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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1901
Page
2
The Yakima area is not experiencing a fever outbreak, says Ellensburg Capital. It argues reports mischaracterize North Yakima as unhealthy, noting few fever cases and no deaths this year. It credits travel and habit as reasons for negative impressions about Yakima’s climate.
The Republic notes confusion over an alleged Mabton spur abandonment, arguing the report claimed no such line existed and questioning the claim's basis. The item highlights ambiguity in local rail reporting and calls for clarification.
The author criticizes the last legislature for passing laws deemed unconstitutional by the courts and proposes barring anyone from the legislature who has not read the state constitution.
A plea asks North Yakima to imitate Colfax by creating a public resting place for farmers and visitors. The plan includes a reading room with books and newspapers and aims to provide comfort for country people spending time in the city.
Arrangements for a new Presbyterian church in North Yakima are nearly complete and work is slated to begin within a month. Plans, prepared in New York, were inspected locally and returned with minor alterations. The corner stone is hoped to be laid by September 28 when the Presbytery of Central Washington meets. The site at Third and A streets will form a 75 by 140 foot block, with the old frame church relocated to the rear for construction period.
An older structure will be incorporated into a modern brick church costing about 10000 dollars with 700 seats and a Sunday school room plus a pastor study. Completion is aimed for next winter and dedication next spring at Sunnyside, with Yakima attendees and Rev. F L Hayden delivering one sermon.
Edgar Wilkinson is named superintendent of jail and hospital work and Miss Andrews becomes Flower Mission superintendent at a recent WCTU meeting. Mothers meetings are set for the first Tuesday monthly with evangelistic sessions on the second Tuesday and reports from superintendents on the third. A Mother's meeting will also be held at the Christian church next Tuesday at 3 PM invites mothers.
The body of Honnewasse, an Indian, was found near the Shanno ditch below the city. Coroner Rosser inspected the remains and did not call an inquest, attributing death to excessive drinking. No foul play signs were found, and the body was given to reservation Indians for burial. Jay Lynch, Indian agent, filed charges of murder against Indian Smauty and others based on postmortem notes.
E Lk James secretary of the Fraternal Aid Society based in Lawrence Kansas paid Emily Strubin 2000 on August 21 for a policy held by her late husband Albert H Strubin died May 17 1901 The deceased joined the North Yakima lodge on November 1 1844 and the 90 cent monthly cost covered the 2000 The note states 508 losses paid since formation and this is the first from this lodge Also notices offer hay for sale contact Hale and Smith Auburn Washington and nursing services by Miss Mamie Hinman North Yakima plus local ads for plumbing and timing by Yakima Hardware Co and sales agents for a new Washington map by H Egan Seattle.
Four weeks remain before the state fair opening as counties Yakima Pierce Clark Columbia and possibly Walla Walla and Chelan prepare fine exhibits. Camping grounds will be free for families and the fair features animal stock judging on track a stock parade and a balloon ascent by Prof. J. E. Baldwin. Racing events include three 1000 dollar races and a 500 dollar race.
An ad claims Dr Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure kidney ills and offers a free trial. Contact Kierling Kennedy Co. in Chicago for details.
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