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Newspaper

Yakima Herald

Location

Yakima, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1908

Page

2

Plan to push state road to Bumping Lake area gains support

Western Washington counties meeting in Chehalis commit to backing Statehead No 5 crossing Cowlitz pass to open Bumping Lake district. Yakima County delegates Frank Horsley T A Noble and County Engineer McIntyre report strong local backing. The effort aims to unite road work, grant access from both sides of the Cascades, and aid the reclamation dam project in the mining districts.

Washington Chehalis Yakima Cascade Mountains Cowlitz Pass Yakima County Frank Horsley Commercial Club T. A Cascades

Conflicting Claims Mark Haines Case in New York

In New York on August 21 the Haines case centers on rival counsel statements. Frank S Wild argues Mrs Haines is innocent of improper conduct with Annis Weldon despite a confession and denies reconciliation claims. Percy, for Haines, says she was misled by gossip after returning from the Philippines and that the confession timing is disputed.

New York Haines Frank Wild Annis Annis Weldon Percy Philippines

Miss Schorn Hurt In Yakima Avenue Horse Incident

Miss Frances Schorn daughter of Mr and Mrs M Schorn suffered a serious fracture above the ankle when a horse she was driving on West Yakima avenue near the Northern Pacific crossing bolted. She jumped from the buggy with her mother and a friend nearby. Dr Corpron attended the injured girl. The horse was restrained by Mrs Schorn.

Frances Schorn M. Schorn West Yakima Avenue Northern Pacific Crossing Miss Schorn

Double Wedding of Poirier Twins in Moxee Church

The sixteen year old Poirier twins Ernestine and Celes tine wed Alexander Buchey and Horace J Sauve at Moxee Catholic Church in a morning ceremony led by Rev. Father Garand. The event drew most of the French settlement and was followed by a festive celebration at the Poirier home. Mary Lee of Zanesville vouches for Dr King s New Discovery credited with saving her husband s life, a cough remedy advertised at C C Case s drug store with 50¢ to 1 90 prices and a free trial bottle.

Zanesville Mary Lee James Lee Dr. King C. C. Case

Itinerary Change Hits Prohibition Leader Chafin

Plans for Eugene W. Chafin, prohibition candidate for president, are altered by the State Central Committee. He will not appear in the city at the theatre as previously planned by the county prohibition chairman.

State Central Committee Eugene W. Chafin Prohibition Prohibition Central Committee

Prohibitionists Plan Swift Campaign Kickoff in North Yakima

Telegraphic advices from the state chairman say the white ribbon leader will address North Yakima from a car platform only. Temperance workers faced disappointment as Chafin’s city visit was reduced to a platform appearance. The state committee aims to maximize voter contact with a coast city tour while keeping most time in large coastal cities. Local prohibitionists vow a red hot county campaign.

Yakima Chafin

Engineer for Snipes Mountain Project Advances

Charles F. Bailey reports in North Yakima on his Granger return after a conference with Deal houn Denny & Ewing Seattle about Snipes mountain reclamation. E. W. Cummings of Seattle is engaged as engineer. he designed the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul fill project using a sluicing plant. Granger and Sunnyside residents push water power to reclaim land.

Charles F. Bailey Yakima Granger Dealhoun, Denny & Ewing Seattle Snipes Mountain E. W. Cummings Sunnyside Cummings Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Cascades Bailey

Trades Council Visit Sways North Yakima Labor

C. O. Young of the American Federation of Labor visits North Yakima to organize a Trades Council and influence votes in the Wesley L. Jones senatorial race. Local unionists say Jones is favored over Ankeny and oppose Ankeny boosters. A state AFL executive meeting is planned next week, with details undisclosed.

Trades’ Council North Yakima C. O. Young American Federation of Labor Young Wesley L. Jones Ankeny anti-Jones Taft Jones Walla Walla

Cured Hay Fever and Summer Cold Testimony

A. J. Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana details a three month summer cold that resembled hay fever. He praises Foley s Honey and Tar for quick relief after ineffective medicines and notes his wife also had success. Sold by North Yakima Drug Co. A. D. Sloan, Prop.

A. J. Nusbaum Batesville Indiana Foley North Yakima Drug Co A. D. Sloan

Indian man Timms killed by train near Toppenish

Acting Coroner H B Doust investigated the death of Timms an Indian killed between Wapato and Toppenish early Thursday. He was found by a train crew with his left leg severed and bled copiously. Timms last seen in Yakima City Wednesday night riding a horse. likely he slept on the track and was struck by the train. Coroner's jury attributed death to his own carelessness.

H. B. Doust Toppenish Timms Wapato Yakima City

Timms, Yakima County man, killed beside train wheels

Timms, about 50, a reservation allotment owner with seven children and a wife, was found Thursday morning after an accident likely between 6 and 7. He was partially deaf. This follows the death of D. D. Hebert, a brakeman, killed in Yakima yards a day earlier.

Timms Yakima County D. D. Hebert

Rail restraining order blocks Granger switch project

A court restraining order issued by Court Commissioner Ward halts the Northern Pacific Railway, Johnson Brothers, and Granger Brick & Tile from building a switch across the North Coast railroad right of way in Granger. North Coast seeks an injunction with a likely Sept hearing to resolve the disputed grade change and embankment alignment.

Ward Northern Pacific Railway Company Johnson Brothers Granger Brick & Tile Company North Coast Railroad Granger North Coast R. J. Dawson H. J. Snively Tranger

Dusty North Yakima Seeks City Sprinkling Plan

Local residents urge the city to restore sprinkling wagons after weeks of dust that settles on windows pianos and furniture. A businessman's wife notes an eastern investor impressed by the city despite the dust, but fears the streets make residence here unlikely without better sprinkling.

