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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-01-13
Notice Of Delinquent Irrigation
Assessments and Sale Of Lands
Therefor

Notice OF Delinquent Irrigation
Assessments and Sale Of Lands
Therefor
Richland Irrigation District
Notice is hereby given that irri.
cation assessments for the year 1885,
of the Richland Irrigation DistricI
upon premises and lands within
said district are now delinquent and
interest on the amount of each as.
seSSment has accrued thereto, and
said assessments including said &C.
crued interest and costs, are pay
able at the office of the undersign-
ed Treasurer of Benton County.
1nasmuch as these delinquent as
sessments stand as a lien against
the real property for which they
are assessed and unless the said as
sessments, together with said ac-
crued interest and costs are paid
prior to Saturday, the 22nd day of
January, 1898, I will, as command
ed by law on said date, at the hour
of 10 o'clock am. of said day, at
front entrance of the Court House
in the City of Prosser, Washington,
sell each and all of said tracts on
which said assessments, accrued in
terest and costs shall not then have
been paid, or so much thereof as
shall be necessary to meet the same.
Such sale shall be in the manner by
statute made and provided and the
land sold shall be subject to re-
demption as provided by law in
such cases.
: All of said lands are situated in
Townships numbered North from
the base line and Ranges numbered
East from the Willamette Meridian,
in Benton County, State of WASH
ington.
Three lists of all property delin-
quent in the district mentioned
above are posted in each voting
precinct and in the places herein
after mentioned:
One at the Grange Hall in Sec
ton 2, Township 9 North, Range
% E. w. M.
One at the corner of the main
highway, opposite the residence of
J. F. Bell, in Section %, Township
10 North, Range % E. w. M. :.
One on the highway opposite the
residence of p. L. Griffith in Sec
ton IA Township 8 North Range
% E. w. NJ. III. -
One additional copy is also posted
in the office of the Board of Direct
ors of the Richland District; and
one in the office of the County
Treasurer of Benton County, Wash
ington.
Dated this 30th day of December,
1887, at ProSSer, washington.
BEN KNOX,
Treasurer Of Benton County and
Ex-Officio Treasurer of Richland
District. 1:6-l3-20
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-01-13
Notice OF Delinquent Irrigation
Assessments and Sale of Lands
Therefor
Kiona Irrigation District

Notice is hereby given that Irri-
cation assessments for the year 1896
Of the Kiona Irrigation District
said district are now delinquent and
interest on the amount of each as
sessment has accrued thereto, and
said assessments including said &C.
crued interest and costs, are pay
able at the office of the undersign-
ed Treasurer Of Benton County.
1nasmuch as these delinquent as.
SeSSmentS stand as a lien against
the real property for which they are
assessed and unless the said assess
ments, together with said accrued
interest and costs are paid prior
to Saturday, the 22nd day Of jan
uary, 1888, will, as commanded by
law on said date, at the hour Of 10
O'Clock am. of said day, at front
entrance Of the Court House in the
City OF Prosser, washington, sell
each and all Of said tracts on which
said assessments, accrued interest
and costs shall not then have been
paid, or SO much thereof as shall be
necessary to meet the same. Such
sale shall be in the manner by stat
ute made and provided and the land
sold shall be subject to redemption
as provided by law in such cases.
All Of said lands are situate in
Townships numbered North from
the base line and Ranges numbered
East from the Willamette Meridian,
in Benton County, State Of WASH
ington.
Three lists Of all property delin-
quent In the district mentioned
above are posted In each voting
precinct and In the places herein
after mentioned:
One at Kiona- Benton Commune
ity Club House.
One near :. M. Hartman's resi-
dence.
One near Hans Anderson's resi-
dence.
One additional copy is also post
ed in the office of the Board of Di-
rectors Of the Kiona District; and
one in the office of the County
Treasurer Of Benton County, WASH
ington.
Dated this 30th day of December,
1887, at ProSser, Washington.
BEN KNOX,
Treasurer of Benton County and
Ex-Officio Treasurer Of Kiona
district. 1:6-13-20
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-01-13
Notice Of Delinquent Irrigation
Assessments and Sale of Lands
Therefor ~

