Brothers Separated by Civil War Sought After Fifty Years
N D Durst of Fort Worth Texas hunts for his twin brother Jonathan whom he last saw decades ago after war sparked their parting. Nat believes Jonathan may be a miner and pleads the Chicago Herald to help locate him before he dies. Durst asks readers to contact T R James & Sons with any information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. D. Durst
Jonathan
Nathaniel Durst
Pennsylvania
Nat
Nathaniel
The
Herald
Ft. Worth, Texas
T. R. James & Sons
Washington Anthracite Coal Prospect Near Glacier
Washington moves toward a major coal discovery near Glacier, eight foot vein extending into Whatcom county. Arthur Alexander of Minneapolis first found it while hunting. Washington Anthracite Coal Co. formed with 3 million dollars capital under Gen. Thomas H. Cavanaugh to begin shipments within a year to Washington and neighboring states. analyses by A G Bennett compare it to Wilkes-Barre coal and estimate 6 million tons above water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane, Wash
Glacier
Wash
Spokane
A. G. Bennett
Wilkesbarre
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Coal Mines
Washington
Pennsylvania
Bennett
Whatcom County
Arthur Alexander
Minneapolis
Washington Anthracite Coal Company
Thomas H. Cavanaugh
Prosser, Wash
Circus Fireman Earned An A B Degree In East Prenest Ruth
Ernest Ruth known as Circus is recovering from a pineal injury and replaced at the fire department by a substitute. A sought after city figure, Circus has a lifelong habit of taking quick jobs and has an A B degree from the University of Wisconsin. He once held the university amateur broad jump record and served as an Y M C A educational director. He refuses to pay back dues from the Y MCA, fearing endless worry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Ruth
Fire Department
A. J. Ruth
Batavia
Ill
Herald Want Ad Promises Quick Results for Readers
A concise notice urges readers to use Herald want ads to obtain fast results. It emphasizes the efficiency and reach of classified listings for inquiries, sales, and announcements. The brief item highlights the newspaper as a conduit for timely responses.
Advertised Letters at North Yakima Post Office 1907
Uncalled letters listed at North Yakima post office as of December 7 1907 with one cent due on each advertised item. Postmaster W L Lemon notes numerous names including Mrs Ella Burdick Geo Brown and J A Davis among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Yakima
James Meyers
Chas
D. Marvel
Henry McKay
Walter Morris
Edith Mackintosh
J. C. Mueller
J. E. Morford
H. Nelson
Myrtle Pace
Tree Planting for Orchards by Ernest A Brown
A planting service offers a guaranteed full stand for orchard development at a price near the usual. Trees will be inspected and pruned before setting. Contact Ernest A Brown by telephone 4791 or Box 875.
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Ernest A. Brown
Banks Gone Herald Banks Distribution Planned
Last evening the last of the Herald banks disappeared as the bank proposition drew hundreds. Gifts have crowded the office daily and another large order is placed, with expectations the banks will arrive in about six weeks for distribution.
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Little Herald
Apples Capture Orient and Russia Display in City Window
Yadylogiou Brothers of Vladivostok staged a display in a principal city window with American and Russian flags for international advertising. The color photo shows wrapped cold shipment boxes in burlap. Varieties include Winter Banana Ortley Hyde's King and Arkansas Black.
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Pacific Northwest
Orient
Russia
Yadylogiou Brothers
Vladivostok
Hyde’s King
Arkansas
University Enlarges Library in Seattle University
The university library will add a gallery during Christmas to house 15,000 books now stored in the basement. The extension will double shelving capacity and provide students free access to all volumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Enlarges
Seattle
Wasah
Fear to Exhibit Dairy Products at State Convention
John H. Fear of Fear Cheese and Butter Co. plans a butter and cheese display at the State Dairymen's convention in Stanwood Snohomish County this month. It is the county's first ever exhibit at the annual event. Fear, a Washington College graduate and dairy artist, aims to promote Yakima as superior for dairy goods alongside the region's famed apples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Fear
The
Fear Cheese and Butter Co
Ahtanum
Stanwood
Snohomish County
Mr. Fear
Washington College
Yakima
Coast Hopgrowers Move Sparks Interest Amid Market Slump
Market for hops is nearly dead as demand falls away and trading slows. Oregon and California growers push for a Pacific Coast Hopgrowers Union, with Sacramento meetings planned and missions to Oregon and Washington. London buyers report dull, lower prices and no near-term improvement, while English trade notes warn of reduced cultivation if prices stay weak.
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New York
London
Portland Oregonian
Hopgrowers of
Oregon
California
Hopgrowers’' Union
Sacramento
Washington
Dalles
Ironmonger of
Isaac Pincus & Sons
Tacoma
London Brewers’ Journal
Mid and East Kent
Manger & Henley
Wild, Neame & Co
W. H. & H. LeMay
J. H. Meredith & Co
Worcester
Ellensburg Police Chiefs Visit North Yakima
Chief of Police Fred Scull and Police Sergeant John Gilmore of Ellensburg were in North Yakima Monday.
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Fred Scull
Sargent John Gilmore
Ellensburg
North Yakima
County Tax Debate and Local Social Calendar Highlight Board Meeting
A Yakima county tax debate by the Forum high school group is slated for the last meeting before Christmas with students Ben Sawbridge Lester Palmer Will Horsley and Earl Waugh presenting both sides. The program also includes lectures, a forum quartet, and various social events at clubs churches and homes across the city.
