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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1904
Page
12
A Friday afternoon gathering of St Michael’s Guild at the Episcopal rectory featured a peanut hunt won by Mrs. Harry Moran for first prize a vase and Mrs. Geo Gandy second prize a silver thimble holder. Refreshments of ice cream cake and coffee were served and Mrs Burlingame will entertain next.
Pat Lynch of this city with Dan Mc Donald and George Dann of Parker return home after a two week swing through sound and British Columbia ports including Rossland. They were aboard the ill fated Clallam on its last successful run and narrowly avoided sailing on the doomed last trip.
Arrangements completed by the Ne cc Conserving company of Tacoma to build a mammoth cider and vinegar plant south of town on the railroad right of way near the Y. The project includes buildings worth about 50 000 dollars and possibly an evaporating plant. The facilities will support local fruit processing and benefit the county by utilizing imperfect fruit for shipment.
A fire alarm was raised at Columbia School Friday afternoon after dense smoke filled several rooms. A detached heating pipe from the furnace scorched lower floor timbers. damage capped at about 140. Children were led out safely and fire drills aided evacuation. contractor Switzer blamed by none.
The Order of Washington installed its new officers last Thursday night after a large turnout of initiates. Sixteen new membership applications were referred to committees. The high school quartet performed well and dancing followed the installation of officers including Past president J. B. Burns and president David Keyes.
Robt Links from his east Selah ranch hired men and teams Friday to rebuild a dam he built to flood and moisten hundreds of acres in the East Selah valley. The goal is a substantial dyke to soak land for a big crop this season. Links escaped injury when the dam broke during heavy rain and melting snow.
The facility is a brick structure about 25 by 40 feet with five cold storage rooms connected to an ice-storage area by a network of pipes. It houses egg, butter, fruit, and two general storage rooms, using up-to-date machinery. Total cost is $50,000 and daily capacity is estimated at 50 tons with a promise of pure ice quality.
An advertisement warns that many children are poisoned by opiate cough syrups given by mothers. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy containing no opiates or poisons, sold by North Yakima Drug Store, A.D. Sloan, proprietor.
Fifty pairs of Chinese pheasants ordered from Oregon by Game Warden Nichols arrived in Splendid condition. Ten birds went to Joseph Eschbach in the Ahtanum valley, five each to the Wenas and Selah valleys, with Prosser sportsmen seeking ten more. H Dills received three birds to start his own breeding, and others released birds on local properties.
A child’s bedtime prayer leads to astonishment when Elsie learns that Little Bessie thinks God is a Dutchman. The amused remark shows children's literal interpretations of lessons in German and domestic life.
The article urges starting proper care promptly to prevent lung disease and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as the effective remedy sold by North Yakima Drug Store, A. D.
A public sale of livestock hay and farm implements will be held at the old Cameron place on the Wenus, 16 miles from North Yakima, Monday Feb 1. The catalog includes 25 milking cows 35 yearlings and two year olds 17 hogs 1 mare and colt 1 saddle pony 1 Stubble field hay stacker one Deering Ideal giant power 1 two horse power 1 De Laval separator 1 riding saddle 75 tons hay and various articles. Free lunch at noon Terms cash under 50 and four months with good bankable paper as security. J F Cameron and Thomas Butler auctioneers. 3-21
In a mixed set of letters and dramatic wedding jitters, A B Canman of Chicago praises Ballards Snow Liniment for quick relief from lumbago. The piece also recounts a feisty wedding scene where a mother confronts a bride about a supposed imposter groom and his mock credentials.
An old ad extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for pains from cuts burns and bruises and for sore feet and joints. It claims the salve also treats piles and lists local stores CLC Case’s and North Yakima Drug. A humorous exchange about judging by surface indicators follows.
An advertises DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve from Chicago that claims to treat piles bleeding itching and skin issues with no equal. It warns of counterfeit copies and urges asking for DeWitt’s genuine product sold by CLC. The notice includes a marriage ad with a wry sentiment about wedlock.
Imperfect digestion weakens nutrition and vitality. When bile is lacking the blood carries bilious properties and digestion suffers. Herbine restores tone to stomach liver and kidneys, boosts appetite, improves complexion, and revives overall vigor. 450 cents a bottle. Sold by F. L. Janeck's drug store.
Towne and Browne discuss Longbow and his tale telling with a light tone. A brief classified notice appears: WANTED To buy second hand clothing, Halpern at 22 North First Street.
The new ice factory and cold storage plant will be ready for operation Saturday. The connected water mains and steam boilers mark first use, with the building spanning about 100 feet square and features evident on inspection.
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