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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-29
IRRIGATION OF
THE HIGHLANDS
S. ]. Harrison to Give His Views
of Best Way to Hasten Build
ing of Government Project

S. ]. Harrison, of Benton City, has
accepted an invitation to meet the
Highland Improvement club at its
next regular meeting, Friday evening,
July z. Mr.. Harrison has been asked
to give his views as to the best meth
cd to pursue to hasten the building Of
the extension of the Sunnyside canal
or the lower unit of the Yakima high
line so as to put the Highlands under
the gravity irrigation system.
To Mr.. Harrison's personal efforts
was largely due to the building of the
Benton City extension and he is thoro-
ly informed as to what preliminaries
must be gone thru with before con-
struction can be undertaken. He has
also kept in close touch with the re.
clamation service and the land de-
partment of the Northern Pacific raj
road and will, undoubtedly have, some
thing of special interest to tell the
waterusers of this district.
This is to be an open meeting OF
the club and residents of town as vel
as of the valley are invited to attend
and the irrigation committee of th'
Commercial club are especially urget
to be present.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-29
JUNIORS HAVE OUTING

The Junior Endeavor of the Congre-
gational church are happy bunch of
youngsters tonight because of the
good time given them this afternoon
by their leader, Mrs. Everett Ely, in
reward for good attendance in the
past months. About thirty of the lit
tie folks were taken in gaily decorated
autos, with banners and pennants
flying, in tour of the city about four
o'clock this afternoon, then down the
river road to the ranch home of Mr..
and Mrs. A. F. Woodward, where they
ate picnic supper on the lawn, made
merry with games and songs. AS this
trial trip was such success it has
been decided to make this an annual
event of the Junior Endeavor. Grand
ma Milne was the honor guest of the
Endeavorers and enjoyed the affair
fully as much as the youngsters.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-29

centrate their support on one man.
probably VIM. Hellinger. The only
democrat to get his name in this talk
SO far is Carl Williams, who is being
urged very strongly by the Horse
Heaven farmers to make the race.
AS yet Mr.. Williams has declined all
overtures, but his friends are hopeful
that they will yet be able to win his
consent.
In the middle district Commission
er F. L. Bash has no announced op-
ponent but hill residents are said to
be getting active in behalf of the can
didacy of ex-Commissioner w. C.
Travis. Word comes from Prosser
that U. S. Case, master of the county
grange, may be a candidate to sue
ceed Alex McNeill who, it is under
stood, is undecided whether or not to
make the race.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-29
TO ORGANIZE A
REPUBLICAN CLUB
Followers of the G.. O. p. Stan
dard are Summoned to As
semble Evening of July 9Th

All loyal supporters are summoned
to rally round the G. o. p. standard
the evening of July at rousing Re-
publican club organization meeting.
Geo. A. Lee, republican candidate for
governor, will be present and will
speak, not in behalf of his candidacy,
but will deliver a republican address
touching upon some of the vital is
sues which will confront the voters
of the state and the nation this fall.
Mr.. Lee is recognized as one of the
most eloquent and forcible public
speakers in the state and undoubtedly
he will put some new ginger into the
local political situation. 4
The object sought in organizing the
republican club is not to boost the
candidacy of any one man but to slim
ulate interest in the republican ranks,
to work for the general success
of the party ticket, and to bring cap
able speakers to Kennewick during the
campaign. Membership will not be
limited to Kennewick, it being the in
tention to make the organization q
valley affair, taking in. all republicans
from Richland to Hover.
The meeting will be held in the
Knights of Pythias hall at 8 O'Clock
Thursday evening, July 6.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-29
HOME OF ]. B. YOST ROBBED
WHILE FAMILY PICK BERRIES
Two Unknown Youths Carry Away
Silverware, Revolver and Other
Articles of Value

