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Newspaper

Yakima Herald

Location

Yakima, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1912

Page

8

Wedding Bells Quietly Link Curtis and Beck

Andrew M. Curtis and Miss Lillian Beck wed in the Christian church parlors at 3 pm with a small gathering including Mrs. Mary E. Beck and W. K. Hendrickson. A neighborhood picnic precedes with the First Church Women’s Circle planning a midweek event near the parsonage. Eastern Star picnic set for July 18 at W. N. Irish’s Nob Hill home with a basket supper and self-provisions by attendees.

Women’s Missionary The First 1St Church North Street Eastern Star W. N. Irish Nob Hill Highland Drive

Alaska Pioneer Visitor Plans Minneapolis Trip

Mrs. G. B. Erwin from Fairbanks Alaska has stayed with her sister Mrs. J. J. Schwartz at 615 Seventh Avenue South for several weeks. She will depart next Monday for Minneapolis to visit her mother, then return home to the north in the fall. The Erwin couple were early pioneers in Alaska, moving there in 1898.

Fairbanks G. B. Erwin Alaska J. J. Schwartz Seventh Avenue South Minneapolis Erwin

Lawn Party in Ahtanum Honors Miss May Al lender

Mrs. H. S. Hawn and the Misses Ruth and Mabel Crosno hosted a Friday lawn party at their Ahtanum home for Miss May Al lender of California. About seventy five guests attended enjoying music light refreshments and a pink and white color scheme with Japanese lanterns decorating the lawn.

Ahtanum H. S. Hawn Ruth and Mabel Crosno May Allender California

Grandview Cherry Growers See Five Cents Net per Pound

Upper valley ranchers complain as cherry shipments fail to cover costs. Washington Fruit Distributing company handled about fifteen tons at Grandview, yielding more than five cents per pound to growers.

Upper Valley Grandview Washington Fruit Distributing Company Grandview Herald

Potatoes From Grandview Ship to Alaska Trade

Grandview reports a brisk potato trade with Alaska as Prosser growers ship from Grandview due to harvest timing. Large tubers fetch top prices as ranchers rush to market. shipments go in crates rather than bags for the Alaska carload demand.

Grandview Prosser Alaska Grandview Herald

Fruit Rush at Zillah Prepares Peaches and Pears Trade

Zillah warehouses including Carpenters, Fruit Growers' association, Richey & Gilbert and Johnson Bros. Co. gear up for a peach and pear rush starting in about ten days. This week a carload of cherries and peaches, two cars of peaches and early apples and three cars of Yellow Transpar ents and Duchess were shipped.

Zillah Carpenters, Fruit Growers’ Association Richey & Gilbert and Johnson Bros. Co

Demand for Machines From HEnterprise Fruit Cleaner Takes Shape

James Chenaur of Zillah with HEnterprise Fruit Machine company says an agreement with Yakima Iron Works will build the Quaehine fruit cleaner after Toppenish plant burned. He reports strong sales in Zillah and inquiries elsewhere, with 30 to 40 orders potential as apple season nears.

James Chenaur Zillah Henterprise Fruit Machine Company North Yakima Yakima Iron Works Toppenish Chenaur

Visit by Charles Bruhn Highlights Yakima Cowiche Range

Charles Bruhn of Seattle visited North Yakima on his way back from a horseback trip into the upper Cowiche country where he keeps hundreds of head of cattle on pasture within the reserve. He notes the range as excellent and cattle in good condition. Meanwhile 250 cattle owned by the Yakima Meat Company were driven into the Cowiche from Crab Creek, crossing the Columbia near Othello.

Charles Bruhn Seattle North Yakima Cowiche Yakima Meat Company Crab Creek Columbia Othello

Mineral City Hotel Association Plans Lake Keechelus Hotel

The Mineral City Hotel association of Attle will build a hotel at the head of Lake Keechelus between Gold Creek and Rocky Creek on a 45 acre tract. They secured a year lease from Milwaukee Mining for 40 acres at the lake head and adjoining land. The plan includes beautifying the landscape and installing lights and power. a small five acre lot may host a shore building and the springs on the property are noted.

