Entertain for Miss Wheeler and Picnic Guest
Miss Florence Wheeler hosted a Saturday picnic at Sumach park for her house guest Miss Juanita Gregory of Sunnyside. A social gathering at 805 Pleasant Avenue produced a straw vote: Roosevelt three to Taft two among 30 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Wheeler
South Nndies Avenue
Sumach Park
Juanita Gregory
Sunnyside
Roosevelt
J. A. Taylor
Pleasant Avenue
Taft
Malpractice Suit Seeks Guardian Ad Litem for Boy
Gertrude De Kay is appointed guardian ad litem for her 14 year old son Robert to sue Dr. W. H. Carver for alleged malpractice after an operation caused suffering and injury to the boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude de Kay
Robert
W. H. Carver
G. A. R. Royally Entertained at Pullman Meeting
D. L. Druse reports from the G. A. R. state meeting in Pullman. Fifty eight visitors attended from North Yakna. Citizens hosted royally and praised the surrounding country. Next year the gathering will be held at Port Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L
Pasco sidewalk work awarded to Broulette and Ellison
A $35 000 contract for Pasco sidewalk construction and curbing goes to Broulette and Ellison of North Yakima after their successful bid. Work to commence within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasco
Broulette & Ellison
North Yakima
Goodlander Awarded 4950 in Condemnation Suit
W. D. Goodlander of Selah received 4950 from a jury in Judge Preble's court in the Yakima Valley Transportation Company condemnation case. The payment covers a fifty foot wide strip across the south half of the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 25, 14, 18 for right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodlander
W. D. Goodlander
Selah
Paving Matter Postponed by City Commission
The city commission postponed a hearing on North First Street paving for another week. About 70 percent of property owners along the street protest the proposed 40 foot road way as the cost would be too much for the lots to bear in assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
North First
Moxee superintendent leaves for summer trip
A. Payne, superintendent of the Moxee public schools, departs for Chicago and New England cities to spend most of his summer vacation. He will return in time for the latter part of the summer school work. The six months old infant of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Lamb of Mesa died in a Sunday runaway accident when the wagon rear wheel ran over the child after the horses spooked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Payne
Moxee Public
Chicago
New York
New England
Herbert Lamb
Mesa
Summer Hotels Open on June Sth at Moclips
Word received by C C Burwick general agent of the Northern Puacific railway says the hotels at Moclips will open for the 1912 season on June 5. The season has begun and wealthier travelers plan their annual beach pilgrimage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Burwick
Northern
Buacific Railway
Moclips
New Yakima Title Abstract Firm Renovates Second Street Office
Abstract company prepares new North Second Street office with a modern front and a fire proof vault measuring 11 by 25 feet 14 inches. Contractor J H Corbett starts renovation work this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abstract Company
North Second Street
Yakima Title Guaranty Abstract Company
J. H. Corbett
Collision on N P Main Line West of Cle Elum
A rear end collision occurred on the N P main line about one mile west of Cle Elum Tuesday evening around 6 p.m. No injuries were reported but both engines and several cars were badly damaged. The crash was blamed on the gravel train engineer unable to hold his train down the grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. P
Cle Elum
Roslyn Miner
Sheep Shipment to Chicago Returns from Windy City
Davis in charge of the shipment of Kittitas valley sheep arrived Chicago last Saturday after ten cars departed Kittitas Sunday May 29. The trip included only three feeding stops and no incidents. Zimmerman and Senter fed the train. Davis plans to rest about a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Chicago
Windy City
Kittitas Valley
Kittitas
Kittitas Line Begins Clearing Right of Way
A crew of men under Contractor Johnson of the Kitsap Electric line started work this morning to clear the right of way between Roslyn and Cle Elum. Grading is to begin next week, with Johnson returning Monday with the remaining crew to finish clearing ahead of graders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittitas
Johnson
Kitttitas
Roslyn
Cle
Fire destroys Richland substation cuts power to area
A Pacific Power and Light substation at Richland burned Saturday afternoon due to defective insulation. The loss nears $3,500 and the Richland lighting system remained off until yesterday. Numerous irrigation pumps used by local ranchers were temporarily halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Power & Light Company
Richland
Pasco
Out-of-Town Guests Headed to Portland and Seattle
May McDonald left Monday for Portland to visit friends for two weeks and possibly attend the Rose Carnival. Mrs. E. H. Rutan and her sister Mrs. William Innis traveled toSeattle for a relative visit and may also tour the Rose Carnival in Portland. Mrs. W. F. Loomis of Aberdeen is visiting Mrs. George Becker at 509 Brown Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May McDonald
Portland
E. H. Rutan
William Innis
East
Seattle
W. F. Loomis
Aberdeen
George Becker
Brown Avenue
Wheat Yield Seen in Horse Heaven and Rattlesnake Districts
The Prosser Record notes estimates for this year place Horse Heaven and Rattlesnake wheat at 250000 bushels. Yields range from 20 to 25 bushels per acre in some areas, about ten in others, signaling wealth for the region alongside a large fruit and strawberry harvest already underway.