The home of j. B. Yost on the High
lands was robbed about II o'clock
yesterday forenoon while the family
were in the berry patch. Two youths
were arrested in Pasco this morning
and are being held as suspects.
The robbers took half a dozen
knives and other stirling silverware
valued at about $50, revolver, a
fountain pen and other small articles.
The revolver was recovered by Mr..
Yost at a Pasco. second hand store
where it was pawned yesterday for
s1.OO but none Of the other missing
articles have been found.
The robbers would undoubtedly
have carried away jewelry and other
valuable articles had they not been
surprised by Mona, the daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Yost. AS the girl near
ed the house from the berry patch she
heard the back door close and later
saw two young men going across the
lawn. Little was thought of the in
cident until this morning when. Mr..
Yost missed his fountain pen. The
revolver was taken from dresser
drawer but Mrs. Yost's rings and
other jewelry on top of the dresser
were unmolested.
The two young men held in Pasco
answer closely the description given
bv Miss Mona, but the second hand
dealer says neither is the man who
sold him the revolver.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-29
WATER is NEARING HIGH
MARK OF THREE YEARS AGO
Columbia Has Reached the 20.6-f0ot
Stage and is Steadily Rising
NO Damage Yet

With steadily rising waters and still
great quantities Of snow in the noun
tains the Columbia river threatens to
break ell high records since 1894. The
water has been slowly rising for two
weeks and this morning had reached
the 2O.6-foot stage which is within q
foot of thc high mark in 1913. Of
ficial weather bulletins predict that
the high mark will not be cached for
two weeks yet.
The ro:d between here and Rico
land which has been closed to auto
mobiles for several days is now too
deep under water to be travelled by
any kind of vehicle. The waters on
the flat came up to the bed of the last
wagon over this morning. Traffic be-
tween here and Richland is now being
routed along the hill and across the
upper Yakima bridge.
No serious damage has yet been
done by the high water, altho the
Clements, Abbott and other homes on
the Yakima flats can be reached only
by boat. Last night the water was just
beginning to nose its way over the
river road between Finley and Hover
and is over the road at different places
in the upper Garden Tracts.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-29
KENNEWICK BOYS
ENLIST in MILITIA
Pat Mooney and Louis HaxtOn
Will go to Border as Privates
in Spokane Companies

Kennewick's patriotism was given
a thrill last Sunday when special
trains bearing the national guard COM
panies of Walla Walla and Spokane
passed thru here on their way to
American Lake. The Walla Walla
guardsmen arrived at 6 o'clock in the
morning anda there We're only a, few
early risers at the station but when
the second train arrived in the eve
ming the Spokane soldier boys were
given an enthusiastic welcome and
God speed by the crowd assembled at
the depot.
The conviction that perhaps many
of the bright-faced boys would never
return was brought more forcibly
home to the crowd because of the fact
that local lad, Pat L. Mooney,
boarded the train and waved hasty
farewell to his friends, while. on board
was Louis Haxton who was raised ir
this valley, and Fritz Bremmer, OF
Richland. Word has been received
from Mooney that he successfully
passed the examination and is now g
private of Company II. He writes
that. he is delighted with the new ex-
perience and is eager to get to. the
Border. Louis Haxton enlisted in Spo
kane short time before the guards
men were called to arms and Brem
mer left his home at Richland as soor
as the call came.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-29

The ladies of the Baptist missionary
circle will give hayrack ride to the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Motter
next Thursday evening. The gentle
men are particularly invited to at
tend. All who wish to go are re-
quested to meet at the Baptist church
at 7:15 where hayracks will be in
readiness to convey them to the Mot
ter home.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-29
STORES CLOSE FOURTH

The eagle is not going to scream
very strenuously in Kennewick this
year and next Tuesday will be day
Of rest rather than one of excitement
shaded spots up and down the valley
win get most of the Kennewick peo-
nle and picnicking parties will be
numerous. All the business houses
excepting those that cater to Fourth
of Jnlv trade will be closed all day.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-29
MARRIED IN TACOMA

Friends here received word this
week of the marriage. of Miss Irene
Earhart, of Tacoma, and Mr.. Geo
Mounsey of this city, at the brides
home last Thursday noon. Mr.. and
Mrs. Mounsey are expected home in
a few days.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-29
VOTERS ARE SLOW
IN REGISTERING
But Very Small Percentage of
Total Vote Have Placed their
Names on the Poll Books

