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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1907
Page
4
A library of 125 volumes in a handsome case will be awarded to the Lodge Society Church or School in North Yakima with the most votes. Merchants will grant one vote per cash purchase. voting runs July 8 1907 to December 8 1907 at 7 PM. Ballots drop at Pioneer Drug Store.
City of North Yakima invites sealed proposals for cement sidewalk work on the south side of A Street between Front and First Streets. Contracting terms require standard specifications, bonds, and a 5 percent bid deposit. Proposals due August 5, 1907, at 7 30 P M with award to follow by City Council.
Notice announces a bid for constructing a cement sidewalk along the east side of First Street between Chestnut Street and Yakima Avenue, excluding specified lots. Bids due by July 15 1907 at 7 30 p m with security and bonds per Ordinance No 582.
Notice is given to contractors to bid for a wooden sidewalk project on the west side of Sixth Avenue West in North Yakima between West Yakima Avenue and C Street. Specifications, plans, and the City Council ordinance details are on file with the City Clerk. Bids close July 31, 1907 at 7 80 p m, with contract award contingent on bond.
In the Superior Court of Washington Yakima County the estate of John M. Burkhart deceased is administered by executor Charles H. Burkhart. Creditors must present claims with vouchers within one year from July 3 1907 at the law office of Preble Cull and Davis North Yakima. Claims not presented will be barred.
Public notice announces Myrtie D. Roberts as executrix of Lewis H. Roberts deceased. Creditors must present claims with vouchers within one year from July 17, 1907, to Logan H. Roberts at Yakima National Bank building North Yakima Washington.
Notice of a special meeting of Inland Lumber Company stockholders at the company office in North Yakima Washington on September 9 1907 at 2 o clock pm. The agenda includes deciding whether to increase capital stock from 25000 to 40000 and any other business properly before the meeting. Trustees WM O NEAL E J O NEAL Co E LUM Co B LUM FRED PARKER signed July 10 to August 28.
James Markley, contestant, files a sufficent contest affidavit against homestead entry 2690 by Peter Reis for Lots 5 6 7 8 in Section 6 Township 15 North Range 25 East. Alleged abandonment nonresidence lack of cultivation. hearing set for August 23, 1907 before the Register and Receiver at the U S Land Office North Yakima. Publication ordered due to service issues.
In Yakima county Washington William E Day plaintiff sues Nancy C Day defendant seeking a divorce on abandonment grounds The summons requires appearance within sixty days from July 31 1907 The attorneys for the plaintiff Bruff Schumann offer North Yakima office with the case filed at the Yakima court
The City of North Yakima directs the City Clerk to advertise for bids to pave a cement sidewalk on the east side of Front Street between Chestnut and A Street. Bid deposits equal to five percent of the bid are required, forfeitable if the winner fails to sign a contract and provide bonds within three days. Publication notes July 15, 1997 and July 24-31.
A city will award a contract to asphalt West Yakima Avenue from First to Seventh Avenues West. Plans and profiles by civil engineer William B. Chase, approved by the City Council, are on file and open for inspection under Ordinance No. 548.
The document announces a city contract awarded on August 5 1907 at 7 36 o clock p m for an improvement project in North Yakima Washington. It notes security deposited with the City Treasurer to guarantee the bidder will enter into the contract and protect materials and laborers as required by law. Signed Volney Taft City Clerk July 15 1907.
Council approves construction of a vitrified brick street from Front to Sixth, following plans by civil engineer William B. Chase. Bid awarded July 1907 with bonds for faithful performance and for protection of material men and laborers, under Ordinance No. 549.
A loud motivational piece urges readers to stop laziness and act to seize chances. It claims forethought and education open better positions, urging engagement with the International Correspondence Schools in Scranton Pa to gain knowledge and improve salaries.
A warning tale compares a dyke breach caused by watchman neglect to a near fatal cold in Kenneth Melver of Vanceboro Maine. He credits Dr King's New Discovery for saving his life after doctors gave up. The ad promotes the cough and cold remedy at C C Case's drug store with trial bottles offered.
Large crowd enjoys state fair auto races as Guy L. Mecklem in The Spider sets a two mile time of 2 minutes 2 seconds and a first mile of 1 01. Events include runabout, flying starts, and handicapped Australian pursuit with many car models and owners named.
Olio of arrivals and departures in Ellensburg and nearby towns. Names include Miss Mabel Mills, J. M. Perry, Patrick Mullins, Col. W. W. Robertson, Rev. M. L. Rose, and many others visiting or returning from the Sound or trips. Includes civic notices, family events, and labor updates on Priest Rapids and Sunnyside canal projects.
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