Fine Wheat Shown By Mrs Frank Herke At North Yakima
Mrs Frank Herke owner of a dry land farm four miles east of Tampico brought a sample of the fine wheat grown on Key Place this year in its first season of cultivation. She left the sample at John Morrissey real estate office on North Second to tell the story of potential in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Herke
Tampico
North Yakima
Key Place
John Morrissey
North Second
Telephone Trouble Sparks Power Line Fire Across Mabton Area
The Mabton Chronicle reports a high line wire broke last Saturday at 66 000 volts and fell on a 6600 volt line, burning out nearly all transformers in Mabton Sunnyside and Grandview. The damage is considerable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Moxee
Mabton Chronicle
Mabton
Sunnyside
Grandview
Hay from Kittitas Falls Short of Last Year
About 100 carloads of hay have shipped since the 15th of last month, filling dealer contracts and leaving roughly 15 000 tons unsold in the Kittitas tributary territory. Acreage is one third lower as meadows sowed to wheat and oats, yet total hay crop may still approach last year's output per the Kittitas Spokesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittitas
Traveling salesmen flock to North Yakima in busy season
Traveling men from the Northwest and distant houses converge on North Yakima, drawn by pleasant weather, hopeful crop prospects, and a seasonal peak. The influx reflects renewed business activity and optimism among local merchants and travelers.
Kennewick Reaps Harvest As Strawberry Shipments Grow
The 1912 strawberry crop largely shipped out with only small amounts of late varieties remaining. Charles H. Collins, whose firm handled most of the crop, estimates shipments may top 20 000 crates or 30 to 85 cars. Growers likely receive about 3 per crate, boosting valley income by roughly 60 000 over three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennewick
Chas. H. Collins
Kennewick Courier
Olson forecasts large prune shipments from Yakima orchard
Olson, county commissioner from the second district and president of the Yakima Valley Fruit Growers Association, told a Granger News reporter Tuesday he expects to market 50 car loads of Italian prunes this year from his old Purdy Flint place on Parker bench, up from 10 last year and 30 the year before. He also reports heavy pear and apple crops and an orchard with over 15 000 trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olson
Martin E. Olson
Yakima Valley Fruit Growers’ Association
Granger News
Purdy Flint Place
Parker Bench
Found Dead at Home in Toppenish Mrs Cruse
Mrs Babie H Cruse was found dead on the back porch of her Toppenish home Saturday morning by neighbor Mrs Goucher. The death was deemed natural after an inquiry by Coroner Pred Shaw and Yesewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babie H. Cruse
Toppenish
Wheeler Reynolds Wedding in North Yakima and Selah
Miss Bertha Wheeler of North Yakima and Mr. S R Reynolds of Selah were married in a Christian church ceremony after morning services. Rev W F Turner officiated with organist Miss Lancaster and witnesses Miss Besse B Summers and Mr W D Reynolds. The couple will reside in Selah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler-Reynolds
Bertha Wheeler
North Yakima
S. R. Reynolds
Selah
W. F. Turner
Miss Lancaster
Besse B. Summers
W. DD. Reynolds
Rankin Candidate David Rakin Announces Run for County Attorney
Rankin candidate David Rakin of Granger announces run for county attorney on the Republican ticket. He is a Cornell College and Harvard Law School graduate, has lived in Yakima County four years, and currently serves as Granger city attorney in his second term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankin
David Rakin
Granger
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Iowa
Harvard Law School
Yakima County
North Yakima
Horses Shipments Sourced From Yakima County for New York
W H Austin and associates are shipping eleven carloads of range horses from Toppenish via the Northern Pacific to New York City for sale at prevailing prices. The horses are described as a classy lot. Roger of Pipestone Minnesota is reported to be seeking horses for an eastern shipment. Austin and associates operate independently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Yakima County
New York City
W. H. Austin
Mr. Austin
Fine show draws crowds at Outlook carnival
Secretary Averill of the state fair commission visited the Outlook carnival and stock show and praised the display of community animals. He noted warm weather kept some animals away, yet about a thousand people attended and the best stock seen in years suggests the annual event will become a top show in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Averill