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Forum
Yakima County
Ben Sawbridge
Lester Palme
Will Horsley
Earl Waugh
Ray Shelley
Lester Palmer
Forum Quartette
North Yakima
Clyde Sampson
Earnest Wiley
United States
Raleigh Johnson
Clarence Hibler
Earl McMacen
Horace Doust
Sunnyside Commercial Club Elects Officers and Market Day Committee
The Sunnyside Commercial Club elected officers for the coming year: President S. J. Harrison, vice president George H. Irish, secretary J. M. Dunn, treasurer R. G. Page, and 11 trustees. A committee was formed to organize monthly market days allowing local ranchers to bring stock and goods for quicker sales to town buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunnyside
Society Luncheon and Engagement Announced at City Church
Luncheon for ministers and wives at United Presbyterian church featured toastmaster Rev H A Luckenbach and addresses by evangelists Dr C F Clapp Rev J N McConnell and G A Butler. Engagement of Mrs Elizabeth Diehl and Mr Frank Williams announced at luncheon hosted by Mrs Alexander Miller with telegram revealment. Guests listed include Mrs Murray Miles and other local ladies.
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Christian Endeavor Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Agnes Hinman
Verna Mohr
Anna Wilson
Ketchum
Sed Onlin
Theodore Briggs
Cecil Cook
Ferguson
St. Michael's Church
W. H. Thompson
South Third Street
North Yakima
United Presbyterian Church
H. A. Luckenbach
C. F. Clapp
J. N. McConnell
G.A. Butler
Charles Gibson
H. A. Whitney
N. F. Turner
J. M. Thompson
Herrick
D. M. Montgomery
John van Liyke
Elizabeth Diehl
Frank Williams
Alexander Miller
North
Kellogg Quits Teaching at Wapato School
A. C. Kellogg resigns from Central school due to ill health in Wapato Washington. Mrs Kellogg will replace him after two weeks as substitute, and will resign as deputy postmistress. Mildred Kauffman and Wenona Lake take posts in the post office. Also notes a Yakima Indian captain’s marriage and a county road survey on the reservation.
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Wapato
Wash
A. C. Kellogg
Kellogg
Mildred Kauffman
Wenona Lake
Martin
Columbia River
November costs soar at county superior court
November brought a record in this county’s superior court with 110 cost bills and jury expenses surpassing 2200 dollars. Major share came from two long trials, Charles Matsuli, a Japanese man convicted of murder in the second degree, and Joseph Flanney, an Indian found guilty of murder in the first degree. Each trial exceeded two weeks and required a special panel of tales men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Matsuli
Joseph Flanney
Talesmen
Lazard Freres Expands Gold Engagements to 102.75 Million
New York December 9 Lazard Freres today engaged 2 750 000 of gold imported bringing total engagements at present to 102 750 000.
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New York
Lazard Freres
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Texas
Horth
Coal State
East
Ruth
John Fear
B. Moore
Gorge Donald
Porter
Frank Horsley
A. B. Deed
Sue Lombard
A. B. Cline
Henry Lombard
Edmund West
M. W. Philips
Miller
George Donald
Royce
Second Avenue North
Lulu M. Royce
William J. Hays
M. L. Rose
W. S. Denton
Alta V. Russell
Charles McWain
North Second Street
Mrs. Denton
Medford
Ore
Martin L. Rose
Christian Church
Woman's Club
Byron
Shelly
Keats
Nona M. Snyder
Emma C. Fawcett
Lyceum
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Fraternal Brotherhood
E. G. Squires
North Sixth Avenue
Catholic Aid Society
Margaret Nevins
North First Street
Naches Avenue
Congregational Men's Club
C. C. Phelps
Evangelist Clark
Congregationalism
Phelps
Wilcox
Fred Janeck
Coterie Club
James Barnes
North Sixth Street
St. Michael's Choir
Leage Fae
Tieton Hall
Genevieve Wilson
Los Angeles
Roby Case
Miss Wilson
Miss Case
Bess Scudders
Helen Emery
Helen Scottt
Louise Ray
Ida Sharkey
Jeanette Kendall
Pasadena
Marjorie Moran
Hazel Page
Chicago
Christian Parsonage
Charles McKee
Emma Myers
John L. Lepard
Clara E. McKee
McKee
Odd Fellows Hall
the Christian Church
Laura James
Ladies Musical Club
Piano
Bueno Notte
Nevin
Boyle
Solo
Mighty Laka Rose
Wiggins
Canvone
Oane
Alba
Iss Babcock
Maker Man
Mrs. H
Orsley
Mrs. Perry
Wenner
D. E. Lesh
Alice Scudder
George Graham
W. W. Gamble
Frederic Hall
Richard Strobach
H. B. Rigg
M. Krutz
Ed Palmer
W. A. Bell
Bell
Townsend
Commercial Club
S. J. Harison
Frank Kuehn
Alfred B. Cline
Helen Scott
A. C
Petal
Abe of Noments
Bank of the of Fir
Diz Kic Bla Liv Inc
Lear Lino
Heri
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