Campaign Manager Forms for Good Roads Bond Move
G C Roland of North Yakima becomes campaign manager for Frank J Allen and handles publicity. County officials Lancaster Marble and W W Robertson toured East Selah country Friday to promote bonding the county for 1,000,000 for good roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Roland
North Yakima
Benton County
Frank J. Allen
Kennewick
Good Roads Movement
Lancaster
Marble
W. W. Robertson
East Selah Country
Basket Social by Brotherhood Yeomen at Moose Hall
The drill team of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen will host a basket social and entertainment on Friday evening April 5 at Moose hall. The public is invited and ladies are asked to bring baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Moose Hall
Camp Out Captain Denham Seeks State Fair Grounds
Will Camp Out Captain Denham of Company C apply for permission to camp on the state fair grounds. The request is expected to be granted and the boys will enjoy a real camp life outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denham
Company C
State Fair Grounds
Senator Allen Visits Kennewick
State Senator Frank J. Allen, visiting Kennewick from North Yakima, expresses strong belief he will win re election in the fall. He cites his stance in the county division fight and horticultural appropriation as key factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Kennewick
Frank J. Allen
North Yakima
Courier of
Illness Baffles Calumet Cafe Proprietor John Tax
John Tax, co proprietor of the Calumet Cafe and noted city resident, lies in St Elizabeths hospital gravely ill with pneumonia and Brights disease. His condition has improved slightly in two to three days but remains precarious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tax
John Lax
The
Calumet Cafe
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Bright
Gordon Engagement Termed News From Bellingham
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Gordon of Bellingham announce the engagement of daughter Adelaid Beatrice to Mr. Guy Rayburn Allen of Seattle. The wedding is planned soon after Easter. Miss Gordon is a noted Bellingham society girl. Mr. Allen is a former North Yakima man, son of the late H. H. Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Gordon
Bellingham
Adelaid Beatrice
Guy Rayburn ‘Allen
Seattle
Miss Gordon
Mr. Allen
North Yakima
H. H. Allen
Royal Neighbors' Aid meeting at Mrs Bryant home
The Royal Neighbors' Aid met with Mrs. Frank Bryant at 302 South Seventh street on Friday afternoon. Twenty one members attended, sewing and chatting until 4 30, when light refreshments were served by the hostess and Mesdames Clark Dawson and McCormick assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors
Frank Bryant
South Seventh Street
Beverly tract bustle as railroad, ranchers push development
Activity on Columbia P. J. Buwalda reports a lively scene around Beverly and the adjacent Columbia River area. The Milwaukee railroad project proceeds while Congdon interests develop the Beverly tract and ranchers and other land enthusiasts work to open up the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
P. J. Buwalda
Beverly
Columbia River
Wpriday
Milwaukee Railroad
Congdon
Orchard Planting Near Zillah Promises Growth
The Yakima Valleys Orchard Co will plant 160 acres of fruit trees near Zillah three miles northwest under the Lombard Horsley ditch, marking a second 160 acre block this year. G Ware of the Federated Commercial clubs visits North Yakima. meeting set in Ellensburg on Friday April 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima Valleys Orchard Co
Zillah
Lombard & Horsley
Zillah Free Press
G. Ware
Federated Commercial Clubs of
Yakima
North Yakima
Ellensburg
Rev. Ware
Canal Improvements Complete at Coyote Rapids Pumping Station
Water in Hanford Canal is routed to the irrigation ditch after electric current powered the motors at the Coyote Rapids pumping station. Improvements over several months are finished and another mile of canal cementing was completed this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanford Canal
Coyote Rapids
Hanford
Traffic Growth On Northern Pacific Signals More Trains
Traffic growth on the Northern Pacific railway suggests soon need for extra trains to handle the business. New trains are added to support track re ballast in the valley, and as the fruit season arrives Yakima yards will host fruit trains and extra switch engines around the clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific Railway
Yakima
Turner heads search for Carson Long clues on Yakima river
E H Turner returned from North Yakima where he rode with river men to probe the Carson Long mystery. They searched all holes and eddies by boat but found no evidence, only the satisfaction that none exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Turner
North Yakima
