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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1908
Page
8
Local notes include Rev M T L Rose’s return from Ellensburg where he spoke at the state Christian Endeavor convention. Other items cover visits, real estate sale of N P Hull’s Mead hop ranch for 15000, pump demo by William Chain Plant, and theater entertainment at Schaeffer's on Yakima Avenue.
A large crowd witnessed Miss Wade Shumway Doolittle wed Mr. Robert Moody Bardue at Fairview the home of her mother Mrs. J. Shumway Doolittle. Rev. Walter F. Haynes officiated with Elmer Bardue as best man and Mary Shepard of Tacoma as maid of honor. Dorothy Dempster, cousin of the groom, was flower girl.
Mrs Doolittle mother of the bride Selima Armbruster and Ruth Seleck were ribbon bearers. Howard Shumway Doolittle gave the bride away. After the ceremony a wedding repast followed and the couple left amid rice for a short trip. They will reside after their honeymoon two miles north of Granger.
Arch Deacon Wellman will preach at 11 on Sunday at the Episcopal church. A very pretty wedding united Miss Ethel McMurtrie to Mr. Chas. Baer at the home of E. G. and wife, with roses and honeysuckles adorning the rooms and a reception for guests and relatives.
Miss Eva Masters of Nile visited North Yakima this week. Mail carrier Manly Dunavan brought a young bear from Naches City to Nile to ship to Mr Rand in North Yakima. The cub was captured two months ago by John Stevens and Mr Markle of Nile. Mrs Philip Johnson left Naches City Tuesday for Seattle to visit her daughter Mrs Ella Smith. W L Frink returned from Ellens
Burg Friday hauled lumber then traveled to Yakima last week. Miss Clara Wheeler visited the Parker family on Sunday. W McKinney of Wapato Washington spent time with relatives in Naches City this week. Sam Bunce moved his family to Camp No 1 this week.
Members of the Christian Endeavor Society attended a union meeting of Young People’s Societies at the Presbyterian church in North Yakima last Monday night. Mr Hull sold his 460 acre ranch for 7000 dollars. The Congregational church held successful children’s day exercises with strong attendance and a record Sunday school missionary collection. Ranchers are busy harvesting alfalfa and John Madison’s new house is near ready for occupancy. The pastor will lead a patriotic service next Sunday morning on Our Flag. Miss Edythe Whitmore runs a small music class for beginners and Lower Nadies plan to support the Y M C A building project.
Mr and Mrs Henry Sandall visited North Yakima on Thursday and Friday while hop work gives way to hay field tasks. The warm spell spurred travel to Soda Springs. Monday visitors included Mr and Mrs Frank Eglin, Miss Dottie Bates, Warren Eglin, Isidore Mondor and Joseph Slavin.
Miss Webber, after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs H Webber, has returned to her position in Minneapolis. Gus Wacksmith, newly married, occupies the Cornett house across from the Gibson ranch.
E G Fleming's store was robbed Friday night with about 15 dollars in goods and cash taken. The thief escaped undetected. Other notes include E D Alf alfa and son tending hay, and several locals visiting or traveling to nearby towns.
In case of stomach and liver trouble the proper treatment is to stimulate these organs without irritating them. Urine Laxative Syrup aids digestion and stimulates the liver and bowels without irritating these organs like pills or ordinary cathartics. It does not nauseate or gripe and is mild and pleasant to take. Sold by North Yakima Drug Co., A. D. Sloan, Prop.
Mr. A. A. Felton of Harrisville New York says Dr Kings New Life Pills are just exactly right after years of use. The ad claims relief from discomfort and promotes as a remedy for constipation biliousness and malaria priced 265c at C C Case s drug store.
The North Yakima high school graduates twenty eight students received diplomas in a ceremony addressed by Congressman Wesley L. Jones. He urged aiming high, honest effort, and a steady climb from the bottom to reach true success, warning against chasing quick riches. The program included quartets, scholarships, a class gift, and diplomas, with a large crowd in attendance.
Company E departs North Yakima on August 2 for summer encampment at American Lake. Regulars from Fort Wright join seven militia companies starting in North Yakima for a Cascade trek to American Lake and Tacoma. The event marks a major, challenging drill with militia observers watching the preparation and execution.
Governor Johnson of Minnesota and Governor Hanly of Indiana will address Yakima audiences as part of the winter lecture course. The visits mark Johnson as a rising national figure amid Democratic discussions. his potential on the national ticket remains uncertain pending the Denver convention.
Paid ad announces K L Brown of Granger running for Yakima County superintendent of schools on the Republican ticket. Also included is a cherry tree planting offer by Ernest A Brown promising a guaranteed full stand at standard prices with inspection and pruning, contact by telephone 4791 or P O Box 875.
A self announced candidate seeks the Republican nomination for Yakima County Clerk subject to voters at the September primaries. The note identifies the candidate’s party and target office and calls for primaries to decide the race.
Augie JOSS LANCASTER and Hans Hanly lead GOP campaign in Yakima County with strong speakers. Indiana governor Hanly and Opie Read, famed Chicago writer, will headline events. Additional bookings await official announcements for the speaking tour.
Through service on the Northern Pacific and Burlington lines from Portland to St. Louis and Kansas City resumed Friday. Trains No 5 and 6 are back in scheduled service after Montana washouts. Billings flood damage repaired restoring uninterrupted connections to Wyoming Nebraska and Missouri points. Northern Pacific trains remain delayed due to poor Montana roadbed, but schedules will be stricter going forward.
Mrs. Ada M. Butterfield arrives in Athens to organize a lodge for the Keystone Guards of Athens Pennsylvania. Herald Want Ads promise results.
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