King County men weigh senate bids amid buzz and money
In Seattle on May 4 reports cite King County politicians eyeing the U S Senate seat held by Piles. Judge Thomas Burke emerges as a wealthy, receptive candidate while others remain noncommittal. Also noted is a church mission purchase and fundraising by Dr. McInturff and supporters totaling 1120 for a new home.
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Seattle
King County
U. S. Senate
Senator Piles
John E. Humphries
Senate
Thomas Burke
Rainier Club
United States Senate
Burke
Piles
Judge Burke
Pacific Coast
Dr. Melntorff
McInturff
Smith
Fremont Dooley
Chisholm
MecInturff
Homestead Law Decisions Restrict Second Entry Rights
Commissioner Dennett rules an entryman who sells improvements and relinquishes his homestead is not entitled to a second entry under the 1908 act. The Miller case and Wilson heirs decision require heirs to show residence and cultivation for 14 months. five year proof may be by widow or heirs when total period reaches five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Dennett
Washington
Arthur H. Miller
George I. Wilson
David Smith
Old Baptist Church Sold On North Fourth Street
For 900 dollars the old Baptist church on North Fourth street was purchased by the Interdenominational mission established here recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OLD Baptist Church
North Fourth Street
Interdenominational Mission
Eleven Children and a Mother Speak Against Roosevelt Letter
Mrs. T. Mainzer of St Paul mother of eleven argues the idea that large families enjoy public praise is a fiction. She describes the strain of cooking, washing, and illness while caring for many children and says the Roosevelt letter to large families is not a privilege but a labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Roosevelt
ST Paul, Minn
Honest health aid praised by the Well-Informed of the World
An essay extols a trusted health product as essential for happy homes and proper living. It promotes Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a genuine, physician recommended laxative manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. and distributed by leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Claims rust ruined firm in Idaho smelting case
Herbert Anderson files bankruptcy petition against Idaho Smelting and Refining Co. alleging a Montana millionaire schemes to wreck the company, defraud creditors, and buy the Sand Point smelter cheaply for a supposed smelting trust. He claims the Greenoughs forced a receiver on the firm to discredit him with eastern financiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Herbert Anderson
Idaho Smelting and Refining Company
Montana
Sand Point
Anderson
Greenoughs
Grandview Experiencing Rapid Growth and Development
Grandview is growing fast with new hotels and buildings under construction. The completion of the North Coast railway and Northern Pacific railroad access will connect the town to surrounding regions, spurring rapid expansion and development of a Nob Hill style district atop the hill with a hydraulic irrigation plant serving 400 acres. The town recently gained a railroad station agent, $3000 in April receipts, and strong express and freight activity from local orchards and hay production.
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Grandview
North Coast Railway
Northern Pacific Railroad
Yakima Valley
Nob Hill
North Yakima
Prosser Wins In Oratory At Yakima Valley High
Prosser took first in the third annual Yakima valley high school oratorical contest held in the city Friday evening. North Yakima was second and Sunnyside third. Miss Mildred Lennon of North Yakima won dramatics with The White Lily, while Marie Mason of Sunnyside placed second.
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Prosser
Yakima Valley
North Yakima
Sunnyside
Mildred Lennon
North Yakima High School
Marie Mason
Marsh Corbett
Thurston
Dolph Barnett
Wendell Philips
Lovejoy
Angie Hoover
Philips
Advertised Letters Uncalled For May 1 1909 List
The following letters were uncalled for at the close of business May 1 1909 Archer Joseph Brown Mr Jr Brown Miss Katherine L Brun P L Bond Arthur Both John Bailey Mr H M Brunnell Alphonse Burt Mark Burnette Earl Barker F G Casineau Louis Coburn A E Devine Mrs Mary English W B Gosp Stevan Gatewood Mrs Louisa Hagert y Mrs 8 E Honeycutt Mr C Kelly Frank H Kelley Mrs Joe Kniff Mr L Livington Mrs Jesse Mulneger Ernest Master Charlie Martin Mrs Delia Mallett Isaac Minter Mrs C B McCullough Harvey North Yakima Steam Laundry
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Archer
Joseph
Brown
Mr. Jr
Katherine L
Brun
P. L
Bond
Arthur
Both
John
Bailey
H. M
Brunnell
Alphonse
Burt
Mark
Burnette
Earl
Barker
F. G
Casineau
Louis
Coburn
A. E
Devine
Mary
English
W. B
Local Postmaster Notices Advertised Letters List
One cent due on each letter advertised. Kindly mention advertised when calling for same. W L Lemon Postmaster lists recipients Pierce F O Rider W D Roberts Miss Belle Reed Mrs Janet Reed Mrs W A Smartlower Miss Nettle Smith Ernest Sutor Miss Hattie Seiver J M Sellert Frank Spooner John Thomas L E Wedholm Al bin Weaver Mrs John J.
