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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1907
Page
6
Foreman E Swanson of Camp No 1 on the Tieton was struck by flying rock from blasting and suffered a shattered right shoulder and other injuries. He was taken to the sanitarium in Yakima where he rests, with recovery hoped barring internal damage.
Hoyt and Dollie Gish wed Saturday at 3 pm in Judge Taggard’s office. The Yakima valley is celebrated for its fruit trade, boosting regional pride amid booster club chatter and local commerce. A Pills ad promotes Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for stomach and digestive issues.
More residents greet the Hull ranch on the Ahtanum as R L Draper foreman receives his mother sisters and little brother from Lincoln Minnesota. His father elder sister and brother plan to join soon after selling property in Minnesota. Mrs Draper is sister in law of Mrs L L Matterson of Capitol Hill.
W L Dimmick of the Selah valley won a contract to freight all cement steel and supplies for Theodore Weisberger's Tieton canal project. The work bases at Natchez City with 35 to 40 teams and an estimated price near 30000 dollars. Dimmick will load material there and haul it eight and a half to seventeen miles, subcontracting some freighting.
Councilman Arm bruster heads a West Side bank drive with subscriptions nearly complete. Backed by prominent businesspeople and valley farmers, the Farmers and Merchants Bank will start with 30000 dollars in capital and will be built near the West Yakima avenue drinking fountain, with site and building decisions soon to be finalized.
The Boston store in central Washington reopens after a full refresh. It features two new balconies for a millinery center and a skirt department, with four fitting stations, mirrors, and a ready-to-wear area. A spring millinery collection arrives for Monday exhibition.
The store reports a large renovation adding to the reserve department and increasing total floor space to over 8,000 feet. The improvements allow handling up to 3,000 customers daily, a tenfold increase from prior capacity, with spring goods now on display behind sliding glass doors.
Charles Heattner, examined at the county jail, was found sane and ordered admitted to Medical Lake. Heattner, a Colorado migrant with a wife and two children, previously behaved erratically, tore bed clothing, and claimed to be President Roosevelt. Heattten’s leg injuries and despondency contributed to his decline, with past confinement in Colorado asylum and ongoing risk if not confined.
Four dogs attempted to break into the pound on Front street Friday but were thwarted. Dog Catcher Graham begins work today and aims to bring many dogs into the fold, with methods yet undecided. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promoted by Case's drug store.
A fight in the Washington legislature over a 30000 state fair appropriation triggers a joint committee review. Senate critics push for larger funds for county needs while, if resolved, the general budget remains on track with key college and normal school items approved. Tourist traffic and Pacific Northwest immigration are noted alongside the budget dispute.
The Y M C A board selects H W Hughes to act as superintendent for the ongoing building project. A former Warren Roberts Construction company manager in Chicago, Hughes brings experience on major structures including the Rock Island Modern Woodmen building, Sangamon county court house, and the College of Liberal Arts Iowa City. He is based in North Yakima and will start when the building committee requests him.
Northern Pacific officials express optimism as low travel rates, effective March 1, begin drawing visitors. The early arrivals show the start of a stronger tourism season, signaling positive momentum for the railroad and regional travel.
A conference between house and senate committees settled the state apportionment placing Yakima county in the Third district. The three districts are First Island San Juan King Skagit Snohomish Whatcom Kitsap. Second Chehalis Clallam Clark Cowlitz Jefferson Lewis Thurston Wahkiakum Klickitat. Third Adams Asotin Benton Chelan Columbia Douglas Ferry Franklin Garfield Kittitas Lincoln Okanogan Spokane Stevens Walla Walla Whitman Yakima.
Frisky Animal Wesley A Lyons sues Frederick Clark in superior court for 1259 dollars. Lyons alleges the stallion owned by the defendant ran loose through his property and kicked him while he tried to drive it away, requiring medical care. Entertainment for Upper Moxee scheduled for Friday March 15 at Upper Moxee hall features music pantomimes and two farces with proceeds to the district 40 library fund and basket lunches by ladies.
Hollis ter's tea claim strengthens nerves and aids digestion and sleep. The ad promotes Tea or Tablets at 35 cents from Case's Drug Store.
Morning Herald reports on Smokh Nagier's Extra Five cigar and Coffin Bros. closing out plows at cost. Union made goods highlighted in a brief, honest notice of value and availability.
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