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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22

"The coal supply of the earth is
limited" said the scientist. "No one
can say how long it will last" "Great
Scott" exclaimed the man in the back
row. "And here we've gone and vast
ed a sack of it heatin' the hall for
this lecture!"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22

Heat a football dinner a man
got up and left the table because
some one told a story he didn't ap-
prove of. She-Oh, how noble of him
what was the story?
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to take this means of
thanking our friends for the many
kindnesses shown us during the illness
and after the death Of our husband
and father, Oscar Howe. We wish al
so to express our appreciation of the
many beautiful floral offerings re-
ceived. Mrs. Oscar Howe,
Eliza A. Sherman.
aig f5e Fl. A. Howe. Saas-s
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22
AT THE CHURCHES
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Chapel, Third street, II a. m.
Subject of lesson-sermon: "Christ-
ian Science"
Sunday school, 10 a. m.
Wednesday testimonial meeting, 8
p. m.
The Christian Science reading room
is loacted in the chapel and is open
every Wednesday and Saturday after
noon from two until five.
To this reading room and these ser
vices the public is always welcome.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22
BAPTIST

Sunday school, 10 a. m.
Morning service, II o'clock. Subject
"Christ's Love for Children"
Evening service at 8 o'clock. Rev.
John Rowland will speak in the in
terests of orphan children.
Young Peoples services, z p. m.
Topic, "Training Workers" Led by
the pastor.
Mid-week services, Wednesday at
8 p. m.
Children given special invitation
to the morning preaching service.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22

"How's your new hired MANI" ask
ed Neighbor Perkins. "My new hired
man." stated Farmer Hornbeak, sis
the finest specimen of petrified mo-
ton that ever had the pleasure OF
witnessing"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22

First College Student-It is fact
that we have superior educational ad-
vantages to what our fathers had.
Second College Student That's right
why my old man never saw foot
ball or show girl till he was thirty!
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22

john am going to have a swell
feed in the room tonight. George
I'll be there. John-All right. Lend
me quarter to buy some crackers;
you get some milk and cheese and
we'll have a rarebit.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22

"I say, old man." began Jenkins, q
chronic borrower, "I'm in a terrible
fix. want some money badly, and
I haven't the slightest idea where on
earth Pm going to get it." Neither
have l." declared Bilkins, stalking off.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22

rect the recreation and culture depart
ment of the league; Harley H. New
combe, of Sunnyside, is secretary
treasurer and Mrs. Arthur Jacot, of
this city will be junior league superin-
tendent.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22

Collector-Did you look at that lit
tie bill / left yesterday, sir? House
Member-Yes; it has passed the first
reading.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22

"That fellow pictures the delights
Of country life so wildly" "Yes?"
"That I am constrained to conclude
that he wants to sell his place."
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22
Lost and Found

STRAYED-From Tewalt's near Flu
ley, light gray pony, one glass eye.
locked tail; weight 800; branded
bride bit, right shoulder. SIS re-
ward. Phone 42x4. 11ptf
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22

SECTION at Mottinger, nearly all
pillow, $500. 555 acres at Whitcomb
half pillow, $1400. H. w. Golf &
Sons, Colfax, Wash. At
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22

THE BREITHAUPT NURSERY Co.
has consolidated with the Wash
ington Nursery Co., of Toppenish.
Phone or mail your orders to e. A..
Reed, salesman for the company.
Resident phone 1721. Kennewick.
Hip
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22

FOR SALE-Cabbage, tomatoes and
aster plants, also dahlias, cannas
and gladiolas. Home Nursery Co..
Richland. TT
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22
TO TRADE

$14,OOO.OO FOR EXCHANGE-Clear
business property in Spokane; want
a producing alfalfa ranch close to
Kennewick. Owners only. Address
Courier-Reporter. 14p
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22

FOR SALE-Two black mares; w.t.,
about 1900 each. In perfect condi-
ton. Inquire Mrs. Patrick Costello
Richland, Wash. IL
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22

FOR SALE-Second-hand, five pas
senger Franklin in good condition.
Bargain if taken at once. w. G.
King & Son. 4H
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22

FOR SALE-Sure death to flies. Kill
fly plants, 25c per dozen; guaran-
teed effective. B. O. Tooke, phone
25x4. IL
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22

HEATING, PLUMBING and general
repair work done by L. II. Raymond,
phone 2012. S3tf
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22

IMPERIAL Self-Heating flat iron
burns kerosene or gasoline. DEM
onstrated by agent, Mrs. Thomas
Marriott, Section Nine. Phone No.
35x12. lift
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22

