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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1907
Page
3
A hundred residents of North Yakima form an organization to seize the first coal shipment moved through town. No coal is for sale and ten cars are needed to ease chilling shortages during cold weather. The notice bears mayoral and sheriff signatures.
Citizens line up as Northwest Improvement company withholds coal amid shortages. Mayor Fechter and officials weigh actions after reports of idle coal cars and theft from sacks while 10 cars may offer partial relief. A plan to form a joint committee to oversee distribution is discussed.
North Yakima Drug Store declares Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy is not affected by the Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and recommends it as safe for children and adults.
Friday night Secretary Turner of the YMCA led a party to the lower Natchez Conver gation church for a stereopticon presentation of YMCA work. Musicians Hinman Miller Dow Toll performed to a crowded audience. Turner spoke over an hour and was not encored. Four valleys have been shown thus far, improving public knowledge of the association’s aims.
In Chicago the largest Protestant institution faces surprise as over half its membership comes from Catholic church members. The measure signals broad principles and adaptability of the work, showing support among young men regardless of faith. The association intends no interference with religious affiliations.
The Sunnyside Republican reports a new Northwest Forum paper due midmonth. Editors C. H. Scott and H. D. Jory will publish a straight middle-of-the-road socialist journal in Sunnyside.
John Applegate, a longtime North Yakima resident, died at St Elizabeth's hospital Monday morning from pneumonia at age 65. Remains prepared for shipment and held for instructions from his brother in Washington, D.C. He had no immediate family here, owned property on North Tacoma Avenue, and his affairs were managed by A G Hammel.
A public notice advertises using the Herald for job work with a satisfaction guarantee. The brief promotion urges readers to choose the newspaper for completing tasks efficiently and reliably.
The Washington Nursery Co claims its plant, the largest in the state, sits on the Yakima Indian Reservation away from old orchards. Soil fertility and ample water are cited as key factors, along with expert planting and cultivation, to yield the most perfect trees and plants possible.
N J Damon is identified as a resident agent located in Room 12, Wilson Ridge, North Yakima, Washington.
Clerk Compton argues that District No. 7 faces severe crowding with 1760 grade seats, 1976 district enrollment, and 2200 term totals. He warns 500 to 1000 children may be denied schooling next year without new rooms and supports a modern high school to serve looming 400 high school entrants. He notes present high school capacity is only 250 while eighth and seventh graders prepare for the high school. The bond plan is needed to provide a new, up-to-date building for North Yakima.
The district weighs bond options and votes to cut total bonds to 150000 by using the Lincoln building for grade work and funding a new high school this year. The board advocates prudent expenditure for local children and cites tax considerations and past board performance as justification. The district clerk Norman Compton signs the order. Ballard's Horehound Syrup advertised with testimonial from T C H Horton Kansas Colton Fry Drug Co.
An advertisement claims Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic constipation by aiding digestion and stimulating the liver and bowels. It promises immediate relief, notes no nausea or gripe, and urges refusing substitutes from North Yakima Drug Store.
The body of Daniel Kinney, a rancher from the Ahtanum north fork area, was found near the railroad tracks north of the city at 2 AM. He had a head bruise and facial injuries, with no sign of a struggle, and police search for clues into possible foul play. Coroner Rosser ruled death about two hours prior.
Funeral services for Daniel Kinney proceed after his death was reported early with no clear cause. Authorities continue investigation while family seeks answers. Kinney is remembered by friends and neighbors in the community.
Police investigated the death found Tuesday at 9 am near the railroad north of town after a man was seen on First street Saturday night intoxicated. Sheriff Grant believes the man Kinney maybe fell and hit his head on rail or ties, with no money motive evident.
North Yakima shoppers urged to visit the store for Vinci a cod liver product claimed to restore strength increase appetite and aid throat and lung issues. Promoted as safe delicious non oily and backed by a money back guarantee through Druggist Fred L. Janeck and sold nationwide through Vinci agencies.
The Yakima County Bar Association met to memorialize the legislature to create a separate Yakima judicial district and raise supreme and superior court salaries to 6000 dollars annually. They also urge indexing and cataloging county court papers and review of court rules. The meeting approved committee assignments to draft memorials and to coordinate with county officials. A drug advertisement follows urging White's Cream Vermifuge for infant worm treatment.
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