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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1909
Page
5
A dialect portrait extols Abraham Lincoln born near Hodgenville Kentucky as a self made leader, humble and hardworking. The speaker contrasts Lincoln's plain origins with his enduring influence and moral strength, praising his human traits over formal schooling.
A fragment recalls young Abraham Lincoln showing kindness in class by correcting a classmate’s spelling error with a wink. The anecdote, shared by John Lamar, portrays Lincoln as a thoughtful boy who loved reading and dreamed of a future beyond humble beginnings.
In March 1880 the family left Indiana for Illinois with Abraham then twenty one or so, described as tall. The trek was slow due to heavy rain and swollen streams. A wagon team of eight oxen pulled the rig while a pet dog accompanied them beneath the wagon. One day a younger boy lagged behind and could not catch up until they crossed a broad stream. They searched for the missing lad and found him on the far bank whimpering amid dangerous, ice‑choked waters.
The account describes Lincoln wading through a cold stream to rescue a frightened dog left behind by oxen and a wagon. He carried the animal to the far bank while the dog leaped and licked him in gratitude. He then resumed wearing boots and led the dog beside him.
A scene from Lincoln's day shows him comforting a crying girl who fears missing her first train. He helps carry her travel trunk and leads her to the station, guiding her aboard as the locomotive nears. He bids her farewell with encouragement for a happy journey.
A 13 year old drummer boy seeks help from President Lincoln in November 1864. Orphaned and ill, he asks for care after his dismissal from his regiment. Lincoln comforts him and writes a note directing aid, the boy leaving with renewed hope.
President Lincoln and cabinet members joined the public to witness the July 11 1864 Confederate attempt to seize the capital as recounted by registrar Mr Chittenden of the treasury.
An artillery officer warns President Lincoln, Secretary Stanton, and civilians at a fort of danger from enemy fire. The officer fears the president will expose himself. Lincoln insists on following orders and calmly moves to a safer spot, defusing the tense moment.
President Roosevelt outlines a federal challenge to a Japanese school bill as harmful to treaty obligations and calls for mutual access between the U S and Japan. He notes Japan is acting in good faith and cites court decisions against state laws violating treaties. Also notices creditors for Antony Herke estate in North Yakima.
Yard sale in Spokane area offers 175 saddle and driving horses with brood mares in foal. Also seeks pruning contractors and nursery grafting workers at large fruit ranches in Palisades Washington. Nurseries advertise grafted trees and fruit varieties. Incubator and poultry eggs for hatching advertised. Weather storm in Superior Wisconsin prompts health tonic advertisement.
In the Superior Court of Washington Yakima County probate matter the executrix Rose Donnelly calls creditors and all with claims against Patrick Donnelly deceased or his estate to present proofs within one year from January 18 1909 at Roberts Udell law offices North Yakima. Indebted persons must pay to the executrix at the same address.
In the Superior Court of Washington Yakima County notice is given to all persons having claims against Henry Allison, deceased, to present them with vouchers within one year after the first publication dated January 13, 1909. Mary Allison is administratrix and will hold the estate business at Lynch Grady, 2058 Mulling Building, North Yakima, Washington.
Notice of sheriff's sale filed in the Superior Court of Washington Yakima County. Filing indicates an execution or enforcement of a judgment with sale proceedings to take place under court authority.
A. J. Shaw & Sons suit against Florence M. Moore culminates in a writ of execution to sell the defendant’s lands in Selah Garden Tracts, Yakima County. The public sale is set for March 6, 1909 at 2 PM at the North Yakima courthouse front door.
The Yakima County sheriff will auction the Fidelity Mining and Milling Company property on February 20, 1909 at 2 PM at the courthouse door in Washington. The sale satisfies a King County Superior Court judgment of $103.25 plus costs and interest, with titles to mining claims including Black Bird Mohawk Young Eagle and others. Proceeds go to the plaintiff Otto J. Ramm.
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