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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1902
Page
5
Yakima Valley Canal stockholders meet July 5 to vote on increasing capital stock by about 35000 dollars to expand canal capacity and extend works. Chester A. Congdon offers to advance funds. Vote requires three fourths. Improvements include new fluming syphon tunnel rock near Painted Rocks and stronger earthwork. About 700 acres of new land to be added.
Henry V Hinman of Kittitas county was appointed to succeed Walter J Reed as Yakima land office register. The nomination, sent by President Roosevelt and confirmed, faced local opposition though Reed drew broad support from area groups. Reed’s four year term ended amid party politicking and predictions of tough times for Rep. Jones.
Last Sunday the M E church held a children’s day program organized by the Sunday school. A crowd attended an evening event featuring music recitations and class exercises. A special collection raised about $26. The church was attractively decorated for the occasion.
An article promotes Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a remedy for female diseases and weakness. It asserts benefits including regularity, healing of inflammation and ulcers, and restoring strength. A testimonial from Mrs. Mary Conway in Tennessee accompanies a mail consult offer and pricing for the medical adviser’s book.
A historical program list shows a Sunday School event with processional hymns recitations solos and choruses. Participants include Norris Kumler Fay Winner Verla Strauss Marguerite Brown Ruth Brown Mildred Druse Helen Scott Spencer's Class Neva Booker Elizabeth Banks Grace Walker Edgar Radford Ruth Davis and others with titles like The Little Flower and Come Rejoicing.
The militia unit first pitched tents on terra firma as a trial for a ten day encampment at Murray near American Lake south of Tacoma. The state will fund the outing to train with artillery and field duties, with most men departing on the 20th. Some clerical staff will miss the encampment due to end of month duties, sparking debate on timing. Yakima plans to send about forty men after a recent successful ball.
The Improved Order of Red Men Yakima lodge No 24 held its annual outing in the grove north of the Moxee bridge. About 150 members and guests enjoyed dinner and refreshments with Nagler's Military band providing music while children rode the merry-go-round and swings added to the day’s festivities. A St Joseph's Catholic church crowd nearby shared in the feast, and the event passed without incident.
An advertisement promises refunds from druggists if Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets fail. It notes E. W. Grove’s signature on a reach box and lists 25c. A vaudeville sketch shows Scene Miss Semple and Dawber admiring a picture, with dialogue about a crowd and a fainting occurred.
Notices seek proposals to furnish five year term primary readers and elementary geographies for Yakima county schools. Proposals due July 14, 1902 with exchange wholesale and retail prices stated. Board of Education may reject all bids. S. A. Dickey, Chairman.
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