Mabton County Notes and Local Social News
Mrs. M J Wigle visits Mabton daughter Mrs Lafe Little. Twins born to Mr and Mrs Morgan January 9. Mr and Mrs Scoonover visit Mr and Mrs Ralph Culp. Lafe Little and L Frink hostals. Harry Painter visits North Yakima. Road Naches City bridge nearing completion. Picnic hall moved to town. Putman leaves for Ranger Washington. Hard Time dance at Case's hall January 17 with prizes for best dressed. Vaughns plan winter in Portland. first homesteader in valley hauled lumber amid historic blizzard conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naches City
Naches River
Naches
Putman
Wash
Case’s Hall
van Diest
Yakima
B. F. Vaughn
Portland
Miss Bird Vaughn
Sunnyside Church Notes and Local Visitors
Sunday's religious services featured Rev. F W Maccaud at Trinity and Archdeacon Wellman in the evening. Rev J B Early preached at the Federated church. North Yakima visitors included Clarence Taylor and Mrs Harvey Matheson. Revival meetings continue at the M A church and social and civic notices list officers and recent local movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Maccaud
Trinity
Archdeacon Wellman
J. B. Early
North Yakima
Federated Church
Clarence Taylor
Geo. Irish
Geo. Barnes
M. EB. Aid
John Laird
FP. R. Noble
Geo. Reese
E. L. Schrader
Robt. C. McCredie
M. FA
Ray Andrews
Bride
A. H. Lyons
Harvey Matheson
Local Well Drillers Plan Soon in Priest Rapids
BLACK ROOK Dave Harklerode of Rose Land Co. is home for neighborhood calls and expects to start sinking wells soon in the Priest Rapids Orchard Tracts. Real estate notes report William Scott homestead sold to J Cudhie who hopes to strike water at a reasonable depth and make a home there. Mrs Lizzie Green was visiting her
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Harklerode
Rose Land Co
Harklerode
Priest Rapids
William Scott
J. Cudhie
Cudhie
Lizzie Green
Residents and builders advance orchard development in Towner area
John Rosecrans and wife return from Towner Maryland after an extended visit. Henry Lachance builds a 26 by 28 foot eight room dwelling on a 20 acre ranch aided by brother Joseph from Minnesota. William Labberton visits from North Yakima and plans to move in February. H W Powell and wife return from Tygh Valley Oregon by team. W I Co to install a 15 horsepower gas engine in a stone powerhouse to pump water on orchard tracts above gravity flow. Wm McCallum returns from a malaria illness with North Yakima business. Several new residences rise on Orchard tracts and many thousands of apple trees are planted, all fenced with rabbit proof woven wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rosecrans
Towner
Henry Lachance
Joseph
Minnesota
William Labberton
North Yakima
H. W. Powell
Tygh Valley
Ore
W. I. Co
Wm. McCallum
North
Yakima
Neighbors Celebrate At Dillon Home And Social Visits
Neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mrs. John Dillon gathered about 60 at their home Friday evening for a surprise party with cards dancing and a fine lunch. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Evans welcomed a seven pound boy Sunday. Chas Coverdale and brother visited relatives from Genessee Idaho. A few friends surprised Miss Hillman at Mrs. Dutcher's for her birthday. Harry Jacobs and Mrs. Oscar Dillon hosted guests from Ahtanum and Aurora Neb. A. W. Hickman lumberman of Aurora Neb visited Mr. and Mrs. M. Chandler, Hickman brother in law to Mrs. Chandler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dillon
Edgar Evans
Chas, Coverdale
Genessee
Idaho
Hillman
Heme
Dutcher
Harry Jacobs
Ahtanum
Oscar Dillon
A. W. Hickman
Aurora
Neb
M. Chandler
Mr. Hickman
Chandler
Valley notes on residents travel and property changes
FRUITVALE John Gibson returns from Montana after holidays with his brother Mrs. F G Orr plans to move to Canada next month W H Shea and wife return to Portland after visiting their son who bought the Chase Moore place Ed Perry reports no work in California and Yakima as best Henry Radburn leaves his room for outdoors Geo S White of Seattle works on sagebrush cleared hill north of Mrs Ross F G Orr’s new house nears completion Henry Votter buys five acres adjoining William Richards and erects buildings Mrs A N Dickerson plans to move to California soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gibson
Montana
F. G. Orr
Canada
W. H. Shea
Portland
William Shea
Chase Moore Place
Ed. Perry
California
Yakima
Geo. S. White
Seattle
Ross
Fight to Draw in Hoquiam Bout
Billy Ross and H. Tucker fought to a draw in Hoquiam Washington tonight. Each man endured punishment and Tucker was backed to the ropes twice in the eighteenth round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoquiam
Wash
Billy Ross
H. Tucker
Ross
Tucker
City Brevities Isaac Hayes Divorce Granted
Isaac Hayes was granted a divorce Thursday from Clara A. Hayes on grounds of desertion. The decree follows turmoil in the fall after an automobile ride and a night out, ending with Hayes waking alone as Mrs. Hayes disappeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Hayes
Clara A. Hayes
Mr. Hayes
Mrs. Hayes
Ressler to Settle in Valley After Yakima Visit
A. D. Ressler arrives in the city and plans to establish a business in the valley. He previously lived in Yakima and later moved from the coast to Gray's Harbor country. His wife is Grace Bunnell formerly of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Ressler
Mr. Ressler
Yakima
Gray’s Harbor Country
Investor profits mark land sale near Prosser
A. J. Houghton sold ten acres in section 24-9-24 about one mile north of Prosser to B. Samp of Prosser for 65 dollars per acre. The land had been sold to Dillard Cook in May for 50 dollars per acre, demonstrating a handsome return. C G Swift and daughter Nellie Smith from North Yakima are visiting. a reception was held for her at Miss Jessie Dean's home.
