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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-12-31
NOTICE OF SALE OF COUNTY
PROPERTY
State of Washington, County of !,
Benton, ss.

PROPERTY
State of Washington, County of
Benton, ss.
Notice is hereby given, that in
accordance with an order hereto
fore entered on the 9th day of De-
cember, 1881, by the Board of
County Commissioners of said
County, directing the sale of the
real property hereinafter describ-
ed, acquired by said County for de-
linquent taxes under tax fore
closure suit and sale, I the under
signed County Treasurer of said
County, will, on the 18th day of
January, 1882, commencing at the
hour of 9 o'clock am, and contin-
uing until the hour of a o'clock
pm. of said day, unless the prop
erty hereinafter described shall
sooner be sold, at the front door
Of the County Court House, in
Prosser in the said County
and State, sell to the highest bid
der for cash or on legal contract,
the following described property,
situated in said County, and des-
cribed as follows, to-wit:
Prosser, Fractional Lots and
5, Block los; Minimum Sale Price,
$1,000.
Prosser, Lots 8, 10 and II, Block
IA, minimum sale price, $4,000.
NJ NV Sc Sec. %, Twp. 13,
Range ~, minimum sale price,
$4,000.
NV Sc NV and Sc Sc NV,
West of Drainage Canal, Sec. 2,
Twp. 9, Range %; Minimum, sale
price, $4,000.
That part of the NEA of the
NEH and the Eh of the NWA
of the NEA of Section 8, Town
ship 9 North, Range % E. w. M,
more particularly described as fol-
lows: Beg. at the point of inter-
section of the westerly right of
way line of the Lower Yakima IT.
rigation Company's canal with the
north line of said section; thence
in q westerly direction along the
north line Of said section to point
1926 feet west Of the NE corner
of said section, said point being
also on the easterly bank of Van
Horn Lake; thence turning delta
angle of 81 degrees, 251a min
utes left and running along the
easterly bank of said lake dis
lance of 1909 feet; thence turn
ing a delta angle of 10 degrees, 81
minutes right and running along
the easterly bank of said lake a
distance of 519.67 feet to a point
on the west line of the E1a of the
NV NE; thence in a southerly di-
rection along the west line of said
E15 NV NE a distance of 612.67
feet to the SW corner of said Eh
NV NE; thence in an easterly di-
rection along the south line of said
Eh NV NE to its intersection
with the westerly right of way
line of the Lower Yakima Irriga-
ton Company's Canal; thence in
a general northerly direction along
said right Of way line to the point
Of beginning: Containing 6.5 acres
more or less. Minimum sale price,
$4,000.
That part of the SEH and the
S1z of the NEA of Section 8,
Township 9 North, Range % E.
w. M. more particularly describ-
ed as follows: Beginning at the
point Of intersection of the wester-
" RIGHT of way of the Lower Yak
ina Irrigation Company's Canal
p 9 A
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-12-31
Notice of Delinquent Irrigation
Assessments and Sale of Lands
Therefor
Columbia Irrigation District

Notice is hereby given that ir-
rigation assessments for the year
1880 of the Columbia Irrigation
District upon premises and lands
within said District are now delin-
quent and a penalty of $50 of the
amount of each assessment has ac
crued thereto, and said assess
ments including said $50 penalty,
interest and costs, are payable at
the office of the undersigned
Treasurer of Benton County.
Inasmuch as these delinquent as
sessments stand as lien against
the real property for which they
are assessed and unless the said
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-12-31
st PauI's Episcopal

st. PauI's Episcopal
Celebration of Holy Communion,
8 am.
Church School, 10 am.
Morning Service and Sermon,
11:15 am.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-12-31

FOR RENT Nicely furnished
large rooms in modern home;
special rate for winter months;
close in. Mrs. Nevlow, 5O4 Kenne-
wick Ave-, phone 612. 28tf
MONEY-We have it to loan on
pianos, furniture, diamonds,
automobiles, livestock and listed
securities. Payments to suit your
income and convenience. Walla
Walla Finance Co., 218 Drumhell-
er Building, phone 2400. 46tf
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-12-31

FOR SALE-Here is where you
get the most feed value for the
dollar. We handle full line Of
Sperry's feeds and sell by the
pound, sack or ton. Specially low
prices on large lots. The Farmers
Exchange. 52tf
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-12-31
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OMAR RICH solicits share of
your insurance business of all
kinds. Also auto licenses, Health
& Accident Insurance, rentals and
real estate. Phone 2561. 34p
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-12-31

