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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1908
Page
9
Democrats speak of H. J. Snively as a potential gubernatorial candidate. Snively, who ran in 1962 losing by a few votes, says he would not consider the proposition, though party leaders seek a run to energize the ticket. He is a well known attorney who has served as political manager for a former governor and on the board of control.
The Washington prison board rebuts a Yakima report claiming eighteen pardons and objecting to leniency. It states two pardons five commutations and 26 paroles were recommended, with four Yakima county cases among parolees and details on sentence reductions.
From Yakima County an affidavit states Anderson is innocent. Paroles were urged for S. J. Graham, Frank Keffer and H. H. Williams on recommendations of the prosecuting attorney, prosecuting attorney and sheriff and the trial judge. W. Laidlaw had no official recommendation.
A Spokane Herald item recalls Yakima Clearing House Certificates seen as currency by locals. A contractor and others used a $400 First National bill to test acceptance, prompting caution from Seattle buyers who reported only coin was accepted. The tale ends with a humorous aside about tea and a local drugstore ad.
Mrs O. Hanson of Fairview and her children Grace and Frank were thrown from a buggy on Yakima Avenue near Fourth Street Saturday evening. The horse bolted after a hunting party in the street, but no bones were broken and Mrs Hanson recovered from the shock by night.
Florence Italy Jan 25 Ouida Louise D Laramie the novelist died today after a long illness. She passed in poverty with only an old servant present and was blind in one eye and badly affected in the other by exposure. Asthma and heart disease are given as the immediate causes with a recent charity presence. She loved dogs and kept many as she starved to feed them.
North Yakima police chief Mr Short rakes through 153 station notices and 49 precincts yet to hear from as applications roll in for patrolmen. Applicants claim they understand the force is stretched and believe they can do good, while the chief laments the unclear source of the nationwide recruiter drive.
The Dry Farmers Congress closed its second convention in Salt Lake City with 282 delegates opening and nearly 600 attending. Attendees praised the event as more than a minor industrial congress and highlighted practical experiences in deep plowing frequent cultivation and risks of overseeding. A Utah delegate urged forty pounds per acre as the recommended rate.
Washington ranks three rural routes among the nation’s largest. Route 2 in North Yakima and routes 1 and 8 in Vancouver appear in the top 27. Carrier James A G Garfield handled 61 4383 pieces in late 1907 with 152 69 in cancellations.
The city will not appoint a poll tax collector this year and will not attempt to collect the municipal tax. Last year’s troubles with Happy Jack Kauffman and costly test cases have shown little money in the plan. Most residents prefer to dodge the tax, and a collector is unlikely to be appointed.
Baltimore dispatch reports former United States Senator John L. Wilson of Washington is staying at a local hotel and awaiting an operation at Johns Hopkins Hospital, likely on Monday.
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Restores mucous linings and aids a wide range of ailments from nasal passages to bladder while Favorite Prescription supports weak worn out women. Both non alcoholic non secret glyceric extracts marketed by medicine dealers and backed by medical author endorsements. Dr Pierce's Pellets aid stomach liver and bowels.
Special announcement proclaims Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the Pure Food and Drug Law because it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended for children and adults and sold at North Yakima Drug Store.
Ellensburg Washington January 25 Mrs Mary Dixon a general delivery clerk at the Ellensburg post office fell and broke her wrist while skating at the rink this morning.
An antique ad promotes Ring's Little Liver Pills asserting they awaken lazy livers, cleanse the system, and clear the skin for biliousness and sick headaches. It lists price at 25c and sales by C. W. Camp.
A committee of former Illinoisans meets at Dr. Alfred H. Helton’s office to plan a temporary organization for an Illinois Society in North Yakima. I G Van Brandt is named temporary secretary to register names and addresses, with J L Hughes assisting. A Lincoln’s birthday banquet is planned for February 12 and officials expect a large membership from North Yakima and surrounding towns.
A. H. Thurnes of Buffalo Ohio reports kidney and bladder pain relief after using Foley's Kidney Cure. He states the medicine produced brick dust stones and now he feels like a new man, claiming it has done him $1000 worth of good. Sold at North Yakima Drug Store by A. D. Sloan, proprietor.
Plans advance for a February 27 and 28 interscholastic program including debate and boys and girls basketball between the local and Sunnyside high schools. Managers Palmer Duvall and Horsley expect joint events to reduce costs and boost crowd turnout with strong student fan support anticipated.
R David Rosser physician and surgeon with office over Janeck's Drug Store residence at Cor Bixth and Chestnut. Office hours 9 a m to 12 m and 3 to 5 p m. Member of Pension Board.
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