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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
6
Heavy rain on Monday afternoon west of North Yakima caused overflowing ditches and flooding of many ranches. Damaged crops and small trees while streetcar traffic halted for the first time in the Yakima Valley. reports noted canal washouts but not the demise of the Nob Hill canals.
Councilman Miller proposed revoking saloon licenses for infractions such as selling liquor to a minor. The Varian and Cosy Corner faces possible license loss after a boy named Young, claimed 21, was used to buy alcohol at the Heyer bar. Court decision on the evidence will largely determine the outcome.
A party led by Dr J E Matson and including Dr and Mrs G R Pike and others left this morning for an extended western tour. They will visit Montana, Idaho and Washington with Yakima Valley as the principal stop to inspect large fruit ranches, then camp at Bumping.
Thirty homesteaders from Yakima County are due within the next ten days to file final proofs with Register Coleman at the United States land office. Officials expect a busy stretch as summer rules lead to Saturday closures after 1 p.m. for July August and September.
Philadelphia July 11 The battleship South Carolina launched today measures 450 feet in length 80 feet beam and 24 feet 6 inches draft displacing about 17 000 tons. Powered by 17 000 hp engines with a contract speed of 18 4 knots and armed with 8 inch breechloaders in four turrets plus 30 3 inch and smaller guns and submerged torpedo tubes. Estimated gross cost 7 000 000. Delivery to government set for December 21 1909.
John Wesley Burch, early Washington Oregon settler born September 21 1820 in Kentucky, died Saturday at Purdy J Flint's home in North Yakima after strokes. He crossed the plains in the forties reaching Walla Walla in 1847 then lived in Oregon City Colfax and North Yakima with his daughter Mrs Flint. Survived by nine children and veteran of Indian wars. funeral plans not announced.
Geo A Sherman of Lisbon Red Mills Lawrence Co New York says he suffered kidney disease for years and was treated with no relief until Foley's Kidney Cure. After a half bottle relief and four bottles cured him. He urinated frequently and passed brick dust but recovered after using the product sold by North Yakima Drug Co and A D Sloan Prop.
Yakima Valley Transportation trustees plan to present a financing proposition to stockholders this week to build 67 miles of electric railroad. President Splawn says outside capital will be needed as local funds are insufficient. Trustees will pursue offsite funding and aim to secure authority to close the deal.
Republican leaders say campaign focus will be in the west after the Democratic convention. Elmer Dover notes Dems avoid broad eastern push. Geo. R. Sheldon plans early fundraising in Hot Springs and New York. Ellis of Ohio declines trip due to illness. Taft era campaign notes continue.
J W Jenkins of Chapel Hill N C praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve claiming it is the best salve in the world. He says it cured a felon on his thumb and heals every sore burn or wound. Available for 25 cents at C C Case's drug store.
The Merry Widows, a professional team of nine women and two men, visit Yakima July 18 and 19 to meet the Rainiers on the local diamond. Notables Edith and Martha Clemans, former North Yakima girls, will play shortstop and right field as part of the lineup with promising power from two batters, and manager W. F. Collins promises a close, entertaining game.
George E. Masser traveling passenger agent for the Chicago and Northwestern indicates a survey through southern Idaho could extend to Walla Walla North Yakima and a Puget Sound point. He cautions no building plan is announced but expects heavy future shipments from Yakima valley. Rumors tie the Northwestern to North Coast financing and a line from Walla Walla to Lander Wyoming.
Charles Cunningham, once in the Yakima valley sheep business, spearheads an office building project. Architect Nash of North Yakima drafts a two story with basement design featuring 6500 square feet ground floor, five main rooms, 27 second floor offices, and a basement with several storerooms. The solid concrete construction with pressed brick facing promises permanency for the region.
Seven candidates enter the field for the republican nomination for county superintendent of schools the largest field yet in the county Sunnyside is represented by Mahaffey and Douglass Zillah has S Busch in the field Granger adds Miss Brown the only woman in the race who is a principal.
The article notes candidates for county superintendent of schools to succeed Jacobson, with Parker backing A. S. Dickey and Orchardvale represented by Seeley, Nob Hill as shown by Principal Curtis, and many county positions with no comparable ballot number.
An advertisement touts Doctor F. M. Van Snyders of the Zediker Institute at room 10 above Ditter Bros. store as an electricity expert for treating diseases. It claims unmatched skill in central Washington, offers free consultations, and invites readers to learn about the apparatus and its therapeutic power.
Good Fellows Hall in Zillah forms the Zillah Odd Fellows Temple association with 8000 capital and possible construction this year. Incorporation papers filed naming trustees C. F. Whipple G. E. Fox C. A. Savage R. J. Hickok and J. M. Hauser. The plan includes a building with a main floor for stores and a second floor for lodge use.
Mr. A. A. Felton of Harrisville New York says Dr. King's New Life Pills are just exactly right after years of use. The pills relieve without discomfort and are advertised as a best remedy for constipation biliousness and malaria priced at 25 cents.
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