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Newspaper

Yakima Herald

Location

Yakima, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1908

Page

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Appeal in Lillie case heard before Supreme Court

The Lillie case is before the Washington Supreme Court in Olympia with Attorney Snively for the defense and Prosecuting Attorney Wende handling the appeal. Lillie was convicted of assaulting L M Hilton with a hammer in 1906 at Granger and sentenced to two years pending appeal.

H. Lillie L. M. Hilton Olympia Supreme Court Snively Wende North Yakima Granger Lillie Toppenish Walla Walla Penitenon Ira M. Krutz

Fire claim scandal drags on to Washington Supreme Court

Mrs. Sallie Galler seeks $3800 from neighbor James McMahon saying he took the money during a midnight fire救appeal to Olympia will mark the fifth court appearance. The case has zigzagged through justice court and civil trials with mixed verdicts and ongoing bank deposit freezes. Attorneys Snively Delle Davis and Luse will travel to Olympia to present briefs and arguments.

Sallie Galler Seattle Avenue James McMahon Mr. Galler Washington Supreme Court Galler

Alaska-Yukon to Be Great Fair Exposition Praised

Harold F. Curtis secretary of the state fair association toured the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition grounds in Seattle and predicted a superb Pacific coast standard fair. He noted electric lighting on all buildings and grounds and praised the Lake Washington site and overall preparations for a on time opening. Curtis said the Seattle fair would boost Northwest advertising and benefit Washington and North Yakima.

Alaska-Yukon Seattle Pacific Coast Harold F. Curtis State Fair Association A.y.-P United States Lake Washington Seattle Fair Northwest Washington North Yakima

Yakima Residents Plan Spokane Headquarters During Apple Show

Arrangements are under way to set up a Yakima valley headquarters in Spokane during Apple Show week. The site will be in a major hotel and serve as a congregating and boosting center for Yakima people. Meanwhile a ladies orchestra at the Pacific Grill draws crowds and brings North Yakima a cafe and grill of class with daily encores.

Yakima Valley Spokane Yakima Pacific Grill North Yakima

Eagles to Build Stone Club House in North Yakima

Construction starts on a 5000 square foot Eagles club house at South Second Street on the Gleason marble works site. The joint-owned building will include a lodge hall reception area dining room and kitchens. The North Yakima aerie with about 300 members plans a Christmas ball with Cad Sloan Tom Hud dington and McCay leading arrangements.

Order of Eagles North Yakima Aerie South Second Street Charles Gleason Order Eagles Ciub North First Street Cad Sloan Tom Huddington McCay

Sandbagging report in alley leads to police doubt

An unknown man is beaten in an alley behind the Alaska building between 8 30 and 9 pm as two assailants flee. Police doubt the hold up story, linking the incident to a prior Cosy Corner bar brawl, with witnesses identifying no suspect and the victim unidentified.

Alaska Wenas Stables Enterprise Wenas Cosy Corner Venus Barn

Fights Break Out On Front Street Amid Public Turmoil

Three rapid brawls erupted on Front Street with fists flying and a bloody nose the main injury. Kiowa Jack Sheets tangled with Tim O'Brien as Nick Patterson throttled Charles Miller, prompting crowd dispersal near police arrival. Meanwhile a city sewer policy dispute over class status and costs looms in Seattle.

Nick Patterson Charles Miller Miller Patterson Sheets

Yakima Factory Wins School Contract Over Out of Town Bids

Yakima based Cas cade Lumber Co won the North Yakima high school project contract at about 5000 despite higher bids from Portland and Tacoma. Board cited local employment, inspectable work, and quicker completion, with work to supply cases and wood equipment for the science department, not desks. Completion expected in fifty days.

Casecad Lumber Co North Yakima Yakima Kumler Board of Education Portland Tacoma Cascade Lattan Cascade Lumber Co

Lamphere Sentenced to Prison for Fire at Mrs Bell Gunness Home

Ravy Lamphere, convicted of setting fire to the home of Mrs. Bell Gunness in Novi, was sent to prison today. He received the usual treatment for convicts and was assigned No. 4140.

HA Porte Novi Ravy Lamphere Bell Gunness

City Class Change Costs $6000 More

As the city election nears, debate centers on changing North Yakima from third to second class. Officials compare powers on sewers water milk and food supply, council size salaries and roles, and the impact of a special census costing about $500 plus an estimated $6000 yearly expense if the class is raised.

North Yakima

Sunnyside Citizens nominate mayor and council slate

Named for mayor H W Turner was selected Tuesday at the primaries in Sunnyside as the Citizen's party candidate for mayor. J J B George and W R Brown chosen as council candidates and H E Perrin for treasurer. J B George is the only new candidate in the list.

H.W. Turner Prrmaries Sunnyside Citizen’s Party JJ. B. George W. R. Brown H. E. Perrin J. B. George

Walla Walla Seeks Wheat Improvement With Bluestem Seed

In Walla Walla farmers seed patches with bluestem grain from Douglas County to improve local wheat. The new seed yields plumper, heavier grains and better winter hardiness, with the Jones-Scott company helping supply the stock.

Walla Walla Douglas County Jones-Scott Company

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Pve Nis Unaka Supreme Cour Nevada Ing Hilton Hammer North Hilton McMahons Germany McMahon Ments West Yakima Avenue H. J. Snively Lee Fraternal Order Back OF Venus Front Street Erishman Kiona Jack Tim O'Brien the Herald Cal Cascade CO. Makes Furniture Lamphere The Herald H. OW. ‘Turner Citizen Wyman & Sheldon of Safe Deposit First National Bank
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