State Fail Commission
McFarland-Reise Wedding Quiet Granger Ceremony
Miss Florence McFarland daughter of Mrs Jessie G McFarland of Granger and Mr Jay Reise a prominent Granger man were quietly married Monday morning at 11 in the Methodist parsonage Rev W H Selleck officiating. They will visit the Sound cities Victoria and Vancouver then reside on their Granger ranch upon return June 24. The bride was a former Granger teacher and noted artist. Mr Reise is established in Granger business and well known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFarland-Reise
Florence McFarland
Jessie G. McFarland
Granger
Jay Reise
W. H. Selleck
Reise
Sound
Victoria
Vancouver
New Cherry Facer Boosts Uniform Cherry Packing
The Fruit Growers' warehouse reports receipt of Sterling cherry facers from California. A rubber device fits the box top with a receptacle for each cherry, enabling uniform packing before the top is nailed and removed. Manager Mr. Hunt predicts it will aid labor saving and improve box appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Hunt
History and Prophecy From Kinney to Circling Nation
Prosser records founder James F Kinney named a great plain horse heaven now known nationwide. Yakima Grocery’s Thomas Carlyle plans a 30 day US circle travel visiting Ontario Chicago Columbus New York and Seattle before returning to Yakima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Kinney
Prosser
Horse Heaven
House Heaven
Wil
Thomas Carlyle
Yakima Grocery Company
United States
Ontario
Can
U. CC
Columbus
Chicago
National Capital
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Texas
California
Portland
Seattle
Yakima
Miss Florence Coe Weds Howalda Biwell at Home
A pretty home wedding last evening at eight united Miss Florence Coe, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs James R Coe of 408 North Third Street, with Howalda W Biwell. The ceremony took place in a living room lined with pink roses and a dining room decorated in red roses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Rey Coe
Mr and Airs
James R. Coe
North Third Street
Howalda W. Biwell
Local Nuptials Highlight North Yakima Bride and Groom
The Archway ceremony united the bride from North Yakima and the draughtsman groom with 30 relatives present. Miss Harriette Parker attended the bride, while Frank Smith joined the groom. They received wedding gifts and moved into their new home at McClaren and Fifteenth Avenue after a brief repast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriette Parker
Frank Smith
Mrs. Elwell
McClaren and
Fifteenth Avenue
North
Yakima
O. W. R. & N. Railway
Personal notices from North Yakima and vicinity
A string of social notes from North Yakima shows travelers visiting businesses and hotels, engagements and marriages in Granger Toppenish and Ellensburg with families from Milwaukee Ellsworth and Seattle including J W Martin top Penison drainage worker and Asaday Reise Florence McFarland Erwalda Elwell Florence Coe Thomas Drenen Goldie Thompson among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. J. Tuttle
Duluth
Mann
Commercial Hotel
Kenneth Knudson
Commercial
Heing Sone
Everett
H. P. Ames
Ellsworth
Wis
A. L. Thomsen
East
Yakima Avenue
California
Ames
North Yakima
Jay Reise
Grangar
W. H. Earles
Milwaukee
John Earles
Michael Earles
Seattle
Yakima Hotel
Columbia River
Charles A. Bragdon
Grandview
W. B. Foster
Tacoma
Harry Schnively
Irvie Bounds
Karl Gustavvason
Fred Ciemans
Misses Sanders
Pllensburg
Frances Mathews
Ellensburg
Frank Bryant
N. BE. Elsworth
Marion
C. M. Georgeson
Sitka
Alaska
Georgeson
Euclid District
Asaday Reise
Florence McFarland
Granger
Erwalda W. Elwell
Florence G. Coe
Thomas Drenen
Goldie Thompson
Toppenish
Hedvig Martinson
Tillie Johnson
Mary Johnson
Fritz Johnson
Albin Johnson
Englewood Avenue
Mr. Johnson
Taft strength and convention fight noted in editorial
An editorial harshly critiques Taft managers seeking to unseat elected delegates and stack delegations from states with weak Republican Party presence. It argues Taft cannot win without fraud in places like Indiana Michigan and Washington, and warns of rot in rotten-borough states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
National Committee
Indiana
Michi-gan
Washington
Prom Dress Prompt Leads to Jail Time Remarks
A defendant facing a third term sentence tells the judge he has scruples against another term. The judge asks why he should not be jailed again, prompting the prisoner’s brief reply about not wanting a third term.
