor, which gained credence
with every new tenant. the house re-
manned vacant most Of the time.
1t stood in a remote part Of BOdolph.
and the villagers claimed that the
boundary line between the two coun-
tries ran directly through the house.
AS the haunted house and its chang
ing tenants afforded the chief source
of excitement, Anne Shirley found
strange fascination in the old place
and was deeply interested in its vel
fare
Dick Shirley knew this. and he de-
lighted to tease pretty Anne about it.
We'll. it reads like a story. sweet
heart" he said. drawing her down to
his knee. This afternoon we'll dress
ed stranger entered my office and in
timated that he was an artist in quest
of a suitable house, as he wanted to
paint pictures of Rodolph scenery.
Il named over to him the different
houses on my list. and not one appear
ed to attract him until | mentioned
the Blithen place | gave him brief
description. and as the size Of the
house and its isolated situation appeal
ed to him he took fhe keys ana has
gone ta examine it,
"He is to call this evening and tell
me his decision. Ife said that price
was no 0D1ecL lHefe.
Dick kissed his wife and released
her Just as the doorhell rang
Marie, the deft maid. presently ush-
cred into their presence j tall. gaunt
framed man with gray hair. keen blue
eyes ana strongly marked features.
Mr. Gaines" announced Marie
Shirley Went to greet the artist AMI
presented him to Anne Thon the
three sat down around thp open fire
Of pine logs, for tie autnrn evenings
We're chilly.
4 looked At tho Rlthnn place. NJ.
Shirley ara will toxic IT," said Mr.
Gaines after some deSGltory conversa-
ton.
1T is in bad shape for present occu
pGncy." said Dick frankly
Il know it. but | shall merely camp
out there with few friends. | sup
pose | can hire some furniture in the
village?'
''Yes. will send man to your ho-
tel who can supply your needs. OF
course. you know the place is rather
isolated?" said Dick doubtfully.
1T Is admirably situated for my pur-
poses" said Mr.. Gaines. rising to take
leave. II shall have the pleasure Of
seeing you again. Mrs. Shirley" He
The Caucasian., 1913-10-12
Tax Sale Notice

To Mrs. b. f. Humphreys: You are
hereby notified that at tax sale for
unpaid State and parish taxes for
the year 1912 | purchased the fol-
lowing property assessed in the
name Of Mrs. b. f. Humphreys:
Acre lot 266 of west half Of section
12, township 20, range -. Which tax
deed is dated June u. 1913, and filed
for record July }, 1913, and record
ed i'll conveyance book SO, page So.
The ansunt OF taxes, penalty and
cost being SS.I7.
NETTIE !. STUART.
Box I26, Shreveport, La.
Caucasian. Sept. II, 1913.
The Caucasian., 1913-10-12

READY BoYs?" ASKED GAINES QUIETLY.
ing Oh James Blithen's dishonest bust
ness.
And Anne Shirley? 1t was her share
to keep alive the ghost stories about
the old mansion and frighten prospec-
tive tenants away.
Now there came Il sound from the
wine cask. Hollow murmurin@s and
echoing footsteps.
Then a number Of people entered the
cellar, and at the same moment Gaines
flashed his torch his armed men sprang
forward
There We're shrill cries of terror from
the smuggled Chinamen-an oath from
Dick Shirley. who instantly vanished
from sight and bitter fight from the
four Chinese smugglers who We're in
charge Of the band
In fifteen minutes it was all over
The Chinese-smugglers and smuggled
were securely bound by their cap
tors. and the door of the second key
hole was officially sealed by Gaines
before closing the house and taking
bis captfves away
Dick Shirley and his wife disappear
ed that night. and >Bodolph never saw
them again. But 1t is probable that
they took their III gotten wealth to "a
far country (some say New Zealand).
where they are as unhappy as most
t'rongdoers and expatriates are
The Caucasian., 1913-10-12
Equalization Of Assessments

In the equalization of assessments
every citizen has an interest. Ihe
purpose of equalization is to adjust
values that are subject to taxation.
Lands and the Improvement there
on are visible properties owned by
individuals, bat as rule are mo-
equalized to their equitable value.
This IS due to an antlQuattd system
which should be modeTniZed to
present requirements. According to
reliable and official statements the
equalization has been proved to be
beneficial substantially. In the ur2-
ing Of an equitable system of as
SeSSment there has been met the
most strenuous of opposition from
the class who have enjoyed the
minimum assessment of their prop
erty, and to these fair equalization
means that they will be required to
conform to the system of equity by
paying taxes on their property, as
sessed at approximately its equit-
able valuation and not at its under
valuation. 1t is this class, every
where, where the mOderniZed sys-
tenn Is being advocated who become
the most radical of opponents and
who therefore would, if they could
miSlead the public i'll their beWaiI-
The Caucasian., 1913-10-12