Notice of Delinquent Irrigation
Assessments and Sale of Lands
Therefor
Yakima Benton Irrigation Distric
Notice is hereby given that irriga,
ton assessments for the year 1891
of the Yakima Benton Irrigation
District upon premises and land.
within said district are now delin.
quent and interest on the amount
of each assessment has accrued
thereto, and said assessment includ.
ing said accrued interest and costs
are payable at the office of the un.
dersigned Treasurer of Benton
County.
Inasmuch as these delinquent as.
sessments stand as a lien against
the real property for which they are
assessed and unless the said assess
ments, together with said accrued
interest and costs are paid prior to
Saturday, the 22nd day of jan
uary, 1888, I will as commanded by
law on said date, at the hour of IL
o'clock am. of said day, at front
entrance of the Court House in the
City Of Prosser, Washington, sell
each and all of said tracts on which
said assessments, accrued interest
and costs shall not then have been
paid, or so much thereof as shall
be necessary to meet the same. Such
sale shall be in the manner by stat
ute made and provided and the
land sold shall be subject to re-
demption as provided by law In
such cases.
All of said lands are situate in
Townships numbered North from
the base line and Ranges number
ed East from the Willamette Mer-
idian, in Benton County, State OF
Washington.
Three lists of all property de-
lnquent in the district mentioned
above are posted in each voting
precinct and in the places herein
after mentioned:
One at the Northwest corner of
the Northwest quarter of the South
west quarter, North of canal, in Sec
ton q, Township 9 North, Range
"a E. w. NJ.
OIle aC the Northwest corner of
the Northwest quarter of the South
west quarter in Section ID, Town
ship 8 North, Range Is E. w. M.
One at the Southeast corner of
the Northeast quarter in Section 8,
Township 8 North, Range Is E. w.
M.
One additional copy is also posted
In the office of the Board of Dr.
rectors of the Yakima Benton Dis
trict; and one in the office Of the
County Treasurer of Benton County.
Washington.
Dated this 30th day Of December,
1887, at Prosser, Washington.
BEN KNOX,
Treasurer OF Benton County and
Ex-Officio Treasurer of Yakima
Benton District. l:6-I3-2O
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-01-13
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Oh
REAL ESTATE
Under Special Execution

The Federal Land Bank of Spo-
kane, a corporation, plaintiff, VS..
Sarah E. Neel, ct al, defendants.
Under and by virtue of "a special
execution and order Of sale issued
out of and under the seal of the Su-
perior Court of the State of Wash
ingtOn, in and for the above-named
county, on the 10th day of Decem-
Der, 1887, upon a judgment render
ed in said court on the 10th day Of
December, 1887 in favor of The
Federal Land Bank of Spokane and
against the hereinafter described
real property which Judgment Is q
decree Of foreclosure against the
hereafter described real property, for
the sum of $2297.16 Dollars, together
with attorneys fees, interest, costs,
and increased costs and to me
directed and delivered. COM
handing me to sell the following
described property to satisfy said
judgment, to-wit:
The South half of the Northwest
quarter of the Northeast quarter of
Section Eighteen, Township Eight
North, Range Thirty, East of the
Willamette Meridian.
Together with all water and wa
ter rights used upon or appurtenant
to said lands and however evidenced.
Together with any and all tene-
ments, Entertainments and appurt-
enances thereunto belonging or used
in connection Herewith.
All situated in Benton county,
State Of Washington.
Notice is hereby given, That on
Saturday, the 18th day of January,
1888 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon
of said day, I will sell the above des-
cribed property, or so much thereof
as may be necessary to satisfy said
judgment. together with attorneys
fees, interest costs and increased
costs.
Said sale will take place at the
front door of the Court House at
Prosser, in said County and State,
and will be at public auction, for
cash In hand to the highest and
best bidder.
Dated at Prosser, Washington, this
10th day Of December. 1897.
A. M. RICHTER,
Sheriff of Said County.
BY p. Pugh, Deputy.
Earl G. Dorfner, Attorney, go
Main Avenue, Spokane, Washing
ton. 12:16-1.la
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-01-13
Notice OF Delinquent Irrigation
Assessments and Sale of Lands
Therefor
Grandview Irrigation District

