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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
6
J. B. Vaughn of Elba Alabama writes that constant constipation and a disordered liver are relieved by Herbine. He says it is the best medicine of its kind and urges others with similar troubles to try it. Sold by D. H. Fry, druggist.
Democratic candidate William Goodyear of Colfax addressed a large gathering at the Yakima court house. The Colfax Commoner editor praised Goodyear as a forceful orator and compared his honesty to John R. Rogers and A. J. Splawn while recalling a rousing Ellensburg rally.
C A Sherwood of South Fourth avenue, a Civil War veteran with a pension and past homestead claim, learned he cannot register or vote after city clerk pointed to lack of U S citizenship. He insists he is a citizen and will pursue the matter with authorities. born near St Johns New Brunswick, he says his father naturalized and he has long voted Republican from Lincoln to Roosevelt.
Olympia Assistant Attorney General B Wonickerbocker outlines direct primary rules. Only qualified voters may vote in primaries. 21st birthday between primaries and general election bars voting. Parties cannot nominate for primaries. blanks and stickers allowed on ballots. Vacancies may be filled post primaries by party committees if needed. filing fees stay in place. vacancy ruling applies to parties with over ten percent of last election’s vote.
The Y M C A plans a high profile opening with Governor Mead and Chas W Wilcox as speakers. The event aims to attract leading college figures and financiers as part of a weeklong program. Membership applications rise with 250 enrolled and expected to double by mid September. Friday will be Young Men's Day with 18 plus attendees, and dedicatory exercises are set for a landmark state Y M C A event.
Fruit displays from Yakima county for the Washington state fair Spokane interstate fair and Seattle Western Washington fair are being assembled and stored at Hughes De Kay plant. Displays are expected to be larger and finer than last year with some fruit also gathered for the Alaska Yukon exposition. Districts including Parker Wapato Naches Fruitvale and Ahtanum plan displays and store fruit in cold storage as others prepare to compete.
A large turnout is hoped for the reunion date as many who aided the early Northland gold search are invited. Car Mack, a Seattle resident, will be a prominent figure, attending to celebrate the anniversary and participate in a special program highlighting the discovery that sparked the event.
Overhead work started and rails laid nearly to the Washington state fair grounds as the Yakima Valley Transportation company nears completion. Engineers plan a loop system to manage fair traffic and show readiness to handle rush if approved.
A circular urges Nob Hill Addition residents to vote for annexation on November 1 to gain city benefits. It cites voice in government fire protection sewers sidewalks street lights tax advantages council representation and free ditch water among reasons. It notes annexation increases property values while avoiding existing city debt and taxes for two years.
Mrs M M Davison of San Jose California praises Electric Bitters as a powerful general family remedy for headaches biliousness and liver and bowel torpor saying a bottle offers more health for the digestive organs than any other remedy. Sold under guarantee at C C Case's drug store 60c.
Six Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition buildings are finished with many more nearing completion nine months before opening day. Progress updates list areas such as Oregon, California, Mines, Fisheries, Auditorium, and Fine Arts with varying percentages. A major event titled Discovery Day is planned for August 16, 1909, commemorating Klondike gold discovery.
The North Yakima W C T U elected Cora Green as president with Mary Yeager as vice president and Mary Y Harris as secretary. Meribah Mull was named treasurer and Julia Van Buskirk as corresponding secretary with numerous section superintendents listed for temperance work. Also noted is a suit filed Saturday in superior court by State Savings Bank of Manchester Iowa against E C Hardison H E Crsno and W M Ryan over a 3500 note tied to a horse purchase.
To whom it may concern I will not be responsible for any bills contracted by John F Linse 31x Mrs J F Laible
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