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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1904
Page
1
S Huntington and Jack Lycette bought Coffin Bros sheep shearing plant near the southern city limits. Last season the plant sheared about 50 000 head and plans to raise capacity and install wool baling presses to cut freight costs.
S G Grant of Olympia has closed a deal with Miles and Tennant to purchase the Edison theatre. Grant will manage the venue with Kennedy continuing as manager. Under new ownership the theatre aims to improve as a popular resort.
A Yakima Produce Company warehouse beside the freight depot lists apples for sale by the box at low price. The notice invites buyers to come directly to the site for purchase.
Jos Laframboise of Crookston Minnesota the forerunner of a westward home seeking colony visits Yakima valley to evaluate land and inducements for settlers He plans to return home and organize his neighbors for removal He is a man of means and a noted veterinarian and owns a four year old pacer with notable stock he intends to bring to Yakima with him.
Conditions remain similar to last week as hay and potatoes show weaker quotes while prices hold for apples. Bright week weather and good roads have pushed numerous spuds to market with at least 25 carloads sent to Sound markets in four days. Hop prices hover around 30 cents with buyers noting holders will need concessions to complete transactions.
Local hardware store promotes low prices by keeping expenses minimal and inviting customers to email inquiries. The message emphasizes cost savings and customer satisfaction in a concise sales pitch.
Word reached this morning of James Gleed's death at his Naches valley home. A respected Yakima resident for over 26 years he left a widow three daughters and a son. He had been ill for months and recently returned from California seeking health. Deceased was about 70 years old.
Six month nine day old Merrill Courtwright dies at his parents J. J. Courtwright and wife in Yakima City from infantile troubles. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
D W Johnson aged 61 years 5 months died at his home in Yakima City on Thursday January 21 from cardiac syncope. A native of Ohio he had resided in Yakima nearly a year.
Woodcock Academy reports a new shed on campus and a plan to take charge of the fifth grade due to public school crowding starting next semester. Florence Durland joins the grammar school as a new student while Susie Cope returns after illness. Miss Shankland misses work due to La Grippe. Nearby families visit and social events are anticipated. coal and wood deliveries are now arranged via Harmon & Hill. A Woodmen mask ball is scheduled at Armory hall on Friday Jan 29.
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