March Weather Comparison for North Yakima
March weather in North Yakima compares favorably with other Weather service stations. The mean temperature was 42.3 degrees with a high of 75 on the 27th and a low of 16 on the 3rd. Precipitation totaled .21 inches, including a trace of snowfall. Clear days numbered 17, with 9 partly cloudy and 5 cloudy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
Weather Service
United States
Flagmen Housed for North ern Pacific Crossings
For the accommodation of Northern Pacific flagmen at the railway crossings on B and C streets small houses have been installed. The public using those crossings receives protection as seven or eight tracks cross the roadway. At Yakima avenue bells have been added to the gate and gatemen there. At Walnut street a bell signal has been installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Yakimua Avenue
Walnut Street
Apricot Blossoms and Early Fruit Markers Reported
Apricot blossoms appear in the valley with cherries plums and peaches showing color. Apricots were in bloom last year in North Yakima on March 25 and asparagus was ready by the end of March. This year is later but warm weather is accelerating growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
Rail line plans connect Connell to Richland via Ringold
The Hanford Columbian notes O W R N and N P will build a west branch from Connell crossing the Columbia at Ringold and linking near Richland with a downstream line from Priest Rapids, giving eastern Benton County direct access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanford Columbian
O.W., Ro & N.company
Connell
Columbia
Ringold
Richland
Priest Rapids
Benton City
Northern Pacific
John Cort Visits North Yakima With Optimistic Crop News
John Cort and Mrs. Cort arrived from his lower valley ranch Monday and express strong optimism about a bumper fruit and overall bumper crop season. He notes local theater woes, plans a morning inspection, and predicts the current theater venture is a make or break, with his verdict pending after assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cort
Yakima
A Fight in the Air Over a Rattlesnake Trip
Frank Bryant and companions witnessed a blue grouse flee a pursuing hawk on a trip to the Rattlesnake. The hawk killed the grouse. Bryant shot the hawk and grouse, bringing both to town for the county bird collection. The grouse weighed four and a half pounds, the hawk about one and a half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bryant
Mr. Bryant
Vinol Credited With Restoring Reader From Illness
Rev. D Schneider of Rice Lake Wisconsin credits Vinol with a severe stomach trouble recovery. After three months bedridden a single bottle prompted rapid improvement and four bottles completed the recovery. Prominent users nationwide endorse Vinol under a twelve year money back guarantee through Fred Tl Janeck, Drugeist, North Yakima Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Schneider
Rice Lake
Wis
Fred Tl
Janeck
Drugeist
North Yakima
Wash
Guardian Appointed for Janet and Hortense Van Valkenburg
Guardian for two John G. Van Valkenburg children Janet and Hortense appointed on Monday. Bond of 3000 furnished by Publishing Company Incorporates. Northwest Forum Publishing filed articles of incorporation with officers H. D. Jory president, 8. H. Patterson vice president, S. H. Harrison secretary and business manager. Publication to be at Yakima Independent office. Funeral of Harry Cross held in East Selah with services by Rev. S. J. Kennedy and body sent to Minnesota for interment. Divorced Lillian Livingston granted custody of son Duncan Taylor Livingston. marriage date November 8 1910. desertion alleged. Lee C. Delle attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. van Valkenburg
Janet
Hortense
Northwest Forum Publishing Company
H. D. Jory
H. Patterson
S. H. Harrison
Yakima Independent
Harry Cross
Harry Fred Cross
East Selah
Flint-Shaw Company
J. Kennedy
Minnesota
Livingston
Superior Court
Lillian Livingston
J. D. Livingston
Duncan Taylor Livingston
Lee C. Delle
Agents Session Postponed in North Yakima
Railway passenger agents of the northwest postpone their North Yakima meeting from April 2 to April 9. The gathering will include many rate fixers for excursions for the year and aims to engage local businessmen during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Yakima
Northwest
Misses Prosser Honored With Pink Bridge Party
The Misses Margaret and Mildred Prosser were hosted by Mrs. A B Weed on North Second Street for a bridge party last evening. The pink color theme featured bouquets and blooming plants, with many guests being former playmates from North Yakima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prosser
Margaret
Mildred Prosser
A. B. Weed
North Second Street
Mrs. Weed
Misses Prosser
North, Yakima
Death of Marshall Chambers in local community
