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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1903
Page
3
The article warns of potential spring floods as heavy Cascade snowpack melts. It urges Yakima valley residents with stockyards hay houses or wood along rivers to prepare and calls on the county to inspect and reinforce bridges over the Yakima and Natchez rivers to withstand high water.
A Seattle grand jury investigates municipal corruption with ongoing findings and strong expectations of further revelations before its conclusion. The probe has uncovered only hints so far, but officials anticipate substantive developments as the inquiry proceeds.
Citizens form a twenty strong vigilante group in Kennewick to remove those without visible means of support. They issue an invitation to the indigent to leave the burg under threat of penalties attached to noncompliance.
The matter, though not deemed a dignified procedure by law, was promptly accepted and has removed the offending issue for the present. Results are favorable as the immediate objective is achieved.
The text notes that German leaders aim to educate the masses to accept horse meat as proper nourishment. It also mentions a Linnton cannery that may regret its closure once this information spreads.
North Yakima citizens welcome a direct railroad connection to Sound cities after a ten day closure due to Cascades west side floods. Mail and freight backlogs eased, and travel inconvenience diminished as service resumed.
A party in Eastern Washington forwarded a request to a local real estate firm to send a sample of North Yakima dirt for examination. The firm reportedly could not comply due to the high sale price. The soil is described as good color and a fine producer, worth the money despite the cost.
The institute in session in this city under the Fruit Growers Union aims to broaden education and usefulness. Growers can share ideas on growing packing and shipping, and seek higher prices. Many valley ranchers lack market knowledge, while progressives see union strength as key.
Yakima hive of Lady Maccabees held a regular review in Woodmen's hall last Wednesday evening. Seven new members were initiated. After business, the commander invited members to a banquet hall for lunch. C W Ryan deputy organizer for the Knights of the Maccabees attended and drew interest from the gathering.
Dr. W. H. Hare of Yakima was proclaimed speaker of the house by state lawmakers in a solemn session. Yakima county expressed pride and belief that no more efficient presiding officer could be found in Washington.
R. D. Sandford reported nine prospective buyers contacted him within 48 hours after last week's issue of Toe Heran, prompting him to urge others to advertise items for sale or trade in the Yakima county paper.
At the University of Washington hall on Thursday evening January 8, officers were installed led by Mr. Stanton. New officers include Dr. J B Burns president and Agnes C Curry vice president. The lodge, not yet one year old, is among North Yakima’s largest and most progressive.
The Degree of Honor auxiliary to the A O U W installed new officers led by P C Fannie M Scott and C of H Kate M Tyler. Other officers included Mrs A Wylie L of H and J J Tyler recorder. Grand recorder attended as installing officer. An oyster supper followed in the banquet room.
G A R Meade Post No 9 held installation of officers on Saturday evening January 10 with about 60 veterans and a lunch in the banquet hall. Officers installed included Commander W J Reed and senior vice commander C H Hoffman among others.
The Fraternal Brotherhood North Yakima Lodge No. 266 held the installation of officers in their lodge room on Wednesday evening. Elected officers include President Paul G. Kruger Vice President Mary E. Martin Secretary Carl Pusch Treasurer Emma B. Farmer Physicians R N Gordon Jno B Burns Chaplain Olive Borth Sergeant M W Porter Mat A Gertrude Lyon I D K Wade Shockley O D K Arthur G Bunce.
Meade W. R. C. No. 9 held a Saturday afternoon installation at Oddfellow hall naming Susie Kussmaul as president Anna Oliver senior vice president Ella Deane junior vice president Emma Farmer secretary Louise Henderson treasurer Anna Tuesley chaplain Sarah J. Osborn conductor Elizabeth Lovell assistant conductor Eunice Sheldon guard Nellie C. Coombs assistant guard Littie Deane as part of the ceremony.
Mrs E K Lombard was hosted by her daughter Mrs Frank Horsley for a birthday party last Saturday afternoon. A millinery drill featured hats trimmed with crepe paper in bright colors. Prizes went to Mrs Dan Sinclair and Mrs James for hat and bonnet contests. A luncheon followed with pineapple lemon jelly cakes almonds coffee and tea while music filled the afternoon. Present were Mrs Lombard Miss Lombard Mesdames Dan Sinclair Hugh Sinclair Bishop Conner Brooker Donald Gordon Ferris Drake Whitson Clancy James Owen Richards Richey Matt on and two Mrs Hall.
Friends of Miss Daisy Boyle plan a benefit to fund her education abroad. They aim to place proceeds in a trust and send her to Chicago New York or possibly overseas to develop her piano talent. A minstrel style musical entertainment is favored for the fund raising.
The old board of county commissioners met last week and handled routine business. Nob Hill plat approved. damages for several roads disallowed as excessive. J.H. Atkins et al. damages approved for two claims. New road districts formed and supervisors named. Election officers and clerks paid per precinct. Old board adjourned to be succeeded by new commissioners installed Monday.
The Washington Wool Growers Association met with 65 members present at 10 am with President John Clemans presiding. The annual audit was approved, an amendment to by laws governing secretary’s detail work was adopted, Superintendent Sheller described permit methods for the coming year, and discussions touched on sheep and wool industry matters before adjournment.
A. C. Bouennacn thanks neighbors and friends for kind aid during his wife's illness and death, noting appreciation for their help and sympathy.
Dr. Stephenson conducts examination at the Janeck building location noting no cocaine use and no after effects. The report records the findings with no adverse outcomes.
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