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Newspaper

Yakima Herald

Location

Yakima, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1909

Page

8

Death of E P Parsons in Mabton Valley

E P Parsons dies at his son William A Parsons home at 6 Fourth Avenue South after two months illness from organic troubles induced by pneumonia. He was 78, born in New York, resident since 1898. Funeral Thursday at Methodist church with Rev. C E Gibson officiating. Survived by wife, daughter and son.

E. P. Parsons William A. Parsons Fourth Avenue South Parsons New York Methodist Church C. E. Gibson Ernest Gamble H. J. Snively Ellensburg Robert Ebersole Harriet Thompson Fillensburg Mabton Bank J. C. Sanger John S. Baker A. T. Carlson E. Larrison Baker Wheeler Warren Madison Wis Moxee Herbert Shaw Medical Lake O. L. Dusschee Washington Grill P. G. Langdon Colfax James Kefferman O. F. Spring Pasco Kennewick Richland Washington A. Y. Batterson Cle Elum A. E. Smith Tacoma J. £. Grayson Toppenish Co. E Tieton Hall William Keily Northern Pacific Justice of the Peace Hunts Court Kelly David Matthews Norman Murray Frank Stacy Harry Bloomer John Conway Ed Fuller Weary Wanderers Wende Ed. Fuller Conway Lyric Merriman Silent Tait Amee Seattle Cook Meyers J. V. Payne Yakima Tigers Spokane Inland Empire Payne Tigers Washington Gas Generator Co South Second Street

County Correspondence Highlights Local Visits and Events

Ed Phifer traveled from Toppenish to visit his mother for several hours last Friday before returning home. Geo Carpenter is in Toppenish on business for a few days. Josh Schreiner is sidelined at home with a grip. Helen Fear visits Veron Carpenter briefly. Neighbors gathered at Mr and Mrs George Evans to celebrate Mr Evans birthday with a surprise party lasting late into the evening.

Ed. Phifer Toppenish Geo. Carpenter Josh Schreiner Helen Fear Veron Carpenter Geo. Evans Mr. Evans Evans

Naches Livery Sold to Parmentier and Akers

The Naches Livery and Sales Stable changes hands as W. J. L. Dimmick sells to Parmentier and Akers. E. R. Pentz sells his sixty acre Naches City farm for 300 dollars an acre to three eastern purchasers who will divide the tract.

Naches W. JL. Dimmick Messrs. Parmentier Akers E. R. Pentz Naches City

Local Happenings and People in Upper Mexeo Area

Mr Will Mierras ill with appendicitis with Dr Nywenning in attendance. Miss Dunn spent weekend in town. Mr and Mrs Pitt of Upper Moxee visited. Mr Haan and family moved to south valley with a purchased ranch. Mr Guy Vongenwaard seeks tenants for his 20 acre farm for next year. Mr Will Harbertte hauling potatoes at 20 dollars per ton. Mr T G Peck has a string of teams hauling apples from his ranch. A G O T Good Old Time Society organized in Upper Mexeo by youth to revive old fashioned ways.

Benjamen Wapato Lincoln McCurdy Parker Heights A. B. Cutler Parker North Yakima J. Pieland Kegg V. Williams A. B. Wilcox Miss Dunn Mrs. Pitt Upper Moxee Haan Guy Vongenwaard Will Harbertte T. G. Peck Mexeo

Impressive 12-room residence on Queen Anne drive

Wanted to exchange for improved orchard land a fine 12-room residence on Seattle's Queen Anne driveway with a magnificent view of the sound and Olympic and Cascade mountains. Occupied about a year. Address with details Wm. Douglas Johns 539-40 Central building Seattle. 2-11.

Seattle Sound Olympic Mountains Cascade Mountains Douglas Johns Central Building

State lands in Yakima county to be sold at public auction

State lands in Yakima county including irrigated tracts near Granger and Snipes Mountain will be sold March 6 at the courthouse steps by County Auditor Crocker. Purchasers must obtain a water right from the reclamation service. parcels include 40 and 21 acre tracts with valuations around 50 dollars per acre and additional 80 acre parcels with varying improvements. Five lots not under the canal and another 80 acre tract in the Selah valley are also listed for sale along with one more irrigated tract and a non irrigated tract likely to join the Moxee canal.

Yakima County Crocker Court House Sunnyside Canal North Coast Railroad Granger Snipes Mountain United States Reclamation Service Snipes’ Mountain Section Township 14 Range 18 Selah Valley Moxee High Line Canal

District Attorney Joins State Bid to Prosecute New York World

Federal grand jury halted its Panama canal libel inquiry after a Jerome letter suggested New York prosecutors could proceed against the New York World. Douglas Robinson could testify, triggering state action if Jerome’s inquiry is not prioritized. The day included testimony by John F. Wier as the panel paused until next Monday.

