Foreclosure notice and Bertha Johnson broadcasts resolve
Mrs Bertha B Johnson formerly of North Yakima now Wallace Idaho sends a telegram to the Herald denying personal fault in a furniture foreclosure. She explains Norman Brothers bought four lots in December 1910 and promised 20000 in 1911 while she bought furniture under the same contract to pay 12500. She says the lawsuit will be settled satisfactorily and invites friends to visit the region famed for fishing and mountain air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Johnson
North Yakima
Wallace
Idaho
Herald
Republic
Norman
Bertha B. Johnson
Greatly Enlarged Crop Expected in Yakima Valley Hay Market
W. W. Robinson of Seattle predicts a record hay crop with 30 000 tons to market from the Columbia River Valley. He notes unsold last season stock, increased production on reservations, California hay selling faster, and urges Yakima valley growers to harvest earlier and feed alfalfa locally to avoid overshipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima Valley
W. W. Robinson
Seattle
Robinson
George Donald
Columbia
California
Payroll Exceeds Thirty Thousand in Yakima Rail Work
The O W R and N reports about 438 men employed in North Yakima and on the Yakima division, with over $30,000 paid in the past 89 days. Construction at Selah and the electric line account for most pay as summer fruit movement looms, with multiple job categories listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
Selah
Lancaster
O. W. Bpe
Yakima Valley Transportation
Transportation Company
Igen
Alaska Plank for Democrats Dominates Delegates at Convention
Contesting Alaska delegations arrive in Baltimore as the national committee prepares to decide their claims. The OConnor faction proposes an Alaska plank backing immediate territorial development and criticizing Republican policy. L T Irwin of Fairbanks predicts Alaska’s votes will rally behind Speaker Clark on the first ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
A. J. Daly
Nome
Seattle
William O’connor
Cordova
Falcon Joslin
Fairbanks
Daly
Los Angeles
National Committee
O'Connor
Democratic Party
Clark
L. T. Irwin
Moxee Wins Close Ten Inning Game Over Selah
Moxee defeated Selah 8 to 7 after ten innings on Selah grounds Sunday afternoon in a see saw contest. Both pitchers were effective though errors and overthrows by Selah, especially O Neil, costly. Final rally by Moxee in ninth sealed the win as Selah threatened with a run and a man on second before the final out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moxee
Selah
O'Neil
Selah—Franks
Leo Tyrell
L Larry Tyrell
Marks
H. Marks
Indian Husband Beats Wife Then Takes Babe in Arrest
Lena Winiwite testified before Sheriff German that her husband known as Indian Philip deserted her and violently beat her, snatching their four month old baby and leaving her on the ground near their Yakima reservation ranch. The trial showed discipline by tribal custom and the husband offered to take back his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellensburg
Lena Winiwite
Philip” Winiwite
German
Yakima Reservation
Hundreds of Sheep Poisoned in Oregon Range
John G. Hoke reports a letter stating 600 head of Robert Stanfield’s sheep were poisoned at the upper Burnt River range near Pendleton, likely premeditated with strychnine. No suspect found. woolmen vow action. Hoke also notes 15 sheep shot near Medical Springs on June 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Ore
John G. Hoke
Burnt River
Robert Stanfield
Pendleton
Close Out Sale At The Fair On South Second Street
Local store announces a close out sale featuring ladies and gents furnishings and shoes at The Fair located on 25 So 2nd Street. The notice emphasizes great sacrifice to clear inventory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
2Nd Street
Men of global renown visit Chicago for Republican convention
Chicago hosts numerous eminent figures as the Republican convention drew attention. Senators governors and other leaders were photographed and mingled with the crowd. John Hays Hammond was among the notable attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Hays Hammond
Almquist wedding planned in Aberdeen nuptials
Mid-Summer wedding of Amy L Almquist to Carroll G Kelley announced. The ceremony will take place July 16 at the grandfather's home in Lisbon North Carolina. Postnuptial residence will be in Aberdeen with J F Kelley, noted state Democratic chairman, involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian M.almquist
Amy L
Almquist
Lisbon
N. C
Mars
Democratic Committee
Kelley
Aberdeen
Box Party Honors Miss Laura Taylor in Yakima
Miss Laura Taylor of Seattle was feted with a box party by Miss Viola Schwagler and Miss Grace Listmann at the Yaki ma theatre for The Spring Maid. Chaperoned by Mrs. Alfred Helton, the guests included Miss Taylor Miss Schwagler Miss Listmann Miss Hill and Miss Dooly with further events planned through July 4 during her North Yakima visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Taylor
Seattle
Viola Schwagler
Miss Schwagler
Grace Listmann
Yakima Theatre
Alfred Helton
Miss Taylor
Miss Listmann
Miss Hill
Miss Dooly
Mrs
