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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1901
Page
2
Memorial Day drew many valley residents to town as N Woodhouse hints at local pride. Plans emerge for Fourth of July in Cleman mountain area with prizes and a community lunch. The piece notes various moves, openings, and church dedications across Sunnyside and nearby towns.
Mrs James Dixon hosts at Grist this week while Miss Laura Carter visits Prosser. Mr Meade leads hay cutting early season. Frank Dillon of Company E battles old service injuries from the Philippines. Next Sunday Children Day observed with a two thirty program at the schoolhouse.
Haying is in full blast at Wenas. Milton Perkins is sick with measles. M N Snodgrass visited Wenas Friday and Saturday. Loyd Purdin bought a farm in Kittitas county and plans to move with his family. Rev Slaser’s Sunday services marked his last day. he will preach at Natchez thereafter. Earl Miller recovered from measles and suffers arm pain. I J Taylor solicits subscriptions to a fund to purchase railroad land.
Farry cherries are ripening and shipments to Sound markets have begun. A. J. Splawn visited Ellensburg on state fair business. C. B. Hale bought and shipped a carload of hogs to Seattle. A. D. Walker of National Insurance Co. of Tacoma met former acquaintances. A large crowd attended the dog show with over 6000 paid admissions. Cherry of Selah sold 70 head of cattle to A F Diteman at 26 dollars per head. The stock was in good condition and priced around the current market.
A party at Mrs. Alice M. Williamson's Third street home honored Lewis Thomas and Dr. R P Updyke before Updyke heads to Washington for army dental examinations. The Cantata of The Flower Queen is set for June 21 at Mason's Opera House with proceeds for the Presbyterian church Christian Endeavor. Also reports of liquor charges, weather, missionary news, and local ads.
Yakima residents organize the Yakima Base Ball Association to promote baseball. Officers: President Thomas Lund, Secretary Treasurer Fred Chandler, Manager Fred Alter, Trustees Earl Watt and Bert Dunbar. Planned games include Ellensburg on July 4 and matches with Roslyn and Walla Walla. Capitol Hill grounds leased for two years at $25 yearly.
Frederick E. Shaw and Maud I. Palmer wed at 8 30 p m on June 5 1901 at the bride’s parents home on south Third street. Rev W Crockett presided in the Christian church circle. The groom works in Shaw Flint furniture, the bride had run the local telephone office. her successor is Mamie Shaw, the groom’s sister, who arrived from Goldendale with their mother.
The ninth annual commencement at Woodcock Academy Ahtanum runs June 16 to 19. Events include a baccalaureate sermon and address by Rev. Jonathan Edwards of Wardner Idaho, a preparatory department graduation, faculty reception, and final commencement in the church.
James Reynolds of Parker fractured both bones of his right leg last Wednesday while on the roundup near the old hog ranch toward the Columbia. He was driven home thirty five miles, Dr. Wells reduced the fracture, and he is recovering as well as could be expected.
Fine general merchandise business in a good Yakima town offers strong selling reasons. The Herap office address listed. Hammocks at The Elite with many styles. Studebaker wagons selling fast. join the wagon procession. Yakima Hardware Co. agents. Shoes at 60c on the dollar from Fair Store stock. Coffin Bros. offer green wire cloth and spring hinges at Yakima Hardware Co. Alfalfa, timothy and clover seeds by the car load from Coffin Bros. Restaurant invites customers. Kinne & Baker, successors to J. M. Murchie. For Sale pure bred registered Durham bull two years old, two options. Sunnyside contact Clark McClelland. Ten acres improved near Zillah with orchard and hay, call Geo. Chambers.
A large sale begins Saturday May 25 and runs for 30 days at the Wonder. Every article in the store will be sold at greatly reduced prices. The stock includes millinery and ladies clothing such as tailored suits skirts waists jackets. A golden opportunity for ladies.
Summons issued to William A. Stuart by the Superior Court of Yakima County Washington. Plaintiff Mabel Stuart seeks divorce on abandonment grounds and custody of two children Marguerite Stewart and Hugh K. Stuart. William A. Stuart must answer within sixty days after June 6 1901 or a default judgment will be entered. Attorney William M. Thompson North Yakima Washington.
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