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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1909
Page
2
City Attorney says North Yakima lacks a penalty provision to enforce liquor sale without a license due to an historic ordinance flaw. Prosecutions have failed and a Supreme Court ruling could aid if the ordinance is fixed. A local drive urges quick action on water rights and Wapato project to spur irrigation and development.
A report on the national fruit outlook notes uneven crops and shortages. New York pears are scarce while peaches hold up in parts. Missouri apples and midwest fruit face light yields. Frosts and weather hurt crops. local notes mention a ill child, returning travelers, and a school garden consignment.
A Sunday blaze destroyed the Case hotel in Naches City and damaged the Merwin grocery on the ground floor. The fire, origin unknown, overwhelmed efforts to save the building though volunteers contained it to prevent spread to neighboring livery and Grand hotel. Losses: Case building about 4000 with contents. Merwin stock insured for 1000, valued 1800. Marquette baseball club losses about 150.
A circulated letter by H. M. Gilbert Z. Coleman and C. J. Atwood outlines a Yakima reservation plan for the Wapato project. Native owners may spend sale proceeds on farm implements and stock while retaining portions of land and applying for water rights like white neighbors.
A notice states prompt action will support the project and invites inquiries. Signed by H. M. Gilbert chairman Z. Y. Coleman co and J. Atwood committee of the Toppenish Commercial Club.
Spokane report shows Idaho Washington and Montana reservations drawing Eastern visitors. Expositions and land registration spur heavy travel, farming districts crowded with homeseekers, and Inland Empire brokers busy as land prices rise amid bumper crops and high grain prices.
The exhibit at the A Y P fair shows notable traction with local schools leading the display. Supr elect S S Busch and several professors will speak at an upcoming Teachers Institute as Yakima County reports rapid population gains and a census increase of 2059.
J A Breeding files in superior court a damages action against Ray Stevens and A C E Brown alleging assault and trespass on his Selah property. He claims they beat him, damaged potato vines, and buried water pipes in a 350 foot trench. He seeks about 1000 dollars for damages and 500 for the assault.
J. L. Hughes of Yakima county states the delegation made an excellent display at Spokane for the irrigation congress. Walla Walla topped all, Yakima county second, though attendance was limited. a 130 foot banner and pennants showcased the port of each marcher and a boys band boosted local reputation. The Pinchot Ballinger dispute got little play, with officials explaining the Ballinger matter involved only a 160 acre tract and 40 acres entered before withdrawal.
The city engineering report outlines a 215000 first unit for a North Yakima water system to serve domestic needs, with a total 650000 project cost for full city supply. The plan excludes fire protection and includes mains from Naches river, streets around the city, and 80 pound pressure.
Mrs. S. L. Bowen of Wayne West Virginia writes she suffered kidney disease until a dollar bottle of Foley's Kidney Remedy cured her entirely. The advertisement claims the remedy restores health and strength to thousands and lists North Yakima Drug Store as the seller.
Health department will broadcast notices Monday urging residents to connect properties to the new sewers. Work has dragged on for weeks and completion promises better health conditions and broader sewerage benefits.
Local notice extols Dr King’s New Discovery as lifesaving for C V Pepper’s lung hemorrhages and urges readers to try the remedy for coughs colds hay fever la grippe asthma and other bronchial ailments. Prices 50c and 1.00 with a free trial bottle offered by C C Case, a local druggist.
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