North Yakima seeks bids for new county courthouse and jail
Yakima county invites sealed bids for a stone and fireproof courthouse and jail to be ready for occupancy by July 1, 1906. Plans by architect Newton C. Gauntt require 5 percent certified checks, bonds against liens, and bid opening September 4, 1905. Bidders may inspect plans at the county auditor and architect offices in North Yakima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima County
Board of County Commissioners
Washington
Said County
Second and B
North Yakima
Newton C. Gauntt
Board of County Commissioners and Architects
Board of Commissioners
State of
Commissioners
W. B. Newcomb
Board of Commisse
Washingon
Shooting at Pastime cigar store reported in Toppenish
A shooting affray last night at the Pastime cigar store ended with Frank Johnson intoxicated and quarreling with Les ter Holt. Johnson fired several shots. one grazed a proprietor’s ear. No other damage occurred. Toppenish Review notes the incident and reports a successful first case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pastime Cigar
Frank Johnson
Lester Holt
Bee Keepers Picnic Invites Washington Beekeepers
Mr and Mrs Anson White of the Mountain Meadow apiary on the Cowiche invite members of the Washington State Beekeepers association their families and friends to an old fashioned picnic on Aug 23. The drive from North Yakima is about two and a half hours with an early start needed to reach the grounds in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson White
Mountain Meadow Apiary
Cowiche
Washington State Beekeepers’ Association
North Yakima
Hop Crop Outlook Dims on Pacific Coast
The 1905 Pacific coast hop crop is expected to be lighter than early forecasts. Growers hold remaining 1904 hops hoping for higher prices as few contracts form for the new crop. Current prices for new hops run 15 to 19 cents per pound, with opening at about 20 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
tTrade
Fireman A G Elhart Dies Discharging Duties
A. G. Elhart, a fireman aboard a Spokane to Seattle special, was fatally burned last Thursday when the boiler crown sheet exploded and covered him with flames. He died en route to North Yakima before reaching hospital. Remains prepared for shipment to Pummer, his home.
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A. G. Elhart
Spokane
Seattle
Mabton
Elhart
North Yakima
Shaw Undertaking
Pummer
Yakima Franchise Request From Railway Agent
John Bagley of the Tacoma Eastern railway seeks a franchise from North Yakima to build into the city. He represents the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway and asks the council to defer action on similar franchises until he can be heard. Donald electric road work is underway with surveying to finish in two weeks before construction begins.
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Yakima
John Bagley
Tacoma Eastern Railway Company
Council
North Yakima
Bagley
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Pal Railway
Donald
Seattle
Editor's Flighty Assistant Drops Paper in Turmoil
The editor returns home to a frightful office scene with only one page of the issue ready. The temporary editor Lester fled earlier that day, selling four crates of lemons and two crates of oranges without paying. He may be recaptured here. The staff works night and day to publish on time.
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Lester
Bickleton News
Editors Battle Over Prosser County Printing Feud
The Bulletin and the Record wage a bitter war of words over Benton county printing. Editor Boardman had a bid won but the commission rescinded it and called for clearer bids. The quarrel echoes through Prosser as both papers demand full public disclosure.
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Prosser
Benton County
Bulletin
The
Record
Boardman
Board of Commissioners
Col. Boardman
Hops Pool in Willamette Valley Trip Yields Hop Insight
M. B. Campbell and family with P. N. Campbell return from Portland and the fair. The party conducted a close investigation of the hop industry in the Willamette Valley.
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Willamette Valley
M. B. Campbell
P. N. Campbell
Portland
Fair
Willamette and Puyallup hops report and accident at Coffin Bros store
In Willamette valley hops look poor with a half crop possible as lice resist four sprays and prices hold at 17 to 18 cents while growers seek a rise. Puyallup valley hops seem better but still short in crop prospects. Earl Watt of Coffin Bros. narrowly escaped death when a horse kicked him, leaving facial injuries but he returned to work last Saturday.
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Willamette and
Puyallup Valleys
Willamette Valley
Puyallup Valley
Earl Watt
Coffin Bros
Earl
Bret Harte
Commissioners Stand Pat on Rail Valuation and Saloons
The county board rejected Jay Sedgewick on behalf of Northern Pacific seeking a lower track valuation from 9240 to 7200 per mile. It also refused to remove Frank Martins saloon license in Mabton. Delegates were named to the National Irrigation congress in Portland August 21 to 24: W B Bridgeman Sunnyside W P Sawyer Parker W L Steinweg J D Medill and Frank Farquahar of North Yakima.
