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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
8
Ellensburg resident A L Slemmons and Sunnyside visitor Mrs Harrison were in town on business and social calls. Globe of Tacoma H A Warner a leading railroad man attends G A R encampment along with Everett delegates and other veterans visiting North Yakima.
Miss Minnie Johnson from Yakima visited Parker with friends. Mrs. Drew Chedister and daughter from Tacoma arrived for a stay with Mr. and Mrs. Will Thompson. Mrs. Will Thompson sprained her ankle while trying to control a team at the depot in Wapato. Mrs. Scott recovered from illness to return home. Genevieve Thompson returned from Tacoma after a year of schooling. Mrs. J O Shadbolt and guests hosted about one hundred friends at the Shadbolt home with a decorated packing shed, dancing, cards, and refreshments.
Miss Fannie Chase visited Sunny side on Thursday. Mrs. E. Ross of Kennewick visited her daughter Mrs. Ney of the Tracts. W. B. Douglas and Col. Walker of Zillah were Orchard Tract visitors last week. Mathewsons traveled to Sunnyside Saturday on business. The Sherman party from Tacoma with Le Roy toured Sunnyside Wednesday. Mrs. Chase and Fannie stayed to Sunday with Rev. Early’s family. Miss Fannie Bell returns home from Appleton Wisconsin. George Chase is building a cement floored barn with modern features on his property.
Miss Janie Young leaves this morning for the east with her cousin Miss Kelley to spend the summer at Miss Kelleys home. Gilbert Hanson and family, lately visiting Andrew Newberg in town, returned Monday to their Sultan Washington home after a three week stay.
J C Berry spent Sunday at home. Mrs Hensell has gone to Roslyn for weeks. Mrs Story is home again hoping for a long stay. Mr and Mrs Marks were in Yakima. Marks’ father, visiting here, will travel to Tacoma for weeks. Sunday school enjoyed a strawberry social at Mr Vaughn’s. G Meebour broke a rib in a wagon incident but remains by the house. Banon and others head to Toppenish for haying. F Ferris of the Seattle Times visited family here last week and praises home over Seattle.
The Woman's Home Missionary society gathered at the parsonage last Wednesday for an event with music recitations and essays on the American woman and her successes. A five o'clock lunch of strawberries and cream followed, with 50 to 60 attendees including visitors Mrs Addie Nelson and Mrs Jacobson from the city. The Christian Endeavors society met at George Chapman's last Friday for its regular monthly business meeting and social, drawing a large turnout. George Glasby, president, was named delegate to the state convention at Ellensburg, with Miss Etta Barr and Miss Edyth Whitmore also selected.
On Wednesday night residents celebrated Lloyd Bair’s twenty fifth birthday at Reu ben Bair’s home. O B Whitman bought 12 acres of the Walter Rowe ranch. Next Sunday is Children’s day at the Congregational church with services led by the pastor and a children’s talk. Walter Glasby returns home from Whitman College for vacation while Mary Glasby comes home from the Ahtanum. her school closed last week. Mrs A J Whitmore plans a trip to Centralia Washington next week to visit her daughter Mrs L J Mersena and family. Dan Nelson visits his Naches ranch after helping with alfalfa on his Wenus ranch.
Mrs. Louise Henderson visits North Yakima from Lewiston Idaho to see her daughter and join the G A R and W RC encampment as a Relief Corps member while staying through summer. Fred L. Harris says a Granger telephone office will open linking with the Farmers line with local rancher support. J M Gilbert of Syracuse NY comes to attend his daughter Mrs H B Pratt’s serious illness. he was a prominent Yaksman in the 1890s and rushed from the Chicago convention after learning of her condition.
Dr Darrin promotes his chronic disease treatment in Yakima offering free consultation and a proven record in hopeless cases. The ad claims Pineules for the kidneys provide first dose relief and purify blood, with sales through C W Camp West Side Druggist.
Kid Kraut arrives and joins Jack Curley for daily workouts at the club headquarters on Second and Chestnut. Charley Yost trains with local boxers while Maurice Thompson and his trainer arrive from Spokane to join later. The workouts lead to a Fourth of July welterweight title clash to crown the West’s champion.
Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine writes that Dr King's New Discovery saved his life and remains a reliable remedy for throat and lung complaints. The advertisement touts nearly forty years of leadership, pneumonia prevention, and weak lungs healing, with guarantees at C C Case's drug store and trial bottle free.
Herald want ads promise results from 16-81 listings for late night service and shopping at the West Side Drug Store.
A candidate declares entry for the office of county superintendent of schools on the Republican ticket in Yakima County. The notice appears as a paid advertisement to inform voters.
To those planting orchards this season, Ernest A. Brown offers planting and a guaranteed full stand to start growth at about the usual price. Trees will be inspected and pruned before setting. Telephone 4791. P O Box 875. tf
J M Brown announces candidacy on the Republican ticket for Yakima county clerk subject to voters at the September primaries. The announcement notes the plan to seek the office and participate in the primary election process.
Paid political notice from Joseph H Lancaster seeking Republican primary support for Yakima County sheriff. Voters are urged to consider Lancaster’s candidacy in the upcoming election.
A vintage ad promotes Bees Laxative Cough Syrup for young and old for coughs hoarseness croup and whooping cough. Claims gentle laxative and guaranteed relief. Sold by C W Camp West Side Drug gist.
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