Unless there is greater activity in
the rural precincts in the next two
months than there has been in the
last six there will be but very slim
vote at the primary election in Sep
tember. When the registration books
closed last week on account of the
special port election there was but a
very small percentage Of the total
vote registered. AS soon as the spec
ial election was called off the regis
tration books reopened but the indif-
ference on the part Of the rural vot-
ers is marked.
Under the provisions Of section %,
chapter 1873, session laws of 1913,
it is obligatory on the part of every
registration officer in the state to file
with Captain I. M. Howell, secretary
of state, typewriter list of the
names and addresses of all legal vot-
ers registered in the various pre-
cincts throughout the state, not earl
ier than four months nor later than
three months prior to the date Of the
general election. November z, 1916,
is general election day. It is there
fore necessary for all registration Of
:fcers to supply this list to the de-
partment of state not earlier than
July z and not later than August z,
1916.
One of the provisions of the above
mentioned section and chapter directs
the county auditors to send in type
written list Of all the legal voters
with their postoffice addresses) who
voted at the preceding general cleo
ton in the precincts within their re-
spectiye. counties, where registration
was not then required. However,
chapter 16, session laws Of 1915, Great
ed universal registration thereby max
ing it the duty of the rural precinct
officers to send in the lists in the
same form and at the same time as
those having charge Of the work in
the Incorporated cities and towns.
The object to be accomplished by the
filing of these names and addresses
is to furnish the secretary of states
office with mailing list of qualified
voters to whom shall be sent pam
phlet containing all initiative and
referendum measures, proposed con-
stitutional amendments with argu-
ment for and against the same.
The performance of this service is
mandatory, under. the law, and all
registration officers should cheerfully
comply within the time limit pre-
scribed. The rural officers receive
from their county the sum OF five
cents for each name so certified, II
accordance with section IA, chapter 1t
session laws Of 1915.
Supplemental lists should not be
sent in after August 7th, 1916. fol
Cantain Howell is limited as to time
in which he shall mail the pamphlet
This does not mean that registration
hooks shall be closed on that date
thew are to be kept open until ter
days prior to the date of the primary
election-September 12-after which
thew are to be reopened for regis
tering and remain open for that pur'
nose until twenty days prior to NO
yonher z. 1916.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-29
TWO TIED FOR HIGH SCORE
Only Few Members of the Kennewick
Rifle Club Have Turned Out

Herb Shanafelt and Oliver Gleich-
man hold the high scores on the rifle
range with marks of 81 to their Gre
dit. DR.. B. L. Cole is second with a
score of 80. The boys are still shoot
ing at 200 yards. AS yet only few
Of the more than one hundred mem
bers have turned out for practice.
Tho ccoroc fo11ow.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-08-11
Perkins-WIIliams.

A pretty wedding took place We'd
nesday evening at 1880 at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. II. Perkins at
Henderson, when their daughter,
Miss Hazel Belle, was united in mar
riage to Hansel Williams Of the same
village.
Just before the appointed hour
for the ceremony, Mrs. Glen Perkins
a cousin of the bride, sank 80, Prom
ise me-" by Schumann, accompanied
at the piano by Miss Grace Rash Of
Ann Arbor, also a cousin of the
bride.
Immediately after the vocal selec-
wedding march, the bridal party
took their places on the porch, which
was beautifully decorated for the oc-
casion in green and white. The bride
was given in marriage by her father
William H. Perkins. Rev. Mr.. Scott
of Henderson performed the cere-
mony using the impressive ring ser
vice.
Mcs v Villains has nade her nom ,
in henderson practica':y al her life.
Mr. Williams came from Ohio abou:
four years ago.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Williams are
popular among large circle "a
friends, ,fbo extend ngratulation".
They ieit Wednesday evening for an
extended trip through In!'ana.
Among the guests were Miss Carol
K.'ly of Detroit, Mrs. Frank Rash
anil dauf bters, Misses Grace and
Hester OF Ann Aroor AMI relatives
and friends from Owosso and vicin-
ity.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-08-11
Death of Mrs T. j. Horsman.

News of the death of Mrs. T. j. Hors.
of Detroit, at the family residence, &C
Clairmont Ave, was received Sunday,
her death haying occurred at an early
hour that morning after a sickness coy
ering a period Of more than six months
during which she suffered greatly. Mrs.
Horsman was born in the state of New
York and came to Owosso with her
parents when she was a babe and re.
sided here for more than fifty years, the
family then removing to Detroit.
While resident of this city she was
active in many lines of work, particu.
larly with the Episcopal church. She
is survived by her husband, two daugh.
ters, Mrs. w. D. Fitzpatrick and Miss
Martha Horsman, both residing in De.
troit, sister, Mrs. Martha Byerly. who
had been with her for a number OF
months, and brother. r. Frank Deck
or. Her age was 81 years. Funeral
services were held Monday afternoon in
Detroit and the burial was there.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-08-11
Family Reunion.

