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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1909
Page
5
The article extols Quaker Oats as a strength giving food for children not just sturdy adults. It notes mothers reporting stronger vigor after feeding their kids oats and urges daily breakfast use, with two package sizes 10c and 25c.
Logan Walter Page urges counties to study road types before bonding for construction. He cites rock suitability and maintenance needs, warns against costly rock roads, and promotes expert guidance from the Office of Public Roads. Two key steps are selecting suitable road classes and ensuring ongoing maintenance funds.
Pike County Alabama adopted sand clay roads after U S Road Construction head W I Spoon studied 700 miles needing work. A $143000 bond issue funded 118 miles of roads in two years, with premiums on initial sales, and wages for eight gangs. The plan promises rapid improvements and property value gains.
A large wave of homesteaders relinquish claims in hopes of better land in the Spokane Coeur d Alene and Flathead reservations this summer. Hal J Cole, U S land office Spokane, explains the law allows registration after loss through no fault but those who relinquished for consideration lose entry rights. James W Witten supervisor of the opening says inquiries are sent to Washington and he will base in Coeur d Alene during the drawing August 5 with arrival around July 6 in Spokane.
A large black bear in Cougar gulch north of the North Fork river wrestled with a trap as prospectors Peter Ingle Chris Christianson and Frank Arman met it on a steep trail. They fired nearly all their ammunition, Christianson fired a final shot with a .44 revolver at close range, and the bear was killed after being struck in the brain.
President R E Strahorn announces a Cascades hydroelectric project to power his railroad's mountain division. A plant near the Cowlitz pass aims for about 30 000 horsepower with eight miles of flume lines collecting water from the two principal forks. Power to run trains may extend toward North Yakima as demand grows.
Summer coughs and colds are obstinate and difficult to cure. The most prompt method is to take something pleasant which will gently move the bowels, a good laxative cough syrup. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup will surely and promptly cure your cold. Sold by C. W. Camp, West Side Druggist.
Officer Adams pursues a large wildcat seen near the depot area while returning from a robbery search. The beast closed to about 30 feet before slipping back into woods, alarming residents. A man named Brown is later captured on robbery charges.
New York June 22 James R Wilkinson a Nevada City mine owner filled a upscale hotel with stenographers for weeks His exploits centered on Miss Virginia Sullivan a South Bend Ind girl who tirelessly transcribed his letters Now engaged they plan to marry and move to California leaving the dictation to memory only
In Oklahoma City on June 22 Nelson won a fifth round decision over Jack Clifford in a bout scheduled for 15 rounds. The referee stopped after a heavy jab to Clifford’s stomach knocked him down. officials intervened though Clifford rose after five seconds and pressed to continue amid a disappointed crowd seeking refunds.
In Seattle on June 22 Albert Steffkin, companion of Aton Walters, remained missing as police investigated the case. Officials consider the possibility that Steffkin was an accessory to the crime. A promotional line about Pinesalve antiseptic appears in the text.
Department of the Interior notices Bismark Tucker of North Yakima Washington who filed intent to make final commutation proof for the southwest and northwest fractional sections in Township 14 North Range 19 East Willamette Meridan. The proof is to be presented before the Register and Receiver at North Yakima Washington on August 24 1909. Witnesses named include C N Kinney J Door Viers Anna Hammel and Alonzo R Calkins all of North Yakima or Spitzenberg Washington.
The Department of the Interior North Yakima Land Office in Washington announces a contest by William A. Finn against Homestead Entry No. 5055 by Peter Larson for section 8 township 14 north range 20 east seeking proof of abandoned residence with a July 30 1909 hearing. Also notices by Northern Pacific Railway Company to file objections by August 1909 for NE 1-4 of NE 1-4 Sec 18 twp 15 N R 19 E W M and a stockholders meeting for Selah Telephone Company on July 3 1909 to increase capital and share count. Entries include final proof filings by Albert Trottier and associated witness list.
In the Superior Court of Washington Yakima County Dorman Pros. a corporation plaintiff versus William S and Etta May McChesney John McKay Farmers and Mechanics Bank William Kunz Frank Hartz George et al notice of sale of real estate in foreclosure under court action销售
The sheriff ready to sell under a 1909 order to satisfy a $5282.14 judgment with six percent interest and costs. The foreclosure covers the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter and southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of Section nine in Township Nine, Range Twenty two East W M Yakima County Washington. Sale at public auction on July 10 1909 at 2 pm at the court house front door North Yakima.
In Yakima County Washington the court orders cause be shown by July 10 1909 at 10 AM why PR Krank should not be granted discharge as administrator of J D Noonan deceased Based on the final account the estate may be closed Notices will run in Yakima Herald for four weeks and be posted in three public places Done June 4 1909 in open court.
Notice is given that the hearing of the final account and petition for discharge of P Frank as administrator of the estate of J D Noonan deceased will be held in the Court room at the Court House North Yakima Washington on July 10 1909. Interested parties may appear and file written objections why the final account and discharge petition should not be granted. Witness Judge Preble and the seal of the court affixed June 4 1909. A W Barr Clerk Roy King Deputy Clerk. June 9 16 29 30 July 7
Suttons for Publication Washington in sact for Yakima I W Buzby plaintiff v Mrs EB Rm Shelton and Charles W Shelton BH Hl Taylor and Shaffer & Company defendants State of Washington summons to Charles W Shelton ill Taylor and Shaffer & Company to appear within sixty days after May 12 1908 and defend the action and answer the complaint or judgment will be rendered foreclosure of a chattel mortgage given by Mrs K B Shelton to W Buzby on June 1908 for one Columbia hay press for steam power No 2203 size 19x wood frame No 2 mortgage covers said property Attorneys Lu h man & Clark P O North Yakima May 12 19 26 June 29 16 23.
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