ydoF Of spirits here and great cobWebs
hung from the low ceiling The wine
racks were empty of bottles. but along
the north wall there stood row or
giant hogsheads resting on their sides
on cradles set on the ground.
odd Blithen must have. been fond
of drink" chuekled one of the detec-
lives, for such they really were.
'Or a clever cid schemer.' added
Gaines dryly. He stepped to a door in
one corner Of the stone wall and fitted
great key into the keyhole.
The five watched him with tense In
terest.
The key grated and the door swung
toward them. revealing nothing save
another section of stone wall.
"Stung" muttered Titus,
Not at all. You remember that An
slerson reported hearing some conver-
sation about q second keyhole? Well,
this bluff is the first lleyhole. Most
any one. finding it a blind door. would
give up the search, but we must find
that second keyhole'
The youngest detective of all, Ike
Thayer. had been examining the hogs
heads. Now he called sharply to his
leader
I've got it. BY Joye, they're a
clever set of rascals." he chucked
When his companions We're gathered
about the central hogshead Thayer
Il hn I;1rlt
held it close to the spigot i'll the head
Of the giant cask
With u twist of his hand he removed
the spigot and revealed u small round
opening, in which was set brass lock
with Il small keyhole
The second keyhole." muttered
Gaines. Good for you, Thayer. Now
to lay low and catch the fellow who
comes to open the door by way of the
second keyhole"
COncealing themselves about the
central cask the six waited for sew
eral hours.
Sometimes they talked about the
clever scheme of Old James Blithen.
who had made Il passageway through
his garden to the Canada side and
where entrance could be made into the
cellar through one of the great wine
casks
They spoke of the ghost OF the cook
who had never existed but whose
part was evidently played by a Chi
ne>e SmuggIcr. In this way. even aft
er Blithen's death. tenants could be
kept from the Old house and freedom
given to maintain the nefarious busi-
ness.
Some one in Bodolph was carrying
on the business.
Who was it?
The name of Dick Shirley was men
silence as sound echoed on the stairs.
Gaines had extinguished his light,
and they were in darkness. The in
truder stepped softly and came direct
" into the wine cellar, pausing near
the wine casks
He flashed out tiny electric torch,
bent to the keyhole twisted the spigot
out. inserted a key and swung open
the end of the cask.
He waited in the darkness again, and
Lawlor whispered to Thayer that he
had seen the mans face and it was
Dick Shirley.
This was the man who. outwardly
leading an honorable life. was carry
The Caucasian., 1913-10-12
The Second
Keyhole
Haunted House Of Bodolph
Loses Its Ghost
By JOTHAm KINGSLEY

The old Blitnen place is rented
gasped Mrs. Shirley as her husband
entered the house.
"les | rented it to the new tenant
myself said Shirley calmly as he
threw himself into comfortable chair
and opened newspaper.
But, Dick, l DO think You are the
most provoking man Oh earth" cried
Anne Shirley, almost in tears
What is the matter. my dearT'
asked Dick well, l won't tease YOU
suppose YOU want to know who the
action"
"of course | do. AS if the old Blith-
en- house wasn't the greatest mystery
The Caucasian., 1913-10-12
How TO Order Patterns

Patterns described in the Caucas-
ian are supplied by the May Manton
Pattern Company, Greeley Square,
New York City, and Masonic Tenn
pie, Chicago, I'll. Forward order
with name and address to the New
York or Chicago office with iOc for
each pattern. They will be mailed
direct 10 you,
The Washington times., 1913-05-21

in the peace where she was lifted, heard
sharp knocking at the door and
voice unmistakable that bade her open.
Pitiful gracious, At least that de-
voted partridge had had no Officious
waiting woman to come mar her des-
perate stratagem.
With quaking heart. as she knew the
moment Of her ordeal near, Thomsine
crept from the bed and hastened to the
door, She had no other course unless
she were fain to have the whole house
hold crowd thither at those reiterated
thumps.
Mistress, / pray you let me in -
commanded Joan Laycock Her words
were courteous, but her tone was mill
tant.
is il thou indeed. good Joan?" auav-
cred Thomsine
is it Joan, quotha? And who else
should II be? Open to me, Mistress
Tomsy,"
JOAN said Thomsine. with what
dignity she could muster. tRemember
that Joan had aforetime pulled her hair
and raped her knuckles y II am not
we'll"
More reason then to let me in to tend
ye. Open, good mistress, and forthwith.
else must l fetch Job Carpenter to burst
the lock-"
Thomsine knew Joan to be a woman
Of her word. With a martyrs sigh. she
opened the door that she absurdly held
to be her main defense, and scuddeI
back to bed.
Joan entered. ruffling, as a mother-hen
defraunded Of the right to minister to
one lone chick.
mot well. say you? foreknew 1t
when you barred me from you yester-
day. Had / been by, my mistress. I'd
have brewed a draft would have set We