Tyler Dies In Ellensburg Freight Yard Accident
I A Tyler, 28, a Northern Pacific brakeman from Seattle, was killed Sunday night at Easton when a helper engine was backed into him while switching a westbound freight train. He died instantly. coroner to hold remains for kin. He had worked about a year for the railroad after moving from Tacoma.
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Easton
I. A. Tyler
Northern Pacific
Tyler
Kittitas County
The
Tacoma
North Coast Railroad Chief Promises Settlements Talks
President Robert E Strahorn of the North Coast Railroad returns to Spokane after investigations into right of way grants near Kennewick and says settlements may be possible with the Northern Pacific. He notes no efforts were made to settle three North Yakima suits involving both roads, which will be fought out in court.
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Robert E. Strahorn
North Coast Railroad Company
Spokane
Kennewick
Northern Pacific
North Yakima
North Coast Road
Hargess Cold Cheaper Than Any Place in Town
A terse note proclaims Hargess Cold cheaper than anywhere in town with a quirky phrase Coffin Fros. The line hints at a local bargain or quirky ad style in a small newspaper item.
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Hargess
Coffin
Big Wheat Receipts Reported at Prosser Stations
In round numbers about 200000 bushels of last season's wheat have reached Prosser. 128 cars have been shipped from the station versus 90 the prior season. This year’s acreage is larger in Horse Heaven and Rattlesnake with a bumper crop expected. the present crop may yield 125000 sacks close to 250000 bushels. Horse Heaven grain to Prosser accounts for about a quarter of the total, with rest to Mabton Kiona and Kennewick. nearly all Rattlesnake wheat goes to Prosser.
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Frosser
Mabton
Kiona
Kennewick
W E Cole Chases Chicken Thieves in South End
Woman reports repeated poultry thefts in Seward area as W E Cole, in night clothes, chased intruders from his yard at 610 South Second Street. Two hens found outside the yard indicate a thief at work, part of a spate of recent losses affecting Mrs Mull and Mrs New and other area poultry raisers.
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W. E. Cole
Seward
South Second Street
Mr. Cole
John Mull
Second Street
Poultry Thief Strikes Again in Local Neighborhood
A thief with intimate knowledge of the area has been making a clean sweep of chicken coops. No identity is known, but he appears to know the lay of the land and has evaded capture. Several poultry fans report losses to the same mysterious prowler.
Gospel mission opens in Sloan building with 35 attendees
About thirty five people attended the first Gospel mission in the Sloan building on Saturday. Dr F L Hayden presided and urged salvation as the mission’s purpose. Speakers noted the work could save boys, curb saloon culture, and provide reading and coffee spaces. Joseph Broulette sang a solo as Ward Gardener led organ music.
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Sloan
F. L. Hayden
Presbyterian Church
Zaccheus
Joseph Broulette
Ward Gardener
T. E. Webb
Coffin Bros Promoting John Deere Hacks and Carriages
Coffin Bros. feature the celebrated John Deere line of hacks and carriages, highlighting durable construction and trusted performance. Local buyers urged to inspect the range and explore purchase options.
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John Deere
Coffin Bros
Natchies and Cowiche Ditch Trustees Set Yearly Assessment
A meeting of Natchies and Cowiche Ditch trustees approved a 6.25 per share annual maintenance tax, up from 3.50. With 175 shareholders and 240 shares, 220 shares use water. Plans include head ditch work, $150 for riprapping, $400 for cleaning seven miles, and a possible district formation to drain waste water with a permanent outlet.
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Natchies and Cowiche
Brooker
Provisional Schedule Set for Home Mission Committee Session
The Home Mission Committee of Central Washington met Monday starting at 8:80 AM and sat all day to finish work on vacancies in Natchez Bickleton and the Granger group. Dr Hayden chaired with plans to appoint capable men to fill posts vacant by April 1 as the presbytery meeting gains importance. The committee members returned home Monday evening.
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Home Mission Committee
Central Washington
Natchez
Bickleton
Granger
Hayden
Bill Introduced on Sterilization Measure in Olympia
Dr. Owens Adair reports Senator Reed introduced a bill for sterilization of certain classes in Olympia. Passage this session seems unlikely due to many bills. Adair hopes it is discussed. She plans to return in two years if needed, aiming to sway public sentiment toward a future law. Adair has large local real estate interests and will stay briefly before returning to Astoria, Oregon. Special announcement notes Foley’s Honey and Tar remains legal under the national pure food law. North Yakima Drug Store.
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Yakima Indian Reservation
Yakima Valley
Toppenish
Reclamation Service
Secretary of the Interior
Reclamation Department
Yakima Reservation
Owens Adair
Reed
Olympia
Senate
Adair
Astoria
Oregon
National
Pure Food and Drug
Foley
North Yakima
A. D. Sloan
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