Local Notes From Yakima County Correspondence
Lievd Faisbrook and visitors call on Mrs. H. Mr. and Mrs. Ryan and Ruth visit Miss Stipp. Dwellings change hands as Hartig moves to Moxee to tend Lombard-Horsley ditch. Danford and Harris families relocate within Morrisy and Boyd ranch areas. Fred McVay moves to reservation with family for summer. Cameron Bros. upgrade milk route wagon. Rev. Vail to preach Saturdays indefinitely. Yakima city marshal orders street and alley cleaning within thirty days to improve appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lievd Faisbrook
Ryan
Ruth
Fred McVay
Cameron Bros
Harry Richmond
Hanford Canal
Rev
Vail
Yakima
Alfalfa Notes From Local Roundup
Henry Dekraay moved his horse to Grand View this week and Henry Gelhart returned from North Yakima Saturday. Mrs Gesh Hotel Alfalfa f is ill with pleurisy. Geo Mathis lost a Jersey cow on the railroad track by passenger No 5. Mr Bartlow is among the first to plant a garden in the vicinity. Mr Sharp Sr returned from Ellensburg. Geo Ide reconnected with a 60 year acquaintance, Mr Ide, located through papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dekraay
Grand View
Henry Gelhart
Yakima
Mr. Johnson
Toppenish
Loren. Allen
Allen
Gesh
Alfalfa
Geo, Mathis
Bartlow
Sharp
Ellensburg
Sarnell
Wapatoris
Geo. Ide
Ide
Fruitvale Notes on Local Events and Transfers
A jury list for the Flanney trial is drawn locally. Local real estate changes include Phillips selling five acres to William Nelson of Minneapolis for 5500, Nelson returning to Minneapolis then plan to move here in June. Ed Perry improves after illness. birth reported as a girl to Mr and Mrs W J Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Anderson
Minesota
Hubbard Ditch
Orr
Canaia
Huntehinsos
Ho Shea, Jr
C. Moore EM
Kine
Howard Wright
Wy Jn Davie
J. Keet
Phillips
William Nelson
Minneapolis
Nelson
Strayed or Stolen Bay Colt From Highland Ranch
A 23-year-old unbroken bay colt with a white star and brand P with half circle on left hip disappeared from Highland Hop Ranch in Moxee on March 17. A reward is offered for its return by the undersigned owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland
Moxee
Local Society Notes and Business Moves in Yakima Area
Local residents attend social visits and business trips in Tacoma Toppenish and Ellensburg. The Standard Oil Co plans a distributing agency in the city while the Ellensburg plant closes. Incorporation filings in Olympia form Case & Eschbach with 24000 capital. they will erect the Pleasant Valley irrigating dam. School board May add Summit View facilities. crowding remains an issue even after high school completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adah Shannon
Bess Shields
Tacoma
Nob Hill
Richard Strobach
Messrs. Fechter
Rudkin
Sound
S. B. Jones
P. R. Tripple
C. Wright
Seattle
Fairview
Luce
Hoquiam
Standard Oil Company
Ellensburg
Olympia
N. H. Case P. J. Eschbach
Fred Parker
Case & Eschbach
Pleasant Valley
Emily S. P. Flowers
Mabton
Veniremen
Roy Huyver
Selah
Gandy
Yand
James
Commercial Club
Prosser
Messrs. Lowner, Wilcox and Johnson
Jonathan Baldwin
B. J. Pacius
Mabton Chronicle
