Embezzling Treasurer Among Yakima Homeseekers
A Yakima man, George J. Drummer, accused of draining funds from a fourteen member homeseekers group that planned to buy 1500 acres near Lake Chelan. The treasurer vanished after the group’s funds totaling 1500 dollars were misused, bondsmen may be liable, while other Yakima notes describe the Ladies' Musical Club and local activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homeseekers Association
Yakima
George J. Drummer
Yakima Hotel
Lake Chelan
Drummer
Chicago
Ladies’ Musical Club
Musical Club
Guy McLeod Richards
Slemmons
Richards
H. M. Gilbert
Fourth of July at Cape Nome in Nome Alaska
Thos Stephens writes from Sunnyside about Cape Nome celebrating the first Fourth of July with a cannon salute and ships whistling offshore. A parade formed at the government barracks led by regulars and a band, featuring the Goddess of Liberty in a dogs drawn chariot. Speakers at the Olympic theater included General Metcalf of Seattle. ex Mayor Wood of Seattle spoke, Capt. Jack Crawford entertained, and the Grand Army roster showed about four hundred veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Nome
United States
United
Wood
Seattle
Jack Crawford
Hass Remarks Spark Editorial Rant About Married Life
A Chicago spoofed column ridicules a local editor and threatens a Spokane trip over matrimony pursuits. It lampoons sensational romance ads and promotes Quaker Valley silverware with a postpaid gift offer to married ladies nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eprrok HeraLtp
United States
Quaker Valley
Quaker Valley Mfg. Co
Morgan and Harrison Sts
Chicago
Oil stock prospect with multiple dividends and refunds
Stockholder of California Consolidated Petroleum controls shares in fifty oil firms and 2.5 million shares, with pro rata dividends royalties on 5 000 acres and oil development on 10 000 acres. The issue promises redeemable stock, refunds on demand within 30 days, and a local agent W J Lince. The Cornfed Philosopher notes money outruns man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Consolidated Petroleum Company
California Consolidated
W. J. Lince
Viavi treatment praised by US and England’s notable women
Years of success and testimony from thousands of women, including top figures in the United States and England, claim Viavi treatment restores health after other methods fail. The purely vegetable program promises to nourish muscular tissues and nerves and acts as a prompt specific for female ailments. Mrs. Dr. Bowman, Viavi specialist, offices over a bakery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
Viavi
Dr. Bowman
Ditter & Mechtel’s
S.S.S
J. H. McBraver
Lawrenceburg
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Ad and Remedies Notes
An advertisement collection promotes DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for burns and skin woes and DeWitts Little Early Risers for constipation. It also sells Mull’s Pioneer Rheumatism Cure and cautions against counterfeit salves. Providers include Quiet & Ayres Drug Co, Taft & Taft, and W. J. Roaf with travel and general medicine references.
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DeWitt’s
DeWitt’s. Quiert & Ayres Drug Co
DeWitt
Queit& Ayres Drug Co
Mull
J. Wagner
Beverly, Ohio
Taft & Taft
W. J. Roaf
Fire damages hit Pomeroy business district
The July 18 blaze destroyed the business portion of Pomeroy Washington, with losses around 100000. County buildings burned for about 10000. Major losers included E H Rousch 12000 insured 5000, Pomeroy Mercantile Co 35000 insured, and Washington Independent newspaper plant 4500 uninsured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy, Wash
E. H. Rousch
Pomeroy Mercantile Co
Washington Independent
F. W. D. Mays
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Ladies’ Musical Club
Nome
Yakima Boya
Golovon Bay
Fish River
Edgar Stone
Garronne
Seattle Yukon Transportation Co
Thomas L. Stephens
Thos. Stephens
Sunnyside
Philosopher Hass
Lind Herald
Spokane
Tommy
Alaska
St. Paul
Jrs.a
Portland
Oregon
Riggs
Jiggs
Helena Butte
Minneapolis ST. Paul
Points
Tacoma
California
Japan
China
Skagway Dyer
G. A. Graham
A.t
A. D. ChAriton
A.G.P.A
North Yakima
Twin City Xpress
Pacific Express
Lp. m
Pullman
Indy
Tocen
Humiberine
Sears, Roebuck & GO
Wtomois
Corton
Rs, Roebuck & Co.,inc
Ill
Statistica
C. E. McCewen
C. W. Chamberlain
General Commission
Western Avenue
Seattle, Wash
Lince
Selah Valley
North
Yakimas
Zillah
Nob Hill
CITY
Stn
Walnut Streets
Third Street
Natchex Ave
W. I. Lince
ONE Price Real Estate Agency
Werner Company
Akron
Ohio
Thore Reliable
E.C. Dewitt & CO
Quiett & Ayres Drug Store
Yakima County
State of Washington
City of
Richard Edwards
A. D
Washington
J. W. Sindall
Rigs
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