Gold Creek Rocky Creek Keechelus Mineral City Hotel Association Attlc Hotel Association Milwaukee Ge Mining Company Samiall Valle

Ditter Bros Installs In-Store Telephone Network

G B Labberton electrical contractor installs an intercommunication telephone system in Ditter Bros store. Several telephones are placed to connect all departments for fast communication.

Tnstall Ditter Bros G. B. Labberton

Coroner Seeks Relatives of Yakima River Drowning Victim

Coroner Fred Shaw has communicated with the Swedish consul at Seattle to locate relatives of Martin Olson, the man who drowned Sunday while attempting to swim in the Yakima River, to determine if he has any kin.

Fred Shaw Seattle Martin Olson Yakima River

Trail project resumes under Glacier Peak Mining contract

Wright and a crew left Wednesday afternoon to resume construction of the Waking a New Trail for the United States Forest Service. The Glacier Peak Mining Company will build the trail from Darrington to Lucerne Landing on Lake Chelan in Chelan County, with work continuing along the west to east route.

Wright Darrington Glacier Peak Mining Company United States Forest Service Lucerne Landing Lake Chelan Chelan County Roslyn

Truesdell Heads to Seattle for Potlatch Trap Shoot

M H Truesdell left North Yakima for Seattle to join the Potlatch trap shating contest. He may attend Bellingham events and then the Portland Pacific coast shoot. He may be the only Yakima entrant at Potlatch. Roy Welshon won last year but cannot attend this year though he plans to be at Portland.

M. H. Truesdell North Yakima Seattle Bellingham Portland Pacific Coast Truesdell Yakima Roy Welshon

A Pretty Wedding Unites Marion Johns and Florence Minder

A wedding was held on Saturday evening July 3 at 8:30 PM at the Presbyterian manse. Marion F. Johns married Miss Florence Minder in a ceremony led by Rev. S. J. Kennedy with O. F. Dickerman as best man and Mrs. H. J. Dailey attending the bride. The couple will reside at 216 North Front Street and invite friends to meet them in ten days. The bride recently arrived from Malden.

Marion F. Johns Florence Minder Presbyterian Manse S. J. Kennedy O. F. Dickerman H. J. Dailey North Front Street Malden

Mine Crew Opens Glacier Peak Site for 1912 Work

Mine Development Chris and Meneghel arrive with a full crew to start assessment on Glacier Peak Mining Co. property for 1912. Meneghel to stay until fall as the company plans heavy work and lobbies for a railroad from Darrington to access timber and mineral resources, hopeful for a Northern Pacific extension.

Chris Meneghel Glacier Peak Mining Company Northern Pacific Darrington

Good Word From Musselshell About Town Crop Prospects

Musselshell Montana readers report four heavy rains this week with a soaking Wednesday night bringing deep soil moisture and revived vegetation. Farmers and ranchers, previously blue, now show buoyant spirits as grain and hay prospects look bright for the Musselshell Valley.

Musselshell Yakima Musselshell Valley Mont

Wedding at Naches Unites Cordelia Helms Waters and Rev Thomas Howland

A home wedding in Naches Joined Cordelia Helms Waters and Rev Thomas John Howland in a Wednesday ceremony at 8 pm. The Rev F D Healey officiated at the Naches Presbyterian church setting with Laura Waters as ring bearer. Guests enjoyed a green and rose decorated living room and a luncheon after the ceremony. The couple will reside in Roberts Idaho after August 1.

Naches Frank Helms Waters Cordelia Thomas John Howland Roberts Idaho F. D. Healey Naches Presbyterian Church Laura Waters

Uniform Cold Storage Measure Adopted by Nationwide Food Agencies

The American Association of State and National Food and Dairy Departments adopted a uniform cold storage bill. It urges every state legislature to enact it regulating cold storage and retringermuling warehouses and the sale of food kept there. A key paragraph requires compulsory labeling with the storage date.