Syphon
Frank X Nag
Cromett
Yakima
D. Morgan
Thomas Binger
Sunnyside
Andie MecLend
Joseph
Burl Villey
Par& Sons
Bryan
Ympia
Montesano
G. A. KR
Chicago and Northwestern
Iway
Fragle Grove
Iowa
Slade
WH. Halsey
Halsey
J.L. Keene
Yakima City Notes on Trials and Local Affairs
C B Yandel from Seattle to judge a horse show bout. S E Chaffee arrives to attend the Flanney trial as spectator. Bridgeman barred from $950 claim by Judge Preble. Alexander couple seek county pay, not district. A Society Derby eyed for July race meet with owner entries 60 days prior. Ahtanum water users roll closes April 10. Elmer Pierce builds home near Summit View. Polk directory crew start 1908 North Yakima directory. Frith returns to Yakima Transport after Vancouver visit. Watt builds two cottages to aid cheap housing for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Yandel
Seattle
S. E. Chaffee
Sunnyside
Chaffee
William B. Bridgeman
Preble
Alexander
Ahtanum
Elmer Pierce
Summit View
Polk Directory
North Yakima
Frith
Yakima Valley Transportion Company
Vancouver
B. C
White Bluffs Welcomes Auto Trip After Rocky Run
A group including H Foulse B L Cashman Pete Cashman H A Tucker and others arrived in White Bluffs by the Columbia after a 65 mile trip that took about 12 hours. Rocks on the road slowed them and the Yakima car broke its gear. Hosts housed travelers on the floor as they praised the day and advised letting others handle gas trolleys in future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Bluffs
H. Foulse
B. L. Cashman
Pete Cashman
H. A Tucker
W. E. Taylor
M. Penningon
M. C. Williams
Ed Perry
J. M. Perry
Columbia
Yakima
Hee
Unclaimed Letters List at North Yakima Post Office
The list shows multiple unclaimed letters dated March 28 1908 at the North Yakima post office. Names include Elmer E Bellinger Geo Becklinger Melvin A Boler Josiah Barrett Minnie Carnes Chas E Bruchu Carnes D F Cameron Susue Clem W S Charles John Cooke L L Dean E P Davis Harry Duden Henry Dwyer Ed Drazoo Gustvus A Earl Fred Bvearn Myrtle Gibson Fred Gillis Finley Goodman Charles Gannon Margery Hart John Huston Walter Hirsch M Hudson Tomie Johnson David Jefferson Miss Clarria Johnstom Milton Jefferson Lucile Johnson Don E Kelly Frank Kenney P P Kluckman C F Linse Johnnie Lambert N D Lieurven Freintje Marquam J F Morgan Jessie Mack Elizabeth J McLeod Angus MacLynn A V Mulvaney Ed Mikani O Jap Milton A J Morrell Orley E Norton J M ONeill P T Orcott Nellie Presleigh W H Phillips Mell Patterson William Palmer Nina Palmer Simeon Rosenblatt Wallace Robinson J W Sheridan M E Sutton George W Stanbury C H Stoltz A M Shaw William Taylor M E
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Yakima
Bellinger
Elmer E. Radford
Geo. Becklinger
Melvin A. Boler
Josiah Barrett
Minnie Carnes
Chas E. Bruchu
P. Carnes
D. F. Cameron
Susue Clem
W. S. Charles
John Cooke
L. L. Dean
E. P. Davis
Harry Duden
Henry
Missing Names Promote Postal Letter Advertising
A brief postal notice lists recipients Thompson Miss J Vernon Mrs Charles Velair Mrs J W Willard Sam Williams Mrs J One cent due on each letter advertised W L Lemon P M signals the pay and forwarding request.
