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Newspaper

Yakima Herald

Location

Yakima, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1908

Page

3

Portland Bar Association prosecutor slain in suspected conspiracy

Detectives shadow several persons as the district attorney's office pushes a conspiracy theory in the murder of Ralph B. Fisher, prosecutor of the Bar Association. An inquest found Fisher died from gunshot wounds fired by J. A. Finch with murderous intent.

Portland Ore District Attorney Ralph B. Fisher The Bar Association J. A. Finch Fisher

Fruit Growers Promoting Spokane Horticultural Meet

Yakima Horticultural Union plans campaigns to boost turnout for the Washington State Horticultural meeting in Spokane aligned with the apple show. A special Yakima Valley train may transport over 50 growers to the event, with North Yakima ranchers among expected attendees.

Washington The Horticultural Union E. Remy E. G. Beck Yakima Valley Spokane

Foley's Honey and Tar Safe Remedy Declared Opiate Free

Notice from A. D. Sloan's drug store announces Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble is not affected by federal pure food and drug laws and contains no opiates or harmful drugs. recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults.

Foley A. D. Sloan's Drug Store

North Yakima Gets Black Eye

A local resident criticizes fruit quality in North Yakima. He targets fruit stands and the Northern Pacific depot, urging a radical rise in caliber to match the city’s boast as home of the Big Red Apple and to elevate civic pride for a town of 50,000.

The Herald North Yakima Northern Pacific Yakima

Foley’s Honey and Tar Cures Longstanding Asthma

Mrs Adolph Buesing of Davenport Iowa reports a severe cold twelve years ago led to chronic asthma. After protracted relief from other doctors, Foley’s Honey and Tar cured her asthma with one fifty cent bottle. She says earlier use might have saved years of suffering. A D Sloan’s drug store promotes the remedy.

Fotey Adolph Buesing West Third Street Davenport Iowa Foley A. D. Sloan

Henry Ditter Dies After Illness at 66

Henry Ditter a pioneer Yakima valley merchant died Sunday at his home at 4 30 pm after a long Brights disease illness. He was 66 years old a native of Baden born and came to America at 15. Surviving are three children and his widow Bessie Margh. Funeral at St Joseph's church Wednesday morning. He was active in Catholic circles and earlier ran a North Yakima mercantile business before passing it to his sons.

Henry Ditter Yakima Valley Bright St. Joseph's Church Mr. Ditter Baden America Fond du Lac Wisconsin Minnesota Katherine Mechtel Phil A. Ditter Jos. E B. Ditter Charles Donovan North Yakima Yakima City Ditter

Clergyman Pleads for Help to Find Missing Son

Spokane, November 30. Rev Thomas Bell an Episcopal minister from Clifton Heights Pa appeals for aid to locate his son Robert Huntington Bell 34 a former logging worker last heard from in Spokane last February Mrs Bell the son’s mother and his grandmother’s heir died a month ago Bell has sent letters to Rt Rev Bishop Lemuel H Wells and to Frank L Smith and the police Bell wandered after a sunstroke in Death Valley ten years ago Bell went to California last May and roomers at Ourlawa Inn say he may be east of the city

Spokane Wash Thomas Bell Clifton Heights Lemuel H. Wells Robert Huntington Bell Bishop Wells Frank L. Smith Ourlawa Inn Death Valley Bell California East

Orino Urino Laxative Syrup Promises Gentle Constipation Relief

An advertisement for Orino Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup claims permanent relief from habitual constipation by stimulating the liver and restoring natural bowel action without irritation. It emphasizes mild, pleasant taste, no nausea or griping, and names A. D. Sloan's drug store as the point of purchase.

Orino A. D. Sloan’s

Improve Wagon Road Promised to Boost North Yakima Trade

W L Steinweg with W J McIntyre and W B Newcomb returned from a trip on the wagon road between North Yakima and White Bluffs and Hanford. They urged road improvements to allow local residents to haul provisions directly, estimating costs of 500 to 600 dollars. The improved route could shift Columbia River trade from Kennewick, aiding North Yakima and Prosser competition.

White Bluffs W. L. Steinweg W. J. McIntyre W. B. Newcomb North Yakima Hanford Mr. Steinweg Columbia River

Mrs. Vessey Receives Stolen Jewelry Recovered by Authorities

Jewelry stolen from Etta Vessey on North Second Street was recovered by the sheriff and police and became evidence in the Curran case. Judge Preble ordered its return to Mrs Vessey after Prosecuting Attorney Wende's request. The court found ownership but noted the state could not account for all transactions. Items included a diamond locket, gold watch, chains, and a diamond pin.

Vessey North Second Street Sheriff's Office 9 Stack James Curran Etta Vessey Preble Wende

Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Health for Kidneys

Public notice claims Foley's Kidney Cure can cure kidney and bladder disease in all forms and strengthen kidneys to prevent Bright's disease or diabetes if taken promptly, attributed to A. D. Sloan's.

Foley Bright A. D. Sloan’‘s

Yakima Land Co. Eyeing Eastern Ads to Attract Migration

M. R. Galloway of Yakima Land Co. returns from the east urging big advertising to draw eastern settlers. He predicts a stronger Washington migration this year and proposes using displays, personal canvassing, and literature to lure buyers. He plans a Yakima booth strategy in towns, selling land, and then moving on.

M. R. Galloway Yakima Land Co Folin Bee Co Mississippi Valley Washington Yakima

State normal school seeks larger appropriation for coming biennium

Cheney November report from the state normal school board of trustees outlines growth, enrollment, and future needs. It requests a total appropriation of 117 020.25 dollars to fund added department heads, a registrar and accountant, and expanded teaching staff.

Cheney Wash State Normal School Department of Mary B. Trainor

Electric Bitters Promised To Cure Malaria And Stomach Ailments

A. C. Kiestler of Halliday Arkansas touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for malaria stomach and liver troubles and general weakness. The ad claims the medicine purifies and enriches the blood tones the nerves and imparts vigor with a refund if it fails to help. Available at C. C. Case’s drug store.

A. C. Kiestler Halliday, Ark C. C. Case

Philadelphia political libel indictments tied to 1905 conflict

State Senator James P. McNichol, leader of Philadelphia Republicans, indicted for criminal libel by Max Kauffman, who also faces perjury charges. A separate case against Clarence Gibeney and indictments by Mayor Reyburn against E A Van Vileckenburg and several editors of the Philadelphia North American are noted, all linked to the 1905 political war.

Philadelphia James P. McNichol Grand Jury Max Kauffman Reyburn Kauffman Clarence Gibeney Law and Order Society McNichol E. A. van Vileckenburg Philadelphia North American

Pinenles Back Pain Aid Sold by Local Druggist

Advertisement promises relief from rheumatism back ache and kidney trouble with 30 days treatment for $1.00. A single nightly dose is claimed to prove merit and readers are urged to buy from C. W. Camp the West Side Druggist.

C. W. Camp West Side Druggist

Prosser Forms Fruit Growers Association

Prosser has formed a fruit growers association to pack and ship fruit similar to Hood River and Wenatchee. North Yakima speaker J. M. Brown endorsed the plan during the early week meeting.

Prosser

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