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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1903
Page
5
The Herato urges a new court house as essential to protect public records and handle rising business. It argues law dictates the approach and calls for a county election to approve additional indebtedness beyond the current limit. It asserts voter support will exist for a necessary precaution against fire and future costs.
Congressman Jones urged the Agriculture Department to send drainage expert Mr. Elliott to Yakima County in spring to study the proposed drainage project and has just received a response.
Department of Agriculture in Washington reports Mr. Elliott will arrive in North Yakima within a few days after being delayed in California. Secretary J H Bricam sends word to Hon W L Jones M C noting the expected visit.
The Odd Fellows of the city held an elaborate program in their hall on Tuesday to honor the eighty fourth anniversary of the order in America. C E Lum and F G Drew gave addresses and the banquet followed a fine repast as guests enjoyed a strong program with songs and instrumental numbers by local performers.
The North Yakima state fair board met to perfect organization with A J Splawn as president and J E Shannon as secretary. Other members include G J Hill E J Wyman and W H Vessey. Also noted are local notices on dressmaking at Rinehart's and Fraternal Brotherhood fraternal activities.
Fred Miller joins Yakima Tea Company to head the extract department. Thomas Gent, piano tuner from Seattle, will visit Yakima every ninety days. George T. Aumiller expands into storage and forwarding from a new warehouse. R. D. Read adds equipment to his laundry. Various ads note services and goods from local firms, including real estate help by R. D. Sanford, and properties for sale. Mary McCallum dies at 14. T. W. Berry reports on the Washington State Horsehoer's Association meeting. Rev. C. B. Whitmore lectures on Mammoth Cave for Epworth League fund. Continuous notices include organ for sale, seeds, laxative tablets, and local groceries and hardware goods.
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