University Inspector Praises Local School Standards
Frederick W. Meisnest, state inspector from the University of Washington, reports glowing findings on North Yakima schools. He commends Miss Krause in German, Mr. Palmer and Miss Anthon in science, Miss James and Miss Hill in English, Miss Whitney in mathematics, and Miss Van Horn in Latin and Spanish, noting a strong overall program despite fire damage. Superintendent Reed shares in the jubilation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Washington
State Inspector of Schools
Frederick W. Meisnest
Reed
Meisnest
Miss Krause
North Yakima
Palmer
Anthon
James
Hill
Whitney
van Horn
Funeral rites march from Olympia to Montesano led by Masons
In Olympia the Masonic body will conduct funeral rites and escort to Montesano where the G A R will oversee the ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Montesano
Ballard's Snow Liniment Endorsed by Bremond Woman
Mrs. Josie Sumner of Bremond Texas writes April 15 1902 that Ballard's Snow Liniment relieves her family's growing pains and knee aches in her daughter and heals frost bitten feet. She praises it as the best liniment she has used and notes availability in 25cc 50¢ and 1.00 packages sold by D H Fry Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Sumner
Bremond
Tex
Ballard
D. H. Fry Drug Co
White Bluffs land boom draws Hannold and Day back to town
G A Hannold and A C Day of the White Bluffs Land Co return to town amid rising sales. They report 72 new residences and 20 new business houses since October with more under construction. Sylvester of Maine bought 14 acres and located it. Day’s California trip was strictly business, visiting sound cities before returning home. Oakland grows rapidly while Frisco shows no gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Hannold
A. C. Day
White Bluffs Land Company
Mr. Hannold
White Bluffs
Mr. Day
California
Sylvester
Maine
Day
Frisco
Oakland
Death of Washington State Superintendent R. B. Bryan
State Superintendent of Public Instruction R. B. Bryan died Monday forenoon at St. Elizabeth's hospital after an apoplexy attack last Friday. Born in Ohio in 1842, he lived in Iowa and Wisconsin, served in multiple schools and districts, and held the Washington state post from 1889 to 1893 and again after 1900. The remains will be shipped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Bryan
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Bryan
Ohio
Iowa
Iron Brigade
Wisconsin
General Bragg
West Mitchell Academy
Linn County
Kansas
Pacific Coast
Montesano
Wash
Aberdeen
Washington
Notice to Creditors in Estate of James Wright
In Yakima County Washington probate court Fred G Wright named executor of James Wright deceased requests all creditors to present claims with vouchers within one year from April 1 1908 to H J Snively attorney at the Snively law office North Yakima Washington. Claims not presented will be barred by Washington law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
State of Washington
Yakima County
Jamnes Wright
Fred G. Wright
James Wright
H. J Snively
H. J. Snively
Se Ward
North Yakima
Washington
A. D
Johnston Divorce Sought in Yakima County Suit
Mary F. Johnston sues E. A. Johnston in Yakima County Washington for absolute divorce on grounds of habitual drunkenness and neglect. Plaintiff seeks custody of the minor child and a decree of divorce with service required within sixty days after February 26 1908. H J Snively attorney for plaintiff lists North Yakima address. Fab 26-Aprill
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Washington
Yakima
Mary F. Johnston
E. A. Johnston
H. J. Snively
P. O
North Yakima
Washington
Scarcity of Fruit Trees Hits Wapato Area
In Wapato Washington an estimated 750 acres will be planted to fruit and berries this spring with high demand and limited supply. About 60 acres will be sown to alfalfa. Despite little rain or snow, local fruitmen say ground moisture is sufficient for planting. One firm is securing 80 acre tracts for 160 acre lots. Indian lands are moving quickly nearby and the Kansas State Federation of Labor reports over 120 affiliated groups and about 6500 members since August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapato
Wash
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Yahima
Yakima City
Mrs. O. L. Merersie
Fruitvale
Cjarze
Mr. Cross
Robert Bratten
Ed. Perry
Ed. Thorp
Joe K. Reed
Martin Cross
H. A.fl Borgers
Cowychee
W. J. Davis
W. M. Watt
Pioneer Lumber Company
Foleys
North Yakima Drug Company
A. D. Sloan
Bright
Columbia River Town
H. M. Helliesen & CO
Herald
Netherlands
American Mortgage Company
C. Vnameyer
Alaska Bidg
Wasa
Sunnyside Canal
Outlook High School
Snipe
A. H. Yost
Summit View School
P. Gildea
Clark & Generaux
Lawyers
Yakima Ave
D. S. Johnston Company
W. M. Roberts
Kansas State Federation of Labor
LE Medicine CO
Chicago
U.S. A
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