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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1902
Page
7
Local and personal items cover travel to Seattle Denver and Yakima, visits from relatives, vacations, farm and lumber trade, and small ads. Notables include J. D. Medill and A. D. Remington. horse gear requests. lumber deliveries. and camping trips near Lake Caches and the Sound.
Plans to present to the department of interior include a $25 000 appropriation requested by Agent Lynch to begin the ditch. Conversations with Krause the tinner and plumber are sought about asphaltum roofs.
Advertisement lists six spools of Best Cotton and a good toothbrush. Pearl buttons per dozen. Baby ribbon plain edge per yard. Ladies' lateen belts at .25. Wire clothesline 40 feet. Wooden towel roller. Ladies' fast black hose ten cents. Some ladies' and children's oxfords at half price.
An advertisement offers half price back for August with special bargains. It states all checks dated July 23 will be received the same as cash in exchange for goods.
Queen city of the Sound can draw twice as many excursionists as the City of Destiny. Matt Williams, local race track manager, left for Seattle with his family last Saturday and plans to camp on the grounds near the track to watch his horses. The National Homeseekers association is buying homes in North Yakima despite doubters. This Seattle-area clipping mentions politics, local business, travel rates, and social notes.
An advertisement promises reliable, first class harness at very low prices. It stresses that poor harness may cause death under rough treatment and claims fine custom work as a specialty with full stock on hand. Workmanship and materials are warranted and any kind desired is available.
A surprise party organized by Mr Irvy Bounds friends in Seattle last Wednesday evening featured Nagler's orchestra, lantern lit lawns, tete a tete corners and dancing. Mr Bounds who left for Stanford that morning was surprised by many guests including Eth el Burns Florence Gordon Jessie Scott Blanche Laubscher Marie MacDonald Virginia Coburn Clara Graham Minnie Larsen Lizzie Osborne Grace Bunnell Susie Erwin and others. Refreshments were served and the party proceeded without incident despite the fire alarm. Mrs Bounds approved the gathering.
Joe Ditter visits his wife in The Dalles and plans to return in two weeks. G M Adams of Corrydon Indiana visits his son J A Adams of the New York Store, his first western trip in 17 years. Matt Smith paid a $99 fine for selling whiskey to Indians, later jailed for nonpayment. Clergy notes praise Rev C H McKee and Rev Cora Tickner Jones, with Tickner Jones addressing a full house. Pan-American expo honors H J Snively with a sheep skin diploma. Prohibitionists urged to meet August 2 8 pm to select state convention delegates in Seattle and handle other business.
Pure drinking water at small cost from Faucet Filters that fit any faucet. Durable and efficient with Pasteur’s Porous Stone and Germ-Proof Filters. Chrystal Quartz and Bone Charcoal on hand. Inquiries to T. C. Pigott Vancouver Washington or Jones Mfg Co Boston Mass. 33-21 et a
A novelty display by Lombard and Horsley shows a growing table with green branches sprouting from a painted stand. The exhibit challenges the belief that irrigation is essential for growth in this country, claiming a great climate under which growth appears naturally.
An ad promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic with a plainly printed formula of iron and quinine. It promises “No Cure No Pay” and lists a 50 cent price.
Dr E P Heliker physician and surgeon announces prompt city and country calls with office number 1301 and residence 1321. Address listed as Clegg building. 26 1
In Yakima county Washington the sheriff announces a sale of lots 1 and 2 in block 56 in North Yakima to satisfy a judgment of Geo F. Lewis against Anna E Percival Clifford C Stout and Ella J Stout. The sale is set for September 20 1902 at 2 pm at the courthouse front door. Dated August 1902. H L Tucker Sheriff J W Sindall Deputy J Rudkin attorney for plaintiff.
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