Pioneers' Association Aging. Four of 1883 Members Attend 24th Reunion
At Seattle the Pioneers' Association of Washington held its 24th reunion with only four of the 41 original members answering roll call. Rev George Whitworth, 91, led talks on half a century of state history while secretary Edgar Bryan noted aging members and a current rolls total around 800. The group, founded in 1883 and incorporated 1895, continues to draw long-time residents who settled in Washington before 1870.
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Old Pioneers
Pioneers’ Association
State of Washington
Seattle
Old Guard
Robert Frost
Olympia
Willam H. Mitchell
Clara E. Sylvester
W. S. Abernethy
George A. Barnes
William O. Thompson
L. D. W. Shelton
Washington
Edgar Bryan
George JF. Whitworth
Mr. Whitworth
Bryan
Local News Briefs Highlight Departures and Arrivals
Melisa E Hill, English instructor at the high school, plans summer in Hood River Oregon before returning this fall. Architect Newton C Gauntr showcases a new Cadilac touring car, touted as powerful and swift on the Pacific Coast. Fred Clemans returns from Pullman after nine months of study. J T Foster and family from Los Angeles seek a yearlong home, with Mr Foster a veteran abstractor with Kelso & Foster.
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Melisa E. Hill
Hood River
Ore
Newton C. Gauntr
Pacific Coast
Fred Clemans
Pullman
North Yakima Praised By County Auditor At Meeting
County Auditor J. N. McCaw of Walla Walla reports from North Yakima where auditors discussed the new Torrens law and related bond requirements. The session included State Tax Commissioner Frost and delegates from two counties studying the law.
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North Yakima
J. N. McCaw
Walla Walla County
Walla Walla
Frost
Portland
Whitman County
Yakima
McCaw
Legislative Committee
Fire destroys 30000 pounds of wool in Ellensburg loss
Local sheep magnate R C Hamilton reported a devastating fire that consumed 30000 pounds of fine wool valued above 6000 dollars. Meanwhile the Pacific States Telephone Company plans a mid July move to a new building with an automatic system.
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Ellensburg
R. C. Hamilton
Pacific States Telephone Company
Felton
Dr. Sloan
Boy Born to Mr and Mrs Vern Weeden in City
A boy was born on Wednesday to Mr and Mrs Vern Weeden of 215 South Third street. The birth adds a new family member at the address.
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Vern Weeden
South Third Street
Slogan rubber stamps at the herald office
A birth notice reports a son born Wednesday afternoon June 19 1907 to Mr and Mrs Frank Opistil. The item notes SMOKE Nagier s Extra Five cigar Union made t.
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Frank Opistil
Outlook Urges Action as Garfield Visit Prompts Valley Plans
Outlook and Sunnyside residents rally for Secretary Garfield to see lower Yakima Valley needs during his July 9th visit. They urge earnest, insistent demands for water, drainage, and reclamation projects, noting Sunnyside canal and Snipes mountain opportunities.
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Outlook
Sunnyside
Garfield
North
Yakima
Lower Valley
Lower
Yakima Valley
Yalima
Union Gap
Snipes Mountain
Sunnyside Sun
Elmendorf Seeks City Franchise for Electric Railway
Spokane report says M Elmendorf still seeks a city and county electric railway franchise despite a prior county denial. He cites new hearing orders as county commissioners direct Auditor Crocker to advertise. Elmendorf plans a 200 mile system with North Yakima as center, with routes toward Moxee and Ahtanum Oak Springs debated.
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Spokane
M. Elmendorf
Elmendorf
Auducor Crocker
North Yakima
Intervalley Railway Company
T. A. Noble
Rose carnival at Moxee raises funds for church
Large crowd attended the Moxee Congregational church Ladies Aid rose carnival on Thursday, under Mrs Hill and Mrs Walters patronage. The event featured an 18 piece band, 75 rose varieties, prizes for best displays, and a program of recitations and sketches. Also noted were St Joseph's academy graduates and a 4th of July hat sale at Mrs Cary's.
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Moxee Hall
Ladies’ Aid Society
Moxee Congregational Church
Mesdames
Sickler
Pitt
Allen
Walters
Wilson
Dixon Hill
Miss Pitt
Rose Linbarger
Ray Hill
Jennie Hilstrom
Amy Quimby
Horace Sauve
Napoleon Sauve
Norman Linbarger
Mrs. Cate
Will Cate
the Bumblebee
Thelma Cate
St. Joseph’s Academy
Yakima Theater
Lillian ‘Lumbull
Alice Mayer
Tuner Flynn
Hazel Laver
Jessie Warren
Dorothy
Lillian Turnbull
Gen. Ormsby
L. Turnbull
Ormsby
Warren
Edith
Masons Visit Prosser for Lodge Initiation
A large delegation of Masons traveled to Prosser Monday to assist in initiating a large class of new members. The visitors reported a warm reception from Prosser lodge brothers. Attendees from our city included A. E. Knerr E. J. Hooze H. E. Irving Edward Remy J. M. Nessly W. F. Tuesley J. M. Brown Dan Ritter A. M. Dean F. McCredy J. E. Smith Harry Coonse J. W. Sindall Mr. Johnson W. D. Ritter A. E. Baldo ser Mr. Jacreau and Marshall Scudder.
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Prosser
Prosser Brothers
A. E. Knerr
E. J. Hooze
H. E. Irving
Edward Remy
J. M. Nessly
W. F. Tuesley
J. M. Brown
Dan Ritter
A. M. Dean
F. McCredy
J. E. Smith
Harry Coonse
J. W. Sindall
Mr. Johnson
W. D. Ritter
A. E. Baldoser
Mr. Jacreau
Marshall Scudder
Hunting Trip Planned by Local Party to Cascade East Slope
John H. Weigel Dr Wight Alfred Meyers and Jack Calahan will leave July 4 for a two week hunting trip on the east slope of the Cascades to Mount Adams with full game equipment. Victor Janeck son of L O Janeck will spend the summer in Seattle visiting Frances Miller and exploring Sound area. Local bankers attended the State Bankers association meeting in Spokane and Reid Thomas will work this summer for the reclamation service in Engineer Harold Doolittle camp.
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John H. Weigel
Dr. Wight
Alfred Meyers
Jack Calahan
Cascades
Mount Adams
Victor Janeck
L. O. Janeck
Seattle
Frances Miller
Sound
George Donald
W. L. Steinweg
Chas. Heath
H. C. Lucas
Spokane
State Bankers’ Association
Reid Thomas
Titan
Reclamation Service
Harold Doolittle
Chinese Matting Rugs Offered at Five Decents Each
Coffin Bros advertise Chinese matting rugs for sale at 50 cents each. Local trade notice notes limited stock and quick sale terms.
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Coffin Bros
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J.T. Foster
Los Angeles
Cal
Mr. Foster
Kelso & Foster
The
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Henney & Winona
Henney S
Hartung & Larson Hardware CO
Moxee Church
Cary
G. Kohls
Pinkerton
State Island
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A. Mayer
Debbie
Pinketto
C. Cran
Seabury
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LaChance
Sallie
Ormsby’s
Mueller Margaret
Anc
L. Reginbal
C. Brusten
S. J
Inez Flynn
Hazel Suver
Leon Roleau
Turntull and Mayer
St. Joseph's Academy
Masons
Benton
Coffin Bros. Tf
Redfield
Yakima Avenue
Ralph K. Nichols
Attorney AT Law
Opera House
N. Second St
North Yakima, Wash
E H. Lynch, G
Mullins Building
Logan H. Roberts
Guy K. Brewster Roberts & Brewster
Notaries Public
Yakima National Bank
Yieeeee & Mbigs
Attorneys AT Law
American Surety Co
Empire State Surety Co
Ditter Block
J. Lynch, M. D
Mullins
Ellis & Nagler
Physicians and Surgeons
Sloan Block
N. Natches Are
Nagler
R. David Rosser
Janeck’s
Pension Board
Yakima Veterinary Hospital
South First Street
G.8. Duncan
Lambson
E. W. Lambson
8Rd Ave
Hostein
W.D. Ingalls, Prop
R.F.D. No
H. M. Helliesen
Cor. B
R.R
Fred L. Janeck
Yekiona Nation Bank
L. L. Thorp
J. D. Cornett
Frank Bartholet
Lilly
W.S. Earles
North Yakima, Wn
State of
Uldrice Gendron
A. B. Larson
de Bonis Non
Yakima Herald
Yakima County
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