Local notes from North Yakima report social and legal updates
St Michael's Rev Bywater fined for sidewalk biking. Boxer Jack Curley arrives in the city with ties to North Yakima. Newlyweds James and Mrs Vareo return from a Seattle wedding honeymoon. Local residents visit, flood damage scarce, ditches harmed. Several business and real estate movements, church meetings draw crowds. A San Francisco doctor exonerated after trial. A judge rules for Parton in an estray case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Vareo
Sound
North Sixth Street
Seattle
Stokes
Grandview
City
J. Harrison
Sunnyside
North Yakima
Selah Orchard Lands to Sell 444 Acres in Tenancy Tracts
Attorney Fred Parker and Tennant & Miles form Selah Orchard Lands company to handle 444 acres in East Selah on Yakima river bank. The Bounds and Myer ranch will be cut into ten acre plots, some trees bearing, promising prime fruit land in the valley. A. H. Thurnes reports Foley's Kidney Cure cured his kidney and bladder trouble, praising its results. Jacob J. Betram and Miss Orpha J. Dompier receive their marriage license yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Parker
Tennant
Selah
Yakima River
County Correspondence Highlights Local Visitors and Moves
C E Thorp from Seattle visited J K Reed for a few days after arriving Saturday. Mr and Mrs Robert Lincks returned to Kentucky with Mrs Lincks able to work. G F Kincheloe moved his family to a new place south of the old hop house last Friday. Mr McElroy led services at the school house Sunday evening drawing a good crowd. Services planned again in two weeks. Mr Henry Grist of the School Section attended Robert Johnsons. Mr and Mrs W J Freeman and Mrs John Alderson returned from Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Thorp
Seattle
J. K. Reed
Robert Lincks
Kentucky
Mrs. Lincks
G. F. Kincheloe
McElroy
Henry Grist
Robert Johnson‘s
W. J. Freeman
John Alderson
Heavy rains cause 20 year flood through Naches area
In Naches City upper Venus region the heaviest rainfall in two decades caused overflowing ditches and damage. Wagon overturns injure Lee Greer, a W J Dimmick teamster, with a head wound dressed by Dr Wells. Sam Bunce and family were soaked after a ride down Tieton. Farmers plan hay next Monday. Lafe Little fled to North Yakima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper
Venus
Lee Greer
W. J
Dimmick
Dr. Wells
Sam Bunce
Tieton
Sam
Bob Parker
Cobb
Naches
Lafe Little
North Yakima
Sunnyside Social Notes Show Travel, Visits, and Meetings
Local residents plan moves and visits across towns including Grandview Boise City Cle Elum and Walla Walla. Church events and society meetings are noted with winsome social details and gifts.
Local Family News and Gatherings Highlight Community
Mr and Mrs Peter King welcome a young daughter. Miss Myrtle Porter of Goldendale visits J S Young. Miss Edith Vail recovers from a serious illness. Nick Orths cottage near the school house nears completion. Mrs Laura Ackley of Ellensburg works in the valley to organize a Royal Neighbors lodge. Little Daisy Orth recovering from appendicitis. Mr Earl Baker and Miss Jennie Bordeau wed in North Yakima last Wednesday. Both well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter King
Myrtle Porter
Goldendale
J. S. Young
Edith Vail
Selah Real Estate
Nick Orth
Laura Ackley
Ellensburg
Royal Neighbors
Earl Baker
Jennie Bordeau
North Yakima
Fourth of July Festivities Planned by Selah Residents
The town prepares a Harrison Grove celebration with Modern Woodmen leadership A morning address by James D Seeley of North Yakima follows a full day of sports including ball games races and log rolling A noon basket picnic ends with a Remingtons hall dance Community mourning Mrs Marshall Stone who died after long illness services Tuesday at home and burial at Taloma cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Seeley
North Yakima
Marshall Stone
Harrison's Grove
James Seeley
Remington's Hall
Immigration and Visitation Notes from Wapato and North Yakima
WAPATO mentions Mrs Will Savage and daughter Nellie visiting North Yakima. Mr Orvil Smith called home from Pullman due to his mother Mrs E S Smith illness. Roy Brown from Goldendale visiting sister Mrs S D Smith. Mrs Will Baker of Ellensburg visiting her mother Mrs Savage. Mrs Charles Higgins visited North Yakima. H Maxwell a business visitor in North Yakima. Ethel Graves and Ester Lay visiting Parker. Bucklen's Arnica Salve praised by Tom Moore of Rural Route 1 Cochran Ga for a foot sore cure. sold at C C Case's drug store.
