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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1909
Page
6
Yakima county plans to plant potatoes and vegetables on 10 acres around the isolation hospital to feed patients and staff, with a farmer and a woman placed in charge. The effort aims to reduce costs and improve supplies while county health officials push for sanitation compliance.
A box of apricots called peach cats was sent Saturday from the Horticultural Union to E. J. Haasze, Yakima county exhibit superintendent, for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition. The fruit came from trees planted in May 1908, fourteen months before harvesting, at River View Fruit Farm in Wapato district.
Kirkland July 1 excitement rose as M. R. Chapman said a large bear crossed Piccadilly street and headed for the city jail. Soon A Bo Newell Otto Patty Don and Fred Mason Otto Pheling and several others joined the chase.
Papers on the body of a mysterious stranger found dead in Yuma indicate the person is Sir Arthur C. Stepney of London a baronet and noted scientist. The coroner's jury ruled death from excessive drinking and a certified check for 13000 dollars was found among his effects.
The Seattle Times endorses Robert Guggenheim's plan to make the New York to Seattle auto race an annual event starting July 4, 1910. The endurance journey highlights the need for better roads across the country and could spur improvements across countless communities and routes including Snoqualmie Pass.
Tigers unable to deliver a late hit that could have tied the game. Wilgus Rams hit a home run but the Tigers fell short as the Indians triumphed in an exhibition in Toppenish during civic celebrations.
North Yakima fielded on two hour notice but Wieble Chisholm pitched well for the Tigers as Toppenish led by Charlie Wilgus who homered yet a late rally failed. Mackey Olsen Moore backed Toppenish while Kohls out and Ellison subbed for the Insurance squad. Maguire stood out for North Yakima as the Tigers stranded bases in the ninth.
P R Richardson, once a crack shot in Company E, National Guard of Washington and son of Dr T N Richardson, visits North Yakima and remarks on four years of notable improvements, noting his many Yakima connections and amazement at community development.
E D Fear of North Yakima backs a Burlington Skagit county creamery with three town lots fronting two streets and an alley. The Burlington project expects 85 patrons, to be run by A D Fish after two months, with Fear in Burlington until September.
The Post-Intelligencer published a photo of Hazel W as she defeated Shamrock in the two heat Yakima meet. Yakima horses trained on a mile track faced a half mile circuit, shaping results and education races. Five Yakima horses started with one win and four seconds, led by Rosie and Shamrock with Posie Patch Stella A Ben W. bred locally.
The coroner's inquest verdict says death from causes unknown to the jury. The reservation town believes Smith died of alcoholism after months as a city charge. He once worked for the Northern Pacific before drinking led to his decline amid local political strife.
George E. Wise, North Yakima building inspector and district charity chairman, will attend a Dunkard meeting in Tekoa covering Oregon Washington and Idaho. The board plans a large home for orphans widows and the aged of church members and may place it near North Yakima once a site is chosen.
Building progresses on the east Yakima avenue site with the first story walls up and timbered supports in place. A concrete foundation remains with brick walls planned after abandoning a full concrete design. The structure includes a full basement with a graded floor and drainage provisions for flood water. first floor features a balcony for Listmann furniture show rooms.
Miss Anglin returns from a world tour praising Australia as welcoming to Americans. She notes audiences are highly emotional and interactive, with fans gifting flowers and medals. A man walked fourteen miles to give a butter portrait, and she mentions a baby kangaroo presented to her that died or was frightened by the idea of kangaroo steak in New York.
L O Janeck's trotter Shamrock finished second in a tight 2:35 trot at Seattle track on Friday. The race time is not yet received.
Fear proposes a two story concrete block block on Fifth Avenue and West Yakima. He has leased ground floor and basement and expects tenants for the second floor. Construction starts in September with a brick front possible. Keene is the only other local builder of concrete structures nearby.
Coroner's inquest into George Smith's death in Toppenish dampened reports of abuse while he was jailed for drunkenness. No evidence linked the death to mistreatment. the inquiry produced exoneration of local police actions.
The speaker praises Australian roses and floral boomerangs as symbols of returning visits. They note Australian audiences dress richly, host generously, and admire Americans. They mention polite treatment of female delegations and share views on woman suffrage debated by Australian statesmen. TJ expresses regret at leaving Australia and gratitude for the hospitality.
Jas F Zediker D O offers osteopathy at the Zediker Institute located in rooms 6 to 138 above Ditter Bros store 211 E Yakima Ave Phone Main 673. Six and one half years in the same building and over 1600 cases treated.
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