Brakeman Killed Falling From Moving Train at Prosser
William Phillips a Northern Pacific brakeman was instantly killed at Alfalfa last Thursday night while on top the cars to flag a train ahead. He slipped likely due to frost and fell two miles from the track. Phillips 26 left a wife and child in the east. Remains shipped to Spokane for burial. John Young reputedly leases St Martin springs and will take possession while others retire to cattle business in Yakima country.
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William Phillips
Northern Pacific
Alfalfa
Phillips
Spokane
Yakima
John Young
Coween River
St. Martin Springs
Skamania County
Court rules colt owned by Woodworth in ownership dispute
H. A. Woodworth claimed a colt with two brands. George Weikle asserted ownership. The judge ruled the colt belonged to Woodworth, despite age disputes claiming ages of 344 or 243 years. Woodworth paid $5, costs total $64.40, and an appeal to the superior court is expected this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Woodworth
George Weikle
Woodworth
Weikle
Superior Court
Parker AF Masonic Club Organized with 50 Members
On Wednesday night last week the Parker branch of the American Fraternal club organized with 50 charter members. Dr. P. Frank and Mrs. Ellie R. Thomas aided in starting the club. Officers include Speaker W. H. Marble, vice speaker Mrs A. E. Goodwin, past speaker Mrs Ida R. Thompson, and others such as Miss Wherry and Geo Stephenson in key roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
American Fraternal Club
P. Frank
Ellie R. Thomas
W. H. Marble
A. E. Goodwin
Ida R. Thompson
Miss Wherry
Cora Newton
A. R. Butt
Geo. Stephenson
Clyde Lee
Gus Hatelman
Geo. Mellis
Orpha Brewer
Eula Hardison
Nellie Hardison
Farlie Farris
Yakima Fire Company Elects Officers For New Term
Yakima Fire company held its annual election naming C. M. Hauser as chief Volney Taft as assistant J C Liggett as secretary and W I Lince as treasurer Hauser will begin his fourth term as chief and a new by laws set governs future operations of the company.
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Yakima Fire Company
C. M. Hauser
Volney Taft
J.C. Liggett
W. I. Lince
Hauser
Suit Over Cayuse Case Before Justice Taggard
Justice J A Taggard presided over a last week lawsuit centering on a cayuse horse as the disputed bone of contention. The case concerns ownership and related claims likely affecting the animal's custody and use.
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J. A. Taggard
Rear End Collision Delays Rails Near Rosa
A second 64 eastbound freight struck the rear of first 54 at Rosa at 5 a m last Saturday. One man James Brennan front brakeman of second 54 injured with a severe cut and facial bruises. The first train stopped on the main track and a flagman was not sent back delaying traffic several hours. Judge Wellhouse the apple king of Kansas sold this year’s crop for 18000 dollars from a 33000 bushel harvest.
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First
Rosa
James Brennan
Bremnan
Treating Fruit Trees For Scale In California Orchards
The article reports a California fruit grower Isaac M. Clark of Lompoc developing a two step pest control for scale on fruit trees. Mineral oil sprayed to kill scale followed by caustic alkali to neutralize the oil, forming a soapy paste that also acts as a fertilizer benefiting tree growth. The method claims rapid results in three to eight minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Isaac M. Clark
Lompoc
Cal
Scientific American
Untouched Arkansas Forest Belts Highlighted in Report
In Arkansas vast belts of forest lands remain uncut by loggers, preserving stretches of timber amid expanding development and conservation concerns. The piece notes the extent of untouched areas and implies potential questions about usage and preservation.
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Arkansas
Farewell Party Honors Retiring Bartholet Proprietor
A large reception at Hotel Bartholet celebrated John Michels retirement and Mrs Michels departure for California and Hawaii. Edmund Tennant and Murray Miles assume ownership with Mrs Miles as part of the new team. About 300 guests attended the banquet and dancing, as Michels bid farewell and the Bartholet is leased for three years.
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Bartholet
John Michels
Michels
California
Hawaii
Edmund G. Tennant
Murray B. Miles
Miles
Mrs. Michels
Gui
Carload of Christmas Trees at 502 South First Street
J P Mayer advertises a post December 14 sale at 502 South First Street offering a carload of Christmas trees from 25 cents and up along with evergreen boughs for decorating. Hurry and select early.
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South First Street
J. P. Mayer
Seed Time and Harvest Seeds Guide and Local News Snippet
Seed time prompts serious harvest planning with advice on choosing reliable seeds. The D. M. Ferry & Co. 1902 catalogue is free on request from Detroit, Michigan. Dredging in gold bearing regions expands with powerful dredges. A. King dies laughing. autopsy reveals a heart five times normal size. North Yakima Drug Store advertises Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs.
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FOLEY
North Yakima
A. D. Sloan
Ferry
Gerry
D. M. Ferry & Co
Gardner
Malling
Kent
Andrew King
Keep Your Bowels Strong Advice Note
Readable lines urge bowel health and avoiding diarrhea when digestion is unsettled. Guidance implies simple home remedies and cautionary tips for maintaining regularity and comfort.
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Yakima Herald
Prosser
North
Stora
Parker Fraternal Club
Judge Wellhouse
Kansas
Grocer
Boston
South
Second ST
L. G. Zenovich
C. W. Lynch
Winchster
Ind
A. D. Sloan Prep
Fawcett Bros
Gha Kraus
Columbia
H. J. Rand
Studebaker Buggies
M. Schorn
Front
Cor
T. L. Stephens
Sunnyside Lands
Yakima Valley
Mabton, Wash
Mason
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