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Newspaper

Yakima Herald

Location

Yakima, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1908

Page

3

Salvation Army Captain Seeks Christmas Aid in North Yakima

Captain J J Jenkins of the Salvation Army in North Yakima appeals for generous donations to fund a Christmas program. He aims to feed 50 families, provide 100 pairs of shoes, stock a Christmas tree with gifts, and distribute fuel, asking supporters to act as Santa Claus and back the effort.

Captain Jenkins Salvation Army North Yakima the Herald Yakima Santa Claus Cc. J. Jenkins

Elliott Bros Incorporated ownership of building and assets revealed

Incorporation papers filed with the county auditor on Friday show Elliott Brothers Incorporated owns the three story brick building at Chestnut and South First in North Yakima and plans to engage in real estate as well as ownership of steamboats barges and other waterway equipment. Judd M. Elliott and J. G. Elliott are the principal stockholders behind the enterprise.

Elliott Brothers, Incorporated Chestnut and South First Street North Yakima Judd M. Elliott J. G. Elliott

Mead Favors Civil Service for Washington State

Governor Mead declares strong support for a comprehensive civil service law covering all major state departments and institutions. He envisions protections for hospitals, schools, penal facilities, charitable institutions, fruit inspection, and game and fish, plus consolidation of game protection under a single state office.

Mead State of Washington North Yakima Spokane Edward Remy Huntley

Big Apple Man Praises Yakima Visit Highlights Apple Districts

Senator Dunlap of Illinois toured Yakima and nearby fruit districts with his wife praising the Nob Hill orchard and the Yakima apple show, saying the exhibits were far larger and finer than expected. He noted potential for electric rail freight in the Yakima valley and met local supporters including J S Hughes H W Hughes and Ed Van Brandt.

Yakima Senator Dunlap Illinois North Yakima H. W. Hughes Ed. van Brandt Mee Nob Hill Dunlap Senate National Apple Growers’ Congress H. M. Gilbert Gilbert Spokane Wenatchee Yakima Valley Transportation Co William McKinley Champaign Yakima Valley

Pioneer Employment Office Ad in City’s Oldest Bureau

The Pioneer Employment Office at Front and A streets offers free help. Established in 1903, it is the city’s oldest bureau, with Geo. Webb as manager and phone contact 2993.

Pioneer Employment Office Cor Geo. Webb Mgr

Homestead land opens again in Yakima valley for entry

The U S department of the interior reopened sections of fertile lower Yakima valley land for homestead entry after a long withdrawal. Seven Yakima residents viewed lands on Saturday and planned to file. water rights papers were secured from Sunnyside Water Users Association. The lands were restored as irrigation schemes evolved, with the Sunnyside canal now permitting entries.

Yakima Valley United States ‘Department of the Interior Prosser Yakima Sunnyside Washington

Be sneaking product claim from old cough syrup

Be es laxative cough syrup for coughs and croup grows in favor daily. Mothers should keep it on hand for children. It is prompt relief to croup. It is gently laxative, driving the poison and phlegm from the system. It gives immediate relief. Guaranteed. pay by C. W. Camp, West Side Drug-

C. W. Camp West Side Drug

Red Apple Foresight Shapes Yakima County's Future

A regional piece links Yakima County's outlook to the prominence of the red apple industry. The discussion centers on agricultural priorities, market potential, and local economy impacts tied to apple production.

Yakima

Birds brighten Yakima winter with 20 species seen

W. Leon Dawson of the Washington State Audubon Society visits North Yakima. He reports 20 bird species observed on a winter tramp, including magpies numbering 75 in four miles and noted Arctic horned lark. He urges continued game protection as song birds suffer in the presence of magpies.

W. Leon Dawson Washington State Audubon Society Birds of Washington Yakima England Game Protection Association Shufeldt Merrill Brewer Oregon

North Coast Railway buys city right of way in Yakima area

The North Coast Railway made heavy purchases of city right of way in the past week totaling 30000 dollars. The Garrett Bros Co sold a block in Millview for 12500 dollars and Yakima Commercial Co bought three improved lots and one vacant lot on North First avenue for 17500 dollars. Crews work between Kennewick and Granger with gaps to be filled before summer enabling rail connections in 1909.

The North Coast Railroad North Yakima West Side Garrett Bros. Co J. F. Garrett W. K. Garrett Millview Addition Yakima Commercial Co North First Avenue Case Case & Eschbach Yakima Valley Kennewick Granger North Coast

Anglers Catch Sturgeon On Snake River

Four sturgeon, the largest 10 feet 2 inches and 400 pounds, were caught near Red Bird creek mouth in the Snake River by Gustave Patt en, Frank Vincent, and C Wamsley of Ilo Idaho. A two horse team hauled the 1100 pound catch to town. The smallest fish weighed 200 pounds and fought for an hour.

Spokane Gustave Patten Frank Vincent 8. C. Wamsley Ilo Idaho Snake River Red Bird Creek Isaak Walton

Prosser Homesteaders Win Valuable Irrigated Land

North Yakima land office opens ten fine farm units under the Swi nyside canal extension and Mabton siphon near Prosser and Mabton. Tracts range from 41 to 1800 acres with irrigable areas of 22 to 43 acres per homestead. First filings include Harry M. Kinzie on a 41 acre tract, plus W. E. Zuppann and Henry B. Kendrick.

