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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1908
Page
8
Local council and officials shuttle between North Yakima and Tacoma with visits by Councilman Lamborn and Judge Preble. Divorce filings, school staff changes, business moves, and preparation for encampments fill a crowded week as residents travel, renovate, and plan events across the sound region.
A brief report notes a July 13 birth followed by death 12 days later. It also covers rancher Korth losing his hen house and barn after spraying his coop with gasoline and kerosene, which led to a fire. Other items include C. H. Hinman leaving for the sound, Rev. Kennedy’s vacation, J. C. Brooker’s Portland trip, Volney Taft acting as clerk, and Peter Leslie’s return from Walla Walla penitentiary after a commuting sentence.
County correspondence reports Mr Marine Duane and Albert Zen tenhorst Sundayed in Blackrock. Bro Hamers of Granger preached two sermons at the school house last Sunday. Many people are gleaning fruit packing. A mail carrier from Blackrock to North Yakima had a runaway last Saturday morning when the team spooked by a roadside object.
The Ladies' Aid met with Mrs Geo Taylor on Wednesday and adjourned until after the hot weather. The Christian Endeavor plans an ice cream social at the school house on Friday night. Ella Adamson left for San Pedro California to visit friends and relatives. Prof Bowman and wife welcomed a young daughter born last week. A daughter was also born to Mr and Mrs Russell Taylor. Selah residents spending vacation on the sound include N Harrison and family F R Henry and family Leonard Lince and family Steve Osborn Ed Biehn and Harry Adamson.
The Granger Brick and Tile plant will gain a three quarters mile spur at about 2600 dollars. James Dunn, a noted railroad contractor, will build it in two to four weeks starting within 10 days. Local labor will be sought where possible. A canning factory switch is planned for concurrent work.
R I MacLaughlin reports securing fruit for canning season with pears peaches apples and other fruit. Tomato supply contracted is good and a strong yield is anticipated. Cans and supplies ordered. A contractor and mason will handle masonry work for the project with a 3000 dollar consideration.
Alfalfa notes report H G Gelhart driving to Orchardvale for church. Seattle visitors Mr and Mrs Hardy stay with Clem Bartlow. De Kraay of Granger visits Alfalfa. Roy Barrick of Granger spends days there. Loren Allen and family cut grain. Ethel Ide flies to North Yakima. Bartlow and Hardy drive to Toppenish. Vivian Mathis hosts Beryl Smith. Wilbur Durham makes a business trip to Toppenish. E G Fleming visits his ranch. Dan Smith of Sotus visits Granger.
Miss Ruth Johnson returns from Tacoma after summer visit. Miss Powers of Prince Albert Canada leaves for Mount Vernon. Locals spend Sunday at Sumach park. W H Shea paints his barn. Second cutting of hay largely secured. Howard Wright back in Tacoma. Fruitvale Improvement club to meet August 10 with important business.
In Moxee farmers grapple with baling the second alfalfa crop as presses run and labor tightens. The parents of Mr. Van Wichel left for the east after a pleasant visit. Mrs. Gerritsen improves after illness and expects to return from the sanitarium soon. Homer Burchfield returns from mountains for another three months.
Sunnyside residents enjoyed a busy social week with Mrs. S. J. Harrison hosting a reception for Mrs. Etta Taylor of Los Angeles. Mrs. J. H. Newkirk staged two events including a five o clock tea for her old lady friends and a Friday evening function for Mrs. McCague of Fort Lipton California with flowers theme.
A near million dollar raid on a safety deposit vault and a long running 48000 dollar theft by R F Parkhurst are described. The piece notes little about contents, praises Parkhurst’s former honesty, and comments on regional prosperity and upcoming elections in King county. It mentions Eagles celebrations, governors races, and the Pacific fleet voyage with 150000 pounds of home grown flour.
A paid advertisement announces candidacy on the Republican ticket for Yakima county clerk. The candidates are Soper and J. M. Brown, subject to voters at the September primaries.
Few objections to this year’s county assessments are expected as the county board of equalization meets with Dan Sinclair as chairman for three weeks. The board room holds large assessment rolls while officials work in a private office to speed the process. Auditor Crocker Deputy Auditor Newcomb Assessor Sindall and several assistants aid the commissioners.
Miss Sarah Bergeron of North Yakima visits with friend Miss Mabel Davenport. Mrs Hines and her son Ernest of Great Falls Mont visit daughter Mrs E J Lundy and plan to buy property here. A 4 year old son of Emanuel Charvett had three fingers amputated after getting caught in a cable pulley. he was taken to North Yakima Hospital Friday night.
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