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Board of Commissioners
Jay Sedgewick
Northern Pacific
Mr. Sedgewick
Frank Martin
Martin
Mabton
National Irrigation Congress
Portland
Yakima
W. B. Bridgeman
Sunnyside
W. P. Sawyer
Parker
W. L. Steinweg
J. D. Medill
Frank Farquahar
North Yakima
Yakima National Bank Makes Roll of Honor
The New York Financier lists 747 of 5412 national banks on the roll of honor based on surplus and profits. Yakima National Bank joins six others in Washington state, including First National Walla Walla and Capital National Olympia, as a solid, well run Western institution.
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United States
New York
Yakima National Bank
North Yakima
First National
Walla Walla
Hoquiam
Washington National
Seattle
Capital National
Olympia
Baker Boyer National
Everett
Yakima
Saloonkeeper Convicted in Sunnyside Minors Case
The Washington Anti-Saloon League opened the case at Sunnyside last Friday with M. J. Doolittle, a saloonkeeper, convicted of serving liquor to minors. He paid a $50 fine. Prosecuting witness was Superintendent E. L. Cherrington, newly appointed to lead anti saloon efforts in the state.
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Washington Anti-Saloon League
Sunnyside
M. J. Doolittle
E. L. Cherrington
Cherrington
Lewis and Clark Exposition Round Trip Tickets Announced
Northern Pacific Railway offers special round trip fares from North Yakima to Portland for the Lewis and Clark Exposition from May 29 to October 15. Individual tickets cost 12.35 dollars with a 30 day limit, party tickets for ten or more 9.20 dollars with a 10 day limit, and groups of 100 or more 9.20 dollars with a seven day limit and no stopovers. Large parties urged to arrange in advance for equipment.
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Northern Pacific Railway
Portland
Jane
North Yakima
Mit
M.S. Meeks
Advertised Letter List From North Yakima Aug 12
North Yakima post office lists uncalled letters with one cent due per item. Names include Budwin, Miss Nellie Blankenship, Campbell, Giber, Miss Pearl Stump, and many others. Advertisement also notes Milwaukee Road trains and a quotation from a Judge about boodle money.
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North Yakima
Wash
Budwin
T. Boynton
Ownie Burns
Nellie Blankenship
Montie Brown
Edyth Beaudoin
Alex Berg
Andy Campbell
J. G. Clarke
Jas. Cunningham
Evan
Ella Cl
Berry crates and fruit boxes offered by Horticultural Union
Attention Fruit Growers announces a full line of Berry crates and Fruit Boxes at reasonable prices and green parts that meet state law requirements. J M Brown secretary Horticultural Union. Miscellaneous quotes from Chicago Chronicle talk about appetite and cooking.
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J. M. Brown
Horticultural Union
Herbine Promises Quick Relief for Biliousness and Indigestion
A Checotah agency testimonial from April 18, 1903, reports Herbine dissolves bile, aids blood flow, and relieves biliousness, indigestion, headaches, and overindulgence symptoms after meals. The user suffered two years with liver and spleen enlargement. after doctors failed, a druggist recommended Herbine and cured him. 50 cents sold by Fred L. Janeck.
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G. L. Caldwell
Agt
M. E
Checotah
Ind
Ter
Fred L. Janeck
For Sale One Lightning Horse Power Day Press
Classified ad compiles mixed snippets from early 20th century notices. Includes a cheap press sale contact T Bedker and stray quotations about social scenes plus a drug ad and a city council humor snippet. Mentions Denver trip with rail fare deal and dates in 1905. Some items are unrelated product chatter and public notices.
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Lightning Horsepower Day
T. Bedker
City
Capital Hill
Southwest Corner
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Yaedmaa
Daniel Sinclair
D. A. McDonald
W. H. Cline
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Kittitas Ave
South Natchez
E. G. Peck
S. Second St
Yakima Hardware Co
North Second Street
Wheeler & Wilson
Milwaukee
Pioneer Limited
St. Paul
Chicago
Omaha
Kansas City
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry
Union
H. 8. Rowe
Oregon
Third Street
Corner Alder
Herald
McAulay & Meigs
Ditter
Tampico
Herald Office
North Second St
Stanislaus County
California
Orange
Fig Belt
Yakimah County
Southwick Steam Hay Press
F. D. Hendricks
Wapato
Wasa
A. W.scawartze
Walla Walla Avenue
Summit View School House
Young Orchard
D. L. Cruse
Capitol Hill
Klickitat
Kittitas
E. N. Carpenter
Bridge Avenue
Ira All
Fairbanks-Morse
Clark & Northey
West
Yakima Avenue
Nery
Hollister
Case's Drug Store
Bok
Philadelphia
Tacoma Avenue
West Yakima Ave
Maple Street
North Akim Washington
West Yakima Avenue
Northakima
Renee
Cty
North Yakima Run
AyRuata
J. C. Brooker
Washington Star
National
Denver
N. P
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Uur Aol
New York Life Insurance Company
W. A. Erwin
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Oregon Short Line
Union Pacific
Salt Lake
Pacific North West
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Portlan
Astoria
Oregon City
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Salem
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