Yakima

Bowinkelman Held on Charge in Benton County

Henry Bowinkelman, a Black Rock merchant, is held to the Benton County Superior Court on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses by locating a man named Trusley on two homestead claims near his store. He pleads not guilty at arraignment.

Henry Bowinkelman Blackrock Trusley Benton County Richmond Custer Sitting Bull Atlantic Ocean Europe Continent England America Sage Brush North Yakima Columbia River J‘owinkelman Tursley

Another Good Man Gone Wrong Kidney Cure Warning

A man delayed Foley's Kidney Cure and developed Bright's disease. Prompt use of Foley's Kidney Cure is claimed to relieve symptoms and strengthen kidneys. A. R. Bass of Morgantown Indiana is cited as cured after frequent urination and backache. Sold by North Yakima Drug Co and A. D. Sloan, Prop.

Foley Bright A. R. Bass Morgantown Ind North Yakima Drug Co A. D. Sloan

Juvenile Band to Perform at State Fair Under Nagler

The juvenile band organized by Prof. Frank Nagler is to debut during fair week with public attendance expected. A knee pants and white duck uniform with black braid is planned. rehearsals will precede the outdoor appearance. Nagler anticipates a two hour program showcasing the boys' progress and aims to please the public.

Frank Nagler Nagler

Splawn in Saddle A Pioneer Governor Candidate

Seattle Times highlights A J Splawn of Yakima as the most picturesque western candidate for Washington governor. It traces his life from childhood crossing plains in 1852 to 35 years in the saddle, roles as state fair president, state senator, and current leader of major Yakima valley institutions and an electric railway venture. He recounts cattle drives across the Northwest, battles with native tribes, and building the state from its foundation.

Washington A. J. Splawn Yakima Seattle Times Plains Oregon Washington State Fair Boat Washington State Livestock Association Treton Water Users’ Association Yakima Valley F. M. Thorp Fraser River B. C Boise Basin Olds Ferry Snake River Huntington Dalles Caribou Mines Palouse Country Spokane Mullen Road Coeur d'Alene Mountains Deer Lodge Mont Fort Kamloops Cascade Mountains

Governor Mead to Open Y M C A In City News

Governor Albert E. Mead will speak at the opening of the new Y M C A building the week of September 1. He has accepted the invitation and another prominent speaker is being sought. Charter members receive advance benefits and a special opening day dating.

Albert E. Mead Turner Association

Yakima County Candidates for State and Local Offices

Auditor Crocker distributes official notices listing all candidates in Yakima county. North Yakima leads with 28 names including a U.S. senator and a governor hopeful. Sunnyside follows with a congress seat and seven others. Mabton, Granger have three each. Zillah Toppenish Selah Wapato have two each. several precincts show one candidate, while many others are missing from the list.

Yakima County Crocker North Yakima United States Sunnyside Congress Mabton Granger Zillah Toppenish Selah Wapato Hopdale Naches Venus Ahtanum Fruitvale Grandview Outlook Cowiche Yakima City

Ballard's Snow Liniment Promoted for Rheumatism Relief

A publisher touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a quick remedy for rheumatism and related pains. It cites J. T. Bogg of Willow Point Texas endorsing its effectiveness and notes available from D. H. Fry, a local druggist.

Ballard J. T. Bogg Willow Point Texas D.H. Fry

Claude Faulds enters race in Wapato city election

Claude Faulds becomes a candidate at Wapato and will oppose incumbent Crysler for city treasurer. Stickers will be used in the August 29 incorporation election when residents vote on incorporating the town and selecting the first officers. Faulds announces late and joins the race.

Claude Faulds Wapato Claude Fauld i

No Opposition Placed Against Crysler for Treasurer

The caucus named candidate Crysler for treasurer with no anticipated opposition. Backers of Faulds hope Faulds gains the post, though no bid against Crysler exists. Other offices show no opposition and the rest of the caucus ticket likely will win.

Crysler Faulds

ManZan Pile Remedy Sold by West Side Druggist

An ad promotes ManZan Pile Remedy for all forms of piles soothing inflammation soreness and itching. Price is 50 and guaranteed. Sold by C. W. Camp, West Side Druggist.

C. W. Camp West Side Druggist

Boundary Dispute Details Told By Chief Spencer

Chief Spencer and Charles Olney testified before U S Commissioner Allen S. Davis on the southwestern Yakima reservation boundary. The 300000 acre dispute pits the Northern Pacific Railroad against Indian ownership. Spencer recalled landmarks as the marking of the boundary while Olney aided.

Spencer Yakima Reservation Charles Olney Allen S. Davis United States Court United States Northern Pacific Railroad Jay Lynch Spencer and Olney A. G. Avery E. J. Cannon Spokane Railroad Martin

Golden Grain Granules Coffee Promises Strength For All

A Valley slogan touts Golden Grain Granules as 100 percent pure cereal coffee. It claims nourishment for men women and children and urges grocers in North Yakima to stock it from Yakima Grocery Co. Fourteen thousand people reportedly praised it at Pure Food shows.

Yakima Grocery Co North Yakima

Hose Wagon No 2 Makes Trial Run After Accident

Automobile Hose Wagon No 2 completed a Friday evening practice run for the first time since the Wednesday accident at the corner of First and A streets. Repairs to the big machine were finished. only damage was a broken buckle from rough streets.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Haines Dentes Poirier Alexander Bachey Horace J. Sauve Milwaukee Railroad Northern Pacific State Fair Prof. Nagler Splawn Ore Canyon City John Day River Grant County Castoria What Is Cening Castoria Alwayrs Mead Will
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