NOTICE. shall not be respons-
ible for any debts or bills con-
tracted by my wife, Mrs. Ethel
Schultz, after December 30, 1881.
G. G. Schultz. 40p
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-12-31

FOR SALE3Good fire wood, 16-
inch lengths for furnace or fire
place, $7.25 per cord. Twin City
Motors, Inc. 28tf
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-12-31

FOR SALE-2O acres well inn
proved ranch, will consider small
acreage close in as part pay. Also
have 5 head Of cattle for sale. F.
A. Smith, Rt. 1. 28-42p
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-12-31

FOR SALE Exceptionally low
prices on . few used washing
machines. Ask about 'em at local
office. P. P. & L. Co. 81 tt.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-12-31

FOR SALE-Nicely engraved SYM
pathy cards. This office. 20tf
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-12-31

FOR SALE-Loose alfalfa hay; al
so wheat. One mile south and
3-4 mile east of town. G. E. Hunt,
il. Alp
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-12-31

FOR SALE Single and double
faced carbon paper. This office.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-12-31

FOR SALE-Needles. shuttles,
bobbins and belts. For your sew
ing machine. Inquire at Neuman's
Dept. Store. 3tf
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-12-31

RATES-One cent per word
per insertion-minimum, 25c.
If prepaid. five times for the
price of four.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-12-31

FOR SALE-1OO tons of No. 1
alfalfa hay. j. III. Cronkite, r.
F. d. No. 1. 43p
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-12-31

FOR Special price for liz
ton Chrevolet truck. In best of
condition. Motor in Al shape, good
rubber, 32x6 and 10-ply on rear.
Flat rack with side boards. Easy
terms. Lee-Perry Co., Pasco 41c
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-12-31

WANTED-Grangers of the coun-
ty to remember their special dis
counts on the list prices of Kelly
Springfield tires at the Farmers
Exchange. TIFF
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-12-31

FOR SALF+Rubber stamp ink in
pints and quarts; also the small
2-ounce handy cans. This office.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-12-31

FOR SALE1Red and white beans
or will trade some for wheat.
G. C. Morris, Beale ranch. 43p
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-12-31

FOR SALE Ream Of copy paper
8hx11, bond, amber ro1or; neat
II wrapper for 85c. This is q real
bargain. This office. tt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04
But TheyHave
 Proviso Which
 MayNot Take
GOOD SUPPORTER OF THE GOVERNOR
 CELEBRATING
Colonel and Mrs Edward Mandell House Observ= ed To-day Their 5Oth Wedding Anniversary

Manchester-b -by-the-Sea, Mass, Aug 4.-(UP) that so many persons were aware of the event, Colonel and Mrs Edward Mandell House observed their 50th wedding anniversary to-day.
 The famous southern democrat said he and Mrs House, formerly Louie Hunter of Austin. Texas, be- gan receiving congratulatory let ters and telegrams last week. Some came from prominent per sons In Europe" Colonel House re- marked. And I don't know how they learned of it over there, un- less 1t was published"
 No elaborate celebration was planned by the couple. whose marriage took place q few months after House completed his studies at Cornell university.
 "Tt is great privilege to have lived happy welded life for 50 years," Colonel House declared. Much of my success and happiness in life are due to my helpmate, who has been my constant com panion for a half century. It is
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04
REPUBLICAN 1 N OFFICE IS SAVED
 BY ROOSEVELT
Greensboro President Harvey Had Charges Preferred But Governor Dismissed Them

Albany, N. Y., Aug 4-(UP)--- Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt today dismissed charges of incom- petency and dishonesty against George U. Harvey. Queensboro president, as mot warranting nc- tual removal proceedings" but de- serving of "censure." The charges against New York city's only re. publican borough president mad been brought by Fritz Brieger' former Queens street commission CT.
 The governor held the door open to Brieger, or any other citizen. to renew the petition for Harveys removal should additional facts rcficcting on his official conduct be brought to light. Brieger. In ten specified cases, charged Harveys conduct of his office had been 'Improyer, incompetent. dishonest and prejudicial to the interests or the people" Harvey, according to Brieger. borrowed at various times a total Of $11.500 from the Associated Engineering Develop ment Company, q group manu- featuring patent snow-melt. through a confectionery company he controlled. Later. BrieScr charged, Harvey advocated pur- chase of the snowmelt for use in Queens and other boroughs of the greater city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04
POOR FUND THIEF IS GIVEN SEVEN
 TO TEN YEARS
Embezzler of Detroit Staggered Around the Court as Sentence Was Being Administered to Him

