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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1908
Page
5
Alfred George and Charles Cook confess to the November 28 hold up and shooting of George Alexander and a second robbery of J. J. Macdonald. They admit obtaining a watch from Macdonald, later sold for $2 to a traveling man. total proceeds from crimes amount to $2.20. They face long terms in prison.
William Crossley of D. Crossley & Sons in New York arrives in North Yakima to arrange shipments of Yakima peaches pears and apples from 1909 and to secure 1908 fruit. He urges a uniform two-class pack fancy and choice to elevate prices and notes potential markets in England Scotland and eastern cities.
Alfred George known as Fred George, a Pacific Grill waiter, was arrested Thursday afternoon by Officers Millican and Kenyon on suspicion of the November 28 hold up and shooting of George Alexander at West Yakima avenue and Eighth avenue. Also in custody is James Walker, alleged accomplice. Police tie the crime to a gang and say more arrests may follow. George, about 23, had been in town over a month and previously worked at the Pacific Grill.
Jimmie Harris, a 13 year old boy hunter from the Clear Lake district near Spokane Washington, plans to present a big bald eagle to President Roosevelt as a New Year gift reflecting rancher admiration in the area. The story notes Harris’s age and local rancher support.
Jimmie Harris of Kane proudly recounts trapping the largest bald eagle seen in the northwest on Clearlake bank for coyotes. The bird battled, injuring his thigh as he walked home a mile to safety. It will be treated at Spokane Manito Park and sent to Washington as a New Year gift.
Plans by Engineer Cummings of Seattle for irrigating 5000 acres of fruit land on Snipes mountain, designated Plan No 4, were accepted Wednesday by landowners at a Sunnyside meeting. The project will cover all land within the proposal as part of the Sunnyside area.
At a meeting of landowners Cha irman Bailey and Engineer Cummings presented proposals for an irrigation system that will water 5000 acres. The plan may require redrafting and bids for siphon canals and pumping plant. Work starts about February 1 with a follow up meeting next week to finalize details and form a permanent organization. George F. McAuley attended. he may become attorney. Charles F. Bailey likely to be president.
In Bellingham on December 19, the Bellingham Bay and British Columbia RR derailed a southbound passenger train after saboteurs switched tracks inside city limits. Engineer Story applied the emergency brake just before the engine teetered over Whatcom Creek, averting injuries to about 40 passengers. police have no leads.
A New York daily article presents a home remedy for backache kidney and bladder troubles before Bright's disease. Fluid extract dandelion half ounce compound karyon one ounce compound syrup sarsaparilla three ounces shaken and taken after meals and at night. A local druggist says ingredients are harmless and affordable and the mixture is often prescribed for rheumatic ailments with good results.
Late Senator Walter J. Reed leaves 1000 for Cle Elum hospital with the will opened before family at Mrs. Reed’s home. Estate valued at about 150000, mainly divided among widow, brother D C Reed, and sister Mrs Theodore Steiner. Widow named sole executrix. will filed today by Englehart and Rigg. 10000 in legacies to relatives.
The will assigns $1000 each to Mrs. H. E. Stafford of Portland Maine Mrs. Mark H Rowan of Fort Wayne Ind Mrs. Thomas Kirkwood of Cleveland Ohio and Mrs Addie Reed widow of the late John Reed of North Yakima Joseph Steiner of Ellensburg and Mrs Elmer Simpson of Cleslum also given legacies. A 140 acre ranch near Cl eslum is given to Fred Steiner brother of the late senator s first wife. The widow receives a half interest in the home and a half interest is shared between Fred and Walter Reed and Emily Reed the daughter of D C Reed. Stock in the Emporium valued at 11000 is given to the widow and five shares in the Cle Elum bank. The remaining property is equally divided among the widow brother and one sister.
Dr J S Kloeber owner of Selah Vista ranch was chosen president of the Washington Pure Bred Live Stock Breeders association at the Chehalis meeting. Officers named include John L Smith Spokane and D S Troy Chimacum as vice presidents and A Carlile Orting as secretary. The gathering also covered buttermakers affairs and dairy topics with remarks by L W Hansen and others.
Z Y Coleman reports a single remaining homestead amid a widespread rush to file on Sunnyside canal extension land. Fritz Miller and another party surged through Prosser Sunnyside and North Yakima attempting water right filings, creating duplicate filings and questions over genuine rights to the land.
Harry Y. Saint a Spokane newspaper man was appointed register of the U S land office in North Yakima to succeed Zeus Y Coleman. The president made the appointment on the recommendation of Senators Ankeny and Piles, and it was expected by many in the state. Saint helped found the Spokane Press and earlier worked with eastern papers. A pharmacy ad follows.
Official certificate from Yakima County Superior Court states a true copy of an order to show cause why real estate in the estate of Leitra J. Rachel should not be mortgaged. Hearing set for January 10, 1999 at 9:30 a.m. at the courthouse in Yakima. All interested parties must appear and show cause if any. Dated November 16, 1908. Lenox Ward, County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk. Deputy A. W. Garr.
In the Superior Court of Washington Yakima County Myrtie D Roberts executrix of the estate of Lewis H Roberts deceased has filed the final account and petition for distribution. The court fixes Wednesday December 30 1908 at 10 00 am in North Yakima for the hearing and closing of the estate Notice must be posted in three public places in Yakima County for four consecutive weeks and published in the Yakima Weekly Herald. BY THE COURT FE B PREBLE Judge
Notice is given that the final account of the estate has been filed for settlement in Yakima County Washington. A hearing on the account and petition for final distribution is set for December 30, 1908 at 10 o’clock am in the North Yakima court room. Objections in writing may be filed by interested parties.
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