City Council Grants Library Rent Payment In 1908
The Yakima City Council met with members Switzer Aiken Fisher Keck Wyman and Liggett present. Rev Bartlett urged the city to cover library rent to aid its growth, and the council approved a monthly rent payment. Other actions included street work reviews and appointing W C Walker as city plumbing inspector.
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Switzer, Aiken, Fisher
Will Thompson
W. C. Squire
Keck
Snyder
Aiken
McKiver
J. B. Burns
H. M. Bartlett
Bartlett
New County Commissioners Raise Salaries and Approve Various Moves
The new county commission board reclassified the county to class twelve and raised officers salaries. Auditors, treasurers, attorneys, clerks, sheriffs, and assessors saw increases, while the superintendent stayed at 1200. They bought the Selah bridge for 2500 and drew 800 jurors for the year. A Kennewick saloon license was granted, Kiona’s license denied, Sam J. Cameron named sheep inspector, and Eshelman North Yakima plat cancelled. The county care contract remained unfinished.
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Board of County Commissioners
Selah
Kennewick
N. R. Sylvester
Kiona
Sam J. Cameron
Eshelman
North Yakima
Coun
Fred Bickle Acquitted of Horse Stealing in Yakima County
The Superior Court opened its January term with Fred Bickle trial for stealing horses and transporting them to Oregon. Defense argued he was hired to help drive only, and the jury acquitted him amid cheers. Earl Hanson faces the same charge and is on trial with lawyers Graves and Englehart.
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Fred Bickle
Yakima County
Columbia River
Oregon
H. J. Snively
I. E. Moore
Prosser
Guthrie
Fred Parker
Paul Hanson
Court House
Earl Hanson
Graves
Englehart
Fine Bunch of Ball Tossers Arrives in Spokane
E. A. Hutchinson part owner of the Spokane team spent two days in the city to arrange for use of the ball grounds for six weeks of early spring practice games. The 20 man squad will arrive late March or early April and train on Yakima club grounds to be improved at a cost of 1000 dollars. Hutchinson says the group is the best ever assembled in the northwest and predicts high class ball if other cities match the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Hutchinson
Spokane
Northwest
Better Protection Sought for Yakima Commission Firms
The Yakima Fruit Growers union plans to push a bill in the current state legislature demanding a $5000 cash bond to be deposited with the state auditor by all commission men before doing business in the state. The measure aims to weed out unreliable firms and keep the trade with trusted parties, according to supporters. Dr. Brock, a local dentist, has moved his office to the Sloan building at the corner of First Street and Yakima Avenue.
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Yakima Fruit Grower’s Union
Side street buys cut hardware costs, merchants urge
A skeptical tip urges shoppers to save money on hardware by buying on side streets where operating costs are lower. The advice implies potential price differences but provides no concrete storefronts or quantities. The note reflects market chatter about retail pricing strategies.
Race for Senator on as ballots show early results
The first ballot for the United States senatorship was taken yesterday morning with turnout heavy. Englehart appears to be a dark horse pushed by Doc Hare and Representative Dunn amid a fierce contest between Ankeny and Preston, while Yakima County’s presence as a U S congressman could hinder the defeated state senator’s path.
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United States
Pla
Ron Vie
Ds Ben Oues
siPee
Turner
Ene Wilson
Graves
Allen
Af Pens
Englehart
Ae Jones
Cushman
Ira P. Englehart
Doc’’ Hare
Dunn
Ankeny
Preston
Yakima County
Two Detectives Apprehend Two Suspects After Chase
Northern Pacific detectives tracked Tom Kelly and Carl Brown who allegedly broke into a car on the old town siding last Thursday night. The men escaped from Oregon jail on December 24 and were found Friday morning in a Yakima County hop field two miles from Yakima City. After a long pursuit they surrendered. a horse pistol was recovered and they are jailed.
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Northern Pacific
Old Town
Tom Kelly
Carl Brown
Oregon
Yakima City
Daisy Boyle Benefit Minstrel Show Planned
North Yakima residents prepare a mixed minstrel show to raise funds for Miss Daisy Boyle’s musical education. Boston organizer Harry Baylor will direct a likely two night event with a matinee, backed by a strong local committee aiming for a successful outcome.
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Daisy Boyle
Harry Baylor
Boston
Yakima
Eagles to Host Grand Fraternal Order Ball in North Yakima
The Fraternal Order of Eagles in North Yakima plans a major February 3 ball with a grand parade at noon. Notable guests include A. E. B. Partridge Grand Worthy Secretary and Hon. Charles E. F. Lundy of Seattle.
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Order of Eagles
A. EB. Partridge
Charles EF. Lundy
Seattle
North
Yakima
Fruit Farm Worker Seeks Position in Ellensburg
Man with fifteen years experience in cultivating pruning fruit trees picking and packing fruit seeks fruit farm job. Respond with details to E. R. Spruuman Ellensburg Washington.
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E. R. Spruuman
Ellensburg
Washington
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Tor Die
Yakima Hardware CO
Whitehouse
Marie
New York
Public Library
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Orlando Beck
Beck
POST
D. R. Barton
S. First St
Kittitas
eAnkeny
Eagles
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