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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1907
Page
5
The state tax commission will take over all inheritance tax business from the treasurer on June 12. Inheritance tax accounts and records will be kept by the tax commission, though funds still go to the treasurer. Nearly 400 cases will be prosecuted after June 12 for due taxes found in six months of investigations, including reopened suits on old accounts.
Miss Nora Achelpohl and Charles Hope Muirhead were married at St. Michael's and All Angels' church by Rev. Maurice Bywater. The couple, residents of North Yakima, were joined by relatives and two intimate friends from the Selah valley. They honeymoon in Wide Hollow then return to Seattle. a quartet sang at the ceremony.
Mrs. A J Allison of Toppenish visited the city Thursday and announced the opening of a new 21 room rooming house on the Lillie tract. The lower floor serves as a store, while the two story building provides rooms above.
At Thursday’s board meeting the contract for the new high school was awarded to Gibson & Smith for 84,990 with completion by December 15, under plans by Architect Sauitt. Corbett & Raymond bid 96,243 with a June 1, 1908 finish. Two bids were opened for the eight room grade school, with C. H. Bruenn at 27,800 and Gibson & Smith at 26,520.
A delegate convention of fruit and produce grower associations from Zillah Granger Outlook Sunnyside and Grand View met at Granger. Elected Amos Bush president and K J Hawn secretary to discuss federation but decided a permanent union is premature due to several locals not incorporated. A plan gave each local association a management role in the Yakima Valley Fruit and Produce Growers Association Granger for this year. Roy C Brock now manages Granger association inspiring Sunnyside district support. The meeting aims to streamline handling of prunes peaches pears apples hay and potatoes by car shipments. Alfalfa crop talk suggested a minimum $ per ton in the stack but no action.
Mrs. E. P. Barbour of New York has purchased a half interest in Mrs. Rinehart’s store, adding a new partner to the business.
Dr. H. Wo Allen of Spokane receives many letters and personal pleas from supporters across the state to seek the Republican nomination for governor. He notes he would not reject the offer if formally tendered and cites his 23 years in Washington and roles as Shriner and grand medical examiner for the A O U W. He serves on the Spokane school district board.
Government statistics show Washington produced 38,276,184 tons of coal in 1906 valued by miners at 5,906,434 dollars, with prices at the mine rising alongside national production and higher wages. The report notes higher consumer prices and rail rates shaping the coal market, especially along the Pacific coast.
Northern Pacific official predicts record westbound passenger traffic for 1907 as Christian Endeavor and National Education Association conventions draw travelers to the Pacific Coast. Regular summer rates apply and travel could exceed prior peaks, surpassing even the Lewis and Clark Exposition era.
Fred A. Sarjeant confirms a western Washington relic story about a rifle wedged in a tree. The flintlock gun, placed 20 years ago as a curiosity, remains protruding as the Sarjeant family preserves the farm where found. Nearby, a Nob Hill prank staged a drowning scene with a dummy and sign as a joke about road water nuisance.
A fine baby girl arrived Thursday evening for Mr. and Mrs. John Ditter. John is smiling and planning to share cigars in celebration.
A broad warning circulated that coal prices will rise soon with orders placed now to be delivered at higher rates. Mines plan the hike and shortages are anticipated, urging purchase before fall or winter. Meanwhile North Coast Railway extends survey work in Cowlitz pass area and builds a horse trail to Ashford to enable summer supply caravans.
Architect N. C. Gauntt has purchased a 20-24 horsepower Cadillac. The car is described as one of the fastest available on the coast and deemed a hummer.
Work on the Northwest Light & Water transmission line is halted while awaiting a carload of poles ordered last February. Delivery is uncertain but work will resume once the poles arrive. J W Mohr builds a mosquito net balloon to shield a cherry tree from thousands of robins. Farmers report ongoing cherry damage from the birds.
Ed Hinman recovers after being seriously injured while stopping thieves at Kiona. His latest update shows progress and return to downtown activity.
Superintendent Read argues the proposed ordinance for a new telephone line is defective and invalid as it is filed by an individual rather than a corporation. He says a franchise would prompt amendments, while promising a $75,000 investment and modern equipment for a regional headquarters in the northwest. Public opposition to a competing system is noted.
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