City Faces mounting damage suits over sewer and wires
The municipality confronts several potential claims including Hatfield and Carey cases. A Maple street sewer excavation has been left open over winter. contractor Dorrington will close it and finish pipe laying by March 25. Fear grows over low guy wires from telephone and electric firms posing injury risk to passersby.
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Maple Street
Dorrington
Hatfield and Carey
Forsyth
Telephone and Electric Light Company
Ahtanum Ranchers Plan Grand Mass Meeting February 29
Ahtanum ranchers arrange a court house meeting in North Yakima Washington to form a committee. The panel will confer with James Rudolph Garfield secretary of interior regarding water rights for irrigation and relations with Indian lands. Attendance is urged for February 29 1908 at 1 30 p m with urgent action expected.
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H. J. Snively
Ahtanum Ranchers
James R. Garfield
Interior
Ahtanum
Um Fa
Ahianum Adianame
Toe
North Yakima
Wash
James Rudolph Garfield
Fight over city bonds heats up in council chamber
A council debate on issuing $185,000 in bonds carried despite objections that 8 percent interest was too high. Advocates argued 8 percent would attract contractors or be offset by discounting, while opponents urged lower rates. After recess, the rate was amended from 8 to 7 then settled at 6 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Armbruster
Miller
Forty Four Years Search For Wife Ends In Sad Discovery
Spokane, Feb 17. F M Dyer a rancher from Wyandott Oklahoma has found his wife and son after 44 years. He located son J H Dyer a mining prospector in Spokane. The wife, now Mrs Simpson, remarried W H Simpson after learning of Dyer's existence. The elder Dyer was captured and imprisoned at Andersonville, escaped, and later learned of his wife and child in the west. The younger Dyer plans to visit Oklahoma with a stake but may stay in Idaho.
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Spokane
Thirtythird
Iowa
Lincoln
F. M. Dyer
Wyandott
Okla
J. H. Dyer
Simpson
W. H. Simpson
Dyer
Oregon Country
Andersonville
Oklahoma
Foley's Honey and Tar Sale Notice at North Yakima Drug
Certification states all druggists may refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure cough or cold. It stops coughing and heals lungs, preventing pneumonia and consumption. Genuine yellow package. Refuse substitutes. Sold at North Yakima Drug Store, A D Sloan proprietor.
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Foley
North Yakima
A. D. Sloan
Y M C A Faces Possible Lawsuit Over Unfinished Building
The Y M C A fears only a lawsuit may finish the unfinished building as bonding company attorneys in Seattle claim no knowledge of the dispute. Officials held peace talks, but letters go unanswered and no settlement is near. A meeting at 5 o clock tonight will include the board of trustees and Mr. Hodge to review educational work, with Hodge delivering a lecture titled The Third Side of a Triangle at 8:30 this evening at the Methdist Episcopal church. A musical program will supplement the gathering.
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Bonding Company
Seattle
Rhe
Hodge
Methdist Episcopal Church
Association
Special Announcement on Foley Honey and Tar Safety
A public statement asserts Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not restricted by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. The North Yakima Drug Store sells it, with A D Sloan as proprietor.
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Foley
North Yakima
A. D. Sloan
Wapato Shipping Figures Suppressed by Northern Pacific
The Wapato Independent reports that Northern Pacific refuses to release 1907 freight and express totals for Wapato, a key eastern Washington shipping point. The article estimates 62 230 tons overall, with 12 120 tons live stock 7 500 tons wagon goods and 900 tons miscellaneous, noting uncertainty in the figures while criticizing the secrecy.
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Wapato
Northern Pacific Railway
Washington
Norther Pacific Corporation
Wapato Independent
Northern Pacific Company
Opus Criticsersce
Dette Oisinss
Marc
OSSD
Daar Durerenses
Alfalfa Prosperity Sparks Folly and A Missouri Profit Tale
In Yakima valley alfalfa drives pride and local boasting as fields flourish under sun. A Missouri report credits Dr Crowly with high alfalfa profits after 12 acres yielded four cuts totaling five tons per acre, proving a lucrative venture against early skepticism.
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Yakima
Chinook
The
Canaan
Missouri
Eureka
Crowly
Profit Possibility from Land and Crops Questioned
The letter argues a land cost of 2009 dollars per acre would yield a 5 percent return. It cites a fifth alfalfa crop reaching 12 to 14 inches, with a wheat crop of 244 bushels and pasture value. The writer claims five tons per acre of alfalfa yields clear profit and asks for opinion.
Washington Court Suit Seeks Annulment of Robertson Marriage
Mrs Barbara Robertson files suit for annulment against Guy Robertson alleging they are first cousins by blood, which is illegal in Washington. Married August 5, 1907, the couple reportedly could not get along. She previously accused him of beating her and sought support. no community property is involved.
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Barbara Robertson
Guy Robertson
Local Osteopathy Practice Offers Nonmedical Treatments
Prof. Jas F. Zediker operates from five-year offices above Ditter Bros. store and has treated over 1300 cases with notable success. He clarifies he does not practice medicine or surgery and uses osteopathy, massage, electricity, vibration, hot air baths, hydrotherapy, and mental suggestion among methods. Dr Almira M. Davenport will share the space for obstetrical work with free consultation and cash terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. F. Zediker
Ditter Bros
Almira M. Davenport
Kentucky Rep Seeks Gold Coins Bearing In God We Trust
Representative James of Kentucky testified before the House committee on weights and measures in support of a bill to restore to U S gold coins the inscription In God We Trust. He said he was assured the measure would be reported favorably.
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Washington
James
Kentucky
House Committee On Weights and Measures
United States
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Mitchell
Denny Clay Brick Company
Helliesen
Tcree
Cortienr
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George B. Hodge
M. E. Church
M_FERRY
Errye
Ivery Puckawelas
Terry
O. M. Ferry & CO
Detroit
Mich
N. P
Yakima County
Bob McComb
Bears
New York
Gastoria
Herald
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