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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1902
Page
3
The July celebration for North Yakima appears uncertain as residents weigh the proposal. A noted Washingtonian feature mocks local items while discussing the word desiccate and its meaning.
A Yakima resident living in the city for a year held a high civic post confesses he did not know of the publication THe Hrrap. The remark highlights awareness gaps among local publishers and readers.
Promoters drop some freight contracts for valley line and seek crop totals from farmers to ease construction. Tacoma observers report alleged smoke from Mount Rainier while Cascades show a clear summit, with atmospheric effects or imagination blamed for sightings.
State board finishes live stock premium list and proceeds with rest of the schedule. Premiums set at 30 dollars for first and 15 dollars for second in cattle classes, with sweepstakes offerings from Fry Bruhn Co Seattle and Pacific Meat Co Tacoma. Admission 50 cents, family tickets 2.50 for the week. Cash contributions from Ditter Bros North Yakima to Hon George Turner Spokane listed.
Rev J J Tickner arrived in the city taking charge of the Baptist church and preached his first sermon. Other items include evangelistic services at various churches, a ladies auxiliary formation, and children's day events. It notes travels of George E Wise to Harrisburg for the Brethren convention with 40,000 attendees and Governor Stone’s speech, plus local building, millinery sales, and a concert by the Nob Hill Musical society with detailed performer lineup.
The revised Fourth of July racing program lists Pace mile and repeat best 2 in 3 heats 100 dollars Trotting mile and repeat best 2 in 3 heats 100 dollars Running 5 mile dash 100 dollars Running s mile dash 100 dollars Running 4 mile dash Running 1 mile dash for 2 year olds 50 dollars Indian novelty 2 miles 25 dollars Squaw race 1 mile dash 25 dollars Pony Race Roman riding Bicycle foot and sack races Farmers feed your horses at the Cash Feed Yard 112 South Second St Horse to hay 10c horse to oats 10c 8-tf
Nob Hill directors announce Prof. Reuben Schwartze as principal and Miss Helen Druse as teacher for the next year. One more teacher will be needed, totaling four staff members. iCard of Thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy after a bereavement. Mrs. Ada Wilson.
Policeman Nat Yates seeks his wife’s brother James T Likens who left Arbanna Kas three weeks ago for this place and has not been heard from since. Children back home have written letters to him care of Mrs Yates and fear harm may have befallen him.
For Sale house and lot with seven rooms and bath located on North Second Street. Enquire at McConnell's Furniture Store, 23 South Second Street. Also includes a strayed notice of two horses from Alfalfa Bridge with descriptions and contact details for F. G. Drew, Zillah Postoffice. Flour Consumers advertises Yakima Best flour. Baby carriages and go-carts available at The Elite, 10 North of Street.
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