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White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-10-26
Happenings of Fifteen
Years Ago in the Valley
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

From w. b. Spokesman, Oct. q. '0S
Mrs. George Shaw arrived front
Wisconsin last Saturday to join her
husband who has been one OF the
most active men in the pioneer
fruit movement in the big valley
land
An unusual freak of vegetation
was discovered on the I. M. Brown
ranch this week A potato top had
fallen over and was partly covered
by soil At the joints at the top
of the vine several small potatoes
grew, most of them of irregular
shape, but potatoes nevertheless.
On the roots were eleven large
potatoes, all we'll shaped Of those
who have seen the potato vine with
it's top crop none have seen any
thing like it before.
The apple crop on the Barrett is
land was sight worth seeing this
year, and majority of the home
folks and great many visitors to
the great valley availed themselves
of the opportunity to see what. the
Columbia valley would produce in
the king of fruits.
The limbs of several of the trees
were broken by their burden before
Mrs. Barrett noticed that damage
was being done to her orchard. Mr..
Barrett and son Frank, who at
tended the orchard, have been out
of town for some time. Props under
the limbs saved some OF the trees
from breaking The crop includes
Spitzenbergs, Delaware Red, Wine
sap, Ben Davis, Gano and Duchess
of Oldenburg.
The Barrett ranch alone, with its
neglected orchard, marks as chump
the man who says the White Bluffs
section of the Columbia river valley
can not produce commercial apples
successfully. The fool killer is after
him now.
Principal Wolfe's room in White
Bluffs elegant new school house
was damned to the doors last Friday
evening, people being attracted there
by the entertainment prepared for
the public by teachers and pupils.
A brief history of White Bluffs
schools was given by J. w. Brlce,
one of the Oldest residents in the
big valley land. The first school
was held in shed roof shack located
OH what is now the Burdin ranch in
the Klondykc colony. In warm
weather the teacher, who received
her pay through voluntary contri-
buttons of the settlers, would take
her little flock down to the river
shore, and there i'll the cool shade
OF an hanging bank the students
recited their lessons. Later the
settlers joined in building the squared
timber structure which has just been
deserted for the four room building
now in use. Mrs. f. w. Craig and
her daughters carried the material
used in making the plaster and
brick for the old building.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-10-26
SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION

SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION
In THE SUPERIOR COURT
OF THE STATE OF WASHING
TON IN AND FOR BENTON
COUNTY.
Julia M. Lane, Plaintiff VS. William
S. Lane, Defendant.
THE STATE OF WASHING
TON. To the said William S. Lane,
Defendant.
You are hereby summoned to APP
pear within sixty days after the date
of the first publication of this sum-
mons, to-wit: within sixty days af-
ter the twelfth day of October, 1928,
and defend the above entitled action
i'll the above entitled Court, and
answer the complaint of the plaintiff,
and serve a copy of your answer
upon the undersigned attorney for
plaintiff at their office below stated;
and i'll case of your failure so to do,
Judgment will be rendered against
you according to the demands Of the
complaint, a copy of which has been
filed with the Clerk of said Court.
The object of said action is to
procure for plaintiff, a decree of the
above entitled court granting to
her, an absolute divorce from the
defendant, William S. Lane, and
for her costs and disbursements in
said action to be taxed.
a more complete statement of the
relief demanded and of said cause
OF action, is set forth in the com
plant of the plaintiff, reference to
which complaint is hereby made.
McGREGOR and FRISTOE
Attorneys for plaintiff.
Office and Post Office Address
Prosser Benton County, Washing
ton.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-10-26

