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Newspaper

Yakima Herald

Location

Yakima, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1907

Page

5

Tragic Railroad Collision Takes Addison Kessling

In Yakima valley a horse and buggy crash with engine 281 on the Northern Pacific at C street crossing leaves Addison Kessling dead at the hospital and Samuel with serious injuries. Witnesses say the brothers were unaware of the oncoming train until too late. Addison shielded himself beneath the engine fender while Samuel suffered leg and hip injuries. Addison, engaged to be married, was about 40 and a lifelong resident. James Kessling, father, arrived after the tragedy.

Addison Kessling Kessling C Street Northern Pacific Samuel Addison James Kessling Yakima Valley Cascades

Special Rate Announced for Spokane Women's Clubs Convention

The Northern Pacific plans a special fare from May 26 to June 5 to Spokane for the Women's Clubs convention. The round trip includes a fare to Spokane and one third return, with 109 attendees at the convention likely. The event is expected at the Masonic Temple in Spokane.

The Northern Pacific Spokane Masonic Temple

Big Government Projects Nearing Completion Overview

The Herald lists numerous reclamation projects across the western states with acreages costs and anticipated annual revenues. Highlights include Sun River Montana Huntley Lower Yellowstone Shoshone North Platte Truckee Carson Hondo Rio Grande Strawberry and many others with first unit costs and total areas to be reclaimed.

Washington Sun River Project Montana Huntley Lower Yellowstone Montana-North Dakota Shoshone Wyoming North Platte Wyoming-Nebraska Truckee-Carson Nevada Hondo New Mexico Rio Grande Strawberry Utah North Dakota Belle Fourche South Dakota Salt River Arizona

Billy Adams in Denver Moves Into State Legislature

A father’s letter from James Barton Adams describes his son Billy Adams writing from Denver to reveal he has entered state politics in the legislature. The father recalls warnings about Western temptations and laments that his son’s path has diverged from family guidance.

Billy D Waller Denver Bill James Barton Adams

Dandelions Threaten Twin Falls Growth

Twin Falls News reports dandelions spreading across the townsite and warns they may become a major pest if not controlled. State Horticultural Inspector Hitt recommends gasoline and other methods as effective extermination techniques to prevent the weed from gaining a footing in Twin Falls.

Twin Falls Hitt

Waite Addresses Y M C A Banquet on Religious Work

R A Waite international Y M C A secretary spoke at the Presbyterian church on religious work of the association. He urged stronger religious committees, evangelistic meetings for men, Bible classes in lodging houses, and extending ministry to camps. He argued that only 5 percent of members are deeply engaged in religious activity and criticized the removal of the Bible from public schools.

R. A. Waite Presbyterian Church Association Waite Ocal Association

City urged to install gates at crossings after fatal accident

The fatal crossing incident on C street prompts calls for immediate city action to protect all crossings. Public sentiment blames the railroad for leaving crossings unguarded and urges gates to prevent future accidents.

C Street

Linbarger and Schott Visit City From St. Louis

G L Linbarger and Ben C Schott of St Louis are visiting in the city Linbargers are brothers of L H Linbarger from the same area.

G. L. Linbarger Ben C. Schott St. Louis The City Mr. Linbarger L. H. Linbarger

No Bids On City Schools Bid Openings Fail to Reach Verdict

Board of education opened bids Monday for the new high school and Lincoln school building projects. High school bids were rejected. a new call will be issued. A special afternoon meeting was set to decide on grade school bids amid varied bid conditions. Lincoln School bids ranged from Olsen Johnson 31700 to Corbett Raymond 31298 and Gibson Smith 31215.

Lincoln School Board of Education Corbett & Raymond Gibson & Smith A. E. Howard Olsen & Johnson

Bitten by a Spider Healed by Arnica Salve

John Washington of Bosqueville Texas suffered blood poisoning from a spider bite and nearly lost his leg. A physician advised Bucklen's Arnica Salve, and after four boxes all sores healed with the first application giving relief. Guaranteed by C C Case druggist at 25 cents.

John Washington Bosqueville Tex Bucklen C. C. Case

National Guard Parade Set for May 30 in Washington

The National Guard of Washington plans a parade on May 30 under amendment to the military code, per general order No. 9 from Ortis Hamilton, adjutant general, designating time and place by the regimental commander. A second note promotes Miona stomach tablets with a buy guarantee by Fred L. Janec k offering refunds if not cured.

National Guard of Washington Ortis Hamilton Fred L. Janeck

D L Stone Surprised on Seventy Fifth Birthday

D L Stone celebrated his seventy fifth birthday Saturday at his North Ahtanum home with about 40 attendees from the G A R and W A C and his children. The party featured games and a cake and coffee lunch with oranges and sandwiches.

D. L. Stone North Ahtanum Mr. Stone

Murchies Travel to Portland for Sale and Job Changes

Mr and Mrs M B Murchie depart Monday for Portland to attend a horse sale and consider buying roadsters. Frank Alderson a former Bartholet hotel night clerk and Charles E Moore ex Washington hotel night clerk head to Seattle today to join the reclamation service.

M. B. Murchie Portland Mr. Murchie Frank Alderson Bartholet Hotel Charles E. Moore Washington Hotel Seattle The Reclamation Service

Dr Hall Veterinary Contact Numbers

The veterinarian Dr Hall can be reached by telephone 2183 or at 103 South Selah Avenue for consultations and inquiries.

Hall South Selah Avenue

Notaries Public Office Listing in Yakima WA

Notaries Public listing for North Yakima Washington located in the Yakima National Bank Building Rooms 8-10 with phone Main 3643.

Notaries Public Yakima National Bank North Yakima Washington

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