Judge releases remarried man on contempt charge
Howard F. Thompson appeared before Judge Preble in Yakima county court to answer contempt of court for remarrying within six months of a divorce decree filed December 3 1907. He was released on his own recognizance and ordered to return September 9. The case raises questions on the decree’s validity and has attracted local attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard F. Thompson
Judge Preble
Vestal Snyder
Thompson
Preble
Delay in Flanney case pushes hearing to late year
In Yakima, Joe Flanney, convicted of second degree murder at his second trial, remains jailed as prosecutors seek a late year Supreme Court review. Attorney consent delays filing papers to fall, with a probable hearing in November or December. A July 12 deadline for amended statements was set after a prior convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Flanney
Yakima
Supreme Court
Thompson
Wende
Supreme Judges
Flanney
Mother and Son Reunite After Twenty Five Years
Mrs. B. M. Gregory of the O. K. restaurant on South Second Street finds her adopted son Barney O'Hearn, a blacksmith on the same street, after more than 25 years apart. They had not seen each other since O'Hearn was five years old in Belle Plains, Minnesota. Both had mourned the separation since the child was taken after his mother died. The reunion comes as O'Hearn, a regular customer since January, reveals his identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Gregory
O. K
South Second Street
Barney O'Hearn
O'Hare
Belle Plains
Minn
Auto Up Tinton Party Reaches Camp No 66 First by Vehicle
Five North Yakima men formed an automobile party that made the first trip through the Tieton canyon to Camp No 66, a milestone beyond previous routes to Camp No 1. The group, including H W Hughes and Levi Carr, found roads in excellent condition to Camp No 1 and fair onward to the upper camp. They inspected government works and noted 700 men employed at the camps, the largest since the project began, with engineers predicting the main canal weld could finish in late winter or early spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Yakima
Tieton Canyon
Camp No. 66
H. W. Hughes
Harry Averill
W. Filer
W. Ohde
Levi Carr
Equalization in August to start in county on August 3
The board of county commissioners will act as the board of equalization beginning August 3 with thirty days of sessions. Afterward only double assessments may be adjusted. County Assessor Sindall and staff are finalizing books, likely requiring extra night work due to heavier land assessment workload this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Equalization
Sindall
New Discovery Cures Coughs and Lung Ailments Say Auburn Resident
Mrs E R Pierson of Auburn Centre Pa praises Dr King s New Discovery as a remedy that heals where others fail It relieves long standing threats to lungs and promises restoration to health The remedy is sold at C C Case s drug store with 50c and 1 00 sizes and a free trial bottle offered
Large field of candidates filing for superintendent nominat
E M Douglass of Granger filed a declaration of candidacy for Republican nomination for superintendent of schools with County Auditor Crocker. He is the twenty ninth candidate in the race. Six candidates are now in the field with a seventh expected to file. Miss Brown, Granger schools principal, joins the slate. This is the largest field for any nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Douglass
Granger
Crocker
Miss Brown
A Thousand Dollars Worth of Good Kidney Cure Testimony
A. H. Thurnes of Buffalo Ohio reports years of kidney and bladder trouble with stones. After using Foley's Kidney Cure he gains relief, with brick dust passing and no kidney pain. He claims it has done him $1000 worth of good and promotes the product sold by North Yakima Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Thurnes
Buffalo
Foley
Picnic Planned by Knights of Columbus in August
Sumach park and the Fair Grounds are both under consideration for a large Knights of Columbus picnic to be held in early August. Committees formed by the local council aim to stage the event as the season’s highlight for members their wives children and sweethearts. Visiting Knights will be welcome at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
North
Yakima
Sumach Park
Fair Grounds
Soldiers Drop From Line On Long Army March
The First and Third Battalions of the Third Infantry U.S. Army, from Fort Wright Spokane, along with seven companies, hospital detachment, baggage wagons and a band, began an overland march to American Lake from the city Sunday morning. Heat weariness forced several soldiers to quit the line and be carried on horses. Officers lost control at Wenus Creek as the column halted to drink water. The march aims to reach Camp Stanley by month’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenus Creek
American Lake
Third Infantry
Fort Wright
Spokane
Selah Cave Inhabited by Mysterious Stranger
Four North Yakima boys aged about 13 discovered a man inside a cave and stone hut at Selah Gap while on an outing. The man ordered them to leave and chased them to the door. Parents report a ground hole and ladder near the hut, with local talk linking a past train robbery and potential new attempt to the cave scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selah Gap
