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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1903
Page
2
The funeral procession for Mrs Rebecca Taylor drew the largest crowd in years, reflecting the high regard in which she was held. Snow remains about sixteen inches deep. good crops are expected this year.
Tacoma visitor Horace Dwyer stops by Sunyside while Rev McClain aids protracted meeting in Ritzville. Local society: Home Finding meets at Mrs Cline’s in February. week of prayer planned. 25 conversions recorded. Housewarming for Mr. and Mrs. King. hat rack gifted. Ladies' Aid elects officers. Pie social fundraiser at school supports library. Surgical vet MacL Richards listed at Sloan's Drug Store.
W Wimer left with two carloads of cattle for Seattle through Portland. A H L Carvasso sold heavy draught colt team to R Taylor of the Ahtanum for 225 dollars. Glazebrook improved his premises by removing an unsightly barn and stable. Loose ponies and raided hay stacks trouble roads after heavy snow. Humane Society may take action. A local school plans a library for the new school house and oyster supper fundraisers. R Schwartz directed a successful program. proceeds exceeded 60 dollars.
Miss Anna Ross visits Springdale friends as Albert Draggoo recovers from a two month illness. Rev Admans of Goldendale holds meetings at the school house. Died January 16 1902 Glen son of Mr and Mrs Barnett age 4 months. Springdale Literary Society program includes songs recitations debates and business matters. Pew purchases for Congregational church are ordered. Sleigh rides cause a runaway accident injuring some. W H M A meets this week. Local travel and post office mail issues discussed amid community news. Simcoe school forms a literary society with officers listed.
Mr. Mitchell is recovering from rheumatism. Mr. Wright feeds 2200 sheep at the Eschbach ranch, mostly young wethers. A surprise party honored Miss Mabel at Mr. Acker’s home. Upper school visited the lower for an entertainment. George Chapman remains ill at home. National church meetings continue with good attendance. A new coal stove was ordered by the board of trustees and the ladies of the W.
A surprise gathering last Wednesday evening at the School Section brought about twenty young people for games and a nice lunch. John Rock of Osakis, Minnesota, arrived and will locate. he is a brother from Hi Rock. The sick list included Mrs. A. P. Dudley, Mrs. Alice Chandler, and Mrs. George Grist. Oscar Dillon visited from Parker to stay over Sunday with his parents. Willis Brock's little son had mumps. Jerry Wheeler hosted a dance at his home last Friday.
The band boys attended Finder's dance last Saturday and enjoyed themselves. A literary society was organized last Monday by the school employer and pupils to promote useful studies.
Local notices report a girl sought for housework, a dentist moving to Sloan building, and the Yakima County Horticultural Union institute's start. Obituaries mention a 15 year old Pearl Evans in Seattle and J. H. Perham's death from heart failure in Moxee. Also included are sales ads, club events, and stockmen attendance notes with several named individuals and towns.
At cost sale offers several robes and bar gains in horse blankets plush robes lined gloves mittens loggins and other winter items. A few of the best heaters are still available.
The couple F B Shardlow and wife seek court approval to adopt their niece Veta Lewis Lee, changing her name to Veta Lewis Lee Shardlow, with consent from Albert B Lee. The child, three years old, has separated parents.
William Meister proprietor of California Commission Company will be in North Yakima at Mattoon's stable from Friday January 16 to Friday January 23 to buy three car loads of horses and mares weighing 1000 to 2000 pounds. Horses must be in good condition sound and well broken. California Commission Co.
Dentistry advertises absolutely painless tooth extractions with no cocaine and no after effects. Located in the Janeck building by Dr Stephenson near 2-4 E L Sessions undertaker on 18 South Second Street. Day and night service. Telephone 528.
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