Detroit, Aug 4-(UP)--Alex F. Lewis. swaggering 27 year, old thief of $207,00O in city poor funds to-day was sentenced to serve from seven and one half t. ten years in Jackson prison. He plead- ed guilty to an embezzlement charge month ago.
 The defalcations of Lewis, a for mer $13O a month public welfare department clerk. precipitated an inquiry into the city's dole system by which more than $15,000.OOO was disbursed last winter.
 Psych ,artrists described Lewis as mental case" q man suffering from an interiority complex which he tried to compensate by spectac- uiar outbreaks of affluence. He was able to perpetrate the bigoest fgraud engineered in the cityxcv- ernment. VN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04

Westport, Conn. Aug 4--UP)--- Wind, rain and lightning swept through this section last night and left a train of blocked roads and fallen wires and trees in Fairhcid county to-day.
 Lightning set several fires and firemen had to battle their way through streets blocked with branches in order to reach them: Hailytones fell and windows and windHhields were broken.
 Failure of the electric light sys. tenn darkened roads and forced police to call out Boy Scouts to help them untangle traffic snaris It also caused postponement Of th" opening of "The Bride the Sun shines On." New York repertorV company play in which Dorothy Gish is starred. Al Westport and the eastern part of Norwnlk were dark.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04
DIVORCE FINAL SAYS KING CAROL
 ABOUT PRINCESS
Friendship Will Continue He Said, for Both Are Intelligent Enough to Make That Possible

Bucharest, Roumania. Aug 4.-- (UP)-king Carol II in state- ment to the press to-day publicly declared that his divorce from Princess Helene is final" This statement Is issued" he said. Fin order to end rumors. My divorce Is final. "The bond between my ex- wife and myself is the child (Crown Prince MichaeD. Every father and mother will appreciate the meaning Of this tie. Friend ship will continue between Prn- cess Helene and myself, for we are both sufficiently intelligent to rem der this possible"
 Princess Helene went to Eng land from Roumania recently to visit her mother. former Queen Sofia of Greece. The princess. who divorced Carol when he deserted her and the throne for the red haired Mime Mazda Lupescu. said she expected to return to Bucha- rest in the autumn, despite rumors to the contrary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04
Kills Husband AndTookWife
 For a Joyride
LINDBERCHS ARE
 LANDED SAFELY
 LATE YESTERDAY
Changed Route to Longer and Easier One-Pang- born-Herndon Quit RObbinS-JOneS Done

Churchill. Man. Aug 4.-(UP)- Col and Mrs Charles A. Lindbergh. safe at Baker Lake on thier "vaca- ton air tour" to the Orient. were planning to-day to start another lap on their journey.
 They landed at p. m. CsT yes terday, at Baker Lake. having made a flight from Churchill.
 A severe electrical storm which swept around the Arctic circle cut off the Lindberghs from the rest of the world yesterday after they took off here on a 377-mile flight to Baker Lake, backwoods set. tlement.
 Lindbregh considered the flight so lightly he didn't even wait for luncheon before starting, but trap pers and traders who knew these
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04
MEXICO HAVING GRAVE CRISIS IN
 HER FINANCES
Two of the Largest Banks in Mexico City Forced to Close Doors To-day

Mexico City. Aug 4-(UP)--A financial crisis was imminent to- day 1t was feared as a result of the Temporary closing" of two large banks In the capital. The failure Of the Credito Espanol De Mexico. a spanish bank, to open yesterday was followed by the closing of the Banco Nacional De Mexico. The directors announced that the lat ter institution was closing it's doors temporarily to preserve order in a crowd of depositors seeking to withdraw their money.
 Heavy withdrawals from other banks were reported. It was an nounced that the Banco Nacional De Mexico, however would open as usual. possibly to-day. 1t was re- ported depositors withdrew 4,000,- 900 pesos yesterday prior to sus- pension of payments.
 The bank is not an official insti- tuition. It has no connection with the Bank of Mexico.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04
BOMBS HURLED
 INTO HOMES OF
 WORKING MINERS