North Yakima
Carl Dean
North First Avenue
Walter Jordan
Leonard Hines
Purley Warner
Snow Liniment Claims Cure for Poison Oak Poisoning
Mr O H P Corneatus of Turner Oregon reports his wife used Snow Liniment to cure poison oak poisoning. She also helped two friends with the same ivy allergy. Price 25 cents 50 cents and 1.00 sold by D H Fry druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
O. H. P. Corneatus
Turner
Ore
D. H. Fry
Suit to reduce taxes on Goodrich ranch in Parker district
The Superior Court opened Monday with a suit by Mary L Goodrich and others to lower assessed value and taxes on the 16 acre Goodrich ranch near Union Gap irrigation canal. They claim the 11 percent acre assessment is too high and seek $1062 instead of $3625, arguing the assessment should reflect adjoining lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Goodrich
Parker District
Union Gap Irrigation Canal
Mary L. Goodrich
M. Johnson
J. J. Bartley
John J. Bourgaize
Preble
Toppenish
Flynn
Carl A. Brendt
Ernest A. Salter
Yakima
Gertrude H. Lineks
James R. Lincks
Hubert &. Lincks
Walla Walla Elects Democratic Mayor in Landslide
In Walla Walla Eugene Tausick wins the mayor’s race over W P McKean 1404 to 462, the largest mayoral majority in the city’s history. Police Chief Mike Davis defeats Emil Sanderson 1093 to 716, and Dion Keefe defeats Harry Crampton 571 to 29 for street commissioner. New council seats go to C F Cummins in the Third ward and A Neibergal in the Fourth, with other officers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Bryan
Eugene Tausick
W. P. McKean
McKean
Emil Sanderson
Harry Crampton
Dion Keefe
Keefe
Car S Iay Cummins
J. A. Dunham
T. J. S. Hart
R. G. Parks
Mike Davis
Len Loehr
J. Keefe
Sexton
A. Ring
M. Toner
Fred Hull
Fritz Lehn
C. F. Cummins
A. Neibergal
Mine Disaster at Union Pacific No 1 Slopes Reaches 10 Feet
The eastern slope of Union Pacific coal mine No 1, hit by two disasters on March 30, is opened 10 feet. Rescue efforts continue as workers recover electrician Armstrong, buried by the second blast, and 57 bodies remain in the mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Wro
Union Pacific Coal
Armstrong
Land Office Decides for Earl Russell in Homestead Case
The land office ruled in favor of Earl Russell against school teacher Joanna Wyatt of Seattle over a Horse Heaven homestead claim. Wyatt had made improvements but did not reside on the property as required by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Land Office
Earl Russell
Joanna Wyatt
Seattle
Horse Heaven
Miss Wyatt
Ward Named Court Commissioner by Judge Prebie
County clerk J Lenox Ward was appointed Tuesday afternoon as court commissioner to oversee superior court work during Judge Prebie's vacation absence. The move ensures handling of minor and urgent summer matters with Ward's findings later reviewed by Judge Preble. His appointment is regarded as a notable honor among local supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiee
Judge Preble
J. Lenox Ward
Prebie
Superior Court
Preble
Rain brings bumper wheat and barley yields in Inland Empire
Rain across eastern Washington boosts crop prospects with yields rising 25 percent versus yesterday. In Palouse rains begin at 6 pm and may continue all night, while Big Bend reports hay potential 50 to 55 percent higher. Colville Meyers Falls and Washtucna note early wheat deliveries of top No 1 quality and 30 bushel per acre averages, with spots reaching 62 pounds. Harvest prep starts August 1 to 10 in Crab Creek areas as barley looks strong.
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Spokane
Inland Empire
Washington
Palouse
Big Bend
Colville
Meyers Falls
Vicinit
Washtucna
Central Washington
Northern Pacific
Ritzville
Wash
Vernie Shaw
Crab Creek
Harrington
North Yakima Markets Adapts as Fruit Supplies Fluctuate
The North Yakima market reports fluctuating fruit supplies with new items like Yakima peaches and apricots appearing at five cents a pound. Cherries are disappearing and scarce apples affect retail and wholesale pricing, while overall price changes are minor this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lara
Bermudas
Wea
Eneeseween
Herbine Liver Regulator Promotes Health in Fort Worth
Mrs F of Fort Worth praises Herbine as a liver regulator aiding constipation and dyspepsia. The ad notes D H Picy as the pharmacist and mentions E M Douglass of Granger campaigning for school superintendent on the Republican ticket, highlighting his long teaching career. Live Stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Picy
Stimulation Without Irritation For Stomach And Liver
Stimulation without irritation described for stomach and liver problems. Urine Laxative Syrup aids digestion and stimulates the liver and bowels without irritating. Mild and pleasant, sold by North Yakima Drug. D Sloan, Proprietor. Steers prime, alive veal prime dressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Yakima Drug
D. Sloan
Steers
Veal
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Liesv Jenhas
Will
Lon
O'Hearn
Mrs. Gregory
Minnesota
Ernest A. Brown
P. O. Box
Mother and Son
Mert
Barney O' Hearn
Tinton
Camp No. 1
Herald
Sumiach Park
Camp Stanley
Fiyon
Democrats
Kictail Markets
Yakima Best
Dairy Products, Iy
Wisconsin
Douglass
Scholors
Repubbican
Zillah
Sunnyside
Hay
Timothy Er Tor
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