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A. J. Houghton
Dillard Cook
North
Yakima
Prosser
B. Sampson
C. G. Swift
Nellie Smith
North Yakima
Jessie Dean
Puyallup Tribune
Local High School Plans Season Opener at the Rink
The first boys basketball game in the city this year will be Friday night at the rink, pitting the local high school against either Ellensburg Normal or Sunnyside High. If Normal cannot appear, Sunnyside will play. The local team is developing into a strong squad and expectations are high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellensburg Normal
Sunnyside High School
Advertising for immigration to the West sparks local debate
An Ellensburg Localizer letter questions North Yakima’s advertising role, arguing migrants are drawn westward while local media provide only a fraction of the potential immigrant flow. The writer urges broader promotion through proper channels to boost regional publicity.
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North
Yakima
Ellensburg
Help the Boys and the Community Spirit
Editor Herald prints thanks from Leonard W. Snyder Boys' Minister praising the paper for dedicating space to uplift youth. The piece reflects on progress in farming and plant improvement, noting changes like tomato awareness, sweeter corn, and flower development led by human effort and science.
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Herald
Leonard W. Snyder
Luther Burbank
California
Seed Merchants Promote Strain Purity and Research
D. M. Ferry & Co. of Detroit emphasize maintaining seed purity and standards in the United States, cloning the vigilance seen in England. They boast trained specialists and substantial resources to run new experiments, offering their 1908 Seed Annual free to all applicants.
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England
D. M. Ferry & Co
Detroit
Mich
New Episcopal Pastor Begins Work in Granger Washington
Rev. Dr. Wellman of Brooklyn arrives to organize a choir and announce work on a new brick church on West A street. The foundation is set, walls will be 18 inches thick, and local business expansion includes brick storerooms and warehouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Barker & Co
C. W. Chamberlain
City Drug Store
Geo. P. Eaton
Granger Land Company
South Second Street
Fred R. Hawn
Yakima Valley News
South First Street
Hawn
Treating a torpid liver with Golden Medical Discovery
A old health column urges treating a tired liver by fixing digestion first. It praises Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for restoring stomach function and liver relief, listing symptoms of biliousness and weak stomach and advising regular use and avoidance of indigestible foods.
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Pierce
Granger Notes on Residents and Local Changes
The piece records residents and visitors in Granger including J M Thomas and Mrs C W Chamberlain. It notes Roy C Brock moving to Seattle with his wife and a wish for permanent residence, plus train delays on the Sunnyside branch and a court dealing in a Brown case involving debt and notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Thomas
Granger Hotel
North Yakima
C. W. Chamberlain
Cloyd Chamberlin
George P. Eaton
B. E. Fenner
Roy C. Brock
Yakima Valley
Mr. Brock
J. H. Hutton
Seattle
Sound
Granger
Sunnyside
Coroner Inquest Rules Stressed In Public Resolution
A reform motion urges stricter examination of violent and accidental deaths. It calls for autopsies and inquests when warranted, presses for state attorney general guidance, and seeks proper handling of deceased effects, with coroners liable for fees only when inquests occur. Includes Dr. Frank Head remarks and push for lawful death certificates.
Property division in Brown case leaves spouse unable to maintain payments
The court noted Mr. Brown sold his property and reinvested in multiple parcels, tying up funds. He paid some cash and mortgaged the rest. payments on several properties are due, and the division would prevent Mrs. Brown from meeting them.
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Mr. Brown
Saloons Not Ordered to Close Declares Wende
The court hears Mr Wende dispute a year end closing order for saloons and states he did not order Sunday closures. Mr Thompson offers affidavits alleging a juror in the Flanney case was intoxicated during recesses and spoke to several parties. The hearing pauses until morning with a warning that any Sunday saloon openings will be prosecuted.
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Wende
Thompson
Sums of Quiet Title Suit in North Yakima
In Yakima county Washington Ann E Ward sues Sadie E Braden Moses T Ward William Ward Lula Minsker Hattie Campbell and others to quiet title to Lots 1 2 in Block 30 and 9 10 in Block 27 North Yakima and other parcels in section 19 township 14 north range 19 EWM Yakima county The suit seeks a decree that Ward owns the property in fee simple and that all defendants have no right title or lien. Trial demanded in Yakima county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Washington
Yakima County
Ann E. Ward
Sadie E. Braden
Moses T. Ward
William Ward
Lula Minsker
Hattie Campbell
M. M. Stewart
Wm. Butterbaugh
Nannie I. Wasson
James E. Butterbaugh
James Henry McManigal
Agnes McManigal
Clara Sawyer
Hannah George
William Sager
Frank Sager
John Sager
Irene Sager
Charles Graham
Pearl Young
Anna Sunday
Elizabeth Williamson
Martin Colyer
Martha Gates
J. B. Colyer
Eliza Felt
Isaac Colyer
Henry Colyer
Will Colyer
Edward Colyer
Mary Marks
Saran Barber
Millard Colyer
M. Ellen Ward
Alfred Boughter
Ellen Boughter
Ena Boughter
Sarah Barber
William Boughter
North Yakima
Washington
the Auditor
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Yahkima Best
M. J. Wigle of
Mabton
Mrs. Lafe Little
Federated Aid
A. Woodin
J. Harrison
J. R Harvey
Glen Shanafelt
M. L Walker
Fleming & Pace
A. K. Black
S. J. Harrison
Sam Keifer
Rice
Grant Cady
Geo, Rees
Belma
Fruitvale
Yakiman
Ments
Frank
Association
Iety
Cull & Davis
Plaintiff
Ward Building
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