Mrs. August Wietzke, Corunna ave-
nue., was the hostess at family reun-
ion Sunday. About 35 members of the
Wietzke family were present and the
occasion was an unusually pleasant one
as it was the birthday anniversary of
Mrs. Wietzke and the celebration of
the ordination into the ministery of her
son, William, who has been studying
for several years. He expects to leave
for Nebraska in the near future to take
up his calling.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-08-11
Vincent Family Annual Reunion.

The annual reunion Of the Vincent
family was held Wednesday afternoon
at the home of Edmund R. Vincent in
Middlebury township. One hundred
and ten persons, including representa-
tives of four generations, were present.
They were, William Vincent, his son
Fred, the latter's son Leon, and the
latter's one year old baby All of them
live in the vicinity of Swartz Creek.
There were also guests present from
Indiana, Ohio and Canada, as we'll as
from nearby cities. A feature of the
program that followed the dinner in the
grove, was the singing of English
patriotic songs by Miss Vera Davis of
>Sarnia, Ont, niece OF e. r. Vincent.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-08-11
Death Of Mrs. Caroline Baese.

Mrs. Caroline Baese, widow of Fred
Baese, died Friday, at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Charles Lepior 42S Cass
street, after an illness of two weeks.
A general breaking down, due to ad-
vanced age, caused her death. She was
50 years old. Funeral servicef were
held Monday afternoon at the Lepior
home, Rev. Wallace of the Asbury M.
E. church officiating.
Mrs Baese was borh in Germany and
came to America with her husband in
1873. They settled in Genesee county,
remaining there for three years Then
they moved TO Bennington township
where they resided until four years ago,
wien Mr.. Baese died. Since that time
Mrs. Baese had made her home with
Mrs. Lepior.
Surviving is one daughter besides
Mrs. Lepior. She is Mrs A. r. New
man Of Benton Harbor. The deceased
was a member of the Methodist church
at Bennington.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-08-11
No More Leaves from Camp

Camp Ferris, Grayling, August 8
No more passes or furloughs will
be granted soldiers at Camp Ferris
except in cases of absolute necessity
Mayor d. w. Smith, adjutant general
of the first brigade, announced Tues
day at a meeting of regimental and
battalion adjutants and company
commanders at brigade headquarters
No one will be permitted to &c
home except in case of serious i'll.
ness or death, Major Smith said.
Captain John II. Steck, who will
succeed Captain j. o. Parker, who
resigned from Company II, Owosso
was serenaded Monday night by the
band and members of his company
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-08-11
CAPT. PARKER RESIGNS
MAJOR PHILLIPS
IS DISCHARGED
Two Popular Owosso officers Will
Not See Service on Mexican
Border.

Captain J. D. Parker of Co. Fl and
Major M. J. Phillips, inspector Of small
arms practice of the First Brigade of
the Michigan National Guard, are out
of the service. Capt. Parker having re-
signed after having spent many weary
weeks at Grayling with no prospect OF
seeing or being needed for service 10
Mexico or on the border, and Major
Phillips being discharged as the gov
ernment recognized no such Office as
inspector of small arms practice.
DIR. Parker was prepared to continue
his service If needed or IL there was
any likelihood of real trouble in the near
future, but he realized as do most other
citizens of the country that the war
with Mexico was fake and fizzle from
the start and did not want to lose his
practice hanging around at camp while
the political ends of the game were
being worked out. He has been good
officer and the community is indebted
to him in many ways in keeping the
company together and in good condition
Major Phillips is one of the best
known National Guard officers and has
filled very acceptably many positions
from private to state adjutant general
serving three years on the state mill
tary board. He served in Cuba with
Co G of Owosso and was mentioned
for distinguished service as sharp
shooter. 1t is probable he will remain
in the service in some capacity, posi-
sibly as recruiting officer until som,
other detail is open to him.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-08-11
ANNUAL MASONIC PICNIC
Games, Sports and Good Music at
McCurdy Park August II.