CENT-A-WORD ADVS
For Sale
FOR SALE-Good family horse. R..
E. Pratt. Off
FOR SALE Kitchen cabinet. Karl
Kitten, phone 511. 10
FOR SALE - Work horses. c. e.
Nicoson, phone 27x2. 9p-12
FOR SALE-New extracted honey.
II. B. Terril, phone 81. 1913
FOR SALE-Duroc-Jersey pigs, over
six weeks old. Phone Aka. 1914
FOR Tobacco plants, $1.5O per
100. B. o. Tooke, phone 25x4. 13p
FOR COLONIAL RAG RUGS go to
Mrs. H. w. FELTON,. Phone 42x8 4p
FOR SALE Roll-top desk, in fine
condition, about half price. Call
1913. .13
FOR SALE-Good Jersey cow. In
quire Mrs. M. r. McCleverty, phone
17x3. 12tf
FOR SALE-Five-acre tract in alfal-
f., close in; cheap. Cash or terms.
j. A. Brog. tssP 53tf
FOR SALE-C Colts Al pistol; cheap.
Nearly new. Address 3D." care Of
this Office. 5tf
FOR SALE - Registered short horn
Durham bull; tubercular tested.
VIM. Young, Richland. 1918
FOR SALE - Two driving horses,
buggy and harness, cheap. Inquire
E. H. Mann, phone 16x7. 8tf
FOR SALE black mare, weight
1850; years old, gentle and good
driver. No blemishes. Phone 28x6
Hip
FOR SALE-Sure death to flies. Kill
fly plants, 25c per dozen; guaran-
teed effective. B. o. Tooke, phone
25x4. IL
FOR SALES Secondhand, five pas
senger Franklin in good condition.
Bargain If taken at once. w. G.
King & Son. At
FOR SALE-C Cabbage, tomatoes and
aster plants, also dahlias, cannas
and gladiolas. Home Nursery Co.,
Richland. TT
FOR SALE-Two black mares; w.t.,
about 1900 each. In perfect condi-
ton. Inquire Mrs. Patrick Costello
Richland, Wash. IL
SECTION at Mottinger, nearly all
pillow, $1,000. 555 acres at Whitcomb
half plow, $1,000. H. w. Golf &
Sons, Colfax, Wash. 4tf
FOR SALE-We have full line Of feed
and grain and are prepared to make
attractive prices to buyers in ton
lots. If you wish to buy in Gear
lots" delivered at any adjacent sta
ton, see us for prices. We compete.
Empire Grain Co., by R. E. Pratt.tf
FOR SALE-Gould Triplex plunger
deep well pump; will deliver from
200 to 400 gallons per minute at 20
II to So revolutions, 200-ft. lift. 500
of original cost. Also a ten-horse
power electric motor. Enquire M.
A. Mitchell Kennewick. Wn. 14ntf
TO TRADE
$14,OOO.OO FOR Clear
business property in Spokane; want
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22

FOR SALE II black mare, weight
1850; 5 years old, gentle and good
driver. No blemishes. Phone 28x6
Hip
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22

SEE or phone Ben Bergen (2082)
when you want heavy hauling or
dray work done. 45tf
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22
Miscellaneous

IF YOU have old rugs Of any kind
you wish made over, call H. w.
FELTON,, 42xs. 11-14p
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22

DO YOU WANT TO TRADE-Give
me description of your place. Tell
me what you want. I'll get it for
you. w. S. Haxton, TIT E. Roman,
Spokane. 11-15p
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22

FOR SALE-We have full line Of feed
and grain and are prepared to make
attractive prices to buyers in ton
lots. If you wish to buy in tear
lots" delivered at any adjacent sta
ton, see us for prices. We compete.
Empire Grain Co., by R. E. Pratt.tf
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22

FOR SALE-Gould Triplex plunger
deep well pump; will deliver from
200 to 400 gallons per minute at 20
to So revolutions, 20O-ft. lift. 500
of original cost. Also a ten-horse
power electric motor. Enquire M.
A. Mitchell, Kennewick, Wn. 14ptf
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22

FOR SALE Two driving horses,
buggy and harness, cheap. Inquire
E. H. Mann, phone 16x7. 8tf
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22

WANTED-5-room house with good
soil for garden and family fruit,
on payments like rent. Henry Will
lis, Wahluke, Wash. 11-12p
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22

THE NETHERLANDS AMERICAN
BANK will again loan on irrigated
lands. Lowest rates; prompt at
tention. Address FRED M. WE'LL,
White Bluffs or Walla Walla. Off
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22

FOR SALE-Colts Al pistol; cheap.
Nearly new. Address 3D." care of
this Office. 5tf
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22

FOR SALE-Five-acre tract in alfal-
f., close in; cheap. Cash or terms.
J. A. Brog. pc sF = 53tf
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22
Wanted

TO BUY-Day-old or veal
calves. Any breed except Jersey.
Address Mrs. Patrick Costello, at
Richland, Wash. lift
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22

FOR SALE Registered short horn
Durham bull; tubercular tested.
VIM. Young, Richland. 1918
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-06-22

FOR SALE-Good Jersey COW. In
quire Mrs. M. r. McCleverty, phone
17x3. 12tf
TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1916-06-29

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TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1916-06-29
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TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1916-06-29

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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-06-08
ATLANTA WOMAN
GOES TO FRONT
WIFE OF NEWSPAPER MAN VOL
UNTEERs FOR SERVICE IN
AMBULANCE CORPS.

