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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1908
Page
3
X ray laboratory offers treatment and examination by X rays connected with office hours. All cases promptly attended day or night at residence 3 N Naches Ave. Residence phones listed for Dr Wells 1903 and Dr Nagler 1904.
Dr David Rosser physician and surgeon. Office over Janeck s Drug Store residence corner Sixth and Chestnut. Office hours from 9 a m to 12 m and 2 to 5 p m. Member of Pension Board.
Railroad officials report no eastbound clearance on the Northern Pacific as washouts in Montana halt all through passenger service. No. 38 ran Spokane to Seattle as a special, No. 15 soon followed, and No. 3 arrival remains uncertain as a second major disruption in 19 days.
Geo A Sherman of Lisbon Red Mills Lawrence Co New York writes after years of kidney trouble and multiple treatments that Foley s Kidney Cure relieved him in half a bottle and cured him after four bottles. He details frequent urination brick dust and slime prior to treatment and credits the remedy with saving his life. Sold by North Yakima Drug Co and A D Sloan Prop.
Yakima Gas company will spend sixty thousand dollars this year on improvements. Twenty thousand will buy and install new plant machinery while the rest funds laying mains and extending service to meet rapid city growth. The West Side north mains will start first as demand grows with hot weather.
The Yakima Valley Transportation company files for 2500 cubic feet per second water from the Yakima river at the Fowler ditch head to enlarge the canal and build a power plant at Union Gap. Alex Miller signs papers with President Splawn and A E Larson attesting the action. Plans project 15 000 horsepower for motive power of an electric railroad system with six months to state construction. Arrangements with Fowler ditch owners for canal use are made.
The union orders 215000 boxes for 1968 use in territory feeding North Yakima. Manager Samson lists needs: 100000 apple, 60000 peach, 25000 pear, 20000 prune, 5000 cherry boxes and 5000 cherry crates. Total supports 8525000 pounds of fruit with expectations of 12000000 pounds.
Paul Kruger must serve six months in Yakima county jail, pay a $100 fine and prosecution costs after a U S court conviction for sending fictitious nursery orders. Judge Edward Whitson handed down the sentence Thursday afternoon with the Washington Nursery company cited in the case. Hop Lee received 24 hours in Yakima jail, a $200 fine, and costs for opium smuggling.
The Yakima Pioneer Association hosts its first annual picnic at the State Fair grounds on Saturday June 6. Pioneers and families are urged to attend with lunch baskets. Program includes dinner at noon welcome by President I. J. Thorp 2 p m address by Hon A J Slawn reminiscences by pioneers music by Yakima band races and athletic sports.
The narrative notes a season of notable progress in North Yakima during spring 1908 as it nears its close. It highlights that despite low spirits at times, thousands of men contributed to the broader advances described in the summary of the period.
The Yakima Horticultural Union has placed a record fruit box order with Cascade Lumbercom in Yakima Valley. Changes in shipments reflect updated weights for fruit consignments on the Northern Pacific Express.
The North Yakima area drives a large construction surge with 1600 on irrigation projects and 1000 on building. The Tieton Pleasant Valley Pomona Heights and East Selah canals employ hundreds, with 250 houses under way within a 12 mile radius. Government work and street improvements expand jobs, including high school and new church additions. Local commerce and hotels upgrade amid a strong year ahead. An unrelated ad promotes Herbine as a liver tonic, endorsed by W C Simpkins of Alba Texas.
Samuel Wade Hampden, Tacoma real estate man, narrowly escaped a lynching after a midnight visit by masked men near the crossing of the Milwaukee in Douglas county. A hangman’s noose and a threatening note were left for Hampden, who disappeared after reading the message. Claud A. Labbee, a local rancher, denies involvement while noting past land disputes and a Smyrna townsite on Labbee ground.
Labbee recounts a land case where Wood and Hampden challenged a railroad right of way on shared property. He says Wood and his father paid 250 to end the contest, and Hampden filed a second contest soon after. Neighbors allegedly reacted, with a local claim of a near lynching though Labbee denies personal involvement.
Advertisement notes a laxative cough syrup for all ages to ease coughs croup hoarseness and whooping cough. Claims gentle laxative action and guaranteed relief. Sold by C W Camp on West Side Drie gist.
A St Louis Times editorial footnotes a national convention of musicians urging respect for the Star Spangled Banner in performances. While opposing crude uses that degrade the tune, editors argue medleys should still include parts of the anthem to preserve its grandeur and its role in early impressions on children.
Rancher Stephens praises Congressman Jones for irrigation work and endorses Jones for the Senate. He also supports Hon. Lee A. Johnson as a fit successor, highlighting Johnson’s irrigation expertise, integrity, and popularity in eastern Washington. A health ad for Pineules kidneys is included.
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