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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1905
Page
5
The Irrigation Commissioners draft a state water rights code and plan a bill for the Legislature. Residents of the valley urge a series of open meetings to study the measure section by section, arguing climate, soil, and supply vary by region and a local, practical review is essential.
Voters in North Yakima are urged to approve a bond issue to relieve overcrowding with a permanent grammar school on North Natchez lots and portable classrooms for now. The board and clerk press the plan as cost neutral to the tax levy and essential for future growth and modern facilities.
At 7 30 o clock on January 12 a meeting will be held in the commercial club rooms to discuss the agenda and topics of local interest.
A county meeting discusses proposed irrigation legislation drafted by a governor appointed commission. Attendees are urged to read the pamphlet copy printed by F. B. Scudder and submit strengthening suggestions to county legislators. News notes include speculative claims about Russia and a push to settle 500000 acres of Yakima Indian Reservation next year, with Tacoma's call to build the Tacoma Eastern across the mountains.
A Selby crowd reportedly hauled down the county courthouse from Bangor and moved the structure to Selby after a night raid. The Herald notes no Bangor resistance and riffs on a dark night removal of the historic relic, speculating about a Prosser led return to Union Gap if dared.
Fred Lingenhedder was assaulted by H. N. Little with a pitch fork at his Sunnyside town property near the new school building. Lingenhedder received a scalp wound but survived. Little fled and has not been captured. Local doctor Dr. Harvey attended the injured man as authorities investigated motive linked to a disputed land deal.
The evangelistic meetings led by Rev. Thomas H. Atkinson attract growing crowds as he tours the Pacific Northwest. He is described as a forceful, logical preacher under the Presbyterian evangelical committee. Converted numbers are expected to rise. the revival may continue beyond the 15th.
Rev Atkinson a Cumberland Presbyterian pastor and former opera singer leads daily services with 3 PM bible study and 7 30 PM evangelistic meetings. He has sung with Moody and Torrey. A men only meeting is planned next Sunday at 3 PM, free but ticketed. all are welcome.
A late night blaze on Second Street destroyed the dry goods and general store of D. A. Hanna. The Keck building also burned. Hanna's stock valued around 19000 with 14500 in insurance. The Larson-owned building will be rebuilt nearby and Jasper Mikkelsen plans a two story stone shop on the site. Insurance and adjusters will determine settlements as Hanna resumes business in North Yakima.
A two story frame block on West Yakima avenue known as the Lasewell block burned after 8 PM Tuesday. The blaze started in Charles Stants dry and clothing store with the Staate family present and W C Gilbert’s grocery next door damaged by water. The Staate loss is total though insured. Origin theorized as overheated stovepipe or live wire contact with woodwork.
A fire damaged a candy store run by Frank Clark, with most stock saved and losses small. Frank Schott’s corner stock, later sold to L. B. Beenney, suffered several hundred dollars in fire and water damage. Laswell lodging house owned by Mrs. E. M. Harris faced heavy loss with $800 insurance and substantial building damage. Mrs. Hess’s West avenue hotel also lost furniture and crockery in a rapid evacuation. Fire department worked hard as flames raged and were finally extinguished after midnight.
Local notes report Rev. H P James visiting Kennewick and Mrs George Shellenbarger visiting her sister Mrs H Lombard. Various residents travel for business, family events, or relocate. Schools reopen to full attendance after a two week vacation. The Cascade Lumber mill plans maintenance while the planing mill continues. A boxing match was canceled due to opponent withdrawal. A New Year wedding is announced in Baker City Oregon. Notes on trains delayed by heavy snows and banks closing for New York day. Local residents report garden blooms despite cold weather.
Real estate loan ad claims prompt liberal financing with no red tape for building improving enlarging or business use. Offers money at reasonable rates and asserts invaluable services. Likely a classified mortgage loan promotion from a historical newspaper page.
Articles of incorporation filed for Yakima Mineral Springs company naming Harry Baylor Robert Brautigan and Edward Whitson with 25000 capital to build a hotel and health resort at soda springs at the head of the Ah tanum. Church meeting Friday Jan 6 with reports and elections and dinner served at six. Will H James and W B Reynolds lease Santa Rosa Evening Republican with James resigning from Sacramento Bee. Sessions undertakers sold to Shaw and Tucker with Shaw taking charge. Oliver J Clancy and Medeline Stewart married and moving to Ellensburg. Upright Cabinet grand piano for sale or trade. For Sale spring pullets and a cow. Dr W H Hare arrives en route to Olympia with party loyalty to Senator Wesley Jones. Orpheum Theater closed for Prosser show nights. D L Stone to build two story stone block spring. Woodmen of the World masqued ball a success. Major and Mrs Dubbin of Portland to visit North Yakima. Wesley Heare leaving Prosser for North Yakima. Bee meeting to be continued next week. Willards meeting January 6 at Mrs Ballinger’s home. Dr Fannie Waite eyesite specialist opens offices in Miller block. State Senator Reed departs for Olympia with Mrs Reed. Yakima Theater presents Chinese Honeymoon to good reception.
Dr S W Stern a German eye expert and major Shapero Actinic lens stockholder announces no charge if Actinic lenses fail to remove cataracts flesh growths straighten crossed eyes and relieve eye strain from ill fitted glasses plus other causes The Rinehart half price sale extended another month with 50c on the dollar for furnishings Gadh girl wanted for general housework 211 North Sixth Street
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