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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1902
Page
5
An advertisement offers piano purchases on easy installments with catalogs and prices. It claims a postage stamp could save fifty dollars, asserts stock five times larger than any other in the state, highlights renowned makers, guarantees every instrument, and pledges customer satisfaction.
Last week the Yakima county board decided not to build bridges this year and instead create many new road districts. They approved funding shifts from bridge to road projects and outlined plans for a macadam road from Zillah to Toppenish with multiple local contributions. A hill road through the gap will be repaired this summer and other minor actions include license renewals, property deeds, and marshal horse-tying rules.
Prof Thomas Wilson returned from Seattle. M W Fackler of Colfax visited. E R Leaming builds a new house in the northwest. James Barnes went to Seattle for a family visit. Bert Larsen of Ellensburg visited. Dean Stair of St Paul Tacoma Lumber Company visited Toppenish. A J Willis called to Whatcom on business returning soon. Patrick Lynch returned from Ellensburg after a visit with Dr McCauley. Charles Fell moved from Seattle to South Second street. Cuney wounded by Night Watchman Richmond improving in hospital. Frank M Spain A B Paul G N Tuesley declined from Everett and attended AOUW grand lodge. Iron lintels and posts for B W Pickett’s building arrived. brick work to start. Marriage licenses issued to Dravyis and Hand. Hand and Hall. Brady and Shelton. Pettit and Hinkle. A E Larson in Tacoma and towns for lumber. Mill demand high. home stock tight. Prof Edgerton of Grant School Tacoma brought daughter to North Yakima for health. will attend school and return Saturday. Robert E Smith still en route to Los Angeles. stopped in Arlington Oregon to see in laws and oil prospects. Two youths drove two unnamed girls Sunday. horses ran away. one boy dumped, other saved. girls ok. Coffin Bros fronting railway displays leged on sheep shearing plant. E F Crocker painting the signs.
Work on the Blue Jacket mine near Easton has continued through winter with a drift extending 210 feet into highly mineralized ore. The vein is reported rich in gold and silver.
Proponents in Yakima express confidence in the value of their property near the railroad, noting proximity as a favorable factor in the proposal. The outlook reflects optimism from local promoters referenced by Cascade Miner.
A bakery advertises pastries cakes cookies pies doughnuts bread and related items. It touts a reputation in the line and promises to sustain it through consistent quality and service.
Mechtel Bakery and Restaurant operates at 110 Yakima Avenue. The listing notes the business location in a historical notice format.
Big reduction sale in millinery is underway at Spinning and Draggoo on First Street. W. Watt and family relocate to North Bend British Columbia to establish a new home. Ida White seeks divorce from Samuel White in superior court. Fred Mailloux Co. completes store addition repairs and moves in. Bartholet hotel exterior woodwork gains a new dark green paint. A B Pearson to reside in a B F Barge house on North Fourth Street temporarily.
An advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee signed by FE W Grove. It notes lumber prices rising from 1 to 2 per thousand feet, hindering construction as demand strains suppliers and another rise is expected soon.
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