Firemans Mask Ball Promises Cash Prizes and Spectacle
Seventy five dollars in cash prizes will be awarded at a Christmas mask ball with a strong emphasis on costumed figures. Prizes include top couple $20 second $7.50 best waltzing couple $10 and other categories ranging from $1 to $12.50. An investigating committee will oversee prize distribution and the executive and floor managers are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fat Man
Martha Washington
Uncle Sam
C. M. Hauser
Volney Taft
F. T. Liggett
J. E. Merwin
W. D. Walker
Ed Patton
H. R. Mitchell
School Board Approves Basement Use and Hiring at Columbia School
The School District No. 7 board met Monday evening with full attendance. They authorized fitting the Columbia School basement for school use and approved hiring two additional teachers for the lower grades. The meeting also covered routine bills and district business while noting Washington hop yields for 1902 estimated at 29 176 bales valued at 1 500 000 with varied county production and rising prices to 26 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
of Washington
Herman Klaber
Tacoma
Mr. Klaber
Chehalis
Cowlitz
King
Lewis
Pierce
Skagit
Whatcom
Yakima
Snohomish
Back to North Yakima Charley Wenner Returns
Charley Wenner arrives at the Herald office after a three year absence, stating he read of general prosperity in the country and North Yakima. He asks locals if they are surprised by the evident improvement and growth in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Yakima
Natchez Avenue
Wenner
Moore and Wenner
Moore and Moore
Coffin Brother
Sunnyside
Charley Wenner
Herald Office
Order of Washington A Strong Society
Hon J H Schively, state insurance commissioner, praised the Order of Washington after it merged with Yakima's Fraternal Club. He said the plan is safe, has an endowment clause, and lets members draw after expectancy. He believes the order is young yet strong with up to date features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Schively
City
Herald
Order of Washington
Schively
Notice to Former Members of the American Fraternal Club
Former A F C members are invited to transfer to the Order of Washington at New Odd Fellows Hall on Thursday December 11 at 7 30. The change costs nothing and includes a special program and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Fraternal Club
Order of Washington
A. F.C
Order
New Odd Fellows’ Hall
Shoats for Sale Listed by Ricney and GilBert in Toppenish
Fifty shoats are offered for sale by Ricney and GilBert at their ranch in Toppenish Washington. Prospective buyers are instructed to call for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricney & GilBert
Diamonds and precious stones mounting ideas offered
Keene at 108 Yakima avenue invites custom designs for mounting diamonds and other stones and can execute any special Christmas idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keene
Yakima Avenue
National Guard Bill Backed by Senate Committee Favorably
Word from Colonel Dimmick assistant secretary of the Interstate National Guard association says the "Dick" bill has been favorably reported to the senate by the military affairs committee and prospects are bright for immediate passage. The measure places all National Guard officers on equal footing with regular army officers and grants the same equipment. General Drain will issue a general order with Major Abercrombie’s inspection report from Camp Weisenberger last summer.
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Drain
Dimmick
Interstate National Guard Association
Senate
Committee On Military Affairs
National Guard
United States
Abercrombie
Camp Weisenberger
Shorthand and Typewriting Class Offers Fast 50 WPM Course
In Port Townsend a shorthand and typewriting course guarantees 50 words per minute in six weeks with no prepayment. Pupils may study only during lesson hours, with flexible day or night times. Many have reached 100 WPM dictation in six weeks and diplomas are awarded. Room 7 Clegg Block. Miss Dorothy E Wisdom directs. Also promoting nursery and work baskets at The Elite.
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Port Townsend
Clegg Block
Dorothy E. Wisdom
Nome River Hydraulics Proposals Spark Arizona Venture
A Los Angeles company formed under Arizona law with capital of 10 million dollars seeks to divert Nome River water to hydraulically mine tundra claims. Pilot surveys show feasible pressure of 150 to 450 feet and vast land values beneath the river corridor. Substantial evidence supports the plan and local dealers tout jewels and wares in related ads as interest grows.
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Nome
Arizona
Los Angeles
Cal
Bering Sea
Joseph Jacobs
A. A. Sargent
Quaker Hill Mines
Nevada City
J.C. Picard
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Firemans
Armory
Fire Department
Washington
Land of
The
Order OF Washington A Strong Society
Ditter Bros
Tdaimgy Seete
Nome River
Great Southern Company
Wyman & Fraser's
G. W. Atkinson
W. Va
Foley
Madame M. Danforth
Seattle
S. First Street
Htsioloss
A. L. Flint
Yakima Furniture Company
Hotel Yakima
Tahoma Cemetery
A. L. Barsvr
A. F. Tourville
Pacific Ave
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