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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1911
Page
8
North Yakima reports arrivals and departures of visitors from Spokane Seattle and Kent. Births and marriages occur as families expand while local bankers and stockholders discuss Selah State bank health and Granger mayoral tie voting by lot. Community updates include clergy and railroad officials, school notices, and assorted travelers and engagements.
Mrs O L Myers returns from an eastern visit. Mr Rogers and family moved to Granger. A teacher named Edwards, recovering from a fractured limb, expects to resume teaching soon. Leo Meyer visited Granger. John and Mrs Johnson hosted a Saturday night gathering with dancing. Al Rush departed for Seattle. Judd Ide from Granger visited on Sunday. Oliver Dean of North Yakima and George Mathis of Granger rode the train to Benton City. Mrs Rarick suffers a severe tonsillitis attack.
Ronalds Highway bill seeks a Pacific highway through Washington with a statewide tax plan. A monster good roads convention in Olympia next week will draw representatives from the northwest and British Columbia to show support for the levy and passage by both houses is likely.
Miss Smith and Mrs Smith of North Yakima attend the Upper Naches school Christmas tree. Nick Johnson visits Echo Oregon with his brother. Ivan Marble of Toppenish spends Christmas with his parents. Miss Myra Meloy spends holidays with the Meloy family. A MWA dance in Naches City was well attended. Mr and Mrs A McCloud return from Roslyn after a week away. Several Japanese purchase the Tennant Miles property in the Upper Naches valley.
North Yakima residents praise Dean’s Kidney Pills for relief from kidney pain and cramps. John Bell of Nom. Yakima says the remedy lived up to claims and helped after years of trouble. Foster Milburn Co. markets and Buffalo NY is listed as agents with price 50 cents.
An LA show showcased Pacific Highway association photographs of construction across Washington and British Columbia. Free literature circulated to all visitors while staff like J B Conwell and Robt Magner led the displays. The project Eyes three major meetings in Portland Seattle in the coming weeks to discuss interstate highway progress and plans.
East Selah residents monitor drilling as Geo. W. Sherwood and partners set up a new water well on Pomona Heights near Sugar Loaf. C. A. Clark reports flowing water on Pomona Heights and drills for Linzey and Frumkey, planning multiple wells if successful.
In Washington on January 10 Commander Robert Peary, after completing a navy test ride, tried to pay for coffee in a neighboring restaurant but had no money. The waiter, Doc Cook, refused to extend credit until Peary offered his overcoat as security. The bargain was completed, the overcoat held until late afternoon.
The Astor family tale from Astoria Oregon centers on Col John Jacob Astor’s alleged discovery of a "bear-dog" hybrid described as half bear and half dog. Scientists debate its nature while Col Astor plans to attend the Astorian Centennial in New York and may become honorary chairman as coast residents await a public look at the creature.
In Los Angeles Jack London, noted for a sharp clash with Judge Samuels, announces plans to quit writing and grow eucalyptus trees. He cites past profits and a desire to escape public scrutiny, mentioning a Glen Ellyn project and recent wood samples at the Chamber of Commerce exhibit.
Washington reports no official decision yet on the proposed freight rate increase in both official classification territories. The plan has been suspended three times by the railroads and a later date beyond February 1 is now expected, with March 1 as a possible new deadline. New Commerce Commission members McChord and Meyer joined discussions, as Clyde Brown of New York Central and others argued for or against action.
A garbled obituary and analysis of public utilities legislation describes the life of Oliver Gibson born May 10, 1615 in Pennsylvania and his moves through Kentucky Missouri and California. The piece discusses the public utilities commission and its authority over light water and other services, noting proposed bills and the role of the commission in enforcing fair rates and service.
Naw Seattle January 10 Adjutant General of Washington National Guard Hamilton Olson is serving a Wall Walla sentence for embezzlement of state funds and is formally removed from the official roster. An unrelated medicine advertisement for HERBINE appears, promoting liver stimulant benefits with local druggists listed.
Fin Coffin returns from Portland where he bought two Lincoln buck lambs, one the prize young buck of the nation and the other winner of a blue ribbon at Salem fair. The animals weigh about 200 pounds each and may be sent to Finley or North Yakima for the annual woolgrowers meeting.
A public utilities commission is described as a state body to regulate gas water electric and street railways. It would replace the railway commission and serve as a court for consumers to appeal for better service or fair rates. The plan aims to protect consumers while not harming corporate rights.
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