A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. O. E. Duncan Sunday, Octo-
Der 2lst.
Andrew Boag was a guest the
first of the week at the Fred
Gilhuly home.
Mrs. M. L. Brltenstein and son
of Seattle are guests at the c E.
Ha" tlorne home Mrs. Britenstein
is sister of Mr.. Hawthorne.
If interested in Henacres pullets
now laying or ready to lay, get in
touch with F. j. Bonn Of the Valley
Grocery. adv
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Bishop,
Frank Luckow and B. C. Lowe left
Thursday for Wenatchee to work in
the fruit warehouses.
R. E. Gibbins and family were
Yakima visitors this week, going
over Thursday and returning Fri
day.
Fred Gilhuly and d. S. Wilkin-
son of the White Bluffs Motor COM
pany, were in Yakima Wednesday to
attend a meeting of Ford dealers.
Harry Smith, who at one time
owned the ranch property now be-
longing to A. G. Norman. is in
White Bluffs this week visiting at
the F. |. Badger home.
DR.. C. C. Curtis will deliver a
Ku Klux Khan lecture at Liberty
hall Tuesday evening. October
goth, at 8 p m.
Fred Shoots
Mrs. Sara Roberts, who has been
here this summer visiting her sons,
r. j. and W. F. Roberts, left Sun
day for Detroit, on the way to her
home in Pennsylvania.
G. M. Kern is very i'll this
week at the home of his son,
Virgil Kern. Tacoma physicians
have pronounced his trouble to
be the result Of high blood
pressure.
Increase your efficiency by wear
ing Bi-focals which need not be
worn continuously. DR.. j. j. Kow-
,alsky, Rift. Opt. Specialist of Eyes
and Nerves, will be at the Hanford
hotel Nov. LIST and at the White
Bluffs hotel Nov. End.
The Land Settlement Commit
tee is planning on giving dance
in White Bluffs on Thanksgiv-
ing evening. The details have
not been worked out yet but the
announcement is made at this
time to reserve the date.
| Did you ever STOP to think what
it means to you when your eyes
reed attention, and to have DR..
Kowalsky come to Hanford or
White Bluffs every 60 or 80 days !?
1t means saving money and getting
satisfaction. The doctor stated
some time when a refraction is
made of the eyes and glasses pre-
scribed and fitted, after a while the
pretixt of vision changes, then the
lenses will have to be changed.
There is some satisfaction in know
ing that this change or adjustment
within a reasonable time, is made
without cost. DR.. j. j. Kowalsk!
will be at the Hanford hotel Nov
ember LIST and the White Bluffs no
tel November End.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-10-26
Notice for Publication

Notice for Publication
Yakima List No. 367
United States Land Office Yakima, Washing
ton, September 27. 1923.
Notice is hereby given that the Northern Pa
ciic Railway Company. whose post office address
is St. Paul, Minnesota. has this 9th day of Sep
TENDER, 1928 filed in this Office its application to
select under the provisions OF the act of Con-
gress. approved July l, 1898. go Stat. 597 62O.)
Me- OF SEA Section 2-l4N-27E, WIN
81. of SEA Section 2 % - -
Seriai No, 09571
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
lands described. desiring to object because of
the MIera character of the land. or any other
easop. the disposal to applicant. should file
their atidavts OF protest this office, on or be-
fore the 9th day of November 1923.
1915 ~ r. II. MILRoY. Register
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-10-26

Werner Blair and family were
over from Yakima this week to
visit for few days at the pater-
nal home.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-10-26

See DR.. Kowalsky and SEE bet.
ter. He will be at the Hanford ho-
tel November 1st and the White
Bluffs hotel November End.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-10-26
Pacific Power s. Light Company
7 PER CENT PREFERRED STOCK

Note these special advantages for local people:
~ Supervision by the States of Oregoon Washing
ton and Idaho, through their regulatory authorities,
to protect the interests alike of Customers In
vestors and the Company (2) This Stock is cumu-
latve therefore the Company must pay the dividends
in full before penny of dividends be paid
the Common Stock. 81 The Company maintains IA
cilities for the accommodation of local shareholders
who may wish to sell their shares. (4 Money invest
ed in this Stock is free from City. County and State
Taxes in Oregon and Washington (5) The dividends
exempt from the present normal Federal Income
Tax. 90 The stock is fully paid and non assessabe.
"a Every share of this stock has full voting rights.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-10-26

FOR SALE-Purebred Toulouse
geese from prize winning stock.
Six months old, at So each. Mrs.
E. C. Coleman. 3tc
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-10-26

The local grange has changed it's
regular meetings from the first and
third Fridays to the first and third
Thursdays of each month.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-10-26

Mrs. II. +. Harrison was a
passenger out on Tuesday S
stage for Kennewick to con-
suit a physician.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-10-26
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
TOWN AND VALLEY NEWss

Try the Drug Store First. Phone
403.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-10-26