Marshall Chambers aged 62 died Monday from acute Brights disease. A Wisconsin native resident two years, he worked with Cascade Lumber and managed the Sunnyside yard. An Elk and a Mason, he was popular in those orders. He had been ill since February and is survived by two sons in Wisconsin and Seattle. Funeral arrangements are being handled locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Chambers
Bright
Wisconsin
Cascade Lumber Company
Sunnyside
Seattle
Personal visitors and residents mingle at North Yakima hotels
A stream of callers arrives in North Yakima including N. Ek Nelson of Seattle secretary of the Washington Association of Cigar Dealers and J. T. Kireh of Chicago staying with local hosts. Other guests hover between the Yakima and Commercial hotels from Mabton Grandview and Walla Walla as county business and social visits unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. EK. Nelson
Seattle
Washington Association of Cigar Dealers
JL. T. Kireh
Chicago
Mra
N. Hunt
W. H. Shea, Jr
Toppenish
Shea Orchard
Fruitvale
J. Moorehead
Mabton
Yakima Hotel
W. J. Moulton
Fargo
N. D
Minneapolis
North Yakima
Yakima
A. R. Stanfenbeil
Dubuque
Jane Hoagland
Grandview
Howard Taylor
Vancouver
B. C
George Drumm
California
Dr. Carver
First Street
Montaville Flowers
Los Angeles
International Lyceum Association of America
Commercial Hotel
Lemay
T. N. Henry
Prosser
State Fair Commission
Walter N. Granger
Zillah
Brownell
Beverly
R. Duncan
Wapato
W. A. Ritz
W. H. Bellentine
Walla Walla
Mr. Ritz
W. I. Judson
Des Moines
W. Six
L H. Frantz
Vernon
Tex
Oscar James
Death of Harry Cross Elicits Funeral Plans and Elopement News
The Yakima valley mourns Harry Cross who died at four o clock p m. He was the son of Mrs BEA Cross and leaves a wife a son and his mother a brother and sister. Remains to be taken to Minneapolis for interment with funeral to be held at the chapel later. Also reported is the elopement of Miss Ethel Voliva and Mr Arthur Adams of this place with unknown location and many friends sending good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomona
Wash
Harry Cross
BE. A. Cross
Ethel Voliva
Arthur Adams
Zillah News Highlights From March Activities
The Yakima Valleys Orchard Co plans 160 acres of fruit trees near Zillah with new developments at Furman & McDonald store. Community notes include Masons charter, rural routes talk, high school petition, birthday party for John Spurgeon, and farewell for Rev G Ware. Local residents attend visits and celebrations amid ongoing town improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zillah
Wash
Yakima
W. H. Payne
H. M. Harlan
J. Colcord
J. G. Widmer
Tyler
Flavin
A. A. Hunter
A. W. Banks
Tacoma
C. Chapman
Toppenish
Ed Mudd
North Yakima
Furman & McDonald
Harry Remain
The
Granger News
Grace Hedges
Buena
Genevieve
Lillian Frakes
Grandpa Alsbury
Fred Haines
Ed Hatch
W. M. Ross
A. H. Green
Miss Derby
Miss Griffith
Bent
Selah
C. P. Spurgeon
Oo. H. Brady
John Spurgeon
Maomi Brady
M. M. Valleau
G. Ware
Zillan
F. O. Lodge
Wise
Cure Backache With Mother Gray Aromatic Roots
Odorless patent medicine ad touts Mother Gray Aromatic Lenf for backache kidney bladder and urinary issues. Claims energy boost and general relief using natural berries and roots. offers mail order sample and plant sample requests via Dray giver, The Mother Gray Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meter Gray
Mother Graw Co
Presenting Silver Spoons to Revered Minister and Citizen
A social gathering featured a gift of silver table spoons to Rev and Mrs Ware. Refreshments followed in dainty style as guests departed with memories of a pleasant evening and the loss of a good minister and citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larma
Nile News Briefs From Niles Valley Weather And Moves
Nile March 31 weather fine and sheep shearing has begun in the valley. Worton of Naches shearer for James Beck and Z H Benton. Mrs Ora Shoemaker returns to Seattle to make her future home. Alvin Morris returns from Owasco Missouri with his mother. Weigel Krother McCaw guests Sunday. Jack Meloy back from Oregon. J H Palmer returns to Pendleton Oregon. Daily mail starts Monday April 1. Everyone looks forward to the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nile
Daily Mail
Worton
Naches
James Beck
Z. H. Benton
Ora Shoemaker
Seattle
Alvin Morris
Owasco
Weigel
Samuel McCaw
North Yakima
Krother
Jack Meloy
Oregon
J. H. Palmer
J. W. Palmer
Pendleton
Ore
Barker returns with baby after year in Los Angeles
Mrs W L Barker wife of Granger mayor arrives in Granger Wash with their infant after more than a year away in Los Angeles Cal Mr Barker meets her in Seattle and they plan to reside in a bungalow on West A street Also noted is J E Collier of Collier Copps meat market owning a new 40 HP four cylinder Lambert car
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granger, Wash
W. L. Barker
Los Angeles
