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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1909
Page
8
North Yakima residents and visitors travel to Seattle and Tacoma for fairs, with several moving homes or offices. The Yakima & Valley road grading contract is awarded while local officials report train spur changes.
The sheriff reports a surge in bootlegging, blind pigs, and bad checks with lax Sunday liquor laws aiding illicit sales. Toppenish is labeled a bootlegger hub, threatening enforcement as officials clash over penalties and case handling amid weak evidence.
Sheriff Lancaster reports that in the last ten days several checks deposited at a saloon were rejected as worthless or tied up by legal difficulties. In two cases the saloonkeeper was the victim, with the passer using the bar for spending money. Investigations continue to identify the perpetrator.
Phillip Connell, recently arrived from Boston, stalked his wife and her mother in Butte. He fired at his mother in law, wounding her as she fainted, then shot his sick wife in the head. He killed himself with a bullet to the temple after a final escape attempt. Authorities say weeks of imagined wrongs drove the attack.
Minnesota governor John A. Johnson, a leading Scandinavian figure, will attend the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition for a week after Swedish day on July 31. He will appear at Swedish day, Scandinavian day, and Minnesota State day, delivering addresses and drawing large Scandinavian crowds from the Northwest.
Mayor Armbruster to attend the Hill statue unveiling at the University of Washington campus. The event Tuesday August 3 will be joined by Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota Governor M. E. Hay of Washington and Lieutenant-Governor Dunsmoor of Irish? Columbus.
An observer reports a rich mining district at Gold Hill with assays from free milling ore showing gold returns between 242 and 259 dollars. The Elizabeth Gold Hill Mining Co. seeks funds for machinery, praising the officers as honest, forward business people and urging community support.
Local league notes show Ellensburg umpires under fire after a rough Sunday. Toppenish, Wahis, and Ellensburg battle for first while Tigers seek a three win run to close the gap. The county exhibit highlights canned fruit and dairy firms with Yakima Milling and Cascade Lumber among participants.
Yakima County lists its independent two story building costing about 10000 at the Seattle exposition. It plans a 35000 advertising campaign funded by 10000 tax and 25000 subscriptions. The display includes apples two corners of the building and educational and dairy exhibits plus farm products and ornamental bird and native animal displays.
A carload of Yakima valley plums and prunes was shipped to the sound Monday, the season’s first big Yakima fruit shipment, priced at $1.25 per box. Local tomatoes also saw express shipments and demand for fruit and vegetables remained strong despite weak supply. Hay and potatoes held prices, while local produce arrivals reduced California profits. Market quotes for Tuesday noted strong demand and ongoing Herald Want Ads.
A Yakima area resident shares a Nebraska farmer's five acre plot near North Yakima, noting fruit crops and vegetables. The man bought ten acres for 2600, kept five, earned about 1490 from berries in 1909 after picking costs, boxes, and profits. He built a house, barns, and expects higher yields with crops and fruit trees.
Fifteen teams under ev i D Karr worked in Su mach park to extend the boating course. Plans aim to create a complete circuit with an island in the middle and improve recreation for mothers and children. The extension follows prior enhancements boosting park appeal and daily use by families.
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