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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1907
Page
5
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The Christmas festival of the Sunday school at the Christmas Church was held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock with a program of songs and recitations and a tree with a children’s treat. Also Congregational Church announces Christmas Eve with organ prelude, song Christ Is Born, school responsive reading and prayer by Rev Luckenbach.
The Post Office Department cites the law on third and fourth class mail and states that inscriptions such as Merry Christmas and Happy New Year with names and addresses may be written on mail matter or enclosed cards without changing its classification. The department notes a possible mis impression of enforcement and clarifies the $10 fine claim.
Puget Sound district wire chief W H Hennesey reports major upgrades with all business district cables underground and residential wires cabling, poles to be removed next week, and continued efforts in Tacoma Bellingham and Anacortes. Weather and line safety affect service, while federal actions and mining disputes also surface in broader notes.
Mrs. Sandmeyer is granted a divorce from Martin Sandmeyer who allegedly abused her for months and called her vile names. She says he publicly claimed their son Joseph was not his, causing mental anguish. They share three children John Ben Joseph. John and Ben are adults. Property division includes 11 acres leased to a Chinaman and ownership of a store building worth about $700 in settlement.
Cap tain Cox, acting for Governor Bark, says a special session of the Nevada legislature could be called if conditions warrant.
Prosser Record notes the county and Mr Gloyd prepare for a possible indictment with a large legal team on both sides. Attorneys include Elmer E. Todd Robt F Booth Ira Englehart Judge Agg and B E McGregor. Rumors hint at challenges to Benton county’s creation and potential shifts of county lines.
Market list shows wheat day prices with figures for blue stem and club varieties, timothy and alfalfa per ton, and per box prices for apples. Produce includes potatoes per ton, and retail flour and dairy product prices.
The Moxee Hardware Co promotes the Universal Heater for winter readiness. Shoppers are urged to consider this reliable option as cold months approach.
Rev. S. J. Kennedy, longtime pastor of the Stillwater Presbyterian Church, will assume a new charge around January 15. An Irish-born Trinity College Dublin graduate, Kennedy has led Stillwater for a decade and is praised by St. Paul Presbytery members as a strong preacher and leader. Stillwater lies about 25 miles from St. Paul, with rail and steam connections, and houses the state penitentiary. Kennedy, known as Sam among local clergy, leaves behind many friends.
A speaker at the Yakima county teachers Institute claimed one can change faces without cosmetics, provoking curiosity among listeners who craned their necks to hear and see the remark. The Tacoma Ledger reported the moment with a mix of disbelief and intrigue.
Mr and Mrs W Williams of Parker visited Mr and Mrs Kagy over Sunday. Miss Janie Young a Cle Elum teacher stays home for holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs J W Young. Chas Palmer and Parker visitors spent weekend with Chas Dillion. Claire Grist had tonsils removed and recovers well. Glen Chandler recovering from a cider mill thumb injury. Locals await two upcoming weddings in School Section.
Notice is given of the regular annual meeting of stockholders of the New Shamo Ditch Company to elect officers and transact other business. The meeting will be held at the secretary's office Room 26 Yakima National Bank building North Yakima Washington on Saturday January 5 1908 at 2 o clock. John J. Rudkin secretary. Wy all
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