If you are going to raise
turkeys next year come and see
my birds before I begin ship
ping for the Thanksgiving trade.
w. III. Webb Ito.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-10-26

Milk COWS for sale. =. r.
Griner.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-10-26

Do not suffer from eye strain
discomfort. misjudging and worry
are symptoms of impaired vision.
See DR.. Kowalsky while he is at
the Planters hotel Nov. LIST, and at
the Commercial hotel in White
Bluffs November End.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-10-26

EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
CHURCH
Sunday school at 10 am.
Services at IL am.
You are welcome.
L. G. KRUG, Pastor.
COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
Sunday, Oct. %. 1923
SUNDAY SCHOOL AT 10 A. M.
You arc invited.
REV. l. L. CROOKS,
Acting Pastor.
CATHOLIC CHURCH
There will be services at IL
am. on the fourth Sunday of
every month. Rev. FIR. Killeen.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-10-26

Mrs. Bert Shanahan went over
to Yakima Wednesday to spend a
weel with her two daughters. Mon
lea and Lorraine, who are attend
ing school there this winter.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-10-26

A daughter was born to Mr.. ana
Mrs. O. E. Duncan Sunday, Octo-
Der 2lst.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-10-26
Want Ads

FOR SALE-Wood heating stove
Ironwood. Call phone IT,, even
ings. c. R. Barton 1tp
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-10-26

Andrew Boag was guest the
first of the week at the Fred
Gilhuly home.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-10-26

Mrs. Earl Roberts is enjoying
a visit from her mother. Mrs.
David Olson of Seattle, who came
last Friday evening. Mrs. Olson
was accompanied over here by
j. Dahl, who is helping Mr..
Roberts with the work on his
soldier settlement tract.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
"" CLASSES OPEN TO LARGE ENR0LLME ENTS
Practical Subjects Being Taught By
 Experienced Faculties

The Birmingham School of Tech nology will open early in October, offering courses in engineering, busi- ness administration and elementary subjects The school will be conduct ed at night and will be in charge nf men who will teach at night what they practice during the day.
 Many new ideas for the best de- velopment of boys will be included in the activities of the boys depart ment, under direction of J. C. Ingram, with the assistance of two expef- fenced men. One of the attractive items is weekly outing at Camp Cosby where the bays woll be given an opportunity to get close to na- ture, go possum hunting, be coach ed in the evening, and face squarely the problem of becoming real men.
 Plans for the program for the new season will be fully approved at the first meeting of the board of directors of the Y. M. C. A. at noon Tuesday. Enrolment in the educa tional classes this year has been en- couraging according to announce- mont of President Cosby, who has just returned from a vacation in Michigan, and indications are that it will be larger than for many years.
 Opening of the law school Friday night was highly gratifying, it is stated, with the faculty one of the most capable in the entire South. Judge Hugh Locke, is dean of that department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
R0EBUCEZ WHERE LIFE IS WORTH LIVING"

A home in Roebuck means that you are away from the smoke and dust and heat of the city, and will never be disturbed by mining operations. You can come and go quickly over good roads (they will be still bet ter from now on).
 You will be within easy reach of the finest farms in the county, and will have first call on fresh vegetables and fruits, milk, butter and poul- try. Or you can raise your own.) You will have desirable neighbors who live in modern houses which will harmonize with yours. You can cut your living expenses in half and really live.
 You can't be crowded. The smallest allotment out there is one-half acre. The Birmingham Water Works Co. has started the laying of water mains over this property and will soon be giving service to the entire Roebuck territory.
 We can't hold prices down much longer, the demand is growing too great.
 Make your selection before the choice ones are gone.
 Prices up from $900 liberal terms. Phone Main 174 or call at 1402
 American Trust Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
Two Texas Youths Hiking North Make Birmingham A Visit

