The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-02-17
] RICHLAND NEWS ITEMS

Mrs. r. A. Frlermo0d is spending
some time in Spokane on business.
Albert Weidle is much improved at
this writing and everyone is much en-
couraged by the news.
Miss Marie Dresser and two broth
ers, George and Frank, entertained a
number of their young friends infor-
mally last Sunday evening.
The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church met Wednesday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. C. S. Gibbs with Mrs.
r. D. Sawyer as hostess. A good at
tendance is reported and a pleasant
afternoon.
James Harriott did not take up his
bed and walk; he simply decided that
he did not like the scenery on his
ranch south of town and up and moved
his house to location which was more
in harmony with his ideas of pleas
ant outlook.
1t is rumored around town, and,
Judging from the noise, the rumor is
pretty true, great number of young
people are surreptitiously practicing
up on the square dances in their vari-
Gus homes with the idea of putting one
over on their elders at the next op-
portunity.
A number of young people spent a
very pleasant evening with the Misses
Juanita Hamilton, Gale Churchill and
Viola Wiley Saturday evening. 1t
was a surprise to the hostesses but
they proved themselves equal to the
occasion and dancing and other amuse-
ments helped to while away most
enjoyable hour.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lou Wheelhouse en-
tertained number of the lady teach
ers at their home to meet their niece,
Miss Stella Rem, who recently arrived
in town for an indefinite visit with her
aunt. Progressive rock was played
during the evening after which delic
ious refreshments were served by the
hostess assisted by Miss Rem.
Friday afternoon and evening the
Yakima river went on a rampage, ris-
ing over eight feet in few hours.
This phenomenal rise was due to the
breaking up of the ice which jammed
up and caused the trouble. Water in
undated the flat and caused the sheep
owners to lose many valuable ami
mails. Among those who suffered con-
siderable loss to their flocks were
William Rennie and Rosencrans and
Bernhardt. The water began to re-
cede about seven o'clock and by mid
night all danger was passed.
The people of Richland will be in
terested to know that John Randall,
one of the pioneers of the district who
left here to make his home in Spokane
about two years ago, has traded with
L. B. Ruth for his ranch south Of town
for his Spokane residence property.
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their new home about the twentieth of
this month while Mr.. Randall will ar
rive here soon for an inspection Of his
land, but has not decided whether he
will locate here permanently or not.
C. s. Gibbs engineered the trade.
The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church will hold q food sale in the
Richland postofice Saturday after
noon from one o'clock until five and
everyone is earnestly invited to come
out and buy something good for Sum
day dinner. This sale has twice been
postponed but the ladies say that it
will be held on the 10Th, no matter
what weather conditions prevail SO
the bachelors can rest assured that If
they have the necessary wherewithal
they can have Sunday dinner this
week which will equal anything that
"mother used to make" Come early
so that you may have q chance to pick