Miss Meloy Edits Granger News at Eighteen
Yakima reports highlight Miss Helen Meloy of Granger as an eighteen year old publisher and editor running the Granger News. She handles copy, printing, and quick wedding invitat ions while earning respect from local business leaders and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
Helen Meloy
Granger
The
Granger News
Millard E. Meloy
GéAnger
Cortly
Miss Meloy
Chehat
Chehalis
Carrie Saltsman
South Dakota
Yakima Valley
Meloy
Infanta Eulalie of Spain Sparks Gotham Ball Fragrance
In New York Dee the Infanta Eulalie defied King Alphonso by praising divorce in a forthcoming novel. Her ball at Madison Square Garden drew Mayor Gilroy’s absence from dancing and amused social figures like Mme Puerta as she toured the city and rode through the hall amid historic Astor family presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dee
Infanta Eulalie
Spain
Alphonso
Madison Square Garden
Gilroy
Mme Puttea
Mrs. Astor
William Waldorf Astor
John Jacob Astor
A Prayer for 1912 New Year Reflections
Ruth Cameron writes a New Year meditation urging self improvement through consistent daily effort and inner growth. She emphasizes caring more for being than appearing good, tolerating others, and living with a humble, high standard of conduct to inspire future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Cameron
Infanta shocks Chicago with Mixed Activities and Beer Visit
The Infanta drew crowds by riding front seats, tipping water, and gifting $500 to be shared among staff, then spurred surprise by skipping a Mass and visiting the Midway for beer and frankfurters. Separately, author George Chester wins a divorce decree from Elizabeth Chester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal College
Infanta
Evangelist Hangman James Berry Spurs Abolition Debate
Advocates against capital punishment seize on the arrival of James Berry, British hangman turned evangelist, who says innocent people are sometimes hanged. Berry, who has presided over 193 executions and attended 60 others, cites his most notable case as Lieutenant Colonel Cross in Cork and recalls a berserk day on February 3, 1283.
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James Berry
Great Britain
Berry
Cross
Shandy Hill
Cork
Executioner recounts brutal cases and push for reform
Former English hangman Berry describes grim duties including the Mary Lesley case and executions of a farm laborer and a large man. He cites 1800 applications for the post and two books banned in England. The article calls for reform of courts’ leniency toward wealthy offenders amid Duveen duties scandal and proposed federal legislation.
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Anthony Benjamin Rudge
Martin
Baker
Carlisle
Cumberland County
Rudge
Grafton
Mass
John Conway
Mary Lesley
England
Berry
Prompt Healing Tip While Warming Cold Weather Sore
A brief ad notes that any small flesh wound in cold weather can become a bad sore if untreated and recommends BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT for prompt healing. It markets 60cc and 1.00 dollar bottles and lists D. H. Fry and CC. Camp at the corner of 8th and Yakima avenues as sellers.
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Ballard
D. H. Fry
CC. W. Camp
Cor
Yakima Avenues
Bowinkelman Must Go 10 Penitentiary
The Washington Supreme Court upheld the Yakima county manslaughter conviction of Henry Bowwinkelman for the January 13 1911 killing of Meeboer near Black Rock Springs. He was sentenced to five to twenty years in Walla Walla then jailed awaiting appeal bonds. Defense argued Meeboer caused his own death during a struggle for a gun.
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Supreme Court
Olympia
Henry Bowwinkelman
Superior Court
Yakima County
Bowwinkelman
John Meeboer
Black Rock Springs
Preble
Walla Walla
Kenwinkleman
Meeboer
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed by Omaha Manager
Mr James McCaffery of the Schlitz Hotel in Omaha recommends Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a reliable family medicine that cures throat and lung diseases. He reports personal use and endorsements from others, noting relief from coughs colds and croup and prevention of bronchitis and pneumonia. Sold by North Yakima Drug Store.
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Foley
Jas. McCaffery
Mgr
Schlitz Hotel
Omaha
Neb
North Yakima Drug Store
Jacobson Eyes Wisconsin State League Move
Louis Jacobson the ex North Yakima standout, famed for a strong 1911 season, writes Captain Ben Kohls that he expects to join Racine in the Wisconsin State League next season while he is currently in the east.
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Louis Jacobson
North Yakima
Racine
Ben Kohls
Jacobson
East
Notice of Land Contests In North Yakima 1912
Department of the Interior contest notice to Fred Reed of North Yakima Wash R F D No 4 contestee Lenica E Moorman files December 4 1911 to cancel Homestead Entry No 5135 issued April 23 1906 for section 18 township 138 north range 16 east Willamette meridian grounds claim no improvements cultivated land abandoned over six months contestant alleges lack of activity and seeks cancellation with twenty day response period and proof of service dates January 3 10 17 24 1912
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
North Yakima
Washington
Fred Reed
Wash
Lenica E. Moorman
Township 138 North
Range 16
Willamette Meridian
Time of Hearing Final Account in Hulda Benson Estate
On December 30 1911 Gus Benson executor filed his final account and report plus petitions for distribution of property and for final discharge of executor and his sureties in Yakima County Superior Court In Probate for Hulda Benson deceased seeking a court decree approving his administration
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State of Washington
Yakima
Hulda Benson
Gus Benson
G. A. Myers
Yakimass
W. Barr
Yakima County
Superior Court of
Henry Knox
North Yima
Court hearing set for estate final accounts and discharge
The Yakima court orders the final account and report of executors in multiple estates to be heard at the North Yakima courthouse. Notices will be published weekly in The Yakima Herald and posted publicly for four weeks. Hearings are scheduled for February 6 1912 and January 18 1912 with witnesses and interested parties required to appear.
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North
Yakima
County of
State of Washington
North Yakima
I. A. W. Barr
Yakima County
Superior Court
Hulda Benson
Notice to Creditors for Hester E. Dunn Estate
Creditors of Hester E. Dunn late of Yakima County Washington deceased must present their claims with vouchers to the administrator at Parker Richards 426 Miller Building North Yakima within one year from December 20 1911 or be barred by law. Dated December 20 1911. Harvey Dunn Administrator. Dec 20 27 Jan 3 10 17.
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Hester E. Dunn
Yakima County
State of Washington
Parker & Richards
Miller Building
North Yakima
Washington
Harvey Dunn
Notice for Publication of Homestead Entry Final Proof
John Hazeltine Andrews of Nile Washington filed notice of intention to make final proof on his homestead entry dated October 13 1911 for the W 12 NW and SE 12 NW of section 28 township 16 north range 16 east Willamette Meridian at the U S Land Office North Yakima Washington December 13 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
North Yakima
Washington
John Hazeltine Andrews
Nile
Township
Range 16
Willamette Meridian
Not Coal Land under Tieton Project Notice
Notice of intention to make final commutation proof filed by John D Medill for land in North Yakima Washington. Entry details include Homestead Entry No 4630 Serial 0963 and legal description in Section 20 Township 18 North Range 17 East Willamette Meridian. Hearing set before U S Land Office on January 17 1912 with local residents listed.
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
North Yakima
Washington
John D. Medill
Township
Range 17
Willamette Meridian
Register and Receiver
Richard Strobach
John Krautkremer
Hank Noll
Josiah B. Howson
Wilington
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