Public spirited men clear rock from Fruitvale road
Ten residents of Fruitvale worked an hour to remove rocks from three miles of road from Darby’s corner to town. Names include Slater Robing Stauffer Johnson Kincheloo King Darby Russell St. John Dickerson. The road’s smoothing ends fruit transport troubles and aids auto travel. The article notes future council talk of grading Front Street.
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Fruitvale
Darby's Corner
Slater
Peter Robing
Marion Stauffer
Robert Johnson
Kincheloo
E. M. King
Theodore Darby
Mr. Russell
George St. John
E. C. Dickerson
Notice to Creditors in Hood Estate Yakima County
In the Superior Court of Washington Yakima County the administrator for the estate of Florence Edna Hood deceased posts a claim period of one year from August 7 1907. Creditors and others with claims must file proofs with the administrator at 6 South 2nd Street North Yakima Washington or be barred from recovery. See Otis Hood administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court of
Washington
Yakima County
Florrence
Edna Hood
Florence Edna Hood
Thomas B. Grady
South 2Nd Street
North Yakima
Otis Hood
Wenatchee County Allocates 500 for Fall Fruit Exhibits
Wenatchee County commissioners approve a 500 appropriation to fund fruit displays at fall fairs. The Wenatchee Commercial Club will supervise the exhibit program, planning showcases in Everett Seattle North Yakima Spokane and Walla Walla. The club will also donate matching funds and seeks donations of fine fruit for preservation and display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee Republic
Wenatchee Commercial Club
Spokane
Walla Walla
Lewiston
Everett
Seattle
North Yakima
Commercial Club
Wesley L. Jones Declares Senate Candidacy in Washington State
The Colville Statesman-Index and Oroville Gazette report Wesley L. Jones announces his bid to succeed Senator Ankeny in the United States Senate. Jones has served five terms in the House and chairs the rivers and harbors committee, with strong backing from Stevens County and supporters urging his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley L. Jones
United States
Stevens County
Mr. Jones
Senate
United States Senate
Colville Statesman-Index
Senator Ankeny
Jones
National Congress
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Oroville Gazette
Rifle Club Score Followed by Readable Results
Rifle Club score report lists scores posted by shooters in a regional event. Details show individual marks and totals from a sequence of rounds. The readable fragment hints at participant names and scores but lacks full results.
Hub Cash Grocery Seeks Cash Buyers for 116 Yakima Ave Stock
J A Kleis owner announces sold lease and 30 day possession at Hub Cash Grocery 116 Yakima Avenue. All stock and fixtures must be sacrificed for cash buyers, offering a rapid sale opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Kleis
Hub Cash Grocery
Yakima Avenue
Dunlop Arrested on Federal Postal Charges
W T Dunlop of Dallas Oregon was arrested in Kittitas county on a federal bench warrant for sending obscene matter through the mails. Indicted last May in Oregon, he says he acted to separate his father from his stepmother, claiming his father’s property was deeded to the woman. He was taken to Spokane for transfer to Oregon authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Dunlop
Dallas
Ore
Kittitas County
United States
A. N. Short
Dunlop
Oregon
Ebby
Spokane
Short
Hurry Up Mail Sweeps North Yakima As Telegraph Strike Bites
North Yakima residents rush special delivery letters amid a telegraph strike that paralyzes long distance service and delays orders for big commercial houses. Many stamp extra postage or use special delivery to ensure prompt arrival and reply. Local grain dealers struggle to monitor markets while telegraph lines and wire service fire a practical shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Yakima
Homer
Milton
City urged to close and work on proposed traction line
A prominent business figure proposes the mayor declare a city day when every business, professional, and laborer stops work to build the proposed traction line. The plan aims to show support, boost local pride, and attract nationwide publicity for Yakima’s transportation initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
Municipal water system on ballot in North Yakima election
The proposed municipal water system for North Yakima will be voted on at the general election on December 3. Councilman Armbruster leads the push and council members back giving voters a choice to approve or reject and to decide whether water is supplied by well or gravity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armbruster
West Side
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank of North Yakima
West Side Bank
Councileman Armbruster
Brewer's Success Circulates Among North Yakima Friends
Clinton P. Brewer from North Yakima high school class of 1901 appears in a Spokane Northwestern Business College catalog full page portrait as secretary and principal of the business department. He has served two years as bookkeeper for John W. Graham & Company and now holds a senior post at the Spokane college. He lived most of his life in Yakima and retains many local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selah and Venus Toll Bridge ‘Company
A. E. Kinsey
F. L. Miller
Yakima Transfer Company
Kinsey
Miller
North Second Street
H. E. Irving
Farmers’ Mutual Live Stock Insurance Company of
Spokane
Babe
Clinton P. Brewer
North Yakima High School
Northwestern Business College of
Brewer
North Yakima
John W. Graham & Company
Spokane Business College
Yakima
Accidental shooting wounds town man as boy fires near river
Charles Miner was shot in the left arm by a 12 year old with a .32 revolver while Morgan Parrish fired into brush along the river. Dr Rosser extracted the bullet. Miner, 40, is incapacitated temporarily and will be hospitalized until healed. Parrish claims the incident was accidental and his father G E Parrish apologized and arranged care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Rosser
Charles Miner
Morgan Parrish
G. E. Parrish
Selah-Wenus
Young Parrish
Miller
City to grade Front and Race streets after earlier rejection
Proposals to grade Front street between Chestnut and Race were approved after prior denial. Bad weather mud and impassable sections on Chestnut beyond the district justify the improvement. Contractor William McKiver will perform the work from bids once objected to by Councilman Armbruster.