Double Wedding Ties Victoria and Seattle Couples
A double wedding at the Cathedral in Victoria B C joined J P Crane of Victoria with Ottillia Ernsdorff of North Yakima and Edward Anderson of Seattle with Katherine Crane formerly of Yakima. The Cranes will live in Victoria while the Andersons visit North Yakima then return to Seattle where Anderson runs Sunrise Auto Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Yakima
Victoria
B. C
J. P. Crane
Ottillia Ernsdorff
Edward Anderson
Seattle
Katherine Crane
J. Crane Kolt
Yakima General Hospital
Mr. Anderson
Sunrise Auto Co
Miss Mary Campbell to Wed Henry Lilburn in Salt Lake City
Miss Mary Campbell of North Yakima travels with plans to marry civil engineer Henry Lilburn of Breckenridge Colorado. The couple will wed Wednesday at the First Presbyterian church in Salt Lake City and then reside in Breckenridge after July first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Mary Campbell
Seattle
North Yakima
D. Campbell
Terrace Heights
O.W. R. & .N. Railway
Henry Lilburn
Breckenridge
Colorado
First Presbyterian Church
Close Out Sale at 25 South Second Street
Pair invites customers to a close out sale at 25 So 2nd St. The message promises savings on goods, urging shoppers to visit.
Birthday Party for Master William Newcomb at Fruitvale
Residents report a cheerful birthday gathering at W B Newcomb's home in Fruitvale as Master William Newcomb turns ten. The note highlights local events including a tax payers league meeting, Come and Help Club activities, and plans for charitable fundraisers.
Farmer Joe Wallace Injured by Falling Ladder
Joe Wallace, a local farmer, is severely injured when a ladder fell on him. He cannot walk, has had no physician, and his condition remains uncertain. Mrs. D Shettler of Holdrege Neb arrived to visit and will stay weeks. Henry Gollather returned from British Columbia trip. Ralph Weaver suffers serious eye trouble and cannot see with left eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wallace
Mrs. D. ©. Shettler
Holdredge
Neb
C. D. Hills
Henry Gollather
British Columbia
Ralph Weaver
Ellensburg Visitors and Alaska Guests Journey West
Mr and Mrs A L Schley of Cle Elum arrive Friday to visit in the city. Mrs M I Cook and daughters Ar delle and Maude plan to move to North Yakima after a day’s stay. Alaska born party reviews the western country on their first trip west. W Johnstone buys a 4 passenger Mitchell Baty Six from Reynolds Motor Car. Mrs J J Rowley and children depart Friday for Sunny Side for a four- (text cut)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Schley
Cle Elum
M. I. Cook
Ardelle
Maude
North Yakima
Alaska
S. D
W. Johnstone
Mitchell “Baty
Heynolds Meéetor
J. J. Rowley
Sunnyside
Local residents depart for travels after brief city visits
Mrs. Rowley and family hosted by Mr and Mrs Hoover as Angie Hoover heads to North Yakima for Prof. Dow's recital. Belle Hoover leaves Sunnyside for Tacoma and Whitworth College summer session. Mrs. Speaker and Walter return to Cle Elum after visiting Peterson and Johnson. Mrs. Shorey returns to Cle Elum after visiting Helen O Ban. W H Stoecker heads to Seattle for weekend with friends. Mrs. Davis departs Easton after two days in city on business. Ray Summerfelt and wife depart for North Yakima for days of business and visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitworth College
Louis Speaker
Walter
Peterson
O. Johnson
Cle Elum
M. Shorey
Cle
Helen O'Ban
W. H. Stoecker
Seattle
Davis
Easton
Ray “Summerfelt
North Yakima
Local Residents Observe Visits Across Towns
MOXEE Mr Waite rents his place to the Cook family and travels. Miss Waite visits friends in Tampico. Mrs Wallace Waddington visits Seattle with her children Clara and Bryan. Mr and Mrs James Stuart return from Naches. Mrs Jonathan Edwards of Sprague visits her daughter Mrs M R Stuart. Mrs V Stuart visits her parents Mr and Mrs D L Peck. U S Re S camp at Lake Raches hosts Fourth of July plans. Rev and Mrs Montgomery spend Sunday at Parker. Mrs Jack Beam visits her parents. Mrs Neal Denitt spends Wednesday in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Waite
Cook
Miss Waite
Tampico
Wallace Waddington
Seattle
Clara
Bryan
James Stuart
Naches
Jonathan Edwards of
Sprague
M. R. Stuart
V. Stuart
D. L. Peck
Lake Raches
Montgomery
Parker
Jack Beam
Hunter
Neal Denitt
Town
Local notes from Grandview area include visits and school changes
J W Woodgon of Long Creek Ore visits Grandview guests Mr and Mrs Skirving. Mrs Carlson returns from La Crosse Wis to Grandview. Mrs Hunt improving in health and will return soon. Mrs McNeece improving but mind clouded. Donald Moore graduates Seattle high school and moves to Moore ranch for summer then to Washington State College Pullman next fall. Mrs Clark and son visit from Roseburg Ore. apple trees color noted. Methodist program Tonight titled The Haymakers. Miss Boys elected to primary. Miss Whiting moves to third/fourth grades. Weir family to move to Parker. Editor Foster praised for fly paper edition. W Butler tours in Mitchell. Miss Marjorie Bean ill with smallpox. Free Methodists picnic at Blaine park. Washington Fruit Distributing ships first carload of cherries.