Seattle American Association of State National Food and Dairy Departments

North Yakima Personalities Chronicle Busy Week

North Yakima and surrounding towns host a parade of visitors and residents. Judges Grosscup and Rudkin visit casually, while Miss Esther Van Horn travels from Richland to see relatives. Entrepreneurs, hotel guests, and club leaders mingle at the Yakima hotel and Commercial hotel as travel, family events, and local business duties unfold across the region.

Iron mines of Michigan hold vast high grade ore reserves

Recent geological survey figures estimate Michigan iron mines still contain more than 169,500,000 long tons of high grade ore.

Geological Survey Michigan

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin touted as summer bowel remedy

An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle, effective laxative for summer bowel disturbances. It claims relief from constipation and diarrhoea, supports safe use for women and children, and offers a free trial bottle by writing to Dr W B Caldwell in Illinois.

Caldwell

Sunnyside Community Notes Show Movements and Visits

Local residents report moves to Sunnyside and nearby towns, visits to North Yakima and Outlook, and social events. Families including the Browns, Calkins, Bennetts, and Jones guest and host at homes, dinners, and picnics. The Rev Pease resigns as Baptist pastor effective September first, and family and farm news fill the Sunnyside scene.

Local residents plan visits and trips across several cities

Miss Inez Doubrovsky returns from Easton after a month with friends. James McMillan spends Sunday in North Yakima. Frances Bidwell and Olive Ames head to Puyallup then Seattle for a Potlatch. Harry Rideout Jr and W P Cottingham travel for family visits and conventions. Wiggins goes to Boise on business. McDonald to Portland on business. Jessie Van Buskirk to Portland for two weeks with her brother. Various other residents visit relatives in North Yakima, Portland, Seattle, Spokane, and Illinois while others travel for work or leisure.

Sunnyside F. W. Brown Seattle Portland Gurlickson Cranholm Seventh Street Calkins Henderson Place J. R. Bennett The Royal Clothing Co Tenth Street Emma Wilbur J. W. Mains Ohmsgard F. D. Spalding Sunnyside Cannery Blanche Calkin Bernice Rohrer Raymond Jones Mildred Grandma Reid Outlook H. O. Perry Dr. Jones Emma Jones North Yakima J. M. Dunn S. BE. Chaffee Mr. Rainier Laura Johnson L. L. Taylor Hazel, Wash Paceway Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Association Stella, Carson Idaho Mrs. Burroughs O’brien George Cooper Pease Th Baptist Church Mayme Bennett Grandview Ruth Higgins Mrs. Littlefield Carson North Dakota Robert Woodyard Delaware Austin Inez Doubrovsky Easton James McMillan North Yakima Frances Bidwell Olive Ames Puyallup Harry Rideout, Jr W. P. Cottingham Harry Rideout W. C. Shields Baby C. H. Brackman White Swan Toppenish Glen Meeker Illinois Wek C. A. Bush Ben Spokane Northreys-King W. A. Riebeth Rome Clinton Minneapolis F. M. Gilmore Anna M. Swigert Carthage Ill M. ©. Peterson Granger A. A. Bryan Oregon Florence Mathews Alice Clemons

Sunny Sisters entertained by Mrs J Matterson and Mrs James Stuart

Mrs Matterson and Mrs Stuart hosted the Sunny Sisters at the former’s home on Wednesday for a pleasant afternoon. Mrs Stuart displayed fine embroidery and all were treated to dainty refreshments in a cordial gathering in Weston.