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Front Street
Chestnut
Race
Front
Chestnut and
Chestnut Street
Race Street
William McKiver
Armbruster
Opens New Shop by Charles L. Pierce in City
Charles L. Pierce, a renowned city mechanic, opens a new shop at 212 South First Street with modern machinery and skilled wood workers. Demand is strong, and he will hire several more men. he specializes in pattern and cabinet work, store fixtures, and general jobbing.
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Charles L. Pierce
South First Street
Alreay
Pierce
County rules on Indian quarantines challenged
Dr Frank county health officer says the county cannot police the Yakima reservation for quarantines. The Wehawa family near Toppenish faced an unofficial smallpox quarantine on the government reserve. Indian police may guard the quarantined home while Major Lynch is away. In SunySide August 21 tent meetings begin led by Free Methodists with Rev Smalley and visiting ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Yakima
Wehawa
Toppenish
Jay Lynch
Sunyside
Free Methodists
Smalley
Repair Your Watch With Otto Nelson On North Second
If you have a good watch that needs repairing taken to Otto Nelson the watchmaker at No 7 North Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Nelson
North Second Street
Stain Costs Drop for Roof Application at Scott's Yard
A brief note from Scott's Lumber Yard states stained shingles cost eight shillings per thousand less than a rival stain. The item is advertised as suitable for roofing use.
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Scott’s Lumber Yard
Miss M Mcmurray Hosts An Evening At Home
Miss Nellie McMurray entertained a group at 609 South Second street Friday evening. Prizes went to Miss Mabel Campbell for best conversationalist and Mr John Owen for gentleman's prize. Light refreshments were served by Ruth Truitt and Mae Berry.
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Nellie McMurray
South Second Street
Mabel Campbell
John Owen
Ruth Truitt
Mae Berry
Margaret Owen
Littie Bailey
Pearl Waldby
Elva Hudson
Clara Hudson
Biste McMurray
Mattie Rodman
Marvel Kauffman
Elin Issacson
Anna Issacson
Edna McMurray
Bertha Graham
Emma Olsen
Henry Neal
Fred Berg
Earl Billapps
Ralph McMurray
Porter Hotchkiss
Walter Butler
Lee van Buskirk
Frank McMurray
Roy Gale
William Moyer
Fred Dye
E. Loucks
Glean McMurray
Educators Return and City Sanitation Report
Among the educators who have returned from vacations are Miss Effie Jones vice principal of the Barge school and Miss Idella Heskett who has been visiting at Soda Springs. Sanitary conditions in the city are reported excellent with Merwin noting the town largely compliant with orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Jones
Barge School
Idella Heskett
Soda Springs
Merwin
Divorce Suit Seeks Decree in Yakima County
William E. Day sues Nancy C. Day in Yakima Superior Court seeking a divorce on the ground of abandonment. The summons requires appearance within 60 days of the first publication dated July 31 in the Yakima National Bank Building offices. Bruff & Schumann serve as attorneys for the plaintiff.
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Superior Court
State of Washington
Yakima County
William E. Day
Naney C. Day
Nancy C. Day
A. D
Bruff & Schumann
P. O
North Yakima
Washington
Yakima National Bank Bldg
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Donal B. Corth
W.D. Ingalls, Prop
R.F.D. No
Wenatchee
Rifle Club
Lanterman Ween Eee
Hutchings Adams
Meyers
Lanterman
Sneee
Hutchings Ee Eee
Meyers Adams
Lanterman Adams
Sere Ewes
Hutchings
Kleis
Ays
Hall
South Gelah Avenue
North Yakima Lad
Big Business College
Meivor
Chas. Pierce
Methodists
Trust
Miss M'Muray
Charles Owen
Lombard & Horsley Furniture Company
the Sound
Mr. Owens
Margaret Jennings
Victoria
Lou Briggs
Tacoma
Vernon Cook
South Nachew Avenue
Antw& Wright Seminary
Walter Thompson
Weiseberger
Thompson
Inland Lumber Company
WM. O'Neal
E. J. O'Neal
C. Eb, Lum
Co. B. Lum
Fred Parker
Trustees of
Inland Lumber Company, & Corporation
Paris
Coffin Bros
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