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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1908
Page
4
A 1908 Yakima Herald page features a poetic verse reflecting love, longing, death, and peace beyond the sunset. The poem contrasts personal emotion with passing years and distant loved ones, ending with a yearning for rest and reunion. The page also lists subscription prices and publication details.
A US consul notes Germany and Alsace Lorraine push technical schools to raise master workers in binding, tailoring, painting, locksmithing, and more. Courses include bookbinding specifics, covering bindings, volumes, and covers, with lectures and exhibitions. Benefits cited include higher wages, job satisfaction, and improved state welfare.
The system that develops master workmen is a blessing and the master workman is an honor to himself and his country.
George S. Rankin, representing Yakima Valley Transportation Co., has secured financing for an electric railroad radiating from North Yakima. The line promises rapid growth along its route, aiding ranchers by faster market access and improving local property values through new towns and trade centers. The board, General Manager Rankin, and President Splawn receive regional thanks for funding the venture in a tight money climate.
Negotiations between North Yakima and Rollins & Co over the city last bond bid continue. City Attorney Forsyth, sick at home, weighs alleged ordinance defects as officials hope to avoid a new bonding election and project delays.
North Yakima increases patrols with J. R. Elmore added as regular officer to guard East Yakima avenue. A new plain clothes man on special morals enforcement is planned to protect the city after the restricted district closing. Police issue orders banning firecrackers and explosives in business districts and vow strict enforcement. A reported Capital Hill burglary story is denied by the homeowner’s wife who supposedly fought off the intruder.
Mrs E R Pierson of Auburn Centre Pa touts Dr Kings New Discovery as a cure for long standing threat and lung trouble saying it outperforms other treatments. The remedy is sold at CC C Case drug store with 50c and 1900 trial bottles offered free. Six prisoners were sent to Walla Walla Friday afternoon names listed with their sentences for burglary robbery and attempted murder.
The postmaster notes uncalled letters at Archambault to July 1908 with one cent due on each item. Names include Ray V. Archambault and many others. patrons are instructed to mention the advertised list when calling. Payment due with retrieval.
Lists of names of individuals with letters advertised as unclaimed at the post office as of July 1 1908. Entries include Miss Laura Arenz Mrs Emma Bailey Miss Myrtle Anderson Miss Jennie Best James Baker Mrs Bill Bodle G H Backus Mary A Brown Crosby F Chambers Hazel Connell W V Clarence Mrs Dora Cohn Dr A Franklin Chambrelain Mrs Emily DeMera Thomas Deane Nora Emel Walter Fuller Miss L French Ray K Fisher Ray Foster A and S Gordon James Green C E Gardiner Wilfred Gray George 8 Hardin R L Harry Simeon Haarrison R O Haight G H Howard Jesse Hagie C E Jenks L A Klien M Kielemier Mrs Ida Kruge Fred Mathews Alex MacLeod Malcolm Martin W H Massey Mrs Nelie Milled Julus Martin Frances Mukle Miss Myrtle.
John Conrad sues Leota A. Conrad claiming undue influence after their divorce. He alleges she used spirits to terrify him and control his mind, causing him to deed property in Learning addition valued at $3000 and seek recovery of the asset or its difference in value.
The Y M C A building hosted the ladies' committee of 100 as they compared notes on finishing a ten day fundraising drive for the furnishing fund. Despite Fourth of July disruptions attendance was lower, yet about $2000 was subscribed, and more results to come from stores pledging percentages and further outreach. North Yakima remains busy as efforts continue after hot weather.
Joseph Clark and others against Ronald Grant saw a continuance in the title dispute over city property and 32 acres, with Englehart Rigg Granger McGill for plaintiffs and Parker Snively for defense. The key issue is whether a deed to Grant is a trustee deed or a warranty deed.
A Buffalo coal operator reports years of kidney and bladder trouble with gravel passes and excruciating pain. After using Foley's Kidney Cure, brick-dust subsided and pain vanished, with claim of a thousand dollars’ worth of relief. Sold by North Yakima Drug Co. and A. D. Sloan.
Mrs Agnes Merriman files for absolute divorce from Homer E Merriman in Yakima County Washington alleging pawned jewelry eight moves in eight weeks drunken behavior and lack of support. She seeks custody of their child Mira Erlin and return of pledged heirlooms. The filing cites marriage in Lind Washington August 23 1905 and later residence in North Yakima.
Plats for a proposed townsite in Pleasant Valley are being prepared by the Pleasant Valley Irrigation Company. The name Spitzenberg is favored for the town, signaling anticipated growth as an apple producing district. Major avenues Rainier Adams and Columbia are laid out with streets Orchard Baldwin Winsor Bellflower. Construction on the valley canal nears completion as the region’s most substantial project to date.
Harry McSpadden, active in employment office work for three years, has sold to Gregge Son & McGregg. A license transfer is underway and McSpadden will open a cigar store in the Washington hotel building.
An old advertisement promotes Herbine as a liver regulator and cure for constipation and dyspepsia. Mrs. F from Fort Worth credits it with keeping her family well, while D. H. Fry, a local druggist, sells the product.
Notice is given to creditors of A J Withers Sr deceased to present claims with verification within one year from July 8 1908 to L O Withers administrator of the estate in Yakima County Washington Superior Court.
W D Ingalls sues Joseph Enzler in Yakima County Washington to recover 96 30 plus interest on a nursery stock sale and costs. The summons requires Enzler to answer within 60 days after July 1 1908. Vestal Snyder attorney for plaintiff North Yakima Yakima County Washington. July 18 15 22 29.
In the Superior Court of Washington Yakima County the estate of August Hammel deceased notifies creditors to present claims with vouchers within one year from July 1 1908 to Anna Hammel executrix at Vestal Snyder law office Sloan block North Yakima. The notice is dated July 15 1908.
Department of the Interior notice states Joseph Paullin of North Yakima Washington filed intention to make final five year proof on land described as SW of Sec , Township 13 N Range 19 E W M. The hearing occurs July 22 1908 before the U S Land Office Register and Receiver. Witnesses: John Cook L J Greenwalt Rudolph IKKnaac Fred McBride all of North Yakima. Jun24-Jul 8-15-22 Register Zenas Y Coleman
Yakima Wholesale Grocery welcomed merchants from across the Yakima valley for a luncheon in its warerooms. President Stanley Coffin and Manager Thomas Carlisle led the event, entertaining out of town guests, Nagler band members, and North Yakima guests. The Fourth celebration plan was well received by merchants, families, and company staff.
An advertisement promotes Doctor Van Snyders at the Zediker Institute room 10 above Ditter Bros store as an expert in electricity for medical cures. It claims the operator has unlimited access to goods and that electricity can cure many ailments. Consultation is free.
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