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Newspaper

Yakima Herald

Location

Yakima, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1901

Page

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Mineral Point Elects A R Jolley School Head

A special school board meeting elected A R Jolley of Mineral Point to fill the vacancy left by W McCurdy. Salary set at 1400 dollars yearly starting July 15. Jolley received broad support from 26 applicants across multiple states.

A. R. Jolley Mineral Point Svisconsin William K. Mandeville Seattle A. M. Sanders A. F. Bechdots J. A. Joseph H. M.toy Cape Girardeau F. H. Plumb North Yakima Edgar A. Milner Portland Robert R. Dewan Anacortes Wash F. A. Cooley Berkeley Cal H. A. Snyder Kirkland C. W. Birchard Norris Mont A. E. Sterne Bessemer Mich J.L. Haney Wenatchee L. Dumas Dayton Engelhorn Spokane R. F. Evans Byron Lit T. May Clarion Iowa KF. H. Haywood Oberlin Kas J.C. Blake Boulder W.J. McCoy Salt Lake Utah H. J. Hackenberry Carbondale G.j.roberts Oskaloosa Chas. Ammerman Charleston D.C. Reed Redlands I. Browne Galesburg Jolley E.G. Peck

State Paik Progress At State Fair Premiums Increase

The State Fair premium list is circulated by secretary Dr. Gunn and farmers show heightened interest. The commission offers better premiums and new classes for fruit, vegetables, and farm exhibits. Counties including Pierce, Clarke, Walla Walla, Chelan, Columbia and Whitman plan displays, with Yakima aiming for the top prize of 600. Donaldson Lithographing Co. prints 500 pounds of lithographs to distribute to bill posters statewide.

Gunn Pierce Clarke Walla Walla Chelan Columbia Whitman Yakima Northwest Great Show Printing House Donaldson Lithographing Co Newport

New American Fraternal League Promises Benefit Order

A new fraternal order to be called the American Fraternal League will be organized in the city within a week with North Yakima leaders and head offices here. It aims to pay accident benefits and invites broad eligibility with low dues. Full officer names and details to be announced after a permanent organization is formed.

American Fraternal League North Yakima

Water Rules Rigidly Enforced By Local Company

The Yakima Water Light and Power Company enforces its new policies on water use, signaling that corporations with public interest at heart must follow the rule changes even if some resist.

Yakima Water, Light and Power Company

Impatient Public Hails Ruling On City Sprinkler Service

The piece notes widespread approval of new rules governing the city sprinkler service. Since adoption, hydrants and hoses run freely yet with controlled pressure, reducing public complaints and temper at the manager. The system aims to balance public interest with utility needs.

City Starts Free Street Numbering With Cedar Posts

Merwin and Hazel report progress on city wide street numbering. 2600 numbers planned, 1400 placed so far with central district mostly complete. outskirts remain. Faked numbers causing confusion as itinerant seller charged residents $300 to $400 for incorrect figures.

Merwin & Hazel Merwin

North Yakima Baseball Club Plans Athletic Park

The leaders of the North Yakima baseball club intend to establish an athletic park in the city within the next year. They plan to use any surplus from Capitol Hill grounds lease over expenses to buy land for the park, a project they urge local support for.

North Yakima Capitol Hill

Pen inmate James Dillard appeals five year sentence

James Dillard, one of the box car robbers, was taken to Walla Walla this week by the sheriff. He and four others were sentenced on Dec 18 to five years in the penitentiary. Dillard’s case was appealed to the supreme court, which last week dismissed the case and ordered the superior court sentence carried out. The gang robbed a Northern Pacific box car at Prosser, and goods found in their possession supported conviction.

James Dillard Walla Walla Dillard Supreme Court Superior Court Northern Pacific Prosser

Prosser Hotel Reopens Under Lape July 24

L D Lape, builder of the Prosser Lape hotel, buys old furniture and fixtures and plans a July 24 reopening. He renovates the property, aims for a first class hotel, and will operate on a $1 to $1.50 daily rate. Lape is well known in the Yakima valley with broad local connections. Prosser visitors are urged to call. Vacuum fruit jars advertised at Kleis & Sinema’s.

L. D. Lape Prosser Lape Yakima Valley

Yakima Hardware Co and Coffin Bros Advertisements

Local notices advertise Yakima Hardware Co offerings including green wire cloth, spring hinges, fruit wrapping paper, nails, pitch forks, hoes and rakes plus fruit paper and box nails. Coffin Bros promotes men’s summer suits, Stetson hats, kitchen items, and bicycle parts. Also featuring Parlor Bakery dining, Spokane lunch rooms, and Yakima Mineral Water sale.

Yakima Yakima Hardware Co

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