Cal
Ellensburg Social Roundup and Local Happenings
A surprise party at 604 North Sampson Street greeted Mr and Mrs W D Farley on Thursday. A 25 guest high school class pin arrival. pugilist Joe Hill prepares for a Tacoma fight with Roy Douglas. Various residents, visitors and travel notes across Ellensburg and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illensburg
Wash
W. D. Farley
North Sampson Street
Herbert Talbott
Kittitas
Dora Burch
Ellensburg High School
Joe Hill
Tacoma
Roy Douglas
Ellensburg
Hill
Portland
Ralph Browning
North Poplar Street
George Vandenburg
Dennis
Leland Bull
University of Washington
Jack Claussen
North Yakima
Gladys Parshall
City
Roy Green
So. Anderson Street
Unclaimed Advertised Letters at North Yakima Post Office
The North Yakima post office lists unclaimed letters dated March 30 1912. Names include Anderson J E Barrette Alice Barry J E Belnap Melvin Braum Freda and many others with one cent due on each letter. W L Lemon BP. M Dae
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Yakima
Anderson
J. ER
Barrette
Alice
Barry
J. E
Belnap
Melvin
Braum
Freda
Brevier
Jack
Brown
Brunton
Tweed
Buckley
Coral
Buente
Miss Lulu
Carlstrom
Fannie J
Cooper
J. R
Couborne
Crawford
J. M
Current
J. W
Dandonneau
Joe
Davis
T. W
de Neffe
James
Doust
W. J
Dow
Cora
Driel
Walter Ottevangers
Eljenholm
Erick
Emerson
Geo
Fannan
Fisher
Norman
Gandy
Gast
Frank
Granger
Walter N
Grant
Grapper
F. B
Hamilton
Miss Louise
Hampton
Jace
Hays
Isaac
Howard
Oscar
Howe
L. E
Huffman
J. D
Jackson
Thomas E
Kincaid
Sam
King
Peter
Kiriaquidis
Athanacio
Lacken
Lewis
Long
Bill
Louke
McLaughlin
Miss Nina
Marriman
Fred
Marts
John
Miller
W. H
Morgan
Fred L
Muller
J. L
Myers
Mrs. H
Nelison
Nelson
T. C
North Star Lodge
Oliver
J. S
Olson
Osbourn
Chas
Pattimore
Pintler
Prudence
P. R
Pritchard
Purdin
Ralph
Racanelli
Michele
Ramage
Ramsey
Wit
Richards
Robinson
B. F
Lizzie
Sanos
Magiskas
Sbragia
Paolino
Smith
Lilly
Maggie
Spencer
Jessie L
Stevens
Stover
Taylor
M. H
Thornton
Marion
Tom
Billy
Tower
R. C
Turner
Nina
Waugh
Nella
Vose
Wallace
Miss Leuna
What Will the Harvest Be in Yakima Valley This Year
The People's Forum urges Yakima Valley fruit growers to expect a bountiful harvest. It stresses proper coddling moth spraying starting as blossoms fall, warns against careless application, and encourages experienced help to ensure 95 percent clean apples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima Valley
Paul L. Kruger
Evolution of the hoe and plow in ancient farming
The excerpt traces the early tools of agriculture noting the hoe as an initial aid for husbandmen and describing the progression to the plow. It explains the hoe’s evolution, the use of a larger two person hoe before the plow, and the development of iron-shod shares and steel blades with early wheel variants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
National Magazine
One Thousand Gardens Planned in Toppenish Schools
Toppenish will plant 1000 gardens this spring as part of a school campaign led by Supt. Robinson. Pledges total 500 gardens already, with five acres set aside at the school grounds for experimental work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Robinson
Royal Jewel Cracks On Keene's New Car
D N Keene's new automobile failed Sunday in Wide Hollow causing a stalled scene. A crowd gathered with no shelter as Keene prepared to take final action on the car. J M Perry advised to let the car run its course while it stayed in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keene
D. N. Keene
Wide Hollow
Anl
Mr. Keene
J. M. Perry
Benton City Aims to Attain County Seat in Benton County
The Benton City promoters plan to secure the county seat from Prosser. They offer a donated block and a $380000 courthouse as part of the bid. F L Pitman of the Spokane Northwest line supports Benton City and says the move will succeed. Prosser and Kennewick are also contenders for the seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton County
Hanford
Court House
Prosser
Kennewick
Benton City
North Coast
Kiona
Pitman
F. L. Pitman
National pastime in winter in Chicago politics
A witty remark from the Chicago Record-Herald notes that while baseball is called the national game, politics is quoted as the winter national pastime, reflecting the city's engagement in political affairs during colder months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
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Association
Charles Hauser
Yakima Horticultural Union
Yakima Valley Fruit Growers’ Association
Hauser
First Methodist Church
Christ
Theodore Dubois
Ruth Markell
Gertrude Miller
Florence Scow
Myrtle Walace
George N. Angell
Charles Feeger
Assg
George von Hagel
Max Bruch
Evoir
Vinol
Yakima Valley News
Herald
Ellensburg News
the People’s Forum
Hoe
Lower County
Tim Kelly
Mr. Buyer
S. First Street
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