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Chas. J. Rushmore
John H. Weigel & Co
Tacoma
Dege & Miller
Geo. Eder
North Yakima
Seattle
A. G. Eder
George
Albert B. Lord
The
Orvil Smith
Pullman
E. S. Smith
Roy Brown
Goldendale
S. D. Smith
Will Baker
Ellensburg
Mrs. Savage
Charles Higgins
H. ©. Maxwell
Ethel Graves
Ester Lay
Parker
Bucklen
Tom Moore
Cochran
C. C. Case
Where 19 Scott Anxious Inquiry From Gretna Neb
Gretna Nebraska resident Charles Abraham seeks Edwin J. Scott, missing for four years after last being heard from at a small fruit farm in North Yakima. Attorney E S Nickerson forwards the appeal, and E B White of 320 North First Street notes the husband’s brother-in-law search is active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin J. Scott
West
Charles Abraham
Gretna
Neb
E. S. Nickerson
North Yakima
E. B. White
North First Street
Abraham
Scott
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Advertised for Cough Relief
An elderly style advertisement touts Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a cure for coughs bronchitis influenza croup and pulmonary diseases. It includes a testimonial from B B Laughter of Byhalia Mississippi and notes sale by D H Fry Drug Company.
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B. B
Byhalia
Miss
D. H. Fry Drug Company
Ridpath Embraces State Platform and Tax Reform Plan
Colonel William Ridpath, republican candidate for governor, states he is in harmony with the party platform and endorses the late state convention’s aims. He adds a personal platform stressing taxation as a heavy burden on state, county, and municipal levels, noting rising assessments and tax rates threaten prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ridpath
Nine Bands Draw Huge Valley Visitors For Big Day
Businessmen report daily incoming news of hundreds of visitors from all parts of the valley. The anticipated day is expected to surpass the state fair in visitor numbers and excitement.
Brown Announces Candidacy for Yakima County Superintendent
A formatted public notice from Ernest A Brown announcing his Republican candidacy for Yakima county superintendent of schools. Includes planting services offer and contact details, and a separate notice from J M Brown announcing candidacy for Yakima county clerk subject to September primaries.
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Yakima County
Governor Candidates View Tax Policy and Libel Law
A candidate outlines plans to curb rising taxes by reducing commissions and officials, opposes a constitutional tax classification for corporate property, promotes development of state resources, supports a fair libel law balancing press freedom with accountability, and pledges to serve the general welfare over private interests.
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State Tax Commission
For Sale in Moxee Valley 320 Acres at $22.50 Acre
Forced sale of 320 acres in the Moxee valley portion of section 23 township 12 range 22 E W M. Valued at 35 per acre, offered for a few days at 22.50 with $1500 cash and balance on terms at 6 percent. Can divide. contact Chas Elrey 1616 Dean Ave Spokane Wash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moxee Valley
Township
Chas. Elrey
Dean Avenue
Spokane
Wash
Sheriff Candidate Lancaster Named in Yakima County Race
Auglx Jos H Lancaster enters the Republican primary race for Yakima County sheriff. The announcement endorses Lancaster as a leading contender in the upcoming election.
Pacific coast to gain large navy protection in coming years
Congressman Wesley Jones predicts a strong Pacific naval buildup with new docks planned for Honolulu and Bremerton. He cites navy department assurances and says two ships per year are slated, aiming for parity with the Atlantic coast as ships expand under the naval program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Wesley J. Jones
Metcalf
Navy Department
Pacific
Honolulu
Bremerton
Congress
Washington
Naval Department
Atlantic
Notice of Private Sale of Real Estate in Yakima County
In the King County Washington Superior Court probate matter guardianship of Addie Callender Ralph H Callender and Maree Callender minors a private sale is ordered for Lots 5 and 6 in Block 71 North Yakima now City of North Yakima The sale may occur after July 2 1908 with bids at Rooms 901 906 Alaska Building Seattle cash or part cash and part credit at least half cash and balance by promissory note secured by first mortgage 10 percent of bids due at sale completion after court confirmation
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Superior Court
State of Washington
King County
Addie Callender
Ralph H. Callender
Maree Callender
North Yakima
Yakima County
Alaska Building
Seattle
Washington
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Lee Tite
Moxee
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Washington Bar
Olympia
George B. Conklin
Kauffman
H. H. Schott
George Schott
Shapokee
Minn
John Huntington
Wakeport
Cal
Luther Martin
Mrs. Huntington
van Snyder
Jndge
Harris
Germany
A. B. Cline
First National
W. F. Tuesley
B. BE
Parton
Justice Johnson
Johnson
Selah Orchard Lands Company
A. H. Thurnes
Buffalo
Hegan
Foley
Jacob J. Betram
Mullins
Fruitvale
Naches City
Sunnyside News Notes
O. Ellis
Cascade Lumber Company
Wm. Stobia, Jr
Geo. Mattheson
Miss Bennett
J. O. Luke
Cle
Archdeacon Wellman
Trinity Church
J. Newcomer
Nampa
Idaho
Boise City
C. H. Hitchcock
Wm. Hitchcock
Merrill
Bellingham
Lou Reese
Geo. Reese
Woman's Guild
Andrew Green
Messrs
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Roy Lichty and
W. Miller
Sadus
M. E. Missionary Society
W. Drom
Leem
Ben Scatchard
A. C. Turner
Outlook
P. T. Ludwig
Walla Walla
Woman’s Improvement Club
P. J. Lichty
Little Daisy Orth
Wapato
Will Savage
Nellie
Gretna, Nebraska
Aiso
Ernest A. Brown
P. O. Box
J. M. Brown
Col. W. M. Ridpath
Repub
Lican Ticket
JOS. H
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Co. A. Nelson
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