Fire Claims Four Talbert Children in Cowiche Home
A Cowiche rancher Lawrence Talbert loses four children in a Friday fire that destroyed their home. Hugh aged 10 Alice 9 Nellie 8 and Ethel about 5 died or were fatally burned. The home near Cowiche post office valued at 1000 dollars burned with no insurance. Rev F O Lamoreux presided at funeral. interment at Tahoma cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Talbert
Cowiche Valley
Ethel
Alice
Mr. Talbert
Thos. Thompson
Nagler
Yakima
Talbert
Cowiche
Heralds
Cowlche
Herman Vesper
Thomas Fear
Flint-Shaw Company
Hugh
Helen
F. O. Lamoreux
Tahoma Cemetery
Maps and cooperation urged for Washington’s development
J C Stevens of the U S Geological Survey urged Washington to cooperate with federal mapping and water studies to unlock arid lands and power potential. He cited quadrangle maps, multi year stream gauging needs, and state funding matched by federal aid, noting Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle 1909 to showcase resources.
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Washington
Cascades
State of
United States Geological Survey
Reclamation
U. S. Geological Survey
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
United States Ecological Survey
Geological Survey
Alabama
Michigan
Illinois
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Oklahoma
California
Alaska
Seattle
Well Placed Dollars Attract Shoppers In Local Store
John W. Foster advertises a large stock with daily arrivals offering better value. The shop on 23 So 2nd St mentions clocks watches jewelry silver ware guns tents tarpaulins stoves ranges furniture carpets linens and miscellaneous goods including Indian curios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Foster
Golden Medical Discovery Promises Reconstructive Tonic
An advertisement extols Dr. R V Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a natural tonic to restore digestion and tissue building. It claims glycerine extracts, a tobacco free formula, and reports a testimonial from Mrs A T Jones of San Francesco California praising cure of severe illness after three bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.V. Pierce
Ile
A. T. Jones
Mayes Street
San Francesco
Cal
Dr. Pierce
Lever
Ornee
Palace Restaurant Ablaze on North First Street
A one story building housing the Palace restaurant on North First street between A and B was found on fire about 9 PM Monday. Fire origin suspected in the range. Freeman of the Farm and Home used a hose from his office to hold the blaze until the department arrived with a chemical extinguisher. The building was slightly damaged and the contents likely total loss. adjoining dye works and gasoline stores increased risk if flames jumped the partition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North First Street
D. Be, Lesh
Palace
Messrs
Clark & Pitzer
Freeman
Hunters blocked as they skin game to dodge detection
Mr Loomis chairs the wardens legislative committee and will attend Olympia. He says the convention approved all then recommendations from the Bellingham Red and Gun club on game laws, while hunters kill and skin chunks to pass off as native pheasants.
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Loomis
Olympia
Bellingham Red and Gun Club
Bellingham Herald
North Coast Railway Plans Spokane Seattle Main Line
The North Coast railroad released amended articles detailing a Spokane to Seattle main line of 3889 miles with Spokane as the business hub. Branch lines are authorized through Renton Franklin Walla Walla Adams and other counties, capital stock set at 500000, incorporators include Robert F E Strahorn Bess Blount and R J Danson.
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North Coast Railroad
Spokane
Seattle
Cowlitz Pass
Tacoma
King, Pierce, Lewis
Yakima
Benton
Franklin
Adams
Whitman
Spokane Counties
Renton
Pranklin County
Pranklin
Walla Walla
Spokane County
Farmington
Whitman County
Adams County
Sureka Junction
Walla Walla Coun Ty
Davenport
Lincoln County
Wilson Creek
Douglas County
Robert FE. Strahorn
Bess Blount
R. J. Danson
Williams & Danson
Purse Found and Reclaimed After Debate Incident
Miss Rose Adams, a Columbia school teacher, had her purse with about 48 dollars taken during a Saturday debate at the M E church. May Alexander, 15, picked up the purse, but later spent 17 dollars on a watch and bought a purse. The owner recovered the purse. Alexander will not be prosecuted. Washington State Colleges football team finished an undefeated season, outscoring opponents and claiming regional dominance. The college plans to grow enrollment to 2000 students, up from about 1200.
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Rose Adams
Columbia
M. FE
May Alexander
Miss Adams
Alexander
Owen Jones
State College News
Pullman
Wash
Washington State College
Washington
Idaho
Montana
University of Washington
State College
Whitman College
University of Idaho
County Game Wardens Endorse Stricter Laws
A. P. Loom reports from North Yakima that state game wardens support licensing for fishermen and hunters. They urge a law requiring certificates to fish, and a ban on running deer with dogs, plus synchronized upland game bird seasons west of the Cascades to replace the current system.
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A. P. Loomis
Yakima
Cascade Mountains
Class of Seven Confirmed at St Michael’s Church
The bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Spokane confirmed seven at St. Michael’s Episcopal church yesterday morning. Confirmands include Mrs Margaret Nye Mrs Theodore Steiner Mrs Coons Miss Vera Benham Miss Vera Cook Miss Conrad and Mr Alex J Gamble. The bishop preached on Advent from the words of John the Baptist and the choir performed Dudley Buck’s Te Deum in flat. An early communion at 7:80 drew a large crowd despite daylight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Diocese of
Spokane
St. Michael's Episcopal Church
Margaret Nye
Theodore Steiner
Coons
Vera Benham
Vera Cook
Conrad
Alex J. Gamble
John the Baptist
Dudley Buck
Wapato Presbyterian Church Sets December 25 Dedication
The Presbyterian church at Wapato will be ready for dedication Sunday December 25. It is a beautiful building and a credit to the town and people who built it. Visiting ministers and neighbors plan to attend the first revival and fill the house.
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Wapato
Presbyterian Church of
Trained Nurse Praises Vinci Liver Oil Tonic
Elizabeth M. Cremond, a nine year nurse from Boston, attributes her recovery to Vinci Liver Oil Tonic after severe illness. The letter endorses Vinol sold in North Yakima with a money back guarantee and urges readers to seek Vinol at local drugstores nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
Vinci
Elizabeth M. Cremond
Boston
Mass
North Yakima
Fred L. Janeck
Stockholders Meeting Notice for New Shamonitch Company
Notice of the regular annual meeting of New Shamonitch company stockholders in North Yakima Washington. The meeting at city hall council chamber is on Saturday January 1907 at 1 p m to elect a board of trustees for the coming year and for other purposes. Secretary John J Rudkin dated December 17 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Shamonitch Company
North Yakima
Washington
John J. Rudkin
Public Sale of Farm and Household Goods by Jacob Becker
Public sale to happen Saturday December 25 at 1 pm. Items include one team two milch cows ten stands bees and supplies mower rake two wagons plow harrow harness fire wood apples spray pump steel range heating stove iron beds tables chairs and more. Cash terms. Location North end Fourth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Becker
North End
Fourth Street
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U. S
Stevens
J. C. Stevens
Oregon
Herald
North Coast Files
Tac N
Eastern
Tilly
Lilly
W. S. Earles
North Yakima, Wa
Errys
Cyar
Detroit
Mick
Tietor
Stockholders’ Meeting
S. Vanvliet
Prop
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