Western states plan display and drive for exhibit funds
United action is urged to back a regional exposition under seven states and Alaska. Campbell reports $100,000 spent in ten months with $4,500 sought from states. Plans include touring exhibits to twelve eastern cities, establishing Washington reps for federal support, and prizes to growers, including a $5,000 wheat award. Bricker of Northern Pacific to join later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Seven States
Alaska
Campbell
Minneapolis
St. Paul
East
Middle West
Cew
Washington
American Northwest
Yakima Valleys
L. J. Bricker
Northern Pacific Railroad
Spokane
Yakima Valley
Getting Rid of the Fly in a Country Home
The article outlines a farm wide method to bar and starve flies by cleaning barns and stables, supplying a sewer system with vented lines, screening doors and windows, and using lime and a grounded fly-killer. It stresses frequent cleaning, proper waste disposal, and keeping the kitchen area fly free.
Pest Swatting Resolve Echoes in Every Brethren Breach
Fragmentary verse condemns a pest named VIL and calls for universal action to swat him. The speaker urges steadfast resolve in all minds to exterminate the nuisance.
Moxee 10 Celebrates Fourth of July With Big Town Feeling
Moxee City plans a large old fashioned Fourth of July with morning horse racing a chicken dinner noon, dancing, supper at six and fireworks. Special train service from North Yakima and a list of committees led by Hon. HK. B. Preble as orator promise a full day of events and community effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moxee
Yakima & Valley Railway
Moxco
Hon
HK. B. Preble
North Yakima
Moxve City
Andrew Slavin
Fr. L. A LaMontague
Hd. Boucher
Wm. Rivard
Euclid Dupuis
R. Rivard
J. A. Boyer
H. Sabres
X. Regimbal
H. Wagenburg
W. E. Gan
W. H. Clulow
W. E. Gerritsen
Wm. Belair
A. Perrault
John McShane
Wright
June Heat Brightens Summer Scenes In Town
June brings graduates and schoolouts as town themes shift to summer. Children cheer, gardeners flourish, and vendors celebrate season favorites from ice to cantaloupe. Beachgoers, soda fountains, and fresh fruit mark the warm spell.
Demise of He Who Rocked the Boat Noted in Daily Press
The verse laments the swift end of the man who disrupted affairs, signaling the death in somber terms within the daily press and reflecting on his controversial influence and sudden decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Press
Out of Commission Senator Sorghum Sees Sleep Elusive
Washington Star quotes Senator Sorghum on politics making strange bedfellows and notes that politics does not give a man a chance to sleep, reflecting on the strain of public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Northern Pacific advances for apple movement with refrigerated cars
Northern Pacific Railway to deliver 1500 refrigerator cars under construction and ready for the apple crop movement. General Agent Burdick reports data forthcoming from Henry Blakely and George Merritt. NP plans to use its own cars plus Armour & Co contracts to speed early fruit handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific Railway Company
North Yakima
Burdick
Henry Blakely
Freight Department
George R. Merritt
Merritt
North In Pacific
Armour & Co
Northern Pacific
Miracle Cure Told by Texas Family for Coughs and Colds
A Clarendon, Texas family credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing a brother who risked consumption after a severe cough. Ten bottles finished him, bringing him to full health and 218 pounds. The remedy is praised as quick and reliable, priced 50 cents to 1.00, with a free trial at Red Cross Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Pharmacy
Ballard
AL Fry
W. Camp
Cor 3Rd
Yakima Uves
W. B. Holsclaw
Clarendon
Tex
Dr. King
Heat and Disease in Europe 1911 Observed by De Fleury
In 1911 Europe faced extreme heat that fueled sickness and later GI disturbances, liver congestion, and skin issues. De Fleury attributes water diversion to skin cooling, low blood pressure, and reduced poison elimination as key factors. Fruit and vegetable diets, hot drinks, lactic ferments, and drugs boosting kidney function helped, while mild protein restriction and water intake were advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
de Fleury
Dee
The
American Medical Association
Polk's Gazetteer of Oregon and Washington Cities
A business directory detailing every city town and village in Oregon and Washington. Includes descriptive sketches of places their locations and shipping facilities along with a classified directory of businesses and professions. Published by R L Polk & Co Seattle Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Washington
R. L. Polk & Co., Inc
Seattle
Wash
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van Vliet
McCurdy
Scuddar
F. A. Morgan
Charles Heath
John Corbett
Dean, Jarrick
S. E. Smith
Grand Lodge of the Order
Russell
Frank Russell
R. E. Jones
Grady
Jones
L. L
Mecca
Northwest
Smash Lilm
Skeeters
Armour & Company
Company
Polk’s Gazetteer
S. First Street
Mr. Buyer
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