The annual basket picnic of the Shis
wsssee County Masonic Association will
be held at McCurdy Park. Thursday
Aug. II. Every Mason in the county
with his family and friend are invited.
There will be big program of sports
and games with nearly one hundred
prizes. including contests in which old
and young may compete. A ball game
betweet Perry and Owosso Masons will
be feature. A big turnout from every
part of the county is expected.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-08-11
Option VioIator Will Fight.

Andrew Baker was arrested Monday
at Lansing, and brought to Perry,
where he was released on $500 bail on
a charge of violating the local option
law by coming to Perry, taking orders
for cases of beer, receiving the money
aud delivering the beer-the entire
transaction taking place in Shiawassee
county. Baker is also a notary public
aud took the affidavits required when
he solicited the orders. 1t is against
the law to solicit orders and this is the
offense charged.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-08-11
Family Reunion.

A family reunion was held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Theo. Baine,
August 6, in form of surprise, it
being Mrs. Balne's birthday. Guests
from out of town were Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Lowe Of Bath, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles VanAstran of Lansing, Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Lewis of Lansing, Floyd
and Vernon Lowe of Bath, Merritt and
Blanch VanAstran of Williamson, and
Edward VanAstran of Lansing.
Mrs. Blaine was the recipient of
many beautiful gifts.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-08-11
Vicious Foreigner Arrested.

Martin Varvo. who was arrested last
week for threatening to kill his wife
and daughter and every live thing in
sight, was released Friday aud arrested
on charge of felonous assault on his
13 year old daughter, and his examina
ton set for Aug. 8. Varvo's wife be-
gan suit for divorce Aug. and made
charges in her suit that caused the new
complaint. Varvo was remanded to
Jail in default of $500 BAIL
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-08-11

George Trager has been called to
Clifton, Iowa, by the death of his
father. Mrs Trager and children have
been there for some time.
Stevel Yokel has begun suit through
his attorney N. r Walsh, for $l00
damages against John Burgess of Ben
nipgton, claiming that he was injured
through the improper driving Of an au-
tomobile by Harry Burgess, son of John
Burgess.
Mr.. and Mrs, Little of MiddletowD,
are much interested in the coming
presidential campaign. Mrs. Little's
father, and the father of Charles Evans
Hughes, Republican candidate for pres
ident, were brothers, making Mrs. Lit
tie and the nominee cousins.
Major NJ. J. Phillips arrived home
from Crawling, Sunday, and is expect
ing a commission for some duty will
soon be given him. He retains his
place as a member Of the state military
board and his rank In the National
Guard.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-08-11
Jones Family Reunion.

The Jones family reunion was held
Tuesday, at the pleasant home of Mr..
and Mrs. e. Hart, North Shiawassee
street. Relatives to the number OF
fifty five, from Akron, O., Chesaning,
New Haven, Kerby, Oakley, Hender-
son, Flint and Owosso surrounded
the tables, which groaned under the
weight of good things to eat, making
one wish these reunions came often
er than once a year.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-08-11
Guard Members Lose Votes.

Members of the Michigan National
Guard who are stationed at Grayling
or on the Mexican border will lose
their votes this year. County Clerk
Nichols Wednesday received a state.
ment from Attorney General Grant
Fellows relative to the latter's opinion
on the question as to whether or not
they could cast ballots. The attorney
general held that as no state of war or
strife now exists the soldiers will not
be allowed to vote.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-08-11
Laingsburg.

Mrs Martha Tyler of Mason, is visit.
ing at the home of her niece. Mrs Rus.
sci Ernest-Mr and Mrs E E Bixby
Mr. and Mrs E E Brown, Mr. and Mrs
w w Curtis and Mr. and Mrs George
Foland attended campmeeting at Eaton
Rapids, Sunday-Will Johnson and
family of Lansing, Mrs White and
daughter Ruby, of Kansas, were guests
in the Charles Piper home Sunday
Miss Fay Rowley of Flint, is the new
operator in the telephone office-The
members of the Baptist, Congregational
and Methodist Sunday schools held a
union picnic at Round Lake, Friday.
A picnic diner ives served TO 175 A
ball game between the boys of the Bap-
tist and Methodist Sunday schools re-
suited 8 to in favor of Baptists-Mr
and Mrs E Hisey and sons Lehman
and Jean. have returned to their home
at Pasadena. Calf, after spending a
month here with relatives