ATLANTA, June If she can get
her passports in time. Mrs William
b. Seabrook. Of Atlanta wife of the
well known Atlanta newspaper man
who enlisted some weeks ago in the
American Ambulance in France, will
sail from New York on June II to
join her husband at the front. Mrs.
Seabrook has secured a post as auxi-
liary nurse in the American Ambu-
lance hospital which is located at
Neuilly-sur-S Seine, a short distance out
of Paris, and will go straight to the
hospital when she lands in Bordeaux
Mrs. SeabroOk intended to go with her
husband when he left, but her faith
or, John l.. Edmondson, a prominent
lawyer of Atlanta, refused to grant
his permission, for fear the steamer
would be sunk by a German subma-
rine. At last, however she has Sc
cured her fathers consent On apply
ing yesterday for a passport she found
that new rule has recently been pro-
mulgated by the department of state
in Washington against the issuance of
passport without two weeks notice.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-06-08
PROPOSALS FOR PUBLIC PRINT.
iNG-DEPARTMENT OF STATE
ATLANTA. GA. JUNE ISL 1916.

Sealed proposals for doing the pa5-
lie printing tas provided in Sect; ms
1897 to 1916 inclusive, of Vol. l Code
of Georgia, 1910, for two years, be-
ginning August LIST. 1916, will be re,
ceived at the Office Of the Secretary Of
State, in Atlanta, Georgia. for thirty
$500 days from this date-June /,
1916.
The successful bidder will be requir-
ed to give bond in the sum of Fifty
Thousand Dollars, in Surety conf
pany authorized to do business in this
state, for the faithful performance
of contract. The right to reject any
and all bids is reserved.
Forms for making bids will be fur
nished upon application to the Secrs-
tary of State
PHILLIP COOK
Secretary of State.
VIM. A. WRIGHT,
Comptroller General.
w. j. SPEER,
State Treasurer.
6--1-S.15-22
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-06-08
ATLANTA MAY
HAVE A PARADE
JULY p is DATE SET FOR THE
MONSTER DEMONSTRATION
FOR PREPAREDNESS.

ATLANTA, June IA movement
has been launched in Atlanta to hold
a monster preparedness parade on
July p, the anniversary of the Battle
Of Atlanta, in which the entire state
will be invited to join. It is planned
to invite the Shrine temples of Sa-
vannah and Macon. with their bands
and patrols. invite the various secret
orders which have a uniform rank,
invite the National Guard oTganiza-
lions from over the state, and bring
the mayors and councils of Georgia
towns and cities. as well as the school
children, women's organizations. com
mercial bodies and all others who
would like to participate.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-06-08
No. Coo

This is prescription prepared especially
for MALARIA or CHiLLS & FEVE7.
Five or six doses will break any case, end
il tlken then as a tonic the Fever will not
return. II acts or the liver better Il, u
Cslomei and Dies not gripe o. sick=n. ~
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-06-08
SPECIAL NOTICE.

The tax digest for the year 1916 is
now in my hands for the collection
of taxes due the mayor and council
of the city of Brunswick. Ga, for the
year 1916. The first half is payable
before June 30. A discount of five
(5) per cent on the last half, equiv
alent to two and half per cent on the
whole. will be allowed all tax payers
who pay the whole years tax on or
before July 10, 1916.
Brunswick, Ca, June s, 1916.
W B, FAIN, City Treasurer.
Room No. 5. City Hall.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-06-08
Fat country hams-DeVoe.

WANTED-EneTgetI agents in each
county in Georgia to lell the Titan
starter for Fords cars. Guaranteed
to give satisfaction. Every Ford owner
will want one. For particulars ad-
dress Chesley Vincent, Georgia Dis
tributor, Talking Rock, Ga.
If
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-06-08
HOW TO GET AID OF A COLD.

