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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
4
North Yakima Washington weekly issue dated August 26 1908 lists post office entry details for GEO N TUESLEY manager and advertising rates upon application. Subscription options include one year six months and three months with publication every Wednesday.
The Reardan Gazette notes Lee A. Johnson of Sunnyside as the likely Republican nominee for Congress, with Spokane County’s split vote weakening other candidates. It highlights Johnson’s record in irrigation, direct primaries, railroad regulation, river navigation, and local option support, and endorses him as progressive and capable.
The North Yakima school board strengthens the high school with eighteen newly secured teachers. New branches and strengthened departments indicate a broader curriculum including agriculture manual training and commercial work to prepare students for local business and industry.
A passage discusses adapting high school curricula to fit Yakima valley youth and notes broader reforms in local schooling. It emphasizes the potential for significant advancement in education if integrated changes are pursued.
Voters in North Yakima and the adjoining western district including the Modern addition and part of Capitol Hill face a special election on September 1 to decide annexation. Proponents present eleven propositions arguing each is vital to advance both North Yakima and the annexed area.
Spokane men who visited North Yakima say Lee A. Johnson of Sunnyside will carry Spokane County and likely become the leader in the congressional race. They praise him as perfectly competent for the seat and a worthy representative in the district.
President T D Rockwell of the state tax commission spoke at the Yakima court house Wednesday evening on taxation. He urged support for a constitutional amendment on the November ballot to improve the current poor tax system, a position endorsed by many who have studied the issue.
The Third district GOP voters face seven candidates for the congressional nomination to succeed Wesley T. Jones. Four contenders hail from Spokane while the rest come from eastern Washington including Palouse Stehekin and Sunnyside. Lee A. Johnson of Sunnyside represents Yakima county in the race and is praised for an excellent legislative record and deep knowledge of eastern Washington needs.
The Washington Republican primary lists eight candidates for governor led by John D. Atkinson Henry McBride S G Cosgrove and Albert E Mead Atkinson already serves as attorney general and is praised for state knowledge and reformist stance. Voters in Yakima County urged to mark X for him as first or second choice.
In Ankeny notices the contest between Wesley L. Jones and Levi Ankeny for a Washington Senate seat is noted as part of the broader national political focus. The brief discussion frames the race as a point of public concern beyond Washington.
The piece cites nationwide conflict between the people and the system, highlighting Cc P Concully and Collier's Weekly on Ankeny the undesirable to argue the national stakes. It urges Washington voters to choose Jones for the United States senate.
A Washington labor scene centers on C. O. Young described as Ankeny’s hireling. He advocated defeating Jones and Taft in Walla Walla, signaling a split vote tactic that could flip labor support from the Republicans to oppose the presidential ticket.
The letter notes Pat Jordan, a lifelong Democrat who helped at the county convention, plans to appear on the Republican primary ticket for North Yakima precinct constable, and remarks on his bold move.
Citizens of Granger and Grandview push irrigation to reclaim Snipes Mountain, envisioning green overdure on the sage brush hill visible from the Northern Pacific tracks. The project could bring 38000 acres under cultivation in Washington, improving beauty and rivaling Nob Hill in fertility and production.
Prohibition party advocates for absolute prohibition while Republicans push for an effective local option law and Democrats favor a constitutional amendment to remove spirituous liquors. The region remains a cowboy and Indian country amid shifts toward a dry status.
News reports from Laramie Wyoming say thirty two artillerymen assaulted a young woman at Camp Emmet Crawford. A non commissioned officer escorted her when attacked. she crawled to a nearby house to report the crime. Twenty six men are imprisoned. six fled but were captured. one remains at large.
A short health note links chronic constipation to appendicitis and promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a mild remedy that stimulates liver and bowels without causing nausea or griping. Sold by North Yakima Drug Co. and A. D. Sloan Proprietor.
A gang of boys including Louis and Albert Kollmorgan Oscar Zackerson Harry Perras Stephen Burnett and Napoleon Revoir were jailed after weeks of stealing wheels. They stored wheel repair material in a Tie house near the Kohlmorgan home and altered wheels with paint and new parts to avoid owner identification. Hearings are likely Wednesday and most arrestees face reform school as many have prior trouble. Claimants appeared at the sheriff's office to claim wheels.
The Downtown offices of the high school superintendent and the board of education along with the school board clerk will be discontinued this fall. New offices will be set up in the high school building with modern school work conveniences including a telephone system and electric bells. Electric bell wiring contracts were let to G P Labberton of North Yakima. Three bids for the washing of the high school were received. A T Winsor won at 52 dollars. The other bids were from C K Wiley for 5400 and 5470 dollars. Once wall height allows, the roof will be placed and the building enclosed to avoid delays before opening.
Notice from North Yakima dated August 1 1908 for the second annual meeting of East Goodenough Mining Company stockholders to be held in North Yakima at 21 South First Street on Wednesday September 2 1908 at 730 p m to elect officers and transact business.
The Baraca Bible class of the Federated church hosted about 50 young Philomatian ladies last Tuesday evening in the Commercial club rooms. Decorated with Baraca colors and emblems, the event featured a lively program and merriment. A brief business session planned a Labor Day field day of sports with Baptist Baracas.
The Portland school at Tenth and Morrison advertises two floors of 65 by 100 feet, 20000 dollars of equipment, a large faculty, and round-the-clock instruction. It claims top quality, offers open enrollment year round, and free catalogs with references from banks, newspapers, and businesses in Portland.
Attendees recount personal histories from birth to Washington life and Sunnyside enjoyments. States form groups singing state songs, Iowa and Illinois lead in representation. Refreshments served. thanks offered to Baracas. chaperones praised. An embedded ad for Foley's Kidney Cure follows a testimonial from James Donahue.
Entertained in Fairview in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Lamb and son from New Carlisle Ohio. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Gano, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Gano, Mr. and Mrs. Steadman, Mrs. Ransom, and Masters Arden and Delbert Gano. Lambs traveled through several western cities before visiting Mrs Benson.
Notice for the stockholders meeting of the Tieton Water Users Association in North Yakima Washington on September 5 1908 at 1 PM. Five trustees will be elected to serve one year with other business to be transacted. Dated August 6 1908.
Frank M Rushmore and Lucia M Rushmore sue V N Massey F H McCullough and Clay Frint and unknown heirs to exclude them from any interest in Lots 1 2 and 3 Yakima Acre Tracts Section 25 Township 13 N Range 18 E W M Yakima County Washington summons issued August 5 1908 returnable within sixty days.
Jay Meyers sues Otto Meyers seeking a divorce on incompatibility and lack of support. The summons requires Otto Meyers to appear within 60 days after August 19 1908 with MO Bruff as the plaintiff’s attorney.
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