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Newspaper

Yakima Herald

Location

Yakima, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1908

Page

4

Fight Fair and Open in Washington Primary Law Debate

Washington voters are urged to demand a daylight test of the direct primary law through constitutional review. The Direct Primary league warns against sharp practices by political bosses and calls for full, open examination by the judiciary to prevent conspiracies against the people.

Ington League Supreme Court Seattle P.I Friends of the Law Supreme Court of Washington

Smoking Rule Lets Company Oust Employee Under Contract

A Tacoma court upheld a factory rule banning smoking cigarettes and affirmed a company’s right to discharge an employee with a fixed contract period for violating the rule. The ruling holds that no one may smoke where forbidden by employers, regardless of contractual terms.

Tacoma West Coast

Prizes Awarded at Owl Mask Ball in Tieton Hall

Prizes were distributed at the Owl mask ball held February 14 in Tieton Hall. Winners were announced for best costumes and novelty categories.

Tieton Hall

Katzenjammer Picnic Immense At Opera House Show

The Katzenjammer Kids production drew a standing room crowd Tuesday with Little Marguerite Green praised for Walking Home With Angeline. Fred Alter and Chas Werner led the family act while Mrs. Katzenjammer and the chorus delivered strong support in a two hour program. An extended finale Yankee Doodle Girl closed to encores and cheers despite a few weak spots in the Egyptian dance.

Marguerite Green Angeline Fred Alter Papa Katzenjammer Mrs. Katzenjammer Chas. Wenner Harry Baylor Trote Howe Nod Edward Bryant Company E

Coal Thief Traced by Snowy Footprints and Locks

Franklin County Register reports a raid on the coal supply over two nights last week. A bold thief left coal fragments along his path, with footprints visible after a light snow. The household locked the coal house and trained a small arsenal for protection. The note ends with an advertisement for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea at Case's drug store.

Hollister Case's Franklin County Register Rocky Mountain Case’s Drug Store

Local humorous notes from Hoppertown with quirky idle chatter

In Hoppertown various residents share light gossip and odd anecdotes. Anson Judson misreads breakfast and Uncle Ezra shows new hair ribbons while Grandpa Bibbins backs Samuel Tilden. Hank Tumms plans a run for constable and informs T Roosevelt.

Anson Judson Ezra Harkins Taft Or Farebanks Grandpa Bibbins Samuel Tilden

Feeling Well With Dr King’s New Life Pills

Advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills to regulate stomach liver and bowels for a feeling of well being. Claims effectiveness and urges purchase at C Case’s drug store for 25 cents.

Dr. King C. C .Ase

Coast building contracts revive with broader shipments

Resumption of building contracts on the coast has livened local markets as several shipments have been made across nearly all lines. Hay moves slowly but shows improvement, more than in recent times.

ManZan Piles Remedy Advertised at 50 Cents

A collapsible tube with nozzle offers relief for piles without a painful operation. ManZan is sold by C. W. Camp at West Side drug store for 50 cents.

C. W. Camp West Side Drug Store

Granger Cannery Trustees Elected at First Annual Meet

Granger cannery stockholders held their first annual meeting in Mentzer hall on Monday afternoon electing J. H. Hutton and John Moorhead to two year terms and C. W. Chamberlin E. M. Douglass and W. E. Neale to one three year terms The board then organized with Hutton as president Chamberlin as vice president Eaton as secretary and Snowden as treasurer Visitors from North Yakima and Seattle attended and other locals were noted including Dr Clarence Chamberlin of Tacoma visiting his parents and Northwest Mutual Fire Association representatives on business.

Granger Cannery Mentzer‘s Hall J. H. Hutton John Moorhead C. W. Chamberlin E. M. Douglass W. E. Neale Har Ped Hutton George P. Eaton A. C. Snowden J. N. Dooley E. E. Whitehead Fred R. Hawn J. D. Seeley G. W. Mason Pat Malloy North Yakima Clarence Chamberlin Tacoma Mrg. C. W. Chamberlin A. Y. Baker F. A. Rivers Seattle Northwestern Mutual Fire Association Charles D. Taylor Spokane Ed, Lewis A. J. Jackson Roy C. Brock Hood River Ore

Announcement of remodeled furniture store opening

The store is being remodeled and refurnished by carpenters and decorators to become a modern furniture house. New stock has arrived with more on the way, featuring middle and high priced designs. An opening is planned in a few days to display the complete selection and best bargains of 1908.

Furnishers From Swingle Seek New Home in North Yakima

Andrew Green spent Saturday in North Yakima after moving from Swingle Iowa to make this area their future home. F W Maccaud traveled to Prosser Sunday for evening services. W R Brown is building a new barn and adding a cupola to his house. Naaman Woodin, confined by rheumatism, shows improvement.

Swingle Iowa Andrew Green North Yakima F. W. Maccaud Prosser W. R. Brown Naaman Woodin

Sunnyside Community Notes With Social and Church Events

Ladies from six churches meet with Mrs A Hedges to plan the Union Missionary meeting for Feb 27 at Federated church. Trinity church service is scheduled for Sunday at 11. A Friday reception for Rev Mr Maccaudy and Archdeacon Wellman drew about 100 guests. Geo H Irish and mother in law Mrs C C Jackson leave Feb 17 for Maine. Jackson stays. Invitations issued for the wedding of James Shapp and Grace MacMurtrie on Wednesday eve. C C concert Friday night. Mr and Mrs R K Tiffany hosted at dinner Sunday. Robert McCredie left Saturday for Elgin Ill, for his mother’s death. Mr and Mrs Thomas Lester entertained Dr and Mrs J D Campbell and Miss Ritta Stover Friday. James A Shops and Wm McMurtrie visited North Yakima Friday. Many men went to North Yakima Friday for the athletic smoker. Mr and Mrs J W Young returned to North Yakima Saturday. Robert Haxby and family arrived.

Trinity Church Mr. Maccaudy Archdeacon Wellman Geo. H. Irish Inlaw C. C. Jackson Maine C. C R. K. Tiffany Robert McCredie Elgin Ill Thomas Lester J. D. Campbell Ritta Stover James A. Shops Wm. McMurtrie North Yakima

Stereopticon Exhibit and Lecture in Cowychee February 18 19

The Cowychee audience is urged to attend a stereopticon exhibition by 3S. C. Smith on February 18 and 19. Tuesday features Yosemite Valley views while Wednesday covers Goat Peak and the U S reclamation project on the Tieton with over 150 views and a lecture. Entertainment starts at 7 45 P M.

C. Smith

Owl hop era tale of Grant aide and a farmer

An aged stranger claims to have served with Ulysses S. Grant while a farmer tends him at his cottage. The two discuss the soldier boy of the Ninth Army Corps, with the elder insisting on truth about how the son fell and upheld the flag, while the stranger reveals only distant war ties before a violent confrontation ensues.

Address and office hours for Dr. LYNCH in Yakima

Dr. Lynch announces office hours from 2 to 5 p.m. at Rooms 202-204 Mullins Building North Yakima Washington. Residence listed as 210 S. Natchez with phone 823.

THE Yakima Herald Herald Publishing Company Ko. N Mullins Buiding Lynch S. Natches Dr. Weyer Trtoiz A.m N. Fourth St Broan Block N. Natcher Ave Resa Dr. Nagler

R Rossser Physician Surgeon Listed at Car Sixth Chestnut

R David Rosser, physician and surgeon, lists office over Jank's Drug Store at the corner of Sixth and Chestnut with hours from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 3 to 8 p.m. No pension board member.

Jan‘ck Sixth and Chestnut Pension Board

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