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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1902
Page
6
The San Francisco engineer who planned the Congdon canal, Alfred Bannister, arrived to oversee ditch works. Water will shut off Oct 1 to survey extension, aiming to cultivate 1,000 acres near North Yakima. A mountain tunnel and siphon projects are planned within the voter's appropriation.
At Capitol Hill grounds on Sunday afternoon Yakima City beat Wenas 3 to 2 in a keenly contested baseball game for a $50 purse. Jewett and Stanton starred for Hop Pickers Venus in pitching and shortstop. Jewett struck out 20, hit a home run, and scored both Venus runs. Jack Loudon fanned 19 for Yakima City. Crowd roared throughout as Lang refereed without complaint.
B A Wylie of Yakima recalls an acquaintance with Harry Tracy from 1898 when both worked for Northern Pacific in Tacoma. Tracy then was a yard brakeman starting his noted western career, inspiring renewed public interest in his fate and possible escape.
A display of wedding gifts featuring cut glass is shown at Goldman’s in Seattle. The collection includes ornate glassware and decorative pieces arranged for a couple’s registry moment. Local shoppers admire the gleam and craftsmanship.
The article extols riding enjoyment as a function of a well built and well finished carriage. It credits M. Schorn's establishment for supplying high quality vehicles and guarantees customers they receive full value for their money.
Location note places Schorn's Paint Store block south of the depot on Chestnut Street between Front and First, identifying the site's precise street block in the town layout.
Property owners above Natchez gap plan a bridge to replace the old ferry. Funds from Bounds Meyers Harley Taylor Fred Parker support the project, with initial work begun last Saturday. The bridge aims to ease travel and boost valley commerce for Selah and Yakima area residents facing steep, narrow approaches and dangerous crossings during high water.
Mrs Arthur Coffin suffered a broken ankle when a front wheel hit a hole during a buggy ride with Mrs H C Congdon and two children. The horse stopped after a short pull, and Coffin was taken home for medical care. Doctors found three breaks in the ankle joint.
Notice that the quarterly teachers examination will take place at the Central school building in North Yakima on August 14 15 and 16 with sessions starting at 9 a.m. Writing materials are provided free and the examination fee is $1.00. County Superintendent S. A. Dickey signs the notice.
M. S. Meeks, Agent, lists sale dates and limits for discounted trips to Hot Springs San Francisco Westport Long Beach Spokane Yellowstone Park. Rates include $4 to Hot Springs $34.15 to San Francisco $8.20 to Westport $10.20 to Long Beach $9 to Spokane and $75.40 to Yellowstone Park with rail and stage transport and five and a half days at Park Hotels.
An old advertisement touts a one day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It claims money back if not effective and features E. W. Grove's signature on each box. Also promotes Banner Salve for chapped hands and rough skin.
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