Judge Beck and Old Yakima Tales of Hard Times
The Yakima Herald recounts anecdotes about Judge Beck from pre railroad days, including a thief spared by banishment, a drowned man case fined for concealed weapon, and a Northern Pacific agent’s tale of a sailor with $800 who ends up broke. It also shares a groceryman’s clever monthly billing scheme to attract new customers.
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Judge Beck
North
Yakima
Walla Walla
J. E. Newton
Northern Pacific
Here
Ellensburg
Henry Yancy
Jackie
Bob
Dewey
Manilla
San Francisco
Seattle
Temperamental Smith Buys Groceries After Bill Mix‑up
An irate man named Smith accuses a grocer of sending a bill for goods he did not buy. The grocer remains calm, marks the bill paid, and Smith ends up purchasing ten dollars of groceries, becoming a regular customer. The tale is told by The Story Teller.
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Smith
Mr. Grocer
Pullman Ordinary Sleepers Reach Pacific Routes
The Pullman Company has issued the Pullman Ordinary Sleeper to meet rising east to coast travel demand. Each car provides bedding and housekeeping amenities with an attached porter, operating daily on Oregon routes and through to Chicago or Kansas City. Rates are cheaper with service near palace sleepers. inquiries go to A. L. Craig, General Passenger Agent, O R & N Co, Portland.
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Pacific Coast
Pullman Company
Pullman
Portland
Chicago
Kansas City
Granger
Palace
A. L. Craig
Oregon
Banner Salve Heals Baby After Eczema Outbreak
George L Heard of High Tower Georgia reports his baby suffered widespread eczema. After applying a box of Banner Salve the rash cleared and the baby slept better. The physician said the salve was doing more for the child than any previous treatment. North Yakima Drug Store offers it.
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George L. Heard
High Tower
Georgia
North Yakima
City Man Quips On Death Threat in Heated Exchange
In a tense city council meeting a caustic resident interrupts with a remark about neglect if a body is found, highlighting public concern over safety and apathy. The exchange underscores worries about community attention to a potential crime scene.
Best Way to Cure Backache Ad
An advertisement claims backaches stem from kidney disorder and promotes FOLEY'S KIDNEY CURE as the remedy. The promo directs readers to North Yakima Drug Store and warns against substitutes.
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Foley
North Yakima
Star Clothing House
J. H. Dills &C
Schott Shoe O
North Yakima Drug Store
A. D. Sloan
D. N. Keene
Yakima Bakery & Restaurant
Ditter & Mechtel
C. M. Bartlett
P.O. Read
R. D. Read
E. E. James
Ditter Bros
Wallace Coburn Hardware CO
E. M. Harris
T. F. E. Lauderdale & Co
B. McConnell
Briggs & Dam
A. J. Chambers
the Wonder
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Carroll B. Graves
Ina P
Englehart
Raves & Englehart
First National Bank TF Building
Attorneys AT Law
First National Bank
North Yakima, Wash
Whitson & Parker
Sone
Whitson
Pred Parker
Rogle & Rigg
Yakima National Bank
Washington
A. M. Luesing
Osteopath
Parton
First
Hotel Yakima
Christian Church
H. R. Wells, M. D
Asbury Methodist Hospital
Minneapolis
David Rosser
U. S&s
Janeck Bros
Drs. Frank & Dulin
T. Dulin
Physicians and Surgeons
Telephone No. S
J E. Banks
Schindeler
G- Redfield
Toland
Yakima Ave
R. P. Updike, D. M. D
W. A. Giddings
D. D
Dudley Block
Yakima Avenue
Macdonald’s
Gormee L. Richards
Chestnut Street
Yakima Collection Agency
Colletions
Fiast National Bank
AL Bank OF North
Ladd
W. L. Steinweg
Chas. Carpenter H
THE
Yakima Herald
Ludwig Pianos
Pearson & Watt
Mitchell Wagons
K.J. Wyman
Court House
Mitchell Hacks
Henney Buggies
Michigan Carriage Co
Telephone
South First Street
R.J. Curry
Ft. Aumiller
Drayman
Pioneer Lumber Co
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