Christian Endeavor Convention Plans Announced in St Paul
St Paul Minnesota May 4 Plans are nearly complete for the biennial Christian Endeavor convention to be held in St Paul in July. From 15000 to 20000 delegates from 49 states and Canadian provinces are expected with 10500 seat municipal auditorium six armory drill hall and six churches reserved for meetings.
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ST Paul, Minn
Christian Endeavor Societies
United States
Canada
St. Paul
Seattle
Baltimore
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup promotes relief for children
A guaranteed cough remedy labeled Bees Laxative Cough Syrup claims to ease coughs colds croup whooping cough hoarseness and bronchial conditions. It is described as quick acting gentle laxative and child friendly with good taste under the name C. W. Camp.
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C. W. Camp
See-Dunn Wedding at Home on First Street
A home wedding last evening joined Miss Ethel See and Cassius N. Dunn in a ceremony by Rev. Maurice J. Bywater of St. Michael's church. The Episcopal ring service occurred at Mr. and Mrs. Moorehead’s residence, 501 North First Street, with Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Howard and Mr. and Mrs. Moorehead in attendance. The couple departed the same night to reside in Maton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
See-Dunn
Maurice J. Bywater
St. Michael's Church
Ethel €. See
Cassius N. Dunn
Granger Citizens Reach Crossings Agreement
County commissioners granted a hearing on the North Coast railroad crossings at Granger. Citizens and railroad officials discussed overhead crossings for two streets. Settlement favors wider roadways at 50 feet after negotiation, with steel and concrete spanning structures and irrigation ditches carried beneath.
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Granger
Citizens and Railroad
Cannery plans labor imports and berry expansion at North Yakima
Russell cannery manager Frank McKeon outlines a busy year with ample fruit supply except peaches. The plant will import labor to handle pears and other crops, start in June, and process raspberries from Wapato while expanding to plums cherries and onions. Canning aims to a full fruit and vegetable pack with onions and potatoes likely again.
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Frank McKeon
Russell Cannery
North
Yakima
Mr. McKeon
Russell
Wapato
George Sloan
Delightful St Josephs church ladies aid event at 16 North Seventh
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Joseph Eschbach hosted a social for the St Josephs church ladies aid at her home 16 North Seventh Street. About 25 guests attended with fancy work and conversation before a chicken pie luncheon served buffet style by Mrs Frank Donovan Mrs Guy Grafton and Mrs Fred Dehlinger. A similar gathering is planned for Tuesday May 18 with the hostess to be announced.
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Joseph Eschbach
Ladies’ Aid Society
St. Joseph’s Church
North Seventh Street
Frank Donovan
Guy Grafton
Fred Dehlinger
Notice of Final Five Year Proof for Louis Draper Mitchell
Department of the Interior notice from North Yakima Washington April 19 1909 announces Louis Draper Mitchell of Selah Washington has filed intent to make final five year proof on Homestead Entry No 4232 for NEW NEW Section 10 Township 13 N Range 18 E B M. Hearing before Register and Receiver July 9 1909. Witnesses listed: Fred Belohlav Sherman F Edwards Fred V Hanson George Vann. Apr 21-28 May 5-12-19.
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
North Yakima
Wash
Louis Draper Mitchell
Selah
Washington
BE. W. M
Fred ©. Belohlav
Sherman F. Edwards
Fred V. Hanson
George Vann
Harry Y. Saint
Register
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R. V. Pierce
Pierce
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Prest
Buffalo, N. Y
DR. Pierce
Idaho Smelting and Refining Co
Lower Valley Town
Norshy&kima Drug Company
A. D. Sloan
Bright
Capitol Steps
ODD Fellows Erect
Ellensburg
Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows Lodge
Pine Street
City Hall
Lodge of
Rebekahs
Eagles’ Lodge
Red Men
Woodmen of the World
Order of
Ellensburