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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1909
Page
2
Ex president Roosevelt spent March 22 in Oyster Bay with his family finalizing arrangements for an African journey. He boarded the Hamburg steamer with baggage loaded and quarters inspected before returning home with wife and children, hoping the voyage is seen as a private citizen’s undertaking.
Benoit Bros move to establish a slaughter house near the fair grounds on North First Street. A brick two to three story building will house a retail store a refrigerator plant and storage for meat. Three carloads of cattle have been brought in and dressed beef of superior quality already appears.
The Medill family sold 80 acres of sagebrush land to outside buyers for 8000 cash. They had previously purchased a homestead relinquishment from C. L. Barnes for 350 three years ago and built a bungalow at 112 South Sixth street. Barnes redirected funds into city land and Tieton holdings, turning a modest gain into about 5000 as portions sold. The article traces the financial twists and speculative prospects tied to the original tract and future subdividing value.
The passage contrasts two editors, noting the Democrat’s editor as a better judge of land and implying higher faith in republican prosperity than the Republic’s editor. It frames a dispute over editorial perspectives on land and politics.
Oregon pioneer L B Rinehart died in Portland at about 65 after two years of ill health He had been a longtime resident of North Yakima and left for different climates seeking strength He married survived by his wife and son Arthur and was once a Democratic legislator and cattle operator with extensive land interests near Union and Yates in Oregon.
Land owners in the Pomona Heights project and creditors of the North Yakima and Fast Selah Irrigation Company met Thursday at attorney H. J. Snively’s office. They discussed forming a Water Users Association and cooperation with creditors appears likely. No public statements from Clark O’Bryan regarding his plans were reported.
The YMCA board of trustees decided to appeal Judge Preble's decision in the dispute with Aetna Indemnity over Gibson and Smith contractors for the building. Attorneys Englehart and Rigg were instructed to prepare the necessary papers. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup advertised as a gentle, quick relief cough remedy for children.
The Union Gap Irrigation company extends its ditch by two miles and adds 2149 acres to water access. John Sechtorfelt F S Weed and Charles Cunningham will oversee the work for 20000 dollars who bought the ditch. Remaining water rights and land in the Moxee valley and lower Yakima valley will benefit from the canal extension.
Miss Bessie Hall and Miss Viva Wiley hosted a St Patrick’s themed gathering at 116 North Nadhes avenue with green decor and white, a small luncheon, and contests awarding prizes. Guests included Miss Coffee Miss Rugh Miss Hockman Miss Tenneson and others in an intimate circle.
A capacity crowd enjoyed a Tuesday evening performance in St. Joseph's parish hall by the ladies aid. The farce featured strong songs and standout acting with attractive scenery and costumes. Notable gowns belonged to Mrs. Frank X Nagler and Mrs. Jack Maher. The climax showed 16 old maids transformed into 16 young girls by Prof Make-over.
Notice states the firm Benoit Bros. dissolves and business continues under Benoit with F L Benoit and R L Benoit. The new firm will pay all debts and collect all money due to the old firm. F L Benoit and R L Benoit sign.
The supreme court at Olympia affirms the lower court and sentences Churchill to an indeterminate term of one to twenty years for the manslaughter of Ray Ziegler a former city policeman shot in Van Diest's saloon on Front street The decision ends a lengthy and widely known case amid family and community scrutiny.
In a hard fought case the Supreme Court decision upholds a lower court finding sending Charles Churchill to prison for manslaughter after a first degree murder charge. Prosecutor Wende and Deputy Taylor presented the appeal. attorney H. J. Snively vows further hearings while Churchill remains jailed. The Churchill family, early Yakima valley settlers, long stood with the defense.
President Howard Elliott of the Northern Pacific says bids for the new North Yakima station will be sought soon after necessary site changes. He stresses the trip is personal, not railroad business, and notes his investment in Yakima land is private. Elliott toured the valley by auto with railroad officials, while confirming no disclosure about potential personnel changes.
An old ad promotes Rings Little Liver Pills claiming relief from sick headaches constipation and biliousness while cleansing the system Do not gripe and price is 25 cents Sold by C W Camp.
Alex Pringle, a 32 year old plumber, pleaded guilty in superior court to passing a worthless check for 47.54 drawn on First National Bank for Ford Liquor Co. He received an indeterminate sentence of one to fourteen years by Judge Preble and will be taken to Walla Walla. The check bore a signature allegedly by Robert Scott and went unused for two days before his arrest by Deputy Kauffman. Pringle’s downfall is tied to fast women and costly social life, with wealthy relatives disowning him to spare their reputation.
The Yakima public library faces closure due to empty funds and unpaid bills. The First National Bank covered recent salaries to prevent collapse, while new books arrived but ongoing purchases remain uncertain. Taxes may rescue the library, with other banks potentially stepping in, if city support remains lacking. Separately, Miss Grace Douglas and Mr. John Chalmers married at Zillah, with a large wedding party and 75 guests, and plans to live in Okanogan county.
The March number promises superb plates from top outdoor photographers and expert articles by writers who have "Been There" guiding readers in planning outdoor campaigns. Buy at newsdealers or mail 25 cents for a copy by return mail.
E F Perry of Parker Heights praises Churchill West for completing an artesian well on his 30 acre ranch. A prior well near the house was shallower than the Lombard Horsley ditch, while the new bore, about 250 feet higher, yields ample water 100 feet higher than the first. Churchill West also drilled for Andrew Jacobson in the Modern addition.
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