J. Matterson Jas. Stuart

Naches News Briefs Include Local Injuries and Visits

Wally Painter broke his shoulder after being thrown from a horse. Miss Eda Lizee and Miss Crimm visit Miss Lizee’s brother Bert Lizee. Robi Parker and W. J. Parmentier made a business trip to North Yakima. C. M. Erickson visited North Yakima. A daughter of Mr. Will Allen is ill with appendicitis. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Dimmick on July 9. Roy Marker and Clyde Konous returned from a Tieton basin camping trip. Mrs. M. J. Wigle travels to Ellensburg to see daughter Mrs. W. M. Taylor. She is joined by Mrs. Lafe Little and children.

J. V. Steele Walla City Yakima C. di. Walter Prosser Yakima Hotel Joseph Allen Parker and Spokane North Yakima Cc. M. Crichton Altadena Cal Commercial KE. Crownover Naches Tessie Christmas Sound Country Outlook J. W Martin of Toppenish C. Burdick Northern Pacific Railway Congdon Shirley Seattle Hoquiam Patrick Lynch Eleventh Avenue North Pearl E. Turner Catherine Turner O.W. R. & N. Company Walla Walla A. B. Miller Hsta Shelton Ellensburg Ethel Simonson Hellensburg Bessie Weir United States Department of Agriculture Pingineer Martin William Moon South Sixth Street Ruby Whitson Wally Painter Eda Lizee Miss Crimm Miss Lizee Bert Lizee Messrs Robi. Parker W. J. Parmentier C. M. Erickson Will Allen Dimmick Roy Marker Clyde Konous Tieton Basin M. J. Wigle W. M. Taylor Lafe Little

Outlook High School Addition Bid Award and Local Notes

Godnour Bros of Sunnyside won the contract for the Outlook high school addition with a labor bid of 1700. The district will furnish all hardware. Prof. Jacobson and Prof. Witt of Outlook spent early this week together. Margaret Hills, after two months with relatives in Walla Walla, returned Sunday. Mrs J B Mason left for an outing at Lake Keechelus earlier this week.

Godnour Bros Sunnyside Outlook Prof Jacobson Prof. Witt Margaret Hills Walla Walla J. B. Mason Lake Keechelus

King Files For County Clerkship in Local Race

Roy King deputy in the County Clerk's office filed his declaration for clerk with County Auditor W B Newcomb early Monday. Newcomb, elected two years ago after serving as deputy, also filed. James Stuart of the Moxee sought the district 2 commissioner seat opposing M E Olson. Other filings included J Le Wed for superior court judge and Alfred R Peaks for justice of the peace.

Roy King A. W. Barr W. B. Newcomb King King County Mr. Newcomb James Stuart The Moxee M. E. Olson

Gilbert Hopeful Regarding Market

Four cars of mixed fruit have been shipped by Richey Gilbert of Toppenish. Apples bring 1.25 to 1.50 per box as demand remains strong and a carload is expected daily this week. Gilbert notes improving conditions and potential good returns for well placed fruit. The cherry trade also shows life with a car ordered for shipment east on No. 4 today.

Lower Richey & Gilbert Company Toppenish Gilbert Northern Express Company

Yakima Fruit Exhibit Urged for Minneapolis Show

Spokane agent C E Amey praises North Yakima orchard country during a four hour valley tour. He backs the Northwestern States Products exhibit at Minneapolis next November and urges Yakima to send its best fruits and vegetables for the land products exposition. He commends the local commercial club and plans to inform regional exhibitors of advantages for settlers and investors.

C. E. Amey Spokane Northern Pacific North Yakima Arney Northwestern States Minneapolis Oregon Washington Idaho East Middle West Yakima Valley Yakima Ware

Two Boys Sentenced After Reform School Plea

Harl Webster and Pearl Zirkle were sentenced in superior court to not less than one nor more than 15 years in the Monroe reform school after pleading guilty to grand larceny. Clifford Nelson remains jailed and may face charges. A $28.75 robbery occurred when contractor W P Taylor was held up near Sixth and Yakima.

Harl Webster Pearl Zirkle Grady Superior Reformatory Monroe Clifford Nelson W. P. Taylor West Yakima Avenue Sixth and Yakima

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