Contested Will Of Henry J. Bicknell In Yakima County
A lawsuit filed March 2 in Yakima County Superior Court challenges the last will of Henry J. Bicknell. Plaintiffs seek to set aside the will on grounds of fraud and undue influence led by residuary legatee George S Rankin. The case names Yakima Trust Co First Christian Church Elks Lodge No 318 and others as defendants with March 28 set for hearing. The estate is valued around seventy thousand dollars with Rankin slated to receive about thirty thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Henry J. Bicknell
Henry M. Bicknell
Cora EB. Bicknell
Andrew Raymond Bicknell
Clarence Belford Bicknell
George 8. Rankin
Yakima Trust Company
First Christian Church of
North Yakima
L. O. Janeck
Dan Reilly
Idella Heskett
Bessie Bicknell
Yakima County
Stephen Kidder Bicknell
Cora A. Bicknell
Chas. Scott
Thella Heskett
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of
George S. Rankin
George S Rankin
First Christian Church
Benevolent and Protective Order of
Diks
Henry J Bicknell
Bicknell
the Elks
North Yakima Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Washington
Rankin
Davenport Rosewood Piano From Old Square Becomes Unique Cabinet
Yakima Cabinet and Upholstery company workers remodel a rosewood square piano once in the Commercial club to a Davenport. George Mosby handles cabinet work while Stoltenberg upholsters. The newly formed firm, Mosby and Stoltenberg, moves to 132 North First street and will offer fine home and office furniture, mattresses, draperies, carpet cleaning, and repairs.
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Yakima Cabinet and
Frank Horsley
George Mosby
Stoltenberg
Mosby
England
Davenport
Messrs. Mosby and Stoltenberg
Yakima
Yakima Cabinet Company
North First Street
Yakima Valley Transportation Company
Dayton Gets Yakima Pastor
Dayton Washington reports Rev. RE V McAlpine who has served three months as temporary pastor of the Baptist church has returned to Spokane. Rev P Bailey from Oregon was expected March 1 but delayed by family illness. For the next month Rev Mr Root of North Yakima will supply the pulpit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Yakima
Wash
RE. V. McAlpine
Baptist Church
Spokane
P. Bailey
Oregon
Nicolai and Chaffee Win Verdict Quickly
The jury returned a unanimous verdict for defendants in the case of J. O. Vince and wife versus H. E. Nicolai and Stephen E. Chaffee in superior court. The Sunnyside principals were accused of conspiracy to defraud but evidence showed they aided preserving plaintiff interests in a real estate deal. Chaffee provided legal services free of charge while Nicolai sold land at a $2400 premium and fully accounted for proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Vince
H. E. Nicolai
Stephen E. Chaffee
Superior Court
Department No. 2
Thomas E. Grady
Sunnyside
Stephen FE. Chaffee
Otto Burton
England
Burton
Nicolai
Vince
Mr. Nicolai
Joshua A. Vince
Mr. Chaffee
Girl Sparks Agricultural Education in North Yakima
Miss Hsther Smith of North Yakima first proposed publicly the idea of agricultural education in the valley. Her advocacy prompted potato clubs for younger citizens and inspired schoolgirls and boys to compete in the new contests. Cooperation from teachers and community rises as the program gains momentum and practical aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
Hsther Smith
S. Grant Smith
Schoo
Famous Pony Express Rider Hallam Dies in Chicago
Robert Hallam known as Pony Bob dies at 72 in Chicago after a long life as a noted express rider. He carried Lincoln’s election news across hostile territories and saved Cold Springs settlers in 1849 by riding through Piute lands under siege. He later served as a scout under General Miles with Cody as his chief of scouts.
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Chicago
Robert Hallam
Pony Bob
Abraham Lincoln
Cold Springs
Hallam
Piute
Nebraska
Nelson A Miles
William F. Cody
The Wolf Guards the Sheep as Prodigal Return Theme
Poem fragment by Charles Eugene Banks reflects on transformation and return to the Father theme. It speaks of a wolf becoming a guardian, likening life’s cycles to the prodigal in spiritual terms.
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Charles Eugene Banks
North Yakima Masonic Temple: Grand seven story building
North Yakima completed last season at about $150000 featuring seven stories. The sixth floor houses a Masonic hall akin to Solomon's temple. The second floor holds city offices while the Yakima Commercial club occupies the fourth floor. The fifth sixth and seventh floors are used by the Masons with the fifth floor hosting a large assembly hall for public events.
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Yakima
Masonic Temple
Yakima Avenues
Fourth Streets
City of
North Yakima
Rival Headquarters Declare Nomination Questioned
A candidate voiced no intent to run but hinted acceptance if approached as a close acquaintance. He asserted he would cross the bridge when it arose and later indicated broad public demand for his nomination. Governors in seven states asked if he would accept if nominated, and he answered Yes.
Trusts and campaign money tied to Roosevelt drive
National Taft headquarters accuse Roosevelt backers of deep ties to Munsey and Perkins, alleging a forged letter from steel trust officials exists to undermine Houser’s charges. They claim Roosevelt managers hold the only copy if any letter exists and warn of coordinated influence from Harvester, steel interests, and Perkins allies. Georgia and Pennsylvania crop notes follow.
