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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
3
A lively stage performance delighted an audience that welcomed racy scenes. Cara Isham sang Scotch songs while Alf Hall offered bird and animal imitations. The first act featured notably good stage fittings and the overall entertainment was thoroughly appreciated.
Broadhurst comedy shown Saturday night at Larson's theatre drew strong laughter from an amused audience. The plot centers on domestic frictions caused by visiting relatives and features the same actors who played the cook and the major in the coast’s touring troupe last year.
City council convened with all members present. Fines collected by Justice Taggard total 97.50 and sexton fees for November burials amount to 39. A Johnson saloon license renewal was granted. Warranted sums include 900 for semi annual interest on general debt and 1802.25 for sewer bonds plus 100 for state saloon tax. Committee on house numbering favors action but doubts enforceability. Street signs recommended but no action taken. Purchase of a chemical engine debated pending funds. Bondsmen settlement discussions with Pressey's bondsmen set to proceed by December 20 if no settlement occurs.
A Day and a Night drew a fair audience Monday evening at Larson's. Hoyt's skit style showed a strong plot framework for breezy dialogue songs and dances. Marble Hart portrayed both a sanctimonious New Jersey church choir member and his flamboyant son. Ada Mar, as Madge Lawrence, delivered an excellent performance in street parlance.
J. C. Hubbell buys the Geddis block in Ellensburg. D. L. Cruse sells ten acres on Nob Hill known as the Irish place to L. Burrell of Toppenish for 1350. Fry-Bruhn Company ships 300 head of cattle for holiday markets in Seattle and nearby towns. Prosser visitors include Mrs. John McAllister and Representative-elect Nelson Rich. Commercial club adds Dr. J. B. Burns and others to membership. J. A. Adams debuts a complete cash register costing 325 at the factory, claiming efficiency gains. Mull's Lightning Cough Cure touted with Taft & Taft and W. J. Roaf as sellers.
Family reunions and arrivals color Yakima events as C B Nevitt visits after 34 years distant kinship. Dr John M Burns buys J E Ryan brick cottage for 3000 dollars on Natchez avenue. Clinching sales and marriages mark the week with Hayner Furman wedding in Yakima and ex police chief Reed planning signups for 400 acres.
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