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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1909
Page
5
The Bible Study Club invites readers to join a local branch and answer 52 weekly questions starting May 17, 1909. Prizes include gold and silver medals, a teacher's Bible, and books, with rules on submission, word limits, and identification for judging.
Sunday school lesson material asks where Bethlehem and Mary and Joseph lived, the star of the wise men, biblical prophecies, Herod's motives, and whether God reveals himself to non Jews. It rounds with John the Forerunner lesson for January 2 1910 and Matthew 3 1 12.
Susie Boyle hosts a Coterie Club meeting at 224 South Third Street with readings on The Noted English Artists and a discussion on Italian Art. Upcoming events include Mrs Crompton and Mrs Corbett hosting a card afternoon and a Naches Avenue Whist Club luncheon for sixteen ladies. A formal reception by Mrs John T French celebrated Oriental Class guests with a luncheon and talks by Rev F C Whitney and Dr Boardman. The Y M C A hosted a bowling party for the girls class and First Presbyterian boys class with a fruit-nut supper. Lydia M Lawrence and Elmer D Cook wed at the First Presbyterian church parlor in Wapato. Florence Miller hosts an A L A Christmas party at Nob Hill with a tree and supper for club members.
At all times Pine salve Carbolted will be found just what is needed for burns cuts and bruises. It sold here by C. W. Camp.
A vintage recipe block lists effernusse pepper nuts and related cookies with ingredients such as flour sugar eggs citron lemon rind nutmeg cinnamon cloves and baking powder. It advises baking spoonfuls on buttered tins with walnuts or almonds and aging at least two weeks before Christmas for best flavor.
A crowded guide to homemade ornaments and tree decorations. Recipes for white leaf cake candy coating and sugared toppings are given alongside paper lanterns tissue chains cranberry strings and DIY ornaments. Various ideas include paper dolls Dutch and Jap motifs a skyward airship Santa and safe Japanese lanterns with crafts for all ages.
A concise method describing mixing sugar with vanilla and walnuts with cinnamon, shaping into small balls, lining a tray with buttered paper, brushing the tops with sugar water, and baking slowly until done. The directions read like a home kitchen note from a historical recipe column.
Into well beaten whites of three eyes stir one fourth pound grated chocolate and three fourths pound pulverized sugar. Drop with a tea spoon on buttered tin and bake in a very moderate heat.
A fashion notice describes kilted frocks for girls ages 6 to 14 in Jersey effect using serge cashmere mohair velvet or velveteen for different occasions. It cites yardage for 7 and 10 year sizes and details guimpe trim and insertion, highlighting the pinafore style and easy construction for mothers.
In San Francisco December 21 Captain Thomas Reilly master of the steamship Unpatilia learns his name was engraved as Kelly on a czarist cigaret case sent after his wartime Montara service. A Russian error from St Petersburg created the “Capt Kelly” mark and official correction is pending.
Chicago reports a clash between Secretary Knox and Senator Root over Pan American policy. Root, uneasy about Knox's Nicaragua stance, seeks to influence Mexican and Central American affairs while maintaining a cautious distance from direct administration interference.
New York December twenty first Miss Anne Morgan daughter of J Pierpont Morgan joins the Women’s Trades Union League as a regular member paying one dollar annually The colony Club hosts a meeting for the league under the auspices of Mrs Edwerton I Winthrop Jr Miss Elizabeth Marbury and Miss Morgan Belmont contributes fifteen hundred twenty five dollars for the relief of striking shirtwaist makers
August Eschelbach of St. Louis county explains to Judge Kleiger why he spat on a street car floor after receiving a six dollar fine plus costs. He claimed paying eight dollars for a seat justified his action, noting thirteen years riding Broadway cars without a seat until now.
Washington, Dec. 21. The world’s copper production in 1908 rose to 739000 tons, a record, driven largely by the United States which produced 431900 tons. Global consumption reached 701700 tons according to a German estimate from the American consul in Frankfort.
The city council designates election officials for the reception vote on December 80. Polling places include Odd Fellows hall First ward North Third street Second ward city hall Third ward West Yakima avenue Fourth ward West Yakima avenue Fifth ward Second street Sixth ward East Yakima avenue. Judges and inspectors listed for each ward.
The autobiography of the late Henry M. Stanley, recently published, reveals a childhood shadowed by mystery and a life filled with romance and adventure. It recounts his brutal workhouse upbringing, life as a cabin boy, shipboard experiences, Arkansas sojourns, Confederate service, prisoner days at Camp Douglas, and encounters with benefactors and hardship.
Spokane dispatch reports James J. Fill of Great Northern, Howard Elliott of Northern Pacific, and Darius Miller of Burlington urge a rest cure for the country to restore employment and prevent economic trouble. They call for more work and less talk, more foodstuffs, and continued northwest rail expansion via the Des Chutes route.
Robert F. Meaghers, a North Yakima traveling salesman, arrested Friday evening on a charge of passing a worthless check for five dollars drawn on Joe Steiner, manager of the Hotel.
Antlers found guilty by Justice Bonney and sentenced to ten days in jail plus costs. Late Saturday another $5 check drawn on First National Bank of North Yakima and cashed by Dr. G M Steele was found, indicating a second offense. Meaghers to be prosecuted on the new charge after jail term.
A reflective verse on judging others and preaching virtue while flawed. The speaker notes that people easily point out others faults and justify plans by comfort, admitting shared faults and scarce virtues.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office at North Yakima Washington December 21 1909 Alfred JL Jenkins of North Yakima Wash Black Rock route has filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish claim to land described in Homestead Entry No 4559 Serial No 01590 for parts of sections 20 Township 12 N Range 22 E Wil lamette Meridian before the Register and Receiver at North Yakima Washington on February 16 1910 Witnesses include James G Skidmore Isaac Vanderlinde James A Slayton and George W Barron Harry Y Saint Register. December 22-29 January 12-19-26
Special meeting of stockholders of the Tieton Water Users Association called by the board of trustees to consider and vote on raising capital stock from 24 000 shares at 60 each to 34 500 shares at 60 each. Stock books close January 25 1910 at 5 pm. meeting February 14 1910 at 1:00 pm in North Yakima. Signed by all trustees December 4 1909.
In Yakima County Washington Superior Court Probate notice to all persons with claims against the estate of Wilhelm Regelmeier deceased to present claims with vouchers to Administrator de Louis at MacAulay Meigs 516 Miller Building North Yakima within one year from December 8 1909 the date of first publication.
George Renville of North Yakima has filed for final commutation proof on his March 19 1908 homestead entry No 5984 for the east half and west half of section 14 township 14 north range 20 east Willamette meridian. The hearing before the Register and Receiver at North Yakima Washington will occur January 21 1910. Witnesses named: George Sherwood Ambrose Sherwood Arthur Harris Rufus W Harris all of North Yakima Washington.
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