Dusty and tired, Harold Haynes, 19, and Vernon Hilton, IT. both of Dallas, Tex, arrived in Birmingham at o'clock Saturday afternoon via truck from Bessemer. which they had caught soon after arriving from Tuscaloosa, their first stop in Ala bama. The goal of the boys is Charleston, ". Va, where they will visit relatives.
 They are members of Troop k, Fifty sixth Texas national guard cavalry and receiving fur1oughs fol- lowing the annual camp decided, that even if Texas Is the largest state in the country, there were many others that they would like to see So pack ing razor and handkerchiefs, they started with s1.50 between them, leaving Dallas at 11:2O o'clock last Monday morning.
 Numbers of tourists have given the boys lifts. At police headquarters, where they are being put up tenn porarily, they said they had walked less than 10 miles since leaving Dal- las. One of the longest rides they have received was when a man picked them up west of Shreveport La. and rode them to Jackson, Miss, more than 250 miles.
 Both boys want to stay in Bir- mingham for three months before they continue their pilgrimage to- ward West Virginia and win do so if they can get work of any kind here. One of the boys is a jack of all- trades while the other has had ex- perience in job. printing work They can be reached at police headquar- tera,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
CROP REPORTS SHOW MUCH INSECT DAMAGE
Cotton And Corn Make Slow Prog
 ress-Liye Stock FIOurishes

Crop reports sor the week ending Saturday. issued by the American Stee and Wire company indicates slow progress by cotton and corn with an opposite condition existing in the livestock and dairy industries. The complete report follcws1 The growing season is rapidly approach ing the end. The last cuttings of hay are being made in many parts of the country Smal grain harvest practically completed and consider able progress has been made in threshing. Cotton and corn are making vry slow progress. Corn in the chief producing states still re- quires from two to three weeks of good weather to insure a maximum crop. If Frost should come during this time there will be considerable soft corn. Some slight damage by rains in the Southwest to cotton that was open Wet weather in the chief cotton states continues tc favor in sect damage. The cotton crop now looks as if tt will be only slightly greater than last year. Fall blow ing and seeding making good pro gress. The northeastern part of the country requires good rains to put the soil in shape for fall work. Ow- ing to good pastures over much of the country fhe flow of milk has increased and livestock is doing we'll"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
NIGHT COURT HANDLES l82 CASES IN WEEK
Increase Shown In Business Of The
 Newest Tribunal Of City

The number of trials during the past week in night recorders court, instituted three weeks ago by Com missioner. W. B. Cloe of the depart ment of public safety, numbered 1S2 and the total amount of fines paid into the clerks office amounted to s1,013, an increase over the preced- ing week.
 During the past week. the number of cases and the amount of fines paid were as follows; Monday night 2Socases. SPA in fines; Tuesday night, 21 cases, $123 In fines; "Wednesday night. 19 cases and s1S2 in fines; Thursday night, F eases. and $4l in fines; Friday night, 30 cases and sl39 in fines and. Saturday night, 57 cases and $354 in fines.
 Saturday nights cases were prac- tically all violations 4of the city ordinances, while most of the cases were negroes arraigned for gaming. Several speeding cases and trunks were included in the docket for Sat urday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
MOOSE TO PICNIC AT RIVERSIDE THURSDAY
Southern Railway Picnic Specials
 To Carry Crowds To Outing

Birmingham lodge. No AT, Loyal order Moose. have completed all ar rangements for their outing and pie nica at Riverside. on the Coosa river, Thursday. Two special trains will leave the Terminal station over the Southern railway at o'clock Thurs day morning and return at I:30. RlV- erside is 40 miles east of Birmingham on the Southern, and is said to be one of the most ideal picnic and camping grounds in the entire state.
 q have just returned from River side" Horace Afford, chairman of the entertainment committee stated Saturday, and the large dancing pa vilion now being completed lls erected over the waters edge, where the dancers will enjoy the cooling breezes as they step to the tunes ol Romeo's full jazz dance orchestra.
 The grounds are being put in shane for the occasion. swings are being hung from the limbs of the big oak trees, and pits dug for the preparation of several thousand pounds of barbecued meats, re- gently completed large mctorboat will carry visitors up and down the river free of charge.
 Everybody is invited on thls pie nic. All those holding railroad tick cts will be entitled to dance and to participate in all the amusements at riverside. The price of the S0-mlle round trip is SPAS. Tickets may be purchased from MT. Affords office in the Farley building or from the committee which will be on hand Thursday mCrning at the Terminal station.
 Southern railway officials have promised adequate and clean service to Riverside and an invitation is eX- tended to everybody. whether a Moose or not. to board the picnic special at the Terminal station for a day of fun at Riverside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
NE W TAXICAB FIRM FORMED BY JITNEY AND BUSINESS MEN
Papers Will Show $25,250 Paid In
 Capital, Lawyers Say

