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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1906
Page
1
County correspondence reports residents returning from springs and travels from England Baltimore and Seattle. Farm updates include barn and hop kiln construction and cement rock drilling. Accidents include a colt kick and a buggy overturn. several residents travel for work, hospital care, or mining interests. a new telephone line goes up on Pleasant Hill.
Luke Nichols and Lloyd Mandell return from Soda Springs, Prunes labeled bumper crop despite smaller size, Yakima cantaloupes fetch 3 to 8.50 per crate in Spokane. A strange animal seen in I W Durhams yard prompts warning and trap setup. Community notices include church attendance and travel plans of local residents.
The note warns Parker is not dead or asleep despite two weeks of silence. The population has grown with many transients, fruit workers, and hauls daily to the station. Illness includes Rev. Sanford, Mrs. Beal’s baby, and others at McCurdy place. Shirley Sawyer recovers from scarlet fever.
At a special meeting last Tuesday night A. McAllister was selected to fill the vacancy created by T. H. Wheeler's withdrawal. Miss Covilla Dennis of Chehalis is visiting sister Mrs. E. H. Taylor this week. Robert Adams and his mother Louise returned from a two weeks' Sound vacation. W. H. Gallant and the Gervais sisters Grace and Genevieve left for a week in Seattle. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Hartig on Tuesday August 14. Mrs. C. E. Wells and Miss Osie Haw-
Little Wesley Schoonover remains very sick in Worth Yakima hospital. A L Hersom and sisters visited friends in town while Mr L Foiles drove to Selah Heights. Tedy Foiles returns home after four months visiting his aunt Mrs Labby on the reserva tion. The threshing machine at Charles Noels draws curiosity. Mrs Ola Elliott spent a few days with her parents. David Brown and family arrived safely in Tatoma and report rough road but an enjoyable trip.
The program features Indian dances and races to entertain the large crowd. Four mile and one mile races plus relays will showcase top Northwest Indian horses for purses. The Siwashes are noted for their competitive spirit. Contact the secretary for the premium list and details.
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