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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1902
Page
8
A set of reader letters discuss last Friday's wind and snow reminding of winters in 91 and 99, land demand on the Yakima reservation, ditches opening for settlement, and growth in Horse Heaven wheat farming. They praise new fire engine reliability and Burns banquet memorabilia.
The Yakima Wool Growers' association held its annual meeting last Saturday electing John Cleman as president and 8. J. Cameron as secretary-treasurer. The local group will skip the Pacific Wool Growers meeting in Helena Montana due to not selecting a delegate.
John G. Aldrich and Frank Jackson have leased the Vanderbilt hotel at Ellensburg and will take possession on February 1. The hostelry, long run by Paul Fein, is pledged to become a first class establishment under the new two managment team for a three year term.
Varied local items include an orchestra proposal of 60 players and four soloists near Larson's Theater, birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs R A Grant on January 20 1902, and notices about dyeing garments, a laid up Frank Englehart, cattle for sale, and the Yakima flour mill closure due to cold weather. Also Valentine displays, visits by North Yakima residents, cards and stationery offered, and a joke about marriage prospects.
James Neill and company present the famous war drama Barbara Frietchie at Larson's theater on January 31. The production has enjoyed tremendous success nationwide and will draw audiences familiar with Whittier's poem to see its dramatization.
A Sacramento Bee note praises James Neill and company for producing Barbara Frietchie in Yakima soon. The private letter say the play will attract a big crowd and depict southern character distinctly, a rare portrayal on stage today.
This second visit of the production Human Hearts to North Yakima promises strong audience interest. The article highlights theater-goers anticipation and Larson's role in shaping the show.
The armory association has secured a date with the Theodore Thomas Orchestra of Chicago. This famous musical organization will appear at Larson's theatre on the evening of February 10.
Daily sale promotes a $4 round trip to Hot Springs limited to 30 days. G A GranaM is named as agent.
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