Winter Notes and Local Happenings in Our Neighborhood
Snow covers the area with about six inches as D P Brown and family move into a new house. Walter Dial and wife welcome a nine pound boy. Dance at Johnsons hall draws a large crowd amid social visits. Albert St Aubin relocates to a purchased ranch. Selah Valley completes canal work for winter water service under Walter cur. Georgia Bevin visits Tacoma. Woodmen camp status unclear. a hard times dance is set for Thursday. Road supervisor J Lancaster appointed by the new board.
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Selah Valley Company
Walter Cur
Commissioners hear of repairs as civic notice grows
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Cramer hosted the S. W. C. club Tuesday evening. Ira King won the head prize while Roy King took the consolation prize.
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Mrs. Geo. Cramer
S. W. C. Club
Ira King
Roy King
Alfalfa Area Folks Update and Snow Notice
Geo Mathis and Willis Hatch visit North Yakima on Friday while Geo Bowles visits Yakima. The town’s barber shop moves to the Gager building and the German Cafe becomes Hotel Alfalfa. A Friday night dance attracts Zillahites. eight inches of fresh snow falls Thursday and Friday. Mail route from Alfalfa launches Monday January 16. residents urged to prepare mailboxes.
Local Notes From Parker and Nearby Areas
Weather halts outdoor work as residents report scarce news and snow. Socials include a Valentine event Feb 14 1905 at the schoolhouse basement with a chicken pie dinner and general invitation.
Winter Weather Notes and Local News from Yakima
The column reports infant loss for Mr and Mrs S A Barnett while noting residents changes including Smiley Walden moving into Van Voorhis house and managing the ranch. Duck hunter Will Gibson claims six ducks daily, with five felled in one shot. Cold spell lifts to rain with 10 degrees above zero and a 4 inch snow. Tom Van Voorhis leaves Walden Fruit for county treasurer post. Moody brings measles to Springdale. A peanut and popcorn festival near Oran Whitson is described with a shared square meal.
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S. A. Barnett
Smiley Walden
Will Gibson
Yakima
Alva Merrill
Oran Whitson
Death recalls McGonigle murder in Ahtanum valley
J M Eaves dies in San Jose recalling a notorious 1880s incident in Ahtanum valley. Charlie McGonigle, son of the McGonigles, shot Wm McGonigle and wounded Eaves after threats over Eaves daughters. Charlie is serving a second degree murder sentence in Walla Walla.
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Herald
J. M. Eaves
San Jose
California
Ahtanum Valley
Mr. Eaves
Ahtanum
Wm. McGonigle
Charlie
Eaves
McGonigle
Walla Walla
Graves
Ahtanum Academy
Woodcock Academy
McGonigles
Charlie McGonigle
Ice Cream in Winter Sparks Reader Debate
A short note invites Herald readers to try ice cream in winter and share opinions on whether the treat belongs in the cold season, hinting at mixed views among the community.
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the Herald
Sunnyside News and Notable Incidents
Sunnyside updates include Rev A D Worthing returning from Seattle and families visiting in Big Bend and Guthrie Center. A deadly shooting occurs at Hotel Yakima with Eaves injured and Charlie detained, followed by Mc Gonigle’s 1896 murder conviction and later prison work.
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A. D. Worthing
Seattle
Mrs. Bishop
The
Big Bend
Rinehart Continues January Half-Price Sale
Rinehart extends a January half-price sale as eye tests and examinations are offered free. Doctor and Saturday dates referenced.
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Rinehart
Pioneer Baxter Dies After Illness in Yakima Valley
Joseph M. Baxter one of Yakima valley’s oldest settlers died Tuesday at his home near the fair grounds after about two weeks of illness. Interment will be in Tahoma cemetery at 1 p m tomorrow under Elks auspices. Baxter, a stock raiser and rancher for 25 years, was active in politics as a lifelong Democrat. He served on the State Fair commission, appointed in 1897 by Gov. Rogers, and was president of the board for four years. He is survived by Mrs Baxter, a married daughter and son Elgin. All pioneer settlers and friends are invited to attend the funeral services.
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Yakima Valley
Joseph M. Baxter
Fair Grounds
Tahoma Cemetery
Lodge of Elks
Elks
Baxter
Democratic Party
Gov. Rogers
State Fair Commission
Elgin
Little Adjudged Insane and Committed to Medical Lake
H. H. Little who assaulted Fred Lingenhedder was ruled insane by the Adams County examining board and committed to the asylum at Medical Lake. He was found Friday near Cow Lake in a demented state and brought to Ritzville. Mrs. Little alerted authorities and witnessed him lodged in the asylum after returning from Ritzville.
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H. H. Little
Fred Lingenhedder
Sun
Adama County
Medical Lake
Sunnyside
Ritzville
Probity for sale worded sign draws curiosity at Fruitvale ranch
Local residents in Fruitvale notice a large sign in front of a ranch stating Probity is for sale. Neighbors speculate about the sign meaning whether the rancher is entering a new line of business or politics. The item ties to a Sunnyside Sun remark about deplorable case circumstances and sympathy for immediate friends.
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Sunnyside Sun
Special Election Notice North Yakima 1905 Bonds
Notice of a February 1905 special election in North Yakima Washington to authorize indebtedness and issue of bonds totaling 57000 for the McCulloh System trunk sewerage. Polling places listed by ward with hours 9am to 7pm. City Clerk J C Brooker dated January 15 1905.
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North Yakima
Washington
State of Washington
McCulloch
Northakima
North Yakim
McCulloh
City
City of
Union Block
East
Yakima Avenue
Rene
City Hall
Front Street
Wolfe
West
Clark
Armory
South Third Street
Wilson Block
J. C. Brooker
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Odd Sut Pant Sale
Star Clothing CO
Dills & Lemon
Heroen
Upper Selah
D. P. Brown
Mrs
Walter Dial
Johnsons Hall
Mrs. Corrie
BE. B. Hersom
Georgia Bevin
Tacoma
Wright
W. L. Dimmick
Horse Heaven Country
J. Lancaster
Disputch
St. Louis
Det
Myers Royal Spice Co
Niagara Falls
N. Y
N. P. Depot
Alfalfa
Geo. Mathis
North
Mr. Busn, Jr
Zillah
Willis Hatch
Geo. Bowles
Gager Building
Hotel
Parker
J. F. McCurdy
Mr. Grant Barrick and Son
the Glade
Dry
Kennewick
Emma Gale
Harry Swipe
Scribe
Mr. &. Richards
Yakima City
Earl Hardison
J. W. Hardison
Belle Evans
Roy Smith
Springdale
Frank Everett
Zillan House
Chas, Scott
A. B. Wilcox
Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Ladies Aid Society
Cora Lynne
Society of Parker
Schol House
Albert Royl
Wie
Walden Fruit Ranch
Tom VanVoorhis
Walden Fruit Company
Dwight Moody
Ben Cuttler
L. M. Cox
Mr. Good
J. W. Walkers
Chas. McGonigle
Winchester
Olograls
Fiourals
Red Cross Pharmacy
Mr. Hanson
A. L. Jackson
Ira D. Boutel
J. B. Hoadley
Dr. Jones House
R. D. Young
F. C. Jones
W. H. Reynolds
Guthrie Center
Bickford Place
Frisco
Los Angeles
Fyes
Dr. Stern
Hotel Yakima
Young McGonigle
J. M. Edwards
Edwards
Case
Cc. C. Case
Home Industry
Kent Feed CO
Kent Feed Company
F. A. Morgan
Pioneer
Joseph
Kohls Shoe Co
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