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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1902
Page
3
Rev Dr Matthews of Seattle gave a graduation address at Wilsons Seattle business college. He urged young men to shun disreputable schemes and untruthful ads, to rely on honest word and deed, and to value temperance economy and frugality for lasting success.
A travel teaser hints at writing a mountaineering excursion into Mount Adams ice cave. It invites readers to join a guided exploration, noting scenic routes and potential ice formations.
The board will convene during the first week of August. Citizens are urged to plan attendance or submit concerns in advance.
A resident suggested contributing 25 dollars to pipe water from the Ahtanum soda springs to a public city fountain. Tue Herasio doubts feasibility but calls the idea worthy of investigation.
The Yakima Washingtonian warns that if Weary Willie R n alias Cayuse does not cease spreading malicious rumors about the paper, it may resort to public write ups in self defense. His habit of talking may lead to trouble.
A petition signed by sixty four Sunnyside residents will be presented at the next county commissioners meeting. It asks the board to call an election at Sunnyside to decide whether the community should be incorporated as a fourth class city.
The Eilensburg Localizer notes the injunction to pursue aggressively and reports last week’s focus on the high line ditch proposal. The plan aims to reclaim 11,000 acres of Kittitas desert land.
Dissatisfaction rises over a sole bid chosen for quacadamizing Second Street. Critics say property owners along the thoroughfare will bear the cost, and the decision seems unfair to casual observers.
A city editorial argues a faster push on the sewer proposal could yield a better sewerage system next year and possibly reduce sickness, though there may be little benefit this season.
Unofficial word indicates a new day passenger and mail train will run between Tacoma Seattle and Spokane to meet growing demand. Hope is expressed that the company will implement the service soon.
Immigration into the United States during the last fiscal year totaled 730 798, up 160 825 from 1901. Italy contributed 178 379 of the surplus population, Austria Hungary 171 989, and Russia and Finland 107 347, making up more than half of the foreign population assimilated. West Coast Trade.
Tue Heraup publishes the Northwest Wool Growers Association proceedings from Helena Montana held last February. The collection includes papers on sheep growing grains and grasses in the northwest. Send address to Charles D Greenfield Helena MT to receive a copy free.
The dilapidated walk from the opera house to the court house corner endangers and embarrasses the city. If the council cannot fix it, public subscription should fund a new sidewalk to improve Yakima’s image and welcome visitors.
City Marshal R A Grant asserts the overflow from Schamo and Broad Gauge ditches downtown creates green stagnant water in West Kittitas area and risks public health. He urges immediate construction of tight flumes to channel water from the ditches and prevent further seepage and nuisance.
Legal actions include a suit by James Green and Anetta Green against David Lyons and Charles Lyons with a temporary restraining order requested. A separate divorce filing by Viola Kocker against Frank Kocker is noted. A mandamus writ is directed at H L Tucker, sheriff of Yakima County, Washington, in a state case led by W N Whipple.
James P. Davis and Miss Mary Wetzel of North Yakima. Alvin S. Burrill and Annie I. Bullock. Harry A. Jones and Cora V. Tickner. Pearl L. Stephens and Diana Baty, both of North Yakima.
Yesterday afternoon the premises of W. H. Francis known as the Chicken Wilson Ranch burned down. The fire caused by children striking matches upstairs led to a total loss of about $500.10. The fire department, out on exercise, arrived too late to save any property.
Advert shows infant hoods at 15 cents regular, now embroidered hoods at 50 cents. Children’s summer hats from 22 cents to 50 cents. Table linen at 20 cents per yard, towels at 15 cents each, now 60 cents a dozen.
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