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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1902
Page
12
North Yakima rancher Nick McCoy visited Prosser this week recalling early cattle days in the region. His first question asked about any slick-ears around here and drew notes from local residents.
E B Watt bought last week an undivided one half interest and portions of section 32 15 18 plus the cattle of John F Phillips and H W Gallant for a total of 4500 for real estate and 2000 for cattle.
Articles of incorporation for the Fruitvale Detective Company were filed with the auditor last Friday. The firm is capitalized at 1000 dollars, divided into 500 shares of 2 dollars each, organized for mutual benefit. Directors named are W. L. Wright W. B. Newcomb Alfred Gobalet F. E. Koreski and W. P. Guthrie.
John Reed from Yakima traveled Sunday to market unsold lots in Cle Elum's original town site owned by Walter J Reed. In the first day of sales one block and four lots sold. Walter Reed plans Cle Elum as his permanent headquarters.
At the regular meeting last Tuesday the Odd Fellows postponed the corner stone laying services to May 3. The delay is due to April 26 marking the 88th anniversary of the order in America and leading grand lodge officers being detained at their home lodges.
J P Berg a noted Natchez rancher known as the bee man returned to Yakima on April 5 to oversee affairs. His Travis City ranch is run by Charles Schultz and bees leased for a year to Robert Cissna. Berg plans to return home soon and then settle permanently in Yakima.
Friends recall James Thorpe of Venus valley after a Northern Pacific incident near Helena Montana. He resisted a conductor over a misplaced ticket and was placed in a padded cell before being sent home once the ticket was found.
Rain last Thursday night aided crops and vegetation. Warm temperatures spurred budding and new leaves turning a bright green, promoting growth.
The article notes a delayed spring with fruit trees blooming later than usual. Observers compare to two years ago when March blooms appeared, saying heavy mountain snows postponed growth and left grass looking fresh but slower to green.
George Clay appeared before Justice J A Taggard Friday on a charge of assaulting Ira Hixon. Clay allegedly threw a stone at boys near Coffin Bros store, striking Hixon on the head. The justice fined him ten dollars plus costs.
The Walla Walla Statesman reports wholesale prices at one dollar fifty cents per hundred with thirty five cents retail rise shortage grim. Potatoes are shipped from Palouse and Yakima areas and local demand threatens future supply as the new crop approaches.
The first Kennewick town site plat will open April 21 under the Northern Pacific Irrigation company which now manages the proposal. Ditch land progress is uncertain with many miles of completion still needed. Several business houses plan to operate in the opening. The NP Irrigation company aims to lead future irrigation ventures on NP lands as Northwestern Improvement Company has just reorganized.
Police Justice Nichols presided over a hobos trial and humorously warned a fearful prisoner to hurry to the city limits. The man, smiling, thanked the judge for the kindness as time dwindled. He left North Yakima to the east, making dust on Second Street.
Millions marvel at the pills that promise relief for stomach, liver and bowel troubles including dyspepsia, jaundice and fever. Advertised as a wonder cure, the remedy is said to work quickly and is sold for 25 cents at Yakima drug stores.
Tomorrow evening the second presentation of Nathan Hale promises unusual interest. Howard Kyle reprises the title role with Florence Smyth Nancy Rice Katheryn DeBarry and others in the celebrated company that has long supported the production.
Al G. Field's greater minstrels presented a crowded and enthusiastic performance at Larson's on Thursday night. The stage effects and lighting were superb and the soloists among the best to visit the city, fulfilling expectations of a high quality minstrelsy evening.
For sale by Wm. Lee Jr. R. F. D. No. 3 city. Finest home location on Nob Hill includes ten acres with five acres bearing orchard. Unfinished eight room house two miles from town and half mile from good school. D L Drouse 11 tf.
A single carload of plows and harrows arrived late for spring trade. The Yakima Hardware Co offers first class goods at low prices to move stock. Flour Mill Co advertises 15 seeds UVhoice grass and grain seeds for sale.
An advertisement states Foley's Honey and Tar contains no opiates and will not constipate like other cough remedies. It urges refusing substitutes and promotes North Yakima Drug Store led by A. D. Sloan. A dialogue snippet features Gladys and Ethel discussing a market impact.
Local ad states Foley's Kidney Cure, if taken in time, affords security from all kidney and bladder diseases. Distributed by North Yakima Drug Store with A. D. Sloan as proprietor.
After a sharp quarrel he admits he was a fool when he married. She, calm and prepared to leave, concedes she hoped he would improve.
An advertisement claims the Creat Dismal Swamp of Virginia harbors malarial germs and that Electric Bitters destroy them, curing malaria and related troubles. It quotes John Charleston of Byesville Ohio praising the remedy and notes it costs 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by North Yakima druggists.
The ad promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic with a plainly printed formula, stating iron and quinine are the components. It promises no cure and no pay and lists a price of 50 cents. Johnny is referenced in a mineralogy class exchange about the largest known diamond.
GOLDMAN'S Seattle offers expert eye fittings as specialists provide precise eyewear adjustments. The ad emphasizes professional service and quality products for reliable vision care.
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