Pittsburg, Aug 4.--(UP)-- Bombing of the homes of three working miners enlivened the coal mine strike war front to-day and yesterday. The home of Sam Dar- way, Coverdale miner, was wrecked to-day when dynamite planted under the front porch ex- pIoded, shaking up the family. breaking all windows, knocking plaster from the walls. demolish- Ing the porch. and tearing open .he foundation.
 Darway is Q. member of the United Mine Workers who resumed work at the Plttsburg Terminal Coal company after an agreement was signed in June between this concern and the union. Yesterdays blast did minor damages to the homes Of George McCleary and Waller Curry. employees of the Lincoln Gas Coal company. if,ar Washington. Pa. The men have been threatened by striking miners for continuing work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04
TWO WHITE MEN
 AND l7 COLORED
 CHILDREN LOST
Truck shed Thr6 6dgh an Open Drawbrjdge at Georgetown, s. C.-Re- turning From Picnic

Georgetown. s. C., Aug 4-(UP) Waters of the Sanford river were dragged to-day for the bod ies of IT negroes and two white men, drowned when q truck crashed through an open draw bridge.
 Several truck loads of negro children had gone from Andrews, $. C., to Riverside park. near Charleston. for a day-long meet ing. They had hired the trucks, driven by white men.
 On returning towards Andrews last night, the truck driven by w. l.. Newton and his son, bear ing IS negroes. approached the dra wbridge over the Sanford. two miles south of Georgetown. while 1t was open to permit passing Of fishing craft. The truck failed to stop. It crashed through the protecting chains and plunged into the river. It sank out of sight with It's occu- pants. Only one of the passengers. a negro. escaped death.
 one body had been recovered to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04
LETTER OF DEMAND BY
 KENNEDY
Opponent of Mayor Hayes for the Nonli n a tion Makes Demand That the MOderatOrs Be Those Agreed on By Both Candidates

Demand that Town Chairman John H. Crary and Registrars of Voters Thomas r. Dillane and Henry OConnor, in naming the moderators for the various polling places in the coming democratic primary contest, agree on a list ap- proved by both him and Mayor Frank Hayes, was made to-day by x-Superintendent of Streets Will liam E. Kennedy. MT Kennedy and Mayor Hayes will face each other on the 27th in the democra- tic primaries and give the demo- crats of the city the opportunity 10 decide on either of them to be the standard bearer of he party in the coming municipal election.
 Mir kennedy's demand was em- bodied in formal letter sent to Chairman Crary. It reads as follows: "In behalf of myself and the democrats of Waterbury who are supporting my candidacy for the nomination of mayor, l re- spectfully request that you as chairman and the members of the democratic town committee as- sign 10 the various districts as
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04

Washington, Aug 4-(UP)--Se- cretarv of Navy Adams has ap- proved a new navy policy sheet calling for the creation, mainien- nnce and operation of a Unitel states naval force "second to none
 this Is the first formal expression of navy police since somewhat similar "sheet" was issued by Se- crctary Curtis D. Wilbur Tn 192S.
 The sheet, which outlines III general terms the policies anu nims of the navy department, de- cIares that the fundamental aim Of the department is that "the navy should be maintained in sufficient strength to support the national pojlcies and commerce. ana 10 guard the continental and overseas possessions of the United States.
 Under the heading general
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04
ONE GOOD KICK
 SAVED HIM FROM
 THE KIDNAPERS
Wealthy Son of Founder of International Shoe Company, Was Beaten Up and Robbed After the Kick

Clayton, Mo. Aug 4.--(CP)-. Oscar Johnson. 2G, wealthy son or one of the founders of the lnterna- tional Shoe company, attributed his Illustration of u Kidnapping at- tempt to-day to well aimed kick at the dashboard of the roadster in which he was being abducted.
 The kick broke off the ignition lock and stopped the car. The two young men who had forced him into the machine. pulled him into a nearby cornfeld. beat him severe ly, robbed him of $70. and fled. Johnson's injuries were such he was in St Louis hospital to-day.
 Two men were arrested as sus- poets in the attack Johnson. from his hospital bed, said he could "positively identify" one Of them, Felix Macdonald, as one or the assailants, but was not sure or the other, who gave his name as Bart Davitt. The two were seen lettering in the vicinity of the Johnson estate near st Albums. earlier in the day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04
FATHER AND SON KILLED TO-DAY
 NEAR MILFORD
Their Auto Crashed Into Truck as They Were Driving Toward New York

