City Council approves loans and street projects this session
The city council authorized a $500 warrant to buy part of block 339 to open Brown avenue. It granted a saloon license for the Rainier saloon and deferred salaries for fire and police. Reports on a new fire wagon and water issues were postponed while bids for sidewalks and paving were opened and awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Conklin
Brown Avenue
H. Buseman
P.rodenbeck
Rainier
Fourth Avenue
Committee On
Steinweg
D. A.mcdonald
Sixth Avenue
Front Street
Chestnut Streets
First Street
Chestnut Street
Yakima Avenue
Second Street
Chestnut
B Streets
First
Third Avenue Avenue
Durrell
James Miller
J. P. McCafferty
Armbruster
City Council Debates Reducing Police Force
Mayor Fechter urged cutting the police to six members citing improvements and saving expenses. Chief Miller said eight officers are on the force and opposed the reduction. Councilmen were not in favor and no action was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Fechter
James Miller
Miller
Mitchell Investment Company Incorporation Filed
Articles of incorporation were filed with the county auditor on Monday. The capital stock is $25,000 divided into 250 shares of $100 each. Principal place of business is North Yakima. Trustees and incorporators are George C. Mitchell, Hazel B. Mitchell, and Fred H. McCoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Investment Company
North Yakima
George CC
Mitchel
Hazel B. Mitchel
Fred H. McCoy
Yakima Valley Transit Board Plans Rapid Rail Push
Yakima board of trustees outlines plans to push street and suburban rail construction in North Yakima. The Yakima Inter-Valley Traction assets will transfer to the new company once unanimous stockholder consent is secured, with signatures sought by next Friday to enable material orders and a hoped January start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima Valley Transportation Company
Yakima
Kenley
Yakima Inter- Valley Traction Company
Yakima Inter-Valley Traction Company
Alex Miller
William P. Sawyer
I. H. Dills
J. ©. Shannon
Wallace Wiley
G. S. Rankin
M. B
W. A Bell
State Wins Bid for Outlook Zillah School Bonds
Bids for the Outlook and Zillah district school bonds were opened by the county treasurer on Saturday and the bonds were allotted to the state of Washington. The cash rate was reported as a fixed amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Outlook
Zillah
State of Washington
Blind pig stamp dispute shocks Naches City authorities
A Washington state case emerged when owners of alleged blind pigs filed a complaint with Special Revenue Agent J. M. Douglas alleging that Deputy Sheriff Grant and Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Taylor removed government stamps during arrests in Naches City. The stamps, stated to be taxpayer property, could subject holders to a $50 fine if unposted, prompting questions about state versus federal authority and possible treasury department review. Attorney Henry J. Snively represents the operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Washington
Naches City
United States Revenue
J. M. Douglas
Walla Walla
Grant
Taylor
Revenue Department
Douglas
Treasury Department
Henry J. Snively
Miles Cannon Purchases Schott Store in New Emporium Chain
Miles Cannon buys Henry H. Schott company assets excluding shoe and grocery departments. The Emporium Company is formed with Coffin Brothers, Walter J. Reed, D. G. Goodman, and Cannon as incorporators. Credit indicates about $40,000 deal value, with 15,000 square feet planned, two department managers, and a three and a half year lease for the Schott stand. Cannon will run the shoe department and new store plans include a large stock and eastward purchasing trips. Elmer Ross visits Nob Hill and J. E. Winans reports a 614 pound cherry yield worth $58 from one tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Cannon
Schott
Henry H. Schott Company
M. Ley & Son
Cannon
Emporium
Cannon-Allen
City Adopts Bids for Yakima Avenue Paving
City council orders paving bids for West Yakima avenue from First to Seventh streets with asphalt and East Yakima avenue from Front to Sixth with vitrified brick. Bidders must提交 a 5 percent certified check. contracts to follow if bids accepted. Council also directs advertisements in Sound papers and local paper to attract more bids and secure best price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
East Side
West Yakima Avenue
First Avenue
Seventh Avenue
Yakima Avenue
Front Street
Sixth Street
Armbruster
Sound
Local Vets Subject to Fine Under New Practice Law
A law effective since July 1 requires nonlicensed individuals to pass an exam by the board of veterinary medical examiners and obtain a license before practicing veterinary medicine. County records show no certificates filed. penalties include fines from 5 to 2100 dollars or up to 30 days in jail per offense. Unauthorized use of veterinary titles or suggesting lawful practice also carries similar penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
County Recorder
North Coast Buys Campbell Land Near City Tracks
North Coast railway will soon sign papers to purchase nineteen and one third acres of Campbell farm about 60 nods south of the city along the Northern Pacific tracks. The land, valued at $70 000, may be used for yard purposes with possible car shops if the deal expands to 74 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Coast