Swinyside North Yakima Harry M. Kinzie Prosser Kinzie Uncle Sam W. E. Zuppann Henry B. Kendricks Jennie E. Ferris Mabton Dash Fraser Lawrence A. Dash Business Men’s Association Mary A. Dash Charles E. Fraser Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank William Beam Owen Jacob Rainier Fritz ‘R. Miller

Local man laments stolen evergreen from yard

Richard Strobach complains after a large evergreen planted at least 20 years ago was chopped down and removed from his home yard on Saturday. He suspects thoughtless boys and asks anyone offered the tree to call S471, promising punishment for the guilty parties.

Richard Strobach

Ring's Little Liver Pills Promoted To Cleanse System

Advert suggests Ring's Little Liver Pills treat biliousness and sick headache. Claims to wake lazy livers and clear skin. Sold by C. W. Camp, West Side Druggist, price two shillings.

Ring C. W. Camp West Side Druggist

Ditter Brothers Sell Wide Hollow Land to Seattle Buyer

Ditter Brothers sold 160 acres in the Wide Hollow to H. L. Bennett of Seattle. The parcel lies in section 20 township 13 north range 13 east Willamette meridian. Representatives were John D. Morrisey for the sellers and Louis A. Rexford for the buyer. The tract will be subdivided into five and ten acre homeseeker lots.

Ditter Brothers H. L. Bennett Seattle

Foley's Kidney Cure Advertises Health Benefit

A drugstore ad promotes Foley's Kidney Cure claiming to cure kidney and bladder disease and strengthen kidneys to prevent Bright's disease or diabetes when used timely. A. D. Sloan's drug store markets the product.

Foley Bright A. D. Sloan

Marked for Death Becomes Vital With New Discovery

Mrs A C Williams of Backy credits Dr King s New Discovery with curing a grave cough and lung weakness after doctors failed. She gained 58 pounds as health restored and praises the medicine s record for coughs colds and throat lung diseases. Trial bottle free at C C Case s drug store with guarantee and one dollar price.

C. C. Case

City Council Orders Lunch Rooms to Close with Saloons

The police committee has issued orders to the police department to force all lunch counters and thirst parlors to close when saloons close. Noncompliance will make saloon keepers liable. The ruling renews the free lunch practice but only if run legally.

Police Committee Police Department

Order to Show Cause Why Real Estate Mortgage May Not Be Granted

In Yakima County Washington the estate of Laura J. Rochel deceased seeks court permission to mortgage real property to pay debts and administration costs. The court sets January 2 1909 hearing at 9 50 am in North Yakima and directs publication in the Yakima Herald for four weeks.

Notice to Foreclose Mortgage Hearings in Yakima County

I J Lenox Ward Yakima County Clerk certifies the document as a true copy regarding Laura J Rachel estate. The notice states cause why the real property should not be mortgaged and sets a hearing date at the court room.

Avoid Piles Surgery with Man Zan Treatment Tubes

Promotes Man Zan as a pain free alternative to surgery for piles. Claims an easy collapsible tube with nozzle for application. Sold by C. W. Camp, West Fitte Druggist at 50 cents.

C. W. Camp West Fitte Druggist

Estate Notice for Mortgage of Real Property in Yakima

Yakima County Washington on the 2nd day of January 1909 at 9 30 a m all persons interested in said estate are directed to appear and show cause why said real estate should not be mortgaged Dated this 26th day of Nov 1908 J WENOX WARD Crimin g Clerk and ex Officio clerk of the Superior Court to A W W BARR Deputy Dec 4 11 18 25 Jan 2

Superior Court of Washington Yakima County Laura J. Rochel Joseph Rochel Township Ringe Eighteen Yakima Valley Canal Co Joseph Rachel Fred J. Mahre Yakima Valley North Yakima Yakima Herald FE. BR. Preble J. Wenox Ward Superior Court Aww. Barr

Contest Notice in Land Entry Case North Yakima Wash 1908

A contest affidavit by Arthur M. Cain challenges Horace Gotts for home stead entry No. 4641 in Township 14 N Range 19 W. W. M. alleging no residence or cultivation for six months and abandonment. The notice orders appearance and evidence at 10 o clock December 21 before the U S Land Office Register and Receiver in North Yakima. Publication to follow due process.

Department of the Interior United States Land Office North Yakima Wash Arthur M. Cain Township Horace Gotts North Yakima Washington Alfred C. Steinman

Time fixed for hearing final account in Roberts estate

Myrtie D. Roberts executrix files final account and petition for distribution in the Lewis H. Roberts estate. The court fixes Wednesday December 36 1908 at 10 a m in North Yakima for hearing and settlement. Notices to be posted in Yakima County for four weeks and published in Yakima Weekly Herald.

State OF Washington Yakima County Lewis H. Roberts Myrtie D. Roberts Logan H. Roberts North Yakima Yakima

Notice of final account and distribution hearing

Notice is hereby given that the final account of the estate of Lewis H Roberts deceased has been rendered filed for settlement. The hearing on the final distribution is set for Wednesday December 20 1908 at 10 oclock in the forenoon in the court room North Yakima Washington. Objections may be filed in writing.

Myrtie D. Roberts Lewis H. Roberts North Yakima Yakima County Washington J . J. Lenox Ward Superior Court State of Washington A. W. Barr

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Ana Jenkins Elliott Bros. Incorporated Corporation BIG Apple Man J. B. Knight Pacific Car Co Chalmers Omas Dawson Andridon Society North Coast Railway United States Register Z. Y. Coleman Columbia Ancouver J. W. Cole Yacob Cole Stattle Man I. J. Lenox Ward Laura J. Rachel de Ces Executrix Yakima National Bank
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