Read how C. E. Summers, Hold
redge, Neb., got rid of his cold: 81
contracted severe cough and cold
and could hardly sleep. BY using Fol
ey's Honey and Tar as directed my
cough was entirely cured and l give
1t full credit for my speedy recovery"
Foley's always soothes and heals. Chill
dren love It,
Sold everywhere.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-06-08

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS agent to han
die newly patented article selling
in every home where gas is used
Splendid chance for hustling man
or woman. w. S. BASSETT, 1915
Whitaker street, Savannah, Ga.
Go
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-06-08
Sold everywhere.

/ OR SALE-Potato plants. Nancy
Hall, Golden Beauty, and Thousand
tothe-hill. e. M. DART, Phone 561
If
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-06-08
BELL-ANS
Absolutely Removes
Indigestion. One package
provesit. 25cat all druggists.


FOR .RENT-NiceIy furnished cool
front room overlooking Hanover
Park, with telephone, electric lights
and not and cold water baths. Apply
at No. 1119 Newcastle ST., Phone 726.
so
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-06-08

WANTED TO RENT-Furnished cot
tage or apartment close in. Perma-
nent if suitable. References exchang.
ed. State terms first letter. Address
p. o. Box 242.
60
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FOR SALE
MISCELLANEOUS

Apple nectar, grape juice-DeVoe.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-06-08

The Georgia HARDWARE company is
going to give all Of the children an at
tractiye toy, be sure you are one of
the first to get yours
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-06-08

D-Suuscriplions to all mag
azines. Send for particulars of our
ay-asyou-read plan and 1916 cata-
logue. Special club rates on all orders.
Carolina Magazine Agency, Box 435,
Charleston, s. C. 5-4, S-2-"5.
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w w. cRoxToN @. p. A. j. >
Atlanta, Ga.
| TELEPHONE EIIHEn IFS, 2O,, CT 4ss.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-10
FOOLED THE BUNK0 STEERER
Texan Was Altogether Too Wide
awake to "Fair" for Any SUCH
Harefaced Trickery.

One evening while Colonel Riches
regiment was stationed at the falr
grounds q bronzed and broad-shoui.
dered Texan walked into hotel ONCE.
says New Orleans paper, and, squar-
ing himself at table, began the task
OF composing letter. 1t was evident-
In q hard job. He stuck out his
tongue, scratched his head. changed
pens a dozen times, and went through
all the contortions of man with Q
bad case of st. vi.us' dance before ne
concluded the epistle. Then ne nsned
out black wallet, unwound strap
. yard long, and extracted 50 Dill
which he carefully folded up with tho
sheet.
BY that time the performance had
excited the sympathetic interest," OF
several bystanders, and one OF them
pointed out the mail box in the corner.
"Just put your letter in there, my
friend" he said. ''Hey?" exclaimed the
Texan, glancing up. Il said to. drop
your letter in that box" repeated the
other. The big immune bent upon MN
a look of unutterable scorn. Well
I've heerd tell of all kinds of city
bunko games" he said slowly. out
that's the durndest barefaced one OF
the hull lot! Don't you say nothing
now, or I'll have to smash y. say
mister!" he called to the clerk. kin
you tell me where the postmaster
keeps his shop" He was given the
proper directions. and returned BEAM
ing.
SAY" he asked one Of the hotel
staff confidentially, do l RELY look
as green as all that-like I'd bite az
such game" He was assured that
he looked like a thoroughbred, and
went away happy. Hope to die II i
ever give any more tips to Texan
was the comment Of the gentleman
who pointed out the box.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-10
NO RAISE FOR LEvIAskY
Goldsteln Was Able to Prove "tn
Cold Figures That His Employee
Did Not Deserve II.

Levinsky worked for Goldstein at
SIS week for a year or so. inen
one day he plucked up courage anu
asked Mr.. Goldstein for raise.
Goldstein said: IVY do you visn
raise for! Vat do you do Wit your
timer"
Says Levinsky: For you Voik
eight hours; l sleep eight hours una
play around for eight hours"
"Den," says Goldstein, Il show 10
you Wy you do not deserve any raise
Look! Dere is 365 days in the year.
Yeh? You say yourself you sleep for
eight hours day. Dat is Won toid OF
the year so We take it away, 122 days.
und dere is left 243. Den We will take
away the time you play around, vicn
ia another 1872 days, and We half III
days. Now you don't hat to work sun
days, so Va will take away o. wen
lefs US &c."
BY this time Levinsky was thinking
hard.
"Also," says Goldstein, you hat on
Saturday afternoon, vich is rs more
days, leaflng 43. Also for lunch cry
dav YOU lose so much time, say for the
year IA days, vich leafs only 20. Now
for all these Shentile holidays In the
year, vich are % in all, We must deduct
It, vich leafs only one day-that is for
Yom Kippur; 80 you see, Levinsky. the
matter is you do not voik for me enun
that / should raise you even . little.
Coal Age.