Orange. Conn, Aug 4-(UP)-A father and son were killed and a third man injured to-day when q coupe collidcd with truck loaded with farm produce. Lamont W. Mcdonald, 53. of Chattauqua, N Y., and his son. James, 20. were the victims. They were driving to- ward New York on the Milford turnpike when they struck truck driven by Sidney Spivak of New Haven. Spivak was taken to New Haven hospital with minor injuries
 A party of motorists which had followed the Mcdonald car from Worcester. Mass, witnessed the &C., cident and was summoned to tes- tify before Coroner James J. Cor rigan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04
CONCENTRATE OF GRAPE HASSAVED
 THAT INDUSTRY

Washington, Aug 4.-UP)-The sale of grape concentrate which turns to wine in the home. was de- scribed to-day as q life saver' for the entire grape industry of Cali fornia, for 1t has fiourished during the business depression. Ralph r. Merritt, here to arrange with the federal farm board for further financing vf grape and raising CO., operatives, said the concentrate, which also benefits from federal aid, had been "a very great help" in rehabilitation of the industry.
 Tt certainly has been life saver" Merritt said. He expected the grape industry to be back on It's feet by November. It's surpluses largely cleared away.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04
UNITED STATES NAVAL FORCE SECOND TO NONE IS POLICY
 OF SECRETARY OF NAVY

naval policy" Adams states that the United States should create a navy second to none and in con formity with treaty provisions" and ito make war efficiency the object of all training, and to maintain that efficiency during the entire period of peace" In discussing the building program, he calls for thc. preparation and maintenance or capital ship designs, although the United States is not allowed any new battleships or battle cruisers under existing treaty limitations.
 The navy secretary also placed definitely on record as approving the construction of the ZtS-5, sis- ter airship to the dirlgible Akron. now rapidly nearing completion n' the Goodyear Zeppelin Works al Akron. Ohio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04
Tad Jones Ship Ran Aground in
 Fog Last Night

Woods Hole. Mass, August - (UP) Running aground near Cross Rip light ship. shortly after midnight, the 5000 ton steamer T. A. D. Jones of New York. was floated at high tide today and pro ceeded on It's way to Bangor. Me. undamaged.
 The Coast Guard cutter. Acush- net. and Il tug pulled the grounded vessel off the shoals at full tide and after examination it was found no damage had been done. Tad Jones, former Yale football player. Is president of the com pany owning the freighter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04
Joseph w. Wright, 453 North Main Street, Told Police To-day About Taking Mrs George Duncan Out Riding, Aft- CT He Had Shot Dead Her Husband in Lonely Spot in WOlcott
HE CLAIMS IT
 WAS SELF DEFENSE

Joseph W. Wright, 3S, of 453 North Main street, self-confessed slayer of George Duncan of 821 North Main street in a lonely sec ton of Wolcott last night, admitted to authorities to-day that he had taken the slain mans wife riding after the shooting. Wright is still held at police headquarters under coroner's warrant. pending the completion of the investigation of the shooting by Deputy Coroner Walter W. Smyth.
 It was also learned that Wright paid for his room with Mrs Henry
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04
WESTPORT SECTION OF STATE
 SHAKEN AND BADLY DAMAGED
 BY FIERCE STORM YESTERDAY

Bremen divided their time be. tween fighting fires and clearing streets of fallen limbs and debris It was estimated that 1000 trees fell. Four homes in Westport were damaged by trees which fell on them. A tree crashed against the home of Mrs John Gordon and tore away the walls of a bedroom IN Plate glass windows were smashed in the shopping districts. A dozen trees fell across Main street near the center and trafYic had to he re-routed.
 Gardens on the Green Farms es- tate of the late E. T. Bedford. phil. anthropist. which had made the place q show spot for years, were ruined.
 Damage of si:5,00o was estim ated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-04
THREE MEN
 KILLED IN BAD RIOTS
Eviction of Negro Family in Chicago Sent Riot CTS and Police Into a Clash Three of the Negroes Dead

Chicago, Aug 4.-UP)-Cityo of ficials, welfare workers and police were called to-day for an emer- gency conference to consider re- lief for residents of a negro dis trict where three men were killed and four wounded yesterday in q riot after eviction of a "2-year- old tenant from her home.
 Acting upon telegraphed advice from Mayor Anton J. Cermak. who was in Mackinac, Corporation Counsel Sexton called meeting last night at which it was said 1t might become necessary to ask for troops from Camp Grant,
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