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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1912
Page
8
Mrs A J Wilkinson speaks to high school students this morning at 10 30 on Self Instruction by Means of Play. The talk aims to encourage student engagement through educational play and self directed learning.
Edward Burlingame and Leonard Zell depart this morning for North Yakima to inspect preread conditions. They expect to be away ten days.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the R. 8 & C. 1. Co. Co. better known as the Strobach Ditech company will be held at the courthouse next Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock.
The Yeomen invite members to the Brotherhood meeting Thursday night in Odd Fellows hall Candidates will be initiated Ice cream and cake will be served All members urged to attend
Mr Jessie Hewes of Naches and Miss Kate B K Scott of North Yakima married at noon Saturday in the Methodist parsonage performed by Reverend W H Selleck. They will live on their Naches valley ranch.
Drs Loudan and Nagler conducted a successful operation Saturday on G. I. Conklin's 14 month old daughter. The father watched the procedure and expressed satisfaction and appreciation with the outcome.
The will of N J Damon who died February 17 1912 in Multnomah County Oregon at age 66 has been filed for probate. The estate is valued at 19009 dollars and Mrs Helen Damon a widow is named administratrix.
James Butler sues Marie Yohumeh Butler in a divorce case. The court granted a decree of divorce on Friday on grounds of desertion. Attorneys for the plaintiff were Allen & Wilson.
Crowder a United States officer in the Indian service is home on a brief visit to his family after nearly three months away mostly in Montana and Colorado He says the Yakima valley looks fine this spring and reports on conditions from his time in the field.
Harry Boyer of Yakima won the Pasco Knights of Pythias temple contract. The two story pressed brick building with Tenino stone trim will cost about $80,000 and Boyer will sub-contract part of the work.
The Yakima county Republican convention will meet in the county courthouse on Saturday May 4 to elect delegates. Primaries to appoint delegates occur in each precinct on Saturday April 27. Chairman Mr B Milroy issued the official call.
Barbers Examining Board members A. Hay of Seattle Henry Schatler of Tacoma and Thomas Ivey of Spokane visited North Yakima Monday to review barber shops and 16 applicants for licenses They found the Yakima shops clean and sanitary.
The Commercial club appoints captains to lead a six day campaign to increase membership. The list includes Remy, J L Hughes, WON Irish, Kittelson, M M Smithers, W L Lemon, C G Lum, J F Giboney, Ro S Wickersham, W B Guthrie, C L Twohy, W Wrighter, Walter Cornett, W Schroeder, N Denham.
John Hanks & Sons sold this spring's mohair clip from their Yes Angers goats for 424.24 dollars at 36 cents a pound. The fair clip averaged ten inches in length. The herd on a farm a mile south of Lowland thrived, hardy, disease free, and highly profitable to raise per Ellensburg Capital.
Hattie Hobart sues James E Hobart for divorce in superior court. Default entered as defendant failed to appear. Plaintiff seeks restoration of maiden name Hattie Wellman and declares her property at 14 block 144 College Place North Yakima clear of husband claim. Attorney H J Snively represents plaintiff.
The Union Gap Irrigation company buys additional water from the reclamation service to fill storage waters of the Yakima for land under its canal. The canal may be extended to irrigate more acres, though the present purchase aims to meet demand for a better irrigation supply.
Manager J W Paine traveled to Seattle Sunday night and is expected back today to purchase new baseball suits for the Tigers. The team has not decided color and style, with players favoring long green stockings and neck ties. Shirt and cap colors and trimming are immaterial, the emphasis is on the long green color.
D McLane reports from Sunnyside to Cantrel Iowa that North Yakima with about 15000 residents has finer stores than he has seen and rivalries in window trimming. He recalls seeing several shows in Yakima and a rapid countryside drive, joking he must wind his watch twice daily to keep pace.
Ernest Schneider reports 970 visitors at his Ma sonic Temple display last week. four cars sold to private owners. Dr John Nywening P A Bounds and others previously announced each took a car. Dr Courtright acquired the Hudson Roads ter and B M Smithers received the red torpedo.
