Frost Fighting in Grand Valley Orchards Heats Fight Against Freeze
In a 1909 report W V C Talbert of the Grand Valley National Bank praises orchard heating to save crops after a severe April freeze. He cites oil and coal heater demonstrations, notes bankers financed about eighty percent of equipment, and urges growers to adopt heating to protect future harvests lifting land values and consistency of crops.
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E. M. Sly
Grand Valley
Geos Valler
Grand Valley National Bank
Grand Vally
Mrs J A Van Norsdall Dies Suddenl y
Mrs. J A Van Norsdall died at home in the Garden Tracts on Tuesday at noon after a brief illness with rheumatism and other complications. She leaves a husband two children and a Toronto-born daughter Agnes Josephine Wilks who married J A Van Norsdall in 1897. Funeral was held Thursday at 10:00 a m conducted by Rev W Du Bois.
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J.A. van Norsdall
Garden Tracts
Agnes Josephine Wilks
Canada
Joseph Wilks
Methodist Church
Superan
Pacific Grove
California
Provo
Utah
J. A. van Norsdall
Epworth League
Methodist
Sheridan
Wyoming
Tacoma Wash
Kennewick
van Norshall
W. du Bois
Grandview Telephone Co Holds Annual Meeting at School House
The Grandview Telephone Co held its annual meeting Tuesday night at the Grandview School House. The new company owning this country line reported a prosperous year ending with money in the coffers.
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Grandview Telephone Co
Grandview School House
Death of John Mertes
John Mertes died at his home after a two month illness with heart disease. Born in Germany 62 years ago, he came to the United States as a boy and settled in Michigan in 1865 on a farm he owned for nearly four decades. He married Ella Frederick in 1885 and survives three sons George Courtney and Stanley and two infant daughters preceded him. Funeral services were held at his home conducted by Rev J H Wood and were well attended.
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John Mertes
Mr. Mertes
Germany
Michigan
Ella Frederick
George
Courtney
Stanley
J. H. Wood
Kennewick
John Mertes Honored for Enduring Patience During Illness
Industry was unfailing and carried beyond his strength. His patience and courage were shown in his last illness and if anyone deserves joy, peace and contentment in Heaven, that man is John Mertes.
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John Mertes
Nevlow Home Burns In West Town Fire
A. Nevlow’s residence about a mile east of town burned completely Tuesday morning. The stove started the blaze before the couple awoke, forcing them to jump from a window in night clothing. Losses totaled about $700 with only $100 on furniture saved. Neighbors assisted as Fred Veeder arrived first and helped contain sparks from a hay stack while Mrs. Nevlow watched the chicken house. The Nevlowes fled to a neighbor’s for clothes and shelter.
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A. Nevlow
Mr. Nevlow
Insured Loss Adjusted In Burned Home Fire
The fire loss for the home was insured and adjusted Wednesday by Agent R. Stanton at $1000. The payment will be issued once returns are processed at the home office. It is hard luck to lose a house yet fortunate that furniture and building were insured and adjustment is prompt.
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R. Stanton
Debating and Basketball Plans At Local High School
A second team debate is arranged with Pasco High School with date undecided. The new basketball hall above Ashbauyzh’s building will host practice and a holiday game against Parco. A candy booth runs during the Turner Art Exhibit December 16 to 18 run by a four-class committee led by Edna Cresswell and Ethel Ely.
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Ashbauyzh
Parco
Edna Cresswell
Ethel Ely
Stella Hanson
Local School Notes Mark Holiday Preparations Amid Loss
Last Saturday Mina Schaible learned of her father’s sudden death and returned to Iowa. Mr Lewis led the class with Miss Vance substituting in the sixth grade. Eighth graders hosted a girl’s literary evening. boys later returned the visit. Third and fourth graders plan Christmas programs, Gieno Puderpaugh began in the fourth grade. Howard Van Noredal in the second grade was sent home due to his mother’s death.
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Mina Schaible
Iowa
Howard van Noredal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jer
Tive
Fty Ful
Valley Bank Gashier
C. Talbert
Cashier
Grand Valley National Bar
Montana
West Africa
Taylor
Treasury
Carl Williams
H. D. Crocfelter
W. E. Campbell
A.C. Amon
John Wroe
C. E. Risiden
A. E. Dague
Westlake
Nevlow
Pasco High School
Portland Flouring Mills Co
Dayton, Wash
Spokane
Portland
Seattle
North Bank Road
Chicago
S.p.&s
N. P
Oass
G.N
Omaha
Denver
St. Louis
V. M. van Hook
Watson Bros
Kennewick, Washington
Marcella Gould
Gieno Puderpaugh
Chas, H. Collins
Kennewick, Wash
Wash
Second St
Third Street
Omar W. Rich
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