City Council approves warrants and street improvements
The city council authorized a $500 warrant to buy part of block 339 for Brown Avenue and granted a Rainier saloon license. It directed investigations on Fourth Avenue light removal and water issues, and discussed fire and police salaries. Bids opened for sidewalks, severe paving and alley vacation were awarded to George Rich for a wooden sidewalk on E Street.
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
Mitchell Investment Company Files Articles of Incorporation
Mitchell Investment company filed articles with the county auditor on Monday. The capital stock is 25,000 dollars, divided into 250 shares of 100 dollars each. Principal place of business is North Yakima. Trustees and incorporators are George C. Mitchel, Hazel B. Mitch, and Fred H. McCoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Investment Company
North Yakima
George C. Mitchel
Hazel B. Mitch 8
Fred H. McCoy
City Council Debates Police Force Reduction
Mayor Fechter urges cutting the police from eight to six as city improvements proceed. Chief James Miller opposes the move noting eight officers including himself currently serve. Councilors express their disfavor and no action is taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Fechter
James Miller
Miller
Yakima Valley Transit Board Outlines Street Rail Push
Yakima Valley Transportation board meets to push construction of street and suburban lines in North Yakima. Engineer Kenley reports material needs and proposals. transfer of Yakima Inter-Valley Traction properties to the new company must be signed by all old stockholders by Friday to proceed. Plan aims for several miles of track in operation before January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima Valley Transportation Company
Yakima
Kenley
Yakima Inter- Vinhley Traction Company
Yakima Inter-Valley Traction Company
Alex Miller
William P. Sawyer
I. H. Dills
J. E. Shannon
Wallace Wiley
G. S. Rankin
M. B
W. A Bell
Endeayr
State Receives Bonds From Outlook and Zillah Bid
Bids for the sale of school bonds for the Outlook and Zillah district were opened by the county treasurer on Saturday and the bonds were allotted to the state of Washington at a stated rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Outlook
Zillah
Washinnngton
Stamp seizure in Naches sparks state Washington case
A Washington case emerges after owners of alleged blind pigs accuse Deputy Sheriff Grant and Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Taylor of removing government revenue stamps during arrests in Naches City. Special Agent Douglas says the move is unprecedented. stamps represent taxpayer property and penalties apply if not posted. Attorney Henry J. Snively represents the operators while the matter is referred to the Treasury Department for possible action.
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 Co
Miles Cannon purchases Henry H. Schott company stock excluding shoe department and grocery store run by M. Ley & Son. The Emporium Company formed with Coffin Brothers and others, capital $60 000, plans 15000 sq ft space, large stock, and an eventual department store. Invoices and stock sales to determine final price. Cannon to take possession after invoice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Cannon
Schott
Henry H. Schott Company
M. Ley & Son
Cannon
City to invite bids for West and East Yakima paving
The city clerk was instructed to advertise bids for paving the west side of Yakima avenue from First to Seventh streets with asphaltum and the east side from Front to Sixth with vitrified brick. Bids require 6 percent and 5 percent certified checks respectively. Council will publish in Sound papers and the local paper to attract more bids and secure best prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
East Side
West Yakima Avenue
First Avenue
Seventh Avenue
Yakima Avenue
Front Street
Sixth Street
Armbruster
Front Street Work Bid Rejected by City Council
Bids for grading South Front Street between Chestnut and Race were reviewed but the council rejected the resolution to award a contract after questioning the petition motives and property interest backing the request. Bids from William McKiver and W. W. Pettijohn were received, and the measure failed on a vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Front Street
Chestnut
Race Streets
William McKiver
W. W. Pettijohn
Steinweg
Veterinary practice act enforcement notice in county
The law requires unlicensed individuals to pass a board exam and obtain a license before practicing veterinary medicine. No certificates have been filed since July 1. Violations carry a misdemeanor with fines from five to one hundred dollars or up to 30 days in jail per offense.
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Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
County Recorder
Railway buys Campbell farm land for yard use near tracks
In days the North Coast railway will sign for nineteen and one third acres of Campbell farm land about 60 nods south of the city parallel to the Northern Pacific tracks. The land is sold by M B Campbell and valued at 70 000 dollars with a substantial payment made and the balance to follow at deed. If completed the deal may lead to car shops and the land will be used for yard purposes as the strip is wide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Northern Pacific
M. B. Campbell
North Coast Railway
Militia Team Chosen for American Lake Representation
Captain J M Curry selects the local militia unit to compete at American Lake with First Lieutenant Ora D Huxtable Second Lieutenant A C Pierce and other ranks: H R Humphrey QMS A J Romans Corporal Berg Private A P Bernhardt plus Corporal F C Voris to lead 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
New Auto Wagon to Serve City Delivery
A. B. Pearson & Co expect to start operating a large Knox delivery wagon this week. It will be the first auto car of this character in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Pearson & Co
Fairbanks Honored By Lemon Club on Santa Rosa
Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks was made a member of the Lemon Club aboard the Santa Rosa in Seattle. He paid a dime for enrollment after a speech urging a 10 cent subscription for a cause. The event created laughter as he read the club card aloud amid applause. The Fairbanks Chapter was named in his honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Fairbanks
Seattle
Santa Rosa
Lemon Club
New Northwest Power House Set for Early Use
A new Northwest Light and Power Company power house will open in three weeks. When fully equipped it will produce up to 5,500 house power, with the one wheel in use giving 1,500 horse power. The transforming station sits at A and Second streets in North Yakima, Naches plant to supplement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Northwest Light & Power Company
Naches
Second Streets
North
Yakima
Partial Moon Eclipse Visible This Month
The article notes a partial lunar eclipse on July 24 with the earth’s shadow starting at 6 54 p m San Francisco time and lasting two hours and 37 minutes before the discoloration fades at 9 31 p m based on astronomical calculations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Bivins Broa sells eighty acre tract to Minnesotan buyer
Bivins Broa 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 Broa
A. H. Anderson
Hallock
Minn
Mr. Anderson
ILL ENFORCE LAW OVER AUTOS
Mayor Fechter ordered Chief James Miller to strictly enforce the state speed and license requirements for autos and motorcycles after a council briefing by City Attorney Charles Forsyth. An elderly resident reported nearly being killed by a speeding car, prompting arrests if needed and direct patrols with watchful measurements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald Sunday
Fechter
James Miller
Charles E. Forsyth
Miller
Chinese Doctor Uses Fire Treatment to Treat Rheumatism
Oscar Johnson paid Dr. Wing Lee four dollars for a fiery knee treatment claimed to cure rheumatism. The supposed physician set fire to the knee and fled as Johnson, blistered and angry, pursued compensation and legal recourse.
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Portland
Oscar Johnson
Wing Lee
Lee
Johnson
Death to Dandelions Doomed by North Dakota Plan
Fargo dispatch reports Professor Boley of North Dakota Agricultural College finds a weed killer recipe can exterminate dandelions. A mix of iron or copper salts in water wilts young weeds and, with regular spraying, defeats established plants. avoid watering immediately after application to preserve effectiveness.
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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 were united in marriage at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon at the bride’s parents’ home on North Fourth street. Rev. F. C. Whitney officiated. The bride works at the local telephone exchange and has many friends. The groom is from Ellensburg. Only immediate relatives attended. They left for a two week honeymoon on the coast and will reside in Ellensburg afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Brasher
Leonard Thompson
North Fourth Street
F. C. Whitney
Ellensburg
Coast
Who Is the Lucky One Wins Pillow Prize
A reader holding ticket number 129 wins a pillow presented by Miss Margaret Conrad. Call at Taft Building room 1 to receive the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Conrad
Taft Building
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