Death by nose bleed claims life of George Jeffries
George Jeffries, 56, cook for Porter's billing crew, died after a violent nasal hemorrhage. He was carried nine miles to town in a buggy for medical aid. Dr. Burns could not save him. A G A R member, he is survived by a wife and six children and was buried from the Presbyterian church.
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Natchez Valley
George Jeffries
Porter
Mr. Jeffries
Burns
Presbyterian Church
Picnic Called Off After Drowning Tragedy In Wenatchee River
The Woodmen of the World and Modern Woodmen of America postponed their Sunday picnic following the untimely drowning of Roscoe Thomas, oldest son of Captain Thomas. Out of respect for Mrs. Thomas, the fraternal groups delayed the event.
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Woodmen of the World
Woodmen of America
Roscoe Thomas
Wenatchee River
Roscoe
Capt. Thomas
Mrs. Thomas
Progress in Irrigation Report Shows Growth in Arid Regions
The twelfth census Division of Agriculture reports 108 218 irrigators in 1899 up 9 9 percent in ten years. Irrigated area reached 7 539 545 acres with crops and pastures valued highly. Washington shows growth from 1 046 to 3 513 irrigators and 43 799 to 135 470 acres.
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Washington, D. C
Hrratp
Division of Agriculture
United States
Washington
Congress
Department of the Interior
The Greatest of Summer Pleasures From Schorn Carriage Works
A ride in any well built carriage brings equal enjoyment, whether in a simple runabout or an expensive model. Schorn Carriage Establishment guarantees high quality and value, ensuring a well finished, easy running vehicle.
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M. Schorn
How to Measure Hay Stacks in Yakima Valley
Simple guide explains calculating hay stack volume by base to base height and cross measures. It states 422 cubic feet per ton for stacks 30 days old and 212 cubic feet per ton for newly stacked hay. It also advertises the National Homeseekers association offering homes at Room 4, Ditter Building, North Yakima.
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Yakima Valley
National Homeseekers’ Association
North Yakima
Ditter Building
Timber land rush draws many to small claims in Pacific Northwest
The Spokesman Review notes a craze for small timber claims across western Washington Oregon Idaho and eastern Washington with many locators promising rich but risky prospects. It warns of unscrupulous operators seeking location fees and urges careful selection of well located tracts near streams or railroads while acknowledging forest fire risks and potential long term profit for prudent buyers.
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Pacific Northwest
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Willamette
Rogue Rivers
Curbside Health Notes and Local Society Snaps
A collage of health claims for Dr Kings New Discovery and Grove s Tasteless Chill medicine, plus social quips about neighbors and a tongue in cheek exchange. Advertisements note nasal warnings, colonist rail rates from Missouri River points, and a Teachers Examination schedule at Central School in North Yakima with a $1 fee.
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North Yakima
Drege
Tracy Estate Question Stirs Oregon Oregon Reward Bounty
Whatcom suggests Tracy entitled to the reward offered by Oregon for Merrill dead or alive. If Tracy killed Merrill, the bounty would become part of his estate and go to those who captured him. The idea prompts potential suits by officers’ families for damages.
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Whatcom
Tracy
Oregon
Merrill
Seattle Times
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Olelle
Ada Rezedy Company
Chicago
New Tork
Schorn’s Paint Store
Depot
State Normal School
Ellensburg, Wash
W. E. Wilson
J. H. Johnston
Broughton
Yakima
Grove
Cuitt Town
Towne
Browne
Northern Pacific
Missouri River
St. Paul
M.S. Merks
Foley’s
A. D. Sloan
Aris Green
Colin Bros
C. F. Krause
Fawcett Bros
H. B. Scudder
Eens Hive
al T. M
Taft & Taft
C. C. Case
Fred. L Janeck
Wash
Pontiac, Mich
Coffin Bros
A. B. Pearson
Miller
Grocer
North
N. B
Yakima Avenue
Telteanka
Yakima Gash Market
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