A young son of C H A Brokenn, a contractor, remains the sole survivor of a line-up that formed before the United States land office in the Miller building since December 26. The crowd dispersed as warm weather and spring approached, leaving only Bruena wd guarding the spot for his father.
Alfred King, a blind traveler from Ouray Colorado, visits North Yakima and plans to tour Toppenish Ellensburg and other area towns to learn about them. He notes the city is compact and lively despite a modest business district and remarks on the pleasant impression of the community.
Mart Schichtl installs a new irrigation water wheel on D street at Front Street corner. The unit can be built to various sizes and capacities with a changed bucket design. Water weight shifts toward the center to reduce resistance and the wheel works in any current, unloading automatically to operate. Schichtl plans to assemble materials for production.
Range horses owned by East Resencrance and Bernard near Richland shipped two carloads to New Jersey sold on board for 62.50 per head. A leading eastern horse dealer bought them with plans to resell at about 125 each to break even. Rosene France and Bernard say the two carloads were a mere hustle while they still own over 600 head on their large ranch range.
Reverend and Mrs J P Plaum of Brid Iowa left for Tacoma yesterday to establish their home there. Mrs Wagene Butler of Toppenish and her two daughters visited Mrs Frances Owen in South Sixth street. Mrs J R Owens, recently with Mrs KB Newell of Ahtanum, returned to Athena Oregon. Mrs A Danel of Sunnyside, returning from Tacoma after a Rebekah assembly session, stayed in North Yakima briefly to greet friends.
J. T. Dumas of Pullman, member of the state country life commission and a national standards committee, announced that his apple classification plan, published in the Herald two to three months ago, has been accepted by the bureau of agriculture and the national Pomological society. He has sent hundreds of copies to fruit producers and societies nationwide to educate the public on apple use.
A leading railroad reports fatalites drop from 887 in 1905 to 586 in 1916 and injuries fall from 794 to 682. The effort includes multilingual pamphlets for schoolchildren and homes and a strong campaign against trespassing and loitering on tracks.
Mrs. J C Gawler, president of the Portia club, was surprised Monday afternoon when most of the club gathered at Mrs Alfred Henrys home to bid her farewell before she moves to New Mexico. A reading by Mrs Feeler preceded presentation of a gold mounted hand bag containing a silver stamp case engraved Portia Club. Refreshments followed before guests departed on the 5 oclock car.
Miss Carolyn Young principal of Central School enjoys a family birthday surprise at the Young fruit ranch on Broadway. Guests include Mrs. Edward Young Mrs. Archie McPhee and others. Decorations feature Father Young's apple blossoms and Miss Young receives gifts including a painting a purple and gold robe a souvenir spoon and embroidery.
P Devol Spooner reports a cache of rare papers including an original summons dated January 17 1804 issued by Gilbert Devol J P commanding the sheriff of Washington County Ohio to produce William Roach before his honor in an action of travel for taking papers and refusing return Also a summons for Sylvanus Olney in an action of debt to Rhoda Baker for 180 cents and a third instrument ordering Waterford Township constable Joseph Frye to levy on Oliver Dodge’s goods to satisfy a judgment of 5 80 or detain Dodge in jail if no effects are found.
Iris Bartholet and W H Gascoigne wed quietly at the Methodist parsonage and left town on a late train to Walla Walla. The couple planned a hidden ceremony after weeks of romance and a lucrative Los Angeles railroad offer influenced their impulsive nuptials.
The Kennewick bride, longtime social figure in the city, wed Mr. Gascoigne of Pasco in a ceremony at the Methodist parsonage conducted by Rev. J. D. Rarey. After the service the couple left for California amid a flurry of well wishes from friends and relatives.
Grant Needham returns from Los Angeles to North Yakima and praises the south yet prefers his current city. A son weighing eight pounds born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Samuel Olson of North Yakima. Clarence Turnell from Bremerton visits family in North Yakima. Thomas Nuzum of Grafton West Virginia plans to settle in Wide Hollow. W M Richards of Seattle in town on business. Mr and Mrs George A Rover depart for Illinois after wintering here with their children. Mrs Lillian Kennedy and Doris Kennedy of Peoria depart for Seattle to make their home.