The Birmingham Interurban Taxi cab corporation has been organized by former jitney operators and Bir mingham business men, with an authorized capital of s5O,OOO, of which s25,250 is already paid in. Final in corporation papers and charter will be formally filed in probate court Monday, according to William F. Spencer and Ralp W. Quinn, counsel for the new company.
 Organization of the company is significant because of the discon- tinuance of jitney operations at mid night Saturday and because several jitney men are interested In it. The jitneys are dead, however, declared the two attorneys, and no effort will be made to contest the agreement be- tween the city commission and Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power company which will beconfe effec tive after Saturday. The new cor poration was formed to give the peo- pie of Birmingham safe and regu- lated mode of motor transportation and to make sufficient financial re- turns to pay dividends to the stock holders, Spencer said.
 Jitney litigation was cleared up
 
 ference between the city attorneys and Mr. Quinn and MT. Spencer, at which it was announced that the in- junction restraining the city from enforcing the ordinance had been dis solved by Supreme Court Justice Gardner. Announcement of the or ganization has been held up since that time, so that the people of Bir- mingham would not believe that 1t was formed to continue jitneys, de- clared MT. Quinn. Under the consti- tuition of the new company, it is re- ouired that the stockholders and op eratives adhere to the laws and or dinances of the state and city under penalty of being expelled from the organization, it was said.
 Business Man At Head.
 Even though a number of jitney men are interested in this new cor poratlon, well-known business man, who at present is at the head of a prosperous business will, in all probability be elected president of the corporation, asserted the attor terminals, garages, and number of automobiles, and further, will pur- chase it's supplies, gasoline and ac cessories as provided under the law for such corporations, the attorneys said.
 flne attorneys were OL lne OplHiOH that city officials would welcome such a corporation, which they say, will be one of the largest taxicab companies in the south. It will maintain permanent headquarters, and is so founded, financially, that any person hurt or killed by one of it's cabs, can sue them in the courts, if no settlement is agreed to.
 Whether or not the taxicab com pany will operate cars along the same lines as did the jitney operat- ors, IS a question under discussion According to the attorneys,' this has not been decided on definitely and will be left up to the officers, di- 'rectors and stockholders. Under the laws of the state and city, no mini mum fare for taxicabs is set and whether or not the company will charge the old jitney fare is an other questions as vet unsettled. These two questions will probably be formally settled when meeting of stockholders is held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
DISTRICT kIWANIANS
 ARRANGE FOR PICNIC
Barbecue And Sports To Feature Day At EdgewOod Park Thursdav

The Boys club will occupy the at tention of Birmingham Kiwanians at a closed meeting at 1 o'clock Tues day at the Tutwiler hotel Attend ance prize has been donated by E. E. Ellis of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railway company.
 Plans for the biggest and best bar becue ever staged among the Xii wanis clubs of the Birmingham dis trict are progressing rapidly, The big day will be held Thursday, Sep tember 20, at Edg ewood park.
 The program includes a number of entertainment features, including competitive races between the four clubs of the district, a tug of war, rotate races, sack races, fat mems races, dancing, baseball games, stunts, and a number of prizes for the winners.
 All single members are requested to carry a lady anG not to forget the kiddies. No charge will be made for children. The barbecue dinner will be served promptly at 1 o'clock. The complete program is as follows:
 1:00-Barbecue.
 2:0o-Short talk on the Constitu- ticn in celebration of Constitution Week"
 2:2o-stunts by each club.
 3:oO-Tug of war-Ensley. Bir- mingham, Fairfield and Bessemer.
 3:2O-Secretary race.
 3:30-Three- legged race.
 3:45-Dancing IF Square dancing, Virginia reel (Figures called by Joe Halfpenny.)
 4:15-Egg race-Eight ladies.
 4:15-Baseball for those who wish to play.
 4:I5-Qroits. H
 430-Relay race.
 4:40-Potato race.
 4:55-Ladies' peanut race; chil- drens peanut race; mems sack race.
 5:15-Fat mems race; thin men s race.