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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1905
Page
5
The Yakima Herald advertisement lists business manager N Tuesley and notes publication every Wednesday. Rates are available upon application with subscription options for one year six months and three months.
A farmer notes he shipped a carload of Bartlett pears to New York and found local packing superior to a California sample. Prices ranged from 2.80 to 5.00 per box for the Bartlett, while fancy California pears averaged 2.45, highlighting that careful selection and attractive packaging can help compete in world markets.
Harry Baylor plans seven months in Boston to pursue vocal study while staying connected to Yakima. Logan H. Roberts reports Yakima Savings and Loan thriving with stock sales over $200,000 and strong loan demand. Mrs. Baylor will study vocal music in Boston, and firm returns will be handled by partner Robert Brautigan. Members of the community publish notices or decline unsigned letters.
Cashier Charles Owen returns home from Victoria after weeks away. Mrs. A. B. Weed reports health gains from Green River Springs. Mrs. Anna McNeal leaves for Emmerson College of Oratory in Boston to join the faculty. J. G. McCready and family visit Wide Hollow. E. J. Wyman returns from Cohasset with his family set to arrive home later. J. A. McArthur travels from New York to arrange fall stocks for H. H. Schott Co. Beekeepers to meet September 6 in North Yakima. Register Hinman of the local land office ill in bed again. Rev. F. L. Hayden and family return from vacation. sermons set. Presbyterian work to resume September 1. Switch engine 733 derailed on a yard switch delaying trains three hours until wrecking crew cleared the line.
City officials consider refunding $30,000 in bonds issued in 1900 at 6 percent interest. If paid after December 1, the city would save about $450 yearly, $2,250 over five years, though the bonds still have five years to run.
Rev. Henry Remains in Yakima as Columbia River conference appoints changes across districts. Walton Shipworth elected presiding elder of The Dalles district, Dr. C. E. Gibson retires after seven years, and several local pastors receive new assignments in Bickleton Cle Elum Ellensburg Fort Simcoe Kiona Kennewick Toppenish.
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