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Yakima Herald

Location

Yakima, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1908

Page

7

NAME THE OFFICERS Reports Show Institution in Flourishing Condition

At the annual Presbyterian church meeting reports declared the institution in the best condition. Officers elected include Elders Thomas P. Jeffrey W M Watt Dr W R Stanley W E Forman C H Hoffman R J Logan H K Sinclair W B Dudley Trustees J O Cull W L Wright Church Treasurer F C Pettit Deacons M L Matterson Clifford Wright S C Pettit T G Orr. No other business was transacted.

The Presbyterian Church Thomas P. Jeffrey W. M. Watt W. R. Stanley W. E. Forman C. H. Hoffman R. J. Logan H. K. Sinclair W. B. Dudley M. L. Matterson Clifford Wright S. C. Pettit T. G. Orr

Cough remedy advert promises cure for throat cough

An advertisement urges quick care for a throat cough to prevent pneumonia bronchitis or consumption. It promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a cure and notes its affordable price and availability from D. H. Fry Drug Co.

Ballard D. H. Fry Drug Co

Old Coal Rates End April Twenty Sixth

Emergency coal rates set by Hill and Harriman lines last fall to avert a northwest shortage will end April 26. A new rate takes effect then. The measure, aimed at preventing another fuel famine, set prices at 6 dollars a ton for anthracite and bituminous coal from Duluth and Missouri River points.

Hill and Harriman Northwest Spokane Duluth Missouri River

Coal Rates Raised After April in Midwest

Coal was hauled westward under the emergency rate as the coal famine did not appear due to a mild winter in the northwestern States. After April 26 the rate from Chicago will be $9.80 per ton and from St. Paul $9, making coal shipments from the east prohibitive.

Chicago St. Paul

White's Cream Vermifuge Victory for Mothers

Advert shows that good judgment benefits business people and housewives. It praises White's Cream Vermifuge as the best worm medicine for babies, with many grateful mothers credited for healthier children. Sold by D. H. Fry Drug Co.

D. H. Fry Drug Co

Oldest Splawn Pioneer Dying in Ellensburg After Paralyzing Stroke

Charles Splawn, about 80, a leading early settler who arrived with the Thorps in Yakima valley, is dying at his Ellensburg home from paralysis. His brothers A J Mose and George Splawn with Leonard Thorp joined Doris at his bedside, with little hope of recovery.

Charles Splawn Washington Ellensburg A. J Mose George Splawn Leonard Thorp Splawn Thorps Yakima Valley Kittitas A. J. Splawn

City faces suit or land purchase for sewer tanks

May Que the City owner signals start of legal action unless the city purchases land for sceptic tanks and a crematory or pays Capt. Thomas 1750 for property. Council debates buying the 20 acre site and tax issues loom with a Michigan bank. Court action and council deliberations tie to a 20 year old contract and park deed.

Capt. Thomas Capt Tomas Thomas Michigan Meigs Michigan Bank

Hold Up Money Sewer Work Delays Over 50 Feet

The sewer passes tests but the 50 feet remains unfinished as high water delays progress. Superintendent Dorrington offers to accept the due amount minus 250 dollars but the city rejects this pending Carey damage case. The contract holds the company liable for damages from improper excavation protection. Dorrington stays in North Yakima while the company maintains the office.

Dorrington North Yakima

Dr Kings New Life Pills Advertised Cure

An old advertisement claims Plenty of Trouble stems from liver and bowel stagnation and promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a reliable purifier. The note instructs buying at C. C. Case's drug store for 25 cents.

Dr. King C. C. Case

Archbishop Ireland Denounces Divorce As Civil Misuse

In St Paul Archbishop John Ireland writes clergy and laity on marriage and divorce. He calls Christian marriage a sacrament permeated with divine activity and declares it indissoluble beyond civil laws. He says human laws cannot dissolve it and the church cannot dissolve it.

America Ireland ST. Paul John Ireland Church

Water Flows in Sunnyside Canal Ahead of Irrigation

Water runs freely through the Sunnyside canal and laterals with expected irrigation within a week. Ranchers prepared land and ditches while the reclamation service maintains control amid calls for earlier water release. The spillway above Zillah operates well as private pumping eyes future development in the valley.

Sunnyside, Wash Sunnyside Canal Sunnyside Reclamation Service Sunnyside Ditch Yakima Valley

Reclamation Efforts Underway In Valley Ditching Project

Water pumping from ditches to elevated fields is advancing near Zillah with 25 plant operations under engineer chief Will reclaim large tracts by river rams. Eleven rams will be active this summer, signaling readiness across the valley as ditches are cleaned and orchards sprout.

Cas Af Casallenayin Ahove

Cured Hemorrhages of the Lungs by Foley's Honey and Tar

A. M. Ake of Wood Indiana describes years of lung hemorrhages. After failing with several physicians he used Foley's Honey and Tar and reports his lungs are now sound. The drug stops coughs heats the lungs and prevents serious cold outcomes. Sold at North Yakima Drug Store A Wilan, Prop.

A. M. Ake Wood Ind Foley North Yakima

Benton County Jones club forms for Wesley L. Jones

About 150 Benton county Republicans meet at Prosser to endorse Wesley L. Jones for U S senator pledging to support his nomination at the September direct primary. The gathering also endorses Taft for president with speeches by local leaders and miles B. Cannon of North Yakima among speakers.

Prosser Benton County Jones Club Wesley L. Jones United States Senate Jones Washington Congress United States W. H. Taft de. Hy YW. Yoard P. A. Durant Andrew Brown W. R. Ammon William Jenkins T. H. Wilson B. E. McGregor F. A. West Carl Parker R. B. Walker Miles B. Cannon North Yakima Mr. Jones

Road plan to White Bluffs promises fast auto trip

J M Perry and prominent business men propose building a good road to White Bluffs in North Yakima. They claim the route could allow an automobile trip in five hours at a cost not exceeding $100, helping regional development.

White Bluffs J. M. Perry North Yakima

Squirrel Poison Promoted for Field Pest Control

An advertisement from Hoyt Chemical Co. Portland promotes Woodlark Squirrel Poison to curb gophers Sage Rats and Prairie Dogs threatening grain fields. It claims high reliability rapid action no mixing required and a full refund if not as claimed.

Hoyt Chemical Co Portland Orego

White Bluffs Plans Expansion For Road Improvement

Mr. Perry notes White Bluffs is growing with a busy hotel lacking capacity. He cites three cars traveling a Saturday to Sunday trip taking six hours driving and five hours detoured by road boulders. He argues improving the passable road would yield large city returns.

White Bluffs

Naches Hotel Opens in Herke Building on Yakima Ave

A new Naches Hotel owned and managed by Mr and Mrs J J Schreiber opens in the Herke building at 6% East Yakima avenue. The entirely new hotel offers 17 neatly furnished apartments with hot and cold water in baths. The Herke building replaces several small structures destroyed by fire last fall and enhances Main Street.

Naches J. J. Schreiber Yakima Avenue Herke

ManZan Pile Remedy Sold by West Side Drug Gist

A remedy titled ManZan Pile Remedy is offered for piles with a 50 cent price. It is advertised as ready to use with one application promising relief and soothing effects. Sold by C. W. Camp, a West Side druggist.

C. W. Camp West Side

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