Notice is hereby given that irri-
cation assessments for the year 1880
OF the Grandview Irrigation Dis
trft upon premises and lands within
said district are now delinquent and
interest on the amount of each as
seSsment has accrued thereto, and
said assessments including said ac-
crued interest and costs, are payable
at the office of the undersigned
Treasurer OF Benton County.
Inasmuch as these delinquent as
sessments stand as a lien against
the real property for which they are
assessed and unless the said assess
ments, together with said accrued
interest and costs are paid prior to
Saturday, the 22nd day of January.
1888, will, as commanded by law
on said date, at the hour OF 10 o.
clock A. NJ. OF said day, at front
entrance Of the Court House In the.
City Of Prosser, Washington, sell
each and all Of said tracts on which
said assessments, accrued interest
and costs shall not then have been
paid, or so much thereof as shall be
necessary to meet the same. Such
sale shall be in the manner by stat
ute made and provided and the land
sold shall be subject to redemption
as provided by law in such cases.
All OF said lads are situate In
townships numbered North from
the base line and Ranges number
ed East from the Willamette Meri-
dian, in Benton County, State OF
Washington.
Three lists of all property delin-
quent In the district mentioned
above are posted in each voting pre-
cinct and in the places hereinafter
mentioned:
One at the Southwest corner of
Section %, Township 8 North.
Range "a E. w. M.
one at the Southwest corner OF
the Southwest quarter of the
northwest quarter Of Section 20,
township North, Range "a e. w.
NJ.
One at the Southeast corner OF
the Southeast quarter of the South
east quarter OF Section 10 Town.
ship 8 North Range "a e. w. M.
One additional copy is also post
ed in the office Of the Board of Di-
rectors Of the Grandyiew District:
and one in the office of the County
Treasurer of Benton County, WASH
ington. a
BEN KNOX,
Treasurer Of Benton County and
Ex-Officio Treasurer of Grandyiew
District. 1:6-13-2O
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-01-13
1IIIIIIIIlI For Rent |lIIII1II1I

FOR RENT-5-room bungalow, just
vacated by Sam Schuster at 600
Kennewick Avenue. Call at the
city hall for Mrs. Campbell for the
key and information 42p
FOR RENT-Good, clean, comfort
able apartments, steam heated
and well furnished; also sleeping
rooms by week or month at Com
mercial Hotel. 41tf
FOR RENT-House, two miles from
town, garage, garden spot. Mrs.
Jules Moret, West Highlands. APP
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-01-13
Notice Of Delinquent Irrigation
Assessments and Sale of Lands
s... s.-r Therefor
Pr0sSer Irrigation District

Notice is hereby given that irri-
cation assessments for the year 1896
Of the Prosser Irrigation District
upon premises and lands within
said district are now delinquent and
interest on the amount of each as
sessment has accrued thereto, and
said assessments including said ac-
crued interest and costs, are pay
able at the office of the under
signed Treasurer of Benton County.
1nasmuch as these delinquent as
sessmentS stand as a lien against
the real property for which they
are assessed and unless the said
assessments, together with said ac-
crued interest and costs are paid
prior to Saturday, the 22nd day of
January, 1888, I will, as commanded
by law on said date, at the hour of
10 O'Clock am. of said day, at front
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-01-13
Notice Of Delinquent Irrigation
Assessments and Sale of Lands
Therefor
Priest Rapids Irrigation District

eASS Ass~kSASAS 1A4A60tAVu O1StEICk
Notice is hereby given that irri-
cation assessments for the year 1896
OF the Priest Rapids Irrigation Dis
trict upon premises and lands within
said district are now delinquent and
interest on the amount of each as
SeSSment has accrued thereto, and
said assessments including said ac-
crued' interest and costs, are pay
able at the office of the undersign-
ed Treasurer Of Benton County.
1nasmuch as these delinquent as
SeSSmentS stand as q lien against
the real property for which they are
assessed and unless the said assess
ments, together with said accrued
interest and costs are paid prior to
Saturday, the 22nd day of January,
1898, I will, as commanded by law
on said date, at the hour of 10 o.
clock am. OF said day, at front en-
trance Of the Court House In the
City Of ProSser, Washington, sell
each and all Of said tracts on which
said assessments, accrued interest
and costs shall not then have been
paid, or so much thereof as shall be
necessary to meet the same. Such
sale shall be in the manner by stat.
ute made and provided and the
land sold shall be subject to re-
demption as provided by law In such
cases.
All Of said lands are situate in
Townships numbered, North from
the base line and Ranges numbered
East from the Willamette Meridian,
in Benton County, State of WASH
ington.
Three lists of all property delin-
quent in the district mentioned
above are posted in each voting pre-
cinct and in the places hereinafter
mentioned:
On a telephone pole at the South
west corner of Tract No. II of the
White Bluffs Orchard Tracts, ac-
cording to the recorded plat thereof
on file in the office of the Audi
tor of Benton County, Washington.
On power pole on the west side
OF the road at the Northeast corner
OF Section Is, Township Is North,
Range % E. w. M.
On a telephone pole on the east
side OF the acknowledgements road
at the Northwest corner of the
Northeast quarter (NEA) of Sec
ton 36, Township Is North, Range
~ E. w. M.
One additional copy is also posted
In the office of the Board of Di-
rectors Of the Priest Rapids Dis
trlct; and one in the office of the
County Treasurer of Benton Coun-
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-01-13
llIlIIllll \
Wanted