August Abel leases his ranch to Mr. and Mrs. Akers of Naches City for five years and plans to build a summer family house on the lower ranch. Akers take possession April 11. Readies note local visits and farming progress in Yakima Valley.
MOXEE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL MOXERE April 22 Riverside school held a blossom festival with an original program led by Mr. Baker. Inez Avery Was Crowned queen as pupils impersonated fruit blossoms. Floral decor and refreshments followed. Mrs McKwen and Rev Montgomery are noted locals.
A Madison area ad touts Vinol as a powerful health restorer after the grip. It features testimonials from Adelaide Gamm of Wisconsin and Dred L. Jangek, a North Yakima druggist, urging locals to try Vinol with a money back guarantee if it fails to deliver promised improvements.
Mrs. Stuart made a brief stop in Oregon to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. James Stuart. M R. Stuart has returned from a business trip to the Sound.
The high school auditorium hosted the Grange all star play A Day in a Union Depot on Friday night to general acclaim. A small blaze struck D A Gillette’s chicken ranch Friday evening destroying a new building with brooders and about 55 chicks, likely caused by a exploding lamp.
Ellensburg notes include Glen Hardwick visiting Paul Wallace then returning to Toppenish, health updates on Mrs. Stocking, and social gatherings at Martain Cameron and Reverend Crim homes. Residents attend Blossom Festival events in North Yakima while others journey to nearby cities for theater and visits.
Miss Ieevis of Selah spent the weekend with Miss Elsie Smith. Mrs Cb A Fox left for a visit with friends in Seattle. Dean Ward of Granger assists at the O W KR depot. Mrs G Clute was a North Yakima visitor. Marie Steffen visited her sister Asa at the telephone exchange. J H Spurgeon fireman on the N P main line out of Pasco visited his parents here.
County Commissioner M. I. Olsen visited town on Saturday. Paul Tyson, business visitor in Granger on Monday. J H Robbins of Yakima Valley Fruit Growers Association in town Saturday. Spurgeon moved into McCleery house on Second Avenue. Mrs. W Squires returned from California improved. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs R Knipers last Thursday. A Johnson of Ellensburg visited the local store last weekend. Irrigation water system bids for Zillah opened Saturday. contract let Monday night. Banks began concrete walls and basement for W N Granger’s new two story building. D O Fox and Gratia attended Blossom Festival Wednesday. Zillah Research Club met at L D Phelps home Tuesday evening. Zillah automobile business strong. Furman & McDonald sold two Oakland cars last week. F S Weed of Union Gap Irrigation Co visited Thursday. J G Frakes visited Outlook Thursday. Zillah Concrete Works busy. crews loading pipe and German oversees overtime.
Ultraviolet rays from a mercury vapor lamp reportedly sterilize milk in minutes as a thin stream passes before the light. Water infected with bacteria purified quickly without significant heat rise, attributed to ozone creation. Demonstrations require adequate space for the lamp and are touted for potential use in nursing child care.
A German inventor showcased a distant control electric system for torpedoes and boats. The craft demonstrated forward and backward motion, turning, signaling, bells, lights, and gun firing while resisting external interference. The tech is promising but incomplete with limited range and imperfect responsiveness. The ad promotes Herbine for skin health. Sold by D. H. Fry and C. W. Camp at 3rd and Yakima avenues.
The Rev. Marion Simms of Vinton Presbyterian Church promotes a ten point decalogue titled Domestic Troubles for church women and married couples. The list urges wives to value home life over social clubs, guard gossip, resist politics, and keep dust off the Bible, provoking mixed reactions among husbands and church groups.
A poem praising Yakima in springtime as Nature and Washington wear the green. The speaker, vowing Irish verse, notes April rains, blooming garb, fragrant air, and prosperity with hills and rivers in vivid color. Signed H. A. B.
A light comic line features a young woman accepting a proposal with a single condition she not be outbid before summer. The exchange plays on wit and romance typical of the period’s humor pages.
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