Campbell
Northern Pacific
M. B. Campbell
North Coast Railway
Militia crew selected for American Lake duty
Captain J. M. Curry selects the militia company to represent at American Lake this week. The roster includes Captain Curry, First Lieutenant Ora D. Huxtable, Second Lieutenant A. C. Pierce, First Sergeant H. R. Humphrey, Quartermaster Sergeant A. J. Romans, Corporals Berg and F. C. Voris, Private A. P. Bernhardt. Corporal Voris will lead the pit detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Lake
Curry
J. M. Curry
Ora D. Huxtable
A. C. Pierce
H. R. Humphrey
A. J. Romans
Berg
A. P. Bernhardt
F. C. Voris
First Knox delivery wagon to run in city
A. B. Pearson & Co. plan to start operating a large Knox delivery wagon this week. It will be the first auto car of its kind in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Pearson & Co
City rejects bid for South Front Street grading project
After bids from William McKiver and W W Pettijohn were opened, the city council voted down the resolution to accept a bid for grading South Front Street between Chestnut and Race streets. Councilman Steinweg argued the petition had few signatures and questioned spending on street improvements. The matter was laid over and the resolution failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Front Street
Chestnut
Race Streets
William McCkiver
W. W. Pettijohn
Steinweg
Lemon Club Honors Fairbanks on Santa Rosa
Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks received a Lemon Club membership aboard the Santa Rosa in Seattle. He paid 10 cents for enrollment, spoke to the crowd, and helped inaugurate the Fairbanks Chapter as other passengers joined in the fundraising ritual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Fairbanks
Seattle
Santa Rosa
Lemon Club
New Northwest Power House to Begin Operations Soon
The Northwest Light and Power Company plans to open its new power house in three weeks. The facility will produce 5500 house power when fully equipped and 1500 horsepower with one wheel in use at start. The old plant furnishes 700 horsepower, making the new station over twice as capable. A supplementary engine and water wheel will operate at the Naches station. The transforming station will be in the new building at A and Second streets in North Yakima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Northwest Light & Power Company
Naches
Second Streets
North
Yakima
Partial lunar eclipse to dot July calendar
A notable feature this month is a partial moon eclipse on July 24. For San Francisco, at 6 54 p m the Earth's shadow will sweep across the moon and darken its face for two hours and 37 minutes, with the discoloration fading by 9 31 p m based on astronomical calculations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Bivins Bros Sell Eighty Acre Tract to Minnesota Buyer
Bivins Brothers sold an eighty acre tract of land to A. H. Anderson of Hallock Minnesota for 6800 dollars. Mr. Anderson will move here and make this place his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bivins Bros
A. H. Anderson
Hallock
Minn
Anderson
Enforce Law Over Autos Urged By City Officials
Mayor Fechter orders Chief James Miller to strictly enforce the state motor vehicle law after a council meeting. City Attorney Forsyth reported a near fatal pedestrian incident and cited speeding autos. Miller will train officers to arrest if needed and ensure rear license numbers are displayed as required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald Sunday
Fechter
James Miller
Charles E. Forsyth
Miller
Chinese Doctor Faces License Charges After Fiery Cure
Portland July 15 Oscar Johnson paid Dr Wing Lee four dollars for a hot treatment claimed to cure rheumatism. Lee set fire to Johnson knee causing a blister and Johnson chased him from the home. Lee is charged with practicing medicine without a license and may be ousted from town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oscar Johnson
Wing Lee
Lee
Johnson
Death to Dandelions Warns of New Weed Kill Formula
Fargo North Dakota reports Professor Boley of North Dakota Agricultural College says a spray mixing two pounds of iron sulphate per gallon of water or one pound of copper sulphate per three gallons will kill dandelions. Young plants die quickly. old plants weaken and die with regular lawn spraying. avoid watering soon after application to prevent washout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
North Dakota
Boley
North Dakota Agricultural College
Agricultural College
Miss Elsie Brasher and Leonard Thompson Wed at Home
Miss Elsie Brasher and Leonard Thompson married Monday at the bride’s North Fourth street home. Rev. F C Whitney officiated. The bride, a telephone exchange employee, and the groom from Ellensburg plan a two week coast honeymoon before settling back in Ellensburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Brasher
Leonard Thompson
North Fourth Street
F. C. Whitney
Ellensburg
Coast
Who Is the Lucky One Wins Pillow Prize
The holder of ticket No. 129 wins the pillow presented by Miss Margaret Conrad. Call Taft building room 1 to claim the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Conrad
Taft Building
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