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J. W
Woodgon
Long Creek
Ore
A. Skirving
Carlson
la Crosse
Wis
Hunt
Donald Moore
Seattle
Moore Ranch
Donald
Washington State College
Pullman
Hoover
Sunnyside
Wick
Weir
Parker
Chapin Db. Foster
Grandview Herald
W. Butler
Marjorie Bean
Grandview High School
Blaine Park
Washington Fruit Distributing Company
The Fair To Quit Business For Jever
The Fair announces closing its shop and selling show cases fixtures and stock at sale. Located at 25 South Street, it offers bargains on remaining stock and fixtures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Und Street
Tacoma hosts Washington club delegates on food inspection tour
Miss Esther Allstrum Tacoma food inspector guided delegates from the Washington State Federation of Women’s Clubs through Tacoma’s stores bakeries and restaurants. Olive Kurtz North Yakima praised the kitchens while Ellensburg leaders push pure food reform. The tour used Fire Chief George McAlevy’s 60 horsepower car and concluded with copies of Tacoma’s food ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Esther Allstrum
Washington State Federation of Women's Clubs
Olive Kurtz
North Yakima
Ellensburg City
Emma Bricker
Ellensburg
Keator
George McAlevy
Blames Immodest Dress on Girls and Mothers
Chicago public guardian Miss Mary M. Bartelme denounces skirts above the ankles and low necked gowns as causes of debauchery. She blames mothers for lax upbringing and says such outfits tempt men, urges arrest for immodest dress, and calls for old fashioned morals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mary M. Bartelme
Misa Bartelme
Miss Bartelme
Tory
Saxo Salve Promises Quick Relief for Skin Ailments
An advert touts Saxo Salve as a mild topical remedy for itching eczema and skin eruptions. It claims rapid relief within days and a money back guarantee if results are not satisfactory, with sale through Fred L. Janeck in North Yakima, Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Fred L. Janeck
Druggis
Desert Land Entry Final Proof Notice at North Yakima
Notice for George Weikel of North Yakima filed to prove Desert Land Claim No 662 for SEY SW NE and NE SE Section 2 Township 13 N Range 17 E Willamette Meridian. Hearing before U S Land Office August 7 1912 with witnesses Winchester Lineks Reeves Ross. Registered Harry Sainte. June 26 July 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
North Yakima
Washington
George Weikel
Township 13 North
Range 17 East
Willameton Meridian
U. S. Land Office
Henry W. Winchester
North Yakimt
Wu. Dimes RR
Lineks
William
Harry
Sainte. Regiatar
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Norman Brothers
Columbia River Valley
Baltimore
William Jennings Bryan
Rooosevelt
Yakima Redman
Oregon Ranges
Taft
Boles Penrose
United States
Pennsylvania
William SE
Borah
Roosevelt
James R. Garfield
Ohio
Yakima Valley News
Fruitvale
W. B. Newcomb
William Newcomb
John Kennig
James Fullbright
Ingham
Wm. Nelson
Lincoln Avenue
Win
Nelson
C. A. H. Club
Harry Plath
George Culp
Culp
Treton Lands
James Fullbright, Jr
Outlook
Polk’s Gazetteer
Oregon
RK. L. Polk & Co.,, Inc
Wash
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