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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1910
Page
2
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elisir of Senna as the one perfect laxative for health. It urges readers to buy the genuine California Fig Syrup Co product as sold by leading druggists to ensure truthfully presented, beneficial effects.
North Yakima schools closed Friday for diplomas and year end programs. Graduates from LIS and Mshih grade received diplomas amid class celebrations and a baccalaureate service at a Congregational church. Seniors were praised for essays and projects as parents watched, with speakers and staff delivering remarks at the school auditorium.
A longer account traces Father Wilbur’s life from Lewis County sheriff to missionary and Yakima Indian agent. Born in 1800s New York, he built churches and institutions from Portland to Willamette University, later amassing a substantial estate and leaving funds to mission societies and Willamette University.
At Toppenish trustees of the Valleys of the Yakima Water Users association heard Chief Engineer Christian Andersen outline a comprehensive plan for the High Line Canal and the Benton project. The combined scheme would cover about 800000 acres at 86 dollars per acre, with concrete lining to reduce seepage and prevent breaks. The Benton lands, about 100000 acres, would be pumped from the Columbia River with 68000 horsepower generated near North Yakima.
County Clerk Barr and staff issued vouchers for pensions to more than 100 veterans widows and orphans in Yakima County on Frisco Pension Day. The largest quarterly payment listed was 120 dollars per quarter with affidavits started this morning.
Paul Mathurka of Buffalo New York reports using Dr King’s New Life Pills as a blessing for stomach liver and kidney trouble. The ad promotes the easy remedy and notes availability at Clark’s Pharmacy two times.
A 500 horsepower hydraulic turbine generator began operation for the Yakima Pasco Power Company on Sunday evening. The new turbine caused lights to momentarily go out before stabilizing, marking a significant upgrade that cost about 4,000 dollars and will extend power lines west of North Yakima to ranch houses.
A federal drainage program will begin in the Moxee valley this July with a special engineer from the Office of Experiment Stations, Washington, aiding in reclaiming 40 000 acres damaged by seepage. C J Millett, chief drainage investigator, will also be present part of the time to supervise and cooperate with local farmers and reservation efforts in Toppenish and Wapato.
North Yakima officials order plans for a three story city hall on the present site housing the fire department and police. The council debates site relocation and proposes bungalow fire houses, while street lighting gets funding to brighten Naches Avenue ahead of expected visitors.
Foley's Witney Remedy may be given to children and elderly with admirable results. It is praised as an excellent remedy for bed wetting and is recommended for measles and scarlet fever to support kidney strength. North Yakima Drug Store.
The meeting approved key police and fire department actions. Chief Kinnaman backed appointing Stipe Perry and Grant to officer posts, Verne Chise named patrolman, and three new firemen Baron Wisnerman and DeFoo were added boosting the force.
A notice lists office hours from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. at the Janeck Drug Store Residence corner Sixth and Chestnut. The individual is a member of Persios Board.
Strayed near Squaw Valley around April 238 bay mare with white left hind foot and star in forehead. Brand quarter circle over P with wire cut on left hind foot. Two yearling colts, one dark iron gray and one bay, each with a white hind foot and star. Reward offered. notify J. W Roberts, North Yakima, Washington.
Seattle June 6 Private Emanuel Bledser of the 25th Infantry was positively identified as the assailant of Mrs. J. W. Redding at her Fort Lawton area home. The identification came from Mrs. Redding’s nine year old daughter Eva, who witnessed the attack. Col S W Miller ordered Bledser under arrest as evidence linked him to the assault. Bledser asserted innocence and faced lawful proceedings. FOR SALE A ten acre tract near Moxee City with possible division into smaller parcels. includes a store building and stock and a railroad right of way. Address Frank Albert Route No 1 North Yakima Wash 17-12.
In Chicago Illinois on June 6 the trial of Lee O Neil Brown for bribery tied to Senator Lorimer’s election was postponed as defense counsel argued for a writ of habeas corpus. Judge Scanlon reserved ruling until tomorrow morning. The core issue contested is lack of state court jurisdiction.
Advert A promotes White's Cream Vermifuge to expel worms in children causing pallor and illness. It claims prompt results and health recovery with a bottle priced at 25e, sold by D. H. Fry at 10 Yakima Ave and C. W. Camp.
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