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Washington
Taft
Senator Dixon
Roosevelt Committee
Munsey
Frank A. Munsey
George W. Perkins
International Harvester Company
Perkins
Walter Ll. Houser
la Follette
Roosevelt
Steel Corporation
International Harvester Co
Houser
Export Apple Figures Show Fall in Season Totals
Apples exported to Europe for the 1912 season up to February 16 totaled SAVT 774 barrels versus 1 607 224 for the same period of the prior season. Totals by port include Liverpool with a value of $824 512.
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Europe
Liverpool
Darrow Indictments May Be Dismissed
In Los Angeles on March 2 the jury bribery indictments against Darrow former chief counsel for the McNamara brothers faced possible dismissal due to legal disputes over transcript access. Attorney Rogers rejected fragmentary notes, prompting Fredericks to threaten re arrestations and unresolved further complications linger.
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Los Angeles
Darrow
McNamara Brothers
Carl Rogers
Fredericks
Bert Franklin
McNamara
First Roosevelt club formed in Sunnyside United States
The Sunnyside Woman's Roosevelt Club formed March 1 with Mrs. A. W. Swigert as president and officers including Mrs. Jos. Lannin as vice president and Mrs. N. D. Boutell as secretary treasurer. Alaska mineral output in 1911 is estimated at 20.37 million dollars, up from 16.88 million in 1910.
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Sunnyside
Mar
United States
A. W. Swigert
Jos. Lannin
N. D. Boutell
W. B. Bridgeman
W. C. McCracken
Campaigon
Alaska
Twenty Years Ago Observations From Yakima News Briefs
Residents sign a pledge as a series of meetings begins in Yakima. J M Patton’s son rides a Shetland pony through streets drawing envy. Fechter of Mason’s opera house talks with agents for Maude Granger Ole Olson and Two Cronies. J H Bradford Jr names Moxee ranch How-bo-ne hop. Edward T Willson and George Vance headed for Yakima March 1. Mrs S J Cameron buys hilltop acre near Howlett house for a future residence. North Yakima brass band reorganized under Frank X Nagler after L C Reed’s departure. Tuesday morning earthquake felt along the coast with shocks near 3 AM.
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Fechter
Mason's Opera House
Maude Granger
Ole Olson
Local Notes Stir City Life And Arrivals
George Donald’s son receives a miniature road cart to accompany his Shetland pony. State Superintendent R B Bryan toured Ellensburg Normal School, staying over the weekend. Grass is six inches high on Selah Coal Creek and Burbank canyon ranges. A Roslyn fancier plans a cooking event here in two weeks with substantial wagers. James Green of Stone and Green builds a fine residence in the north end. The 2:40 club at Masons Opera House Friday night was the social highlight. J R Coe has sold Yakima Herald interest to E M Reed due to ill health. the paper laments the change and hopes for Coe’s recovery in ranching. Francis Murphy, famed temperance orator, was a forthcoming figure in the scene.
Poem by Daniel S Ford Found in The Optimist
The passage describes Daniel S Ford of The Optimist and presents a sentimental poem and Edwin Markham quotation about charity. It recounts Ford’s quiet Boston desk and a tale of the Great Guest who visits through acts of kindness, urging readers to live by a creed of compassion.
Not a news article item
Not a news item. a quotation about nails rivets and fellowship attributed to Ruskin.
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Fellowship of the World
Heaven
Ruskin
Second Sales Day Boosts Granger Town Activity
Granger held its second sales day with close to a hundred people at the auction, crowded stores, and a busy ladies exchange. Auctioneer George Goudh nour led the event. A 8 S. Hillyer from Zillah Free Press visited and assisted. Mrs. R. L. Leslie of Spokane arrived to see her Granger-raised children. A school trustee election elected A. Peterson with 32 votes.
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Granger
Mar
George Goudhnour
Sunnyside
S. Hillyer
Zillah Free Press
R. L. Leslie
Spokane
Jas. A. Green
Wallace
Ray
Merle Green
Eliza Dean
North Yakima
W. R. Auld
J. M. Hutton
A. Peterson
Peterson
Rug Beating Challenge in Yonkers
A wanderer at a back door compliments rugs as exquisite and unbeatable. A woman with a gingham apron offers dinner if he defeats the rugs, prompting a playful exchange reported by the Yonkers Statesman.
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Yonkers
Summons to Nature Haunting Silent Embrace
A speaker heeds a summons to leave conflict and bustle. They seek quiet, sleep, and solace in Nature, hoping to rest in its comforting, protective embrace away from streets and strife. The verse evokes retreat into peaceful rural calm.
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Ghorge Po
Department of Agriculture
Byers Vlade
Chaffee
Esther Smith
Smyser
Prame
Roosevelt Roosevelt
London
Glasgow
Hamburg
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
H. A. Surface
Surface
Georgia
Atlanta
E. JL. Worsham
Eastern
Woman's Roosevelt Club
Sound Cities
J. M. Patton
J. H. Bradford, Jr
Moxee
Hillside
Edward T. Willson
George Vance
S. J. Cameron
Howlett House
Brass Band of
Frank X. Nagler
L. C. Reed
Santa Anna
California
George Donald
R. B. Bryan
Ellensburg Normal School
Selah, Coal Creek
Burbank Canyon Ranges
James Green
Firm
Stone & Green
Mason’s Opera House
J. R. Coe
Yakima Herald
E. M. Reed
Coe
Francis Murphy
THE
Optimist
Daniels. Ford
Boston
Conrad
Edwin Markham
Alexander P. Revell
Roosevelt National Committee
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