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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
6
In Yakima county a cross party agreement aims to back a unified ticket in November. Rev Dr Granville Lowther, long a prohibition leader, seeks a Democratic nomination for the legislature, signaling a broader collaboration between the two parties despite some dissent.
The Rose Land company mine at Roslyn will output 500 tons of coal per day once a tramway mile and a quarter long is connected to the railroad yards. Secretary Logan reports progress under Manager Marshall. The mine plans to ship first to North Yakima, easing local coal famine.
Stimulation without irritation for stomach and liver. Urine Laxative Syrup aids digestion and stimulates the liver and bowels without irritating these organs. It does not nauseate or gripe and is mild and pleasant to take. Sold by North Yakima Drug Co. A. D. Sloan, Prop.
Prohibitionists threaten to oppose Republican candidate Leo nard E. Meigs for the legislature over his refusal to sign the anti saloon petition. Meigs argues he cannot sign as a councilman and would judge the issue if it comes before the council. Dr Granville Lowther is named as a Democratic rival likely to face Meigs if nominated.
Toppenish experiences six fires blamed on incendiary acts across hay storage barns warehouses and a school. Police suspect fire bugs with motives ranging from saloon disputes factional strife to hay surplus disposal as guards battle blazes and residents seek motive amid mounting dread.
Dr King’s New Life Pills lauded by A Felton of Harrisville New York as a relief for const i pation biliousness and malaria. The remedy is priced at 265 cents and sold at C C Case’s drug store.
The East Selah road from the upper Selah bridge to Pomona Heights could become a famous state thoroughfare as a boulevard. Hundreds already use the road for outings enjoying hills woods and river scenery and a long boulevard could be built at moderate cost by the county or local land firms using readily available rock.
A Fairview rancher living near North Yakima learned he must pay 100 to sell fruit and vegetables on Yakima streets for three months because he buys fruit from neighbors. He cannot afford the fee and plans to abandon retail sales, while protesting the new city law prompted by the Business Men's association.
Ed Williamson president of the Prosser Commercial club is urged to file as state senate candidate for Benton and Yakima counties. North Yakima backs Jones for U S senator while Sunny Side backs Rev. Lee A Johnson for Congress, Benton county residents seek their state senator. Williamson is a Republican and longtime Yakima Valley resident.
The osteopath partnership of Zediker Davenport and Van Snyders dissolves effective Monday. Dr. Zediker will handle all accounts and bills to the dissolution date. Dr. Davenport remains in the Ditter block offices while Dr. Van Snyders plans a new Miller block location.
Rev. W. H. Jones announced the Mennonite church will erect a 40 by 26 foot frame building this fall with side wings and parsonage space. Construction to begin in September if land is found. the church now meets in tents and serves a large congregation. This will be the town’s second church.
Louis F. Hart with prominent Odd Fellows in Tacoma launch a campaign to bring the sovereign grand lodge of the order to Tacoma next year. The effort aims to attract the national gathering to the city.
Johnson and Company to reopen rebuilt South Second Street building with a candy factory and bakery. Insurance adjusters finalize fire loss work before rebuilding starts. New store planned for late September opening.
Ernest A. Brown offers tree planting to orchards this season with a guaranteed full stand at about standard price. All trees will be inspected before setting. Contact via telephone 4791 or P O Box 875.
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