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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1901
Page
9
Frank O'Donnell and W. J. Harkin were sentenced to four years apiece in Walla Walla penitentiary by Judge Rudkin after pleading guilty to robbing a Northern Pacific freight car. The theft included 100 pounds of coffee and tea, discovered when they tried to sell the goods to local saloons.
Frank Lyons sustained crushed fingers after his hand was caught in a cog wheel on the wrecking crane north of town last Sunday.
R K Nichols presented a beautiful American flag to the high school cadets who then went to his residence to shout the school yell in thanks. A diphtheria case was found in Selah valley by Dr Wells. a child of Mr and Mrs T E Young died Saturday and was buried Sunday. Charles Sutton a Northern Pacific brakeman was injured on a box car at Simcoe with possible arm amputation. he was sent to Missoula hospital. A double birthday party was held December 13 at the home of Mr and Mrs C F Swain School Section. Rev J H Wood and Mr Swain shared the spotlight with guests listed.
A Beautiful Washington Souvenir offers three portraits including an aged squaw, an ancient landmark, a giant cedar, and a young girl, available at Smith's stationery store. County Superintendent S A Dickey reports November exam results listing first, second, and third grade passers.
Members quickly raised funds for Mr Mains before the law urged action. A total of 45 dollars was subscribed, with Roslyn lodge alumni contributing after hearing of Sunny Side brothers. Last week they sent 66.50 dollars, aiding his enforced idleness. The Sunnyside Sun lauds the generosity.
The Monday session saw limited business. Council members kept Reed in office to finish his term and addressed street lighting at Yakima and Natchez, street grading bids from Chestnut to Walnut, ditch headgate repairs, a $100 city hall repair bill, and a land dispute deferred to January. The next meeting marks the new year and board organization.
Sunnyside and Roslyn Odd Fellows trustees spotlight fraternity benevolence after Robert Mains of Sunnyside lodge suffers serious injuries from a fall into a well.
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