WANTED-100 people to try our 100
percent pure Penn oil at q great
saving to you. Investigate. Winks
Motor Parts. SOFT
THE AMERICAN PRODUCTS co.
wants your live or dead horses
and cows. Our truck will call every
day, except Sunday, at Benton City,
Richland, Pasco and Kennewick.
Phone 2161, at Grange Supply, Inc,
at once during hot weather before
8 am. American Products Company,
Yakima. Site
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ty, Washington.
Dated this 30th day Of December,
1887, at Prosser, Washington. .
BEN KNOX,
Treasurer of Benton County and
Ex-Officio Treasurer of Priest
Rapids District. 1:6-13-20
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-01-13

FOR SALE-Berry plantation one
of the finest in eastern Washing
ton, " mile from city limits, Pas
CO. Over $4,000 bearing canes, mar
ket for entire crop at the ranch. Al
proposition for younger person.
Terms, cash. H. N. Bell, Pasco,
Washington. 39-48p
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prANos-Closing out several pianos
- good as new. Will sacrifice and
m terms. You can afford to pay
Sor nuick sales. Write L. E. Wylie,
IN :. Illinois Ave, Spokane, Wash
ineton for prices and terms. 40-45c
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STAMP INK-Pads and stamps for
sale at this office. A large assort-
nent carried In stock. Kennewick
Printing Co. op
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-01-13

- Good and Bad Men -+aH
"A good man goes about doing
good; a dead beat goes about doing
everybody" s>1
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-01-13

r0R SALE-Pure white shortening,
3 pounds for 35c. Peoples Market,
p.ecn washington. 28tfc
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-01-13

sa Starfish Devour Oysters
Starfish are among the worst
enemies of oysters.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-01-13

NOR SALE-Used washer and wood
and coal circulating heater in
excellent condition. L. n. Raymond
plumbing Shop. 41afc
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-01-13

NEW PHILCO RADIOS, good used
washing machines S electric
ranges, $40 to $27; new and used
deyenports, everything in furniture,
beet buys In town at Durocher's
Bargain Store, Kennewick. 41tf
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-01-13

HATS AND CAPS-Hats cleaned
and blocked 60c; caps cleaned Csc.
Peterson Dye Works, phone one
two-three, Pasco. 32tf
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lIIIIIllN For Sale IIIIIIIIl

roR SALE-Fresh hamburger, 2
rounds for Csc. Peoples Market,
nseco WASHINGTON. 28tfc
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-01-13

FOR SALE-At Western Auto Store
Greatest value for your money
on "auto supplies" Highest quality
merchandise at lowest prices. Lane
K. Larson. -a.. -sE.- ~. -..... 40
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IIllIIIlIIlIl Produce IllIIIIIHII

FOR SALE - Strictly fresh eggs,
priced right, at the Joe Gerard
ranch, 5 miles out of Finley road.
alp
FOR SALE-Neted Gem potatoes,
No. 1, $1.00 per 100. B. A. Nc
Lean, first place west of cemetery,
Kennewick. APP
FOR SALE = Peonies, shrubbery,
evergreen, shade trees at sacrifice
prices; fruit, ornamental trees;
grape vines, roses, asparagus plants
at bargain prices. Home Nursery Co.,
Richland, Washington. 29tfc
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-01-13

FOR SALE-Beauty Shop equip
ment, Edith Volkman, 103 South
Front ST., Pasco. 42cP
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FOR SALE-2-month- old Chester
white pigs, $3.50 each. w. L.
Conner, mile north Of Finley,
washington. 41-42p
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FOR SALE-Several sizes of large
craft and clasp envelopes. Now
carried in stock and sold singly or
in quantities. Kennewick Printing
Co. 32tf
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WILL THE PERSON who borrowed
Tales from Shakespeare" by
Morris please leave at this office or
return to the owner. r 42p
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REMEMBER-"Any magazine, any
where, in any language" I will be
glad to take your subscription. F. E.
Masters, 1104 w. Kenn Ave. .41-4p
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IRRIGATED FARMS FOR SALE
Also hay, corn, grain and other
farm produce for sale In season.
See w. c. Muldrow, secy. Sunny
side Irrigation District, Benton City.
Washington. 18tfc
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-14
Dainty Chinese Letter Gives Thanks
For Help in Estate Deal

