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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1906
Page
4
County correspondence highlights Christmas plans and community updates. Eugene Garrett returns home from Seattle while Rev Father Conffrant visits North Yakima for services. Belma Mabton hosts joint school entertainment and a Trinity church Women’s Guild fair raises funds for upcoming sales and furnishing.
Mrs Mosbar plans a Michigan trip this spring. Mrs Rackcliff called at F F Reynolds home Friday. Mrs Addison Hash and granddaughter travel to Oregon to visit relatives. Mr Gleason and family visited the Housen home Sunday afternoon. Hill residents urge opening the Selah Yakima road as Natchez roads are in poor condition.
B F Crouch and wife greet a baby boy. Mrs H E Ostien and son visit North Yakima. Miss Georgia McClain visits North Yakima. Miss Ella Woodin helps in Mabton bank this week. S J Harrison trips to North Yakima. Attorney W W Zent of Ritzville visits Sunnyside. Charles Horner returns from Seattle business college and joins Mabton Bank. C H Sedgwick of Nebraska buys Wi Hitchcock property. Mrs A C Webber hosts linen shower for Miss Alice Marble before Wednesday wedding to Roy Lichty. Most teachers attend North Yakima institute. Horace Lichty visits friends after a year away. F H McCoy of North Yakima spends days here. F R Spaulding sells trees to Washington Irrigation Co and 5 000 trees to G L Davis near Prosser. Mr Lennon clerks for A G Fleming. R Ferris travels to Seattle for Rev Snipe funeral. Miss Lennon sisters visit Seattle. Dr and Mrs Spratley attend debate in North Yakima. M Duncan and wife are noted.
George H. Sadie and his bride are touring Tacoma for their wedding and are due back this week to be greeted by the hometown with a shotgun serenade. Neighbors prepare to brighten the home for Christmas joy and recall childhood memories. Ed Silvers, owner of a ten acre prune ranch, is removing prunes to plant Elberta peach trees. his prunes have averaged over a thousand dollars per acre for three years.
Mrs A Chandler remains convalescent after four weeks illness. A Christmas tree program is being arranged for Monday evening under Miss Duncan. Committees include tree A Lynch and Mrs Butler with Minnie Dorsett and Minnie Dillon. trimings by Mrs John Dorsett Mrs Geo Carpenter and Mrs Andrew Lynch. Gladys Austin ill. T H Hanson of Zillah hosted by Geo Grist family last week. Mrs Charles Dillon convalescent two weeks.
Mrs. Adolph Buesing of Davenport Iowa reports a twelve year history of severe cold turning into asthma. She says one 50 cent bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar cured her asthma completely, preventing years of suffering. North Yakima Drug Store advertises the product.
At a Y M C A building committee meeting on Saturday afternoon no contract was let. Two contractors failed to submit figures in time and were granted extensions. All bids received exceeded the official estimate and the committee will reconvene next week before any figures are released.
At 18 20 No First St East E B Churchill offers evergreen trees in all sizes for holiday decorating.
Constance La Bissoniere aged 21 of Nob Hill underwent surgery at St Elizabeths for Ban ti's disease a rare spleen condition. The 9 to 10 pound spleen was removed to save his life, six surgeons and four nurses assisted, his condition improved but his father died from the shock. Funeral services for C A La Bissoniere were held with military honors. A separate note reports a birth at 903 East Yakima and a poultry show upcoming with exhibitors listed.
The poultry show opened Monday with a full schedule ahead. The big event promises an engaging program of addresses papers and music during the evening sessions at the main hall. Attendance at day sessions will gain free access to the evening program.
The show attracted a larger crowd than expected. Awards: Barred Plymouth Rocks Anthony Krober North Yakima first cock first second and third hens first cockerel and first pullet. An son 8S White Cowiche second cock. White Rocks R L Leitch Kennewick first cock first and second hens. A M Cale North Yakima first cockerel first and second pullet. Evening program featured Green Symphony club and judge W E Denny spoke on Poultry Raising in General.
Notice announces Foley's Honey and Tar is not affected by the national pure food and drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. Recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults by North Yakima Drug Store, A. D. Sloan, Prop.
A Washington letter defends Mrs An na M Bradley who is to face criminal courts for the shooting of ex Senator Brown of Utah. The writer urges sisterly support for women and argues she was perhaps justified, lamenting men who wrong women and the value of life.
Mrs. J. L. Mallery argues in the Portland Oregonian that women must resist exploitation and fight for equal rights. She warns that delays in justice push women toward drastic actions, potentially forcing laws to protect them and altering traditional gender roles.
In a recent address United States Senator David Davis extolled local papers for supplying thousands of free lines yearly and delivering substantial community value at fair ad rates. He urged readers to patronize their home paper as a smart investment rather than charity.
Bold advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Cure cures kidney and bladder diseases, strengthens organs, and prevents Bright's disease or diabetes when taken timely. North Yakima Drug Store run by A. D. Sloan promotes the remedy.
A bold stunt at a local store in Walla Walla began at 7 30 giving silver dollars to customers who paid 90 cents at the cashier. The total handed out totaled a substantial sum as shoppers crowded the desk this morning.
A morning sale in Walla Walla drew a crowd of bargain hunters. Within five minutes the window full of silk skirts furs and dresses worth 8 to 20 dollars vanished with prices cut to one plunk each leaving only stripped frames behind.
An advertisement for Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup claims permanent relief from habitual constipation by stimulating the liver and restoring natural bowel action without irritation. It emphasizes mild, pleasant taste and warns to remember the name Orino and refuse substitutes. North Yakima Drug.
A Missouri editor recalls a well known citizen in a blunt obituary. Died at 26 years 9 months 13 days. Deceased is described as a mild manned pirate with a mouth for whiskey and a eye for boodle. He came at night with another man's wife and joined the church. He owed money for the paper and meat. He died singing Jesus Paid It All and is said to have never paid anything himself. Buried in an asbestos casket with palm leaf fans in the grave. Tombstone to become a haunt for hoot owls.
The Hamburg American liner Victoria Louise struck off Port Royal Jamaica and beached. Captain Bruinswig, in charge of the Victoria Louise, died by suicide after the collision, as passengers were landed safely.
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