New York New York World Jerome United States Stimson Douglas Robinson John F. Wier New York American Robinson

Mrs. Frank A. Luse Dies After Illness

Mrs. Frank A. Luse died Tuesday night at 9:30 at her home 9 North Twelfth Avenue after a three month illness from typhoid fever. She was 55, born in Lodi Wisconsin, married in 1881 at Watertown, later moved to Aberdeen Tacoma and finally North Yakima where she lived since four years ago. Survived by husband Attorney Luse a daughter Eleanor Merryman InLuse and brother James Merryman Fond du Lac Wis. Member of Christian Church. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.

Jas. Sevon Alice Westfield Prosser Rose North Yakima Sunnyside E. A. Moritz United States Reclamation Service Wisconsin North Twelfth Avenue Luse Lodi Wis Watertown S. D Aberdeen Tacoma Pierce County Eleanor Merryman inLuse James Merryman Fond du Lac Christian Church

Victim of Fake Fight In Los Angeles Swindle

Morris Evenburg hotelman from Seattle fell prey to a gang of fake prize fighters who shifted their operations from Seattle to Los Angeles. They induced him to sell the Pike street main apartments with promises of a real estate swap. An agent named W. H. Jackson reportedly traveled from Seattle to secure the deal and confirm the staged bout.

Burg Los Angeles Seattle California Pike Street Banco Pugilists Westminster Hotel Evenburg W. H. Jackson Jackson Pasadena

High School Five Edges Ellensburg In Thriller

North Yakima high school edged Ellensburg 21 to 20 at the YMCA in a tightly contested game. Yakima trailed 19 to 9 at halftime but surged back with fast play and strong teamwork to secure a one point win with one minute left.

North Yakima Ellensburg High School Uester Robinson Daviscourt Suver Bunting Gibson Yakima

Vinci The Life Saver For Coughs And Debilitated

A distressed mother recalls a fourteen year old daughter cured by Vinci cod liver and iron after physicians failed. The ad claims numerous similar cases and promises a money back guarantee if no benefit, with endorsements from James Gray of Ellwood Indiana and druggist Fred L. Janeck of North Yakima.

Vinci James Gray Ellwood Ind Fred L. Janeck North Yakima

Kennewick Land Deals Highlight H M Bartlett Visit

H M Bartlett of Kennewick, ex rector, returns from North Yakima to promote Northern Pacific Irrigation Company office in town. He touts local land knows Kennewick Highland property market and recalls buying 9.38 acres for 250 dollars and selling it.

Kennewick Highlands Real Estate Company H. M. Bartlett Kennewick Episcopal Church North Yakima Northern Pacific Irrigation Company Kennewick Highland Bartlett

The Sacrifice Sale at Local Clothing Store

The Sacrifice Sale offers clothing, shirts, hats, and overcoats with a closing date of Saturday night. Boys’ suits and overcoats are on sale at half price, urging mothers to act quickly to clear out household stock.

Kennewick Highlands Promoted For Future Growth

Mr Bartlett notes a Northern Pacific Irrigation office in North Yakima to market Kennewick Highlands a several thousand acre tract linked to Kennewick and promises growth from the Columbia early fruit belt lands. He cites Kennewick gains, a 440 acre townsite addition by Clumstead Bros and predicts Kennewick will become a leading northwest city.

Bartlett Northern Pacific Irrigation Company North Yakima Kennewick Highlands Kennewick Nob Hill

Ring's Little Liver Pills Advertises Liver Tonic

A vintage ad promotes Ring's Little Liver Pills to cure biliousness and sick headaches. It claims to wake lazy livers, cleanse the system, and clear the skin. Price is 25 cents, sold by C. W. Camp, West Side Druggist.

Ring C. W. Camp West Side Druggist

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Mr. Robinson Midway Urban Ohio J. D. Stevens Yakima Valley Telephone Company Ioe Lingas Miss Lake of Grace Thomas Moxer Will Mierras Dr. Nywenning D. M. Ferry & CO Detroki, Mich Dr. King Pete WG Troubles Hollister Rocky Mountain Case R. V. Pierce Buffalo Pie Pierce V. Pierce N. Y Dr. Pierce Dr. Vierce Federal Grand Jury Hamilton Kid Murphy Kid McKay McKay San Francisco Bunco St. Francis Hotel St. Francis Death Ends Long Winess Aberdeen, South Dakota Months Frank A. Luse Victor High Mr. Gray Elwood Vinol Kennewick Is Jil The STAR Star Clothing Co
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