Community Notes From North Yakima and Vicinity
North Yakima weekly notes report residents traveling to the foothills and coast for summer. People named include Prof. Plumb, Dr. Fletcher, W. J. Roaf, Miss Birdie Bartholet, Mrs. Wyandt, Lorilla Rand, A. F. Downs, and the Brookins family. A baby’s death at Kennewick is noted. Alfred Myers reports Soda Springs trout. Miss Hattie Pugsley and Miss Bessie Hall visit for the Elks carnival. J. E. Banks plans a one month trip to British Columbia with deer hunting. A wind storm toppled an apple tree injuring Mrs. Diteman narrowly. Frank B. Long from Indianapolis visits Natchez Avenue residents seeking Spokane or Sound paper ties.
True Economy Baking Powder Ad
The notice compares costs of alum baking powder and high grade baking powder, claiming price does not justify a family’s yearly supply. It promotes Dr Price’s tar baking powder as delicious and healthful and warns against cheap alum powders as unhealthy and spoilage risks.
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Moon Bros. Carriage Co
la Crosse Carriage Co
Community Notes From Prosser Record In Yakima Valley
Miss Pearl Taylor hosted a Saturday party for Miss Myrla Plumb of North Yakima. Paterson is recovering eye sight after a successful operation. G. S. Rankin reported progress on a new saw mill and logs to be logged soon. Father Fuesi will conduct Catholic services Sunday. Vessey & McRae may start a brick hotel soon. C. G. Wands appointed deputy mining surveyor for Yakima valley. C. E. Jones joins J. M. Perry & Co. of Prosser and plans to stay. Coleman Guthrie Chandler and Jones returned from Ahtanum fishing trip. J D Sheehan and H A Laubscher visited from Seattle. Mrs Pleas Bounds and son Irvin returned from Ellensburg. Dr. Wells resumed practice after three weeks on the Sound. Campbell family back from Roslyn and Cle Elum. Samuel Grafton visiting with son Guy. Dr Burns called to Ellensburg. Frank Wheeler and wife went to Seattle. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. E R Grove’s signature on each box. 25c. 49.
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Pearl Taylor
Myrla Plumb
North Yakima
Paterson
G. S. Rankin
Rankin
Reduced Rail and Boat Fares Offered for Select Destinations
Travel discounts announced for Hot Springs, San Francisco, Westport, Long Beach, Tacoma, Yellowstone Park. Fares include San Francisco at 34.15 round trip by rail, boat from Portland 29.15, Westport 8.20, Long Beach 10.20, Tacoma 6.50, Yellowstone Park 75.40 with rail stage transport and 5.5 days at Park Hotels. sale dates vary with limits up to 60 days or 30 days. Agent M.8S. Meexs.
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Hot Springs
San Francisco
Portland
Westport
Long Beach
South Bend
Tacoma
Yellowstone Park
the Park
Meexs
Free Right of Way Near Ahtanum Valley Nears Rail Line
A valley committee reports broad support for an electric railway, with nine miles of the planned eighteen located and non resident owners largely cooperative. A. J. Splawn notes near consensus and expects settlement of remaining opposition in Moxee valley, making the railroad likely soon.
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Ahtanum Valley
A. J. Splawn
Jos
Natchez
Natchez Valley
Parker Bottom
Ahtanum
Splawn
Moxee
Leonard Schott's Barn Burns
At about 11 o clock Friday night the barn of Leonard Schott on North Third street caught fire. Firemen fought the blaze but the structure burned rapidly due to combustibles, with only nearby buildings spared. Loss estimated at 25 dollars. the event drew much public interest as firefighters battled the flames.
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Leonard Schott
North Third Street
Payment Note From Noria Yakima July 26 1902
A receipt from Noria Yakima dated July 26 1902 shows $15 received from the Order of Washington as full payment for three weeks disability by accident. William L. Benner signs the note praising the order's promptness in paying claims.
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Noria Yakima
Order of Washington
William L. Benner
Mrs Lois Cragg Cured by Dr King’s New Discovery
A Dorchester woman describes severe lung trouble and an obstinate cough with near inability to breathe. She credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with her complete cure, urging sufferers to try the remedy guaranteed by Yakima drug stores. Local note invites readers to a luncheon featuring Jocko the orangutan.
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Lois Cragg
Dorchester
Mass
Vacation Days Promote Outdoor Fun For Children
Vacation time brings children outdoors with healthier living, but care is urged to guard against common accidents. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve is praised for stopping pain and aiding recovery for cuts sores and bruises. L B Johnson of Swift Texas endorses it as best on the market. Beware of counterfeit products at Yellow Drug Store.
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DeWitt
L. B. Johnson
Swift
Texas
Yellow Drug Store
Hat Fetching Dog Described By Owner and Visitor
A visitor asks about tricks learned by He Nice, and the owner confirms the dog will fetch a hat when whistled.
No Cure No Pay Tooth of Grove’s Tasteless Tonic
A statement promoting Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic asserts the tonic is simply iron and quinine in tasteless form. The seller offers no cure no pay and prices the product at 50 cents per bottle.
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Grove
Bets on Hoodoo Raise Stakes in Narrow Horse Race
In a lively betting scene a bettor chooses Hoodoo as the winner while confidently claiming dead certain tips on the remaining four horses. The exchange highlights quick wit and high optimism around a local race.
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North Yakima and Vicinity
W.N. Granger
Own
Prof. Plumb
Dr. Fletcher
W. J. Roaf
A. F. Downs
Lee Brookins
Kennewick
Society of Minnesotans
Woodvien
Alfred Myers
Soda Springs
Hattie Pugsley
Seattle
Bessie Hall
Miss Hall
J. E. Banks
British Columbia
A. F. Diteman
Frank B. Long
Indianapolis
H. L. Moore
South Natchez Avenue
Dr. Price
Notr
Ry Or
C. G. Wands
Surveyor General
Yakima Valley
Bumping River
Gold Jill
C. E. Jones
California
Fort Simcoe
Lynch
Peck
J. M. Perry & Co
Mr. Jones
Coleman
Guthrie
Chandler
Jones
J.D. Sheehan
H. A. Laubscher
Hotel
Yakima
Dr. Wells
M. B.campbell
Roslyn
Cle Elum
Samuel Grafton
Everett
City
Guy
Dr. Burns
Ellensburg
Frank Wheeler
E. W. Grove
Ives
Thawnoo
Bleekerstreet
Thaynoo
Jocko
Annie Wright Seminary
Tacoma, Washgton
Board of Trustees
Frederick William Keato
Olympia
Thos. B. Wallace
Isaac W. Anderson
Alexander Baillie
Avery Mongersoll
Halleck
Yakima County
Fawcett Bros
Keene
North Yakima Furniture Co
Jefferson
N. P
Viavico
Alex Bowman
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