''For several months l have not
address you, but wish you are
enjoying with very good health
and very prosperous in all your
dealings.
Il have lately received your let
ter sending me the original and
duplicate drafts which value 1 have
duly received at the time when I
personally went to Hongkong and
collected satisfactorily.
LAS l was in that time in the
period of examination of my studies
in the school, 1 did not answered
you promptly due to the reason
that the time was very limited,
for such matter, kindly beg me the
pardon.
My father lately passed away,
but the money he left was really
diff ult TO withdraw if there exists
no such friendship and kindness
from your part, arranging every
trouble to send us the funds that
L have mentioned for the support
Of our family. This is the matter
OF which l am sincerely thankful
ana wishing every success.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-14
Chula Vista Will
Hold Festival

CHULA VISTA, Sept. IA. = Sew
enth annual Fiesta de la Luna
Will be held here Sept. % to "a in
elusive, presenting Il three-day en-
tertalnment program. Sponsored
by the city of Chula Vista and
civ1c'spirited organizations, this
years fiesta is expected to attract
4 record throng of southlanders to
participate in the colorful, Spanish
celebration.
A gala dinner, ball and program
will open the festivities in the
Women's clubhouse Sept. %. High
light of this years event will be an
original historical pageant.
In addition there will be street
dances, a rodeo, baseball game, art
exhibit, kangaroo court, parade and
many carnival features, said Mrs.
T. G. johnson, chairman.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-14
Mary Louise Wynn
Weds at Modest

Friends OF Miss Mary Louise
Wynn and Delbert williams will be
Interested 10 learn OF their mar
fiass Saturday at Modesto. Mrs.
Williams is the dauphter of Mr..
aHd ar } B Wynn Of Fl Centre
ard williams b. the son o. Mr.. and
Mn I A williams. Both YOUNG
people attended valley schools.
TIE briue wore n smart frock OF
black 1ifeta with Which she chose
white accessories. n eorsage was
ahite gardenias. { SIS at the
wedding we're Mrs. williams fam
Is. Nho we're spending the summer
IN Modesto her sister and husband
Mr and Mrs A. c. Davis and Debs
reague. Who accompanied Williams
north for the ceremony.
After a short honeymoon on the
coast they will be at home to their
friends al 5i4 Len Rey.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-14
Women'sClubt to
Start Season
In October

an R ~ NaFs PRECEDENT o.
fila H1Euana IHH zaaUlud club.
8esausa,isF HsHz#zH# repair uofk
aH tnf nlHfaT q re clubhouse
H uruEreaainE HazHfaetafliy and
fns ciu1 huass - - m rsadiness
sar ~ oIsuana = aas elub season
fHs aeroud aeaz Il oelober
Barrier iu HHs Hammef Vandaia
laFurd on tna fazsaiz m ue rest
faom of fhs eiab ana aas faci Was
naf discovered aH1H Natsr had
rsaehed taa laal level n the
fssf room ans haa flaeied me en-
liTs ouiiing
Lluoisum nas hseu replaced lea
ne 80 roam - 1Haz ruuIn b. avail
abis Co., 49, ana musi Of ne
pla.isrine and namfina in me resi
room b. eanpietsa Tas entire
noof of ths reeHnflon room has
had 10 a. ssnasa ana refinished
besides unoisum and some hase
hoaris tn the kltehsn and rest
room
TIE meeting - ths Junior clut
eIn b. held in tas - room. which
Is ready fof uae
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-14
EIks Lodge Will
Eat Dove Dinner

Ell Centre Elks lodge dining room
will be crammed to the rafters
Thursday night for the annual
dove dinner. The dinner will start
at 7 O'Clock.
Hunters from the lodge bagged
the doves in campaign which
dates back to the opening Of dove
season. One box OF shells was
given each hunter In return for a
limit of doves. Chief Kitchen Me-
chanic Charles Jobes indicated
wednesday there would be plenty
of doves for all
The annual dinner attracts more
lodge members than any single
event, according to Norman Deaton
exalted ruler, and this year viii
be no exception. The dinner Is
free TO members.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-14
Demos Bury


Imperial county Democrats bur-
led the hatchet Tuesday night and
elected officers for the central
committee in a frictionleSS session
az the county court house.
Ned Holmes of Holtville is
chairman; John Kavanaugh OF
Holtville, first vice chairman,
James Baxter of Calexico, second
vice-chairman; T. D. Mccall of
Imperial, secretary; Cecil Gillett,
of Ell Centre, assistant secretary.
w. j. Clements, of Ell Centro,
treasurer.