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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1908
Page
6
A local X ray laboratory advertises treatment and examination using N rays in connection with an office. Prompt service available day or night. Residence listed as 3 N Naches Ave with phone numbers for Dr. Wells and Dr. Nagler.
Dr. David Rosser listed as physician and surgeon with office over Janeck's drug store and residence at Sixth and Chestnut. Offices from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 to 6 p.m.. member of Pension Board.
Yakima Valley View Irrigation Co begins with capital of 100000 to reclaim lands above the Sunnyside canal and Rattlesnake hills. Backed by Toppenish leaders A. W. McDonald F. A. Wiggins C. J. Atwood and W. S. Weed, the firm seeks water rights dams reservoirs canals and even electric power lines. Possible U.S. government water agreement to impound Cascade water and deliver via Sunnyside canal.
Yakima valley fruit growers met in the court house to form the Yakima Fruit Growers Union a cooperative to improve marketing and packing standards. Dr Granville Lowther was named chairman and Arthur T Karr secretary with a committee to draft bylaws including Dr Alfred H Henry as chairman and J E Shannon Ernest Woodcock and C M Nessley as members. Samuel Haines urged uniform packing and Edward Remy defended the Horticultural Union while urging growers to consign fruit to the new union.
Samuel Hains, major London buyer, purchased seven Yakima valley carloads for export to London via New York. The mix includes Winesap, Yellow Newtown, Arkansas Black, and Wye varieties from Gilbert & Richey Toppenish and Yakima Produce Co. North Yakima. Hains expects strong English demand for Winesap and notes red apples prevail for European markets.
Seattle firm Mortland Brothers Manufacturing Co announces a $15,000 fruit cannery and cider plant to be built in North Yakima in 1909. The project aims to use culls and small fruit for canned goods cider vinegar and jellies and could spark regional railroad growth and new capital in central Washington. Samuel G. Mortland and John Mortland visited Yakima and expect operation next year with plans to hire a strong workforce for large contracts.
George Aumiller, North Yakima railroad contractor, predicts a new Priest Rapids railroad linking North Yakima with the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line at West Beverly. He has just returned from Kittitas county with a large Milwaukee main line contract and brings his crews to North Yakima as winter headquarters.
North Yakima lodge No. 24 F. and A. M. concrete plan to double its 40 000 stock as subscriptions are opened for the new lodge building at North Fourth and East Yakima avenue. J E Smith named worshipful master with A A Bowman Henry Goldberg F Streitz and James Wilkinson among officers chosen.
W. C. Kiestler of Halliday Arkansas praises Electric Bitters as a remedy for malaria stomach and liver troubles and general weakness. The tonic purifies blood and energizes the system. Money back if it fails to help. Available at C. C. Case's drug store.
Phil M Armbruster qualified for mayor and took the oath at the City Clerk’s office. He will assume active duties January 4 after the first 1909 council meeting, as officials prepare for city government transition and council qualifications. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup advertised for coughs, colds, croup, and whooping cough with claims of prompt relief and gentle laxation. Sold by West Side Druggist C W Camp.
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