Minister and brewer to study Pendleton dry town effects
Dr. Morton L. Rose and John Schlotfeldt will travel to Pendleton Oregon to inspect conditions following the towns vote to ban saloons. They plan to report their findings to the Christian church at North Yakima and aim to understand how the dry decision impacted local life and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton L. Rose
John Schlotfeldt
The
Christian Church
North Yakima
Pendleton
Ore
John Schietfeldt
North Yakima Brewing & Malting Company
Rose
Dr. Rose
Granger Resigns as Sunnyside Canal Superintendent
Walter N. Granger resigns from his post over a long-running dispute with the Water Users' association. Supervising Engineer Swigart notes the interior department will appoint a successor in Washington after exoneration. Rumor ties Ross Tiffany of Sunnyside to the vacancy as Granger leaves the government service January 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okanogan
Granger
Charles H. Swigart
Zillah
Wash
Chas. H. Swigart
U. 8
North Yakima
Sunnyside
United States Reclamation Service
United States
Reclamation Service
Sunnyside Water Users’ Association
Secretary of the Interior
Board of Trustees
Walter N. Granger
Swigart
Interior Department
Department of the Interior
Washington
Ross K. Tiffany
Mr. Granger
Tiffany
Sunnyside Canal
The
Herald
Water Users’ Association
Ballinger
Catarrh in Head Cure Praised by Ma. Pressor
MA WILLIAM A PRESSER of Moline writes of two months catarrh in the head. He used two bottles of Peruna and reports a complete cure with no return, praising the medicine for sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Presser
Third Ave
Moline
Pinchot Defends Public Domain Fight Amid Taft Rift
Washington reports quote Gifford Pinchot defending public lands policy and accusing Taft aides, including Wilson, of treachery. He says the core clash is between the people and predatory interests led by Ballinger and allies Aldrich Cannon and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gifford Pinchot
Taft
Fidin
Ballinger
Patt
Canson
Aldrich
Water Power Trust
Guggenheims
Coal Trust
Standard Oi
Pinchot
Congress
Wison
Wilson
Leter
Dolliver
Pinchots
Secretary of Agriculture
Taft Aligns With Enemies of Roosevelt Policies
The piece argues Taft is aligned with Aldrich and Cannon against Roosevelt supporters. It accuses Pinchot of exposing frauds by Standard Oil and Guggenheim to seize public lands in Alaska. Pinchot becomes chief accuser in the Ballinger inquiry, with public verdict deemed final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Roosevelt
Pinchot
Friends of Conservation
Congress
Aldrich
Republican Congressional Committee
Cannon
Gifford Pinchot
Standard Oil
Guggenheim
Alaska
Ballinger
Old Susie Missing From Home Near Yakima
Old Susie, known as Yakima Susie, has disappeared from her home south of the city. Sheriff Newcomb and J. G. Paradis report entry into the shack, missing blankets and provisions, and ask for any information on her whereabouts. Local authorities note she may have gone to Fort Simcoe to draw government rations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie
Yakima
Kittitas Susie
Madame Epas
Susanna Eddian
Epas
Fort Simcoe
Newcomb
J. G. Paradis
Barnes Woodin Co opens splendid new Yakima store
The Barnes Woodin company opened a beautiful North Yakima store to a large crowd. Visitors toured a spacious, well lit interior with a central display, pampered by poinsettia decorations, wreaths and roses. Souvenirs offered a candy half box after January 5. freight delays caused a candy shortage but cards will be honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes- Woodin Company
Barnes-Woodin Company
Old Pioneers Celebrate City Anniversary Gala
Yakimans marked the twenty fifth anniversary with a gala from 2 velock to 4, then at the Commercial club rooms music and refreshments followed by a grand march to the depot led by F. C. Hall and Mrs. Pro Stair. Dancing continued to midnight with a dainty supper in the main dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velock
Nagler
Moressson
F. C. Hall
Pro Stair
Poultry Fanciers Seek Fair Board Concessions For 1000 Bird Exhibit
Yakima county poultry fanciers propose an exhibit of 1000 birds at the state fair next fall and demand concessions to keep local interests dominant. They warn outside birds have won often and want the chicken department run under different auspices to test fairness. A. F. Linse leads the county association with officers named and a committee to visit the state fair board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima County
State Fair Association
Fair Board
A. F. Linse
E. S. Hill
Moxee
Berenice Barnes
Sunnyside
Leon D. Green
D. A. Gillette
C. EB. Zirkle
F. M. Rossiter
Messrs. Taylor
Gillette
Lin
Bobs Stolen From Minister's Surrey in Yakima
A set of surrey bobs was borrowed from Rev. O. B. Whitmore of the Nadies and left burrs in the bed. The thief also stole the runners, forcing Whitmore to buy a new set before eight that night. Whitmore's California guest, Mr. McCumber, observed the incident during a North Yakima survey run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Whitmore
Nadies
Surrey
Presbyterian Church
Two Thousand Cars Promised Shippers In Yakima Valley
Cars for hay shipments are promised to Yakima valley shippers within three weeks. Rail representatives say 2000 cars are being held for ice storage along the line. Hay men warn that prompt movement is needed to avoid loss, fearing insufficient winter feed if shipments lag. They note a long car shortage since August and potential cancellation of orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima Valley
Lower
Heaviest Tax Payer Is A Woman In New York City
Emma B. Kennedy widow of John S. Kennedy tops the tax list paying on personal property valued at 6 million dollars. Andrew Carnegie tied for second with Mrs. Russell Sage on 5 million dollars. Spokane hosts a ten day Chautauqua in 1911 with Miss Minnie Baker of Deaconess Hospital leading discussions. Washington labor federation endorses woman suffrage. Elsie Whiting named Spokane YWCA general secretary. American Civic Federation targets billboard regulation and smoke nuisance and plans a Niagara Falls national park study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A
Fiera Adams Darling
Daughters of 1812
New York
General Federation of Women's Clubs
New York City
Emma B. Kennedy
John S. Kennedy
Andrew Carnegie
Russell Sage
Chautauqua
Neu Spokane
Northwest Epworth
Minnie Baker
Deaconess Hospital
Spokane
Washington State Federation of Labor
Elsie Whiting
Los Angeles
Spokane Y. W. C. A
American Civic Federation
Niagara Falls
Married Women in Washington Win Broad Property Rights
The Pasco Reporter notes that under Washington community property laws married women gain extensive rights. Both spouses share property earned during marriage, and gifts or inheritances to the wife remain her sole property. Pre marriage assets stay hers free of husband’s control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pasco Reporter
Two-Senior Split Prompts School Dissension
A senior class at a high school splits into rival factions over officer elections. Milo Hunt and Ralph Darling each claim all offices after voting for themselves, and referee Charles Westaby rules Milo entitled to all posts, triggering parallel private meetings and ongoing bickerings. The school follows the quirky political intrigue with amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Hunt
Ralph Darling
Ralph
Milo
Charles Westaby
Heaven Sent Organ Recalled by Mission Use
The Methodist church in Fairview started a mission needing an organ. The old church organ, loaned for the Tieton camps, was brought from Naches City to North Yakima but no one claimed it and it returned to Naches City. The trip was repeated. Edward Remy coordinated the effort to have it delivered again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Fairview
Tieton
Naches City
North Yakima Valley
North Yakima
Edward Remy
George Vance
Mr. Remy
Boggess
Northern Pacific Freight House
Remy
Organ Mystery and Municipal Services Tale in Naches
A disputed organ theft tale unfolds as the church vows to seek clues while a resident explains the organ’s return as a prayerful solution. Amid bids for post office yard work Mr Purl wins a $600 annual transport contract plus $500 for building caretaking when the new railroad station opens.
New Conditions for Mail Carrier Eli Purl Sees Change in Route
Eli Purl, named as the new contractor for transporting mail from the North Yakima post office to the railroad trains, will operate under updated conditions that differ from prior arrangements. The article notes adjustments in duties, procedures, and oversight affecting daily parcel and letter handling along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Purl
North Yakima
Ahtanum Valley Relief Efforts Gather Donations
J. G. Anglea and Mrs. T. E. Stanton led appeals in upper and lower Ahtanum valley, raising over 128 from ranchers to aid the Stephenson family. Contributors included J. S. Anglea, E. B. Crosno, W. B. Crosno, and many others. The effort reflects local sympathy and intent to provide further help if needed. A winter illness alert promotes Dr. King’s New Discovery with patient testimonials. Lewis J. Knapp’s injury case and appeal to the Olympia supreme court are noted in brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Anglea
Ahtanum Valley
Dr. King
A. L. Dunn
Pine Valley
Miss
C. C. Case
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Brewer
Sunnysid Canal
Supt
MA. WM. A
Mr. A. Thompson
Martel
Ohio
Barnes-Woodin CO
William Astor
United Mine Workers of America
Cherry Mine
Mary McDowell
Chicago University
Bobs
Civic Federation
Lane Fourth
Toate Pantin
Bears
Gastoria
State of Washington
Purl
Ahtanum
Stephenson
Lewis J. Knapp
Northern Pacific
Mabton
Supreme Court
Olympia
Knapp
Nature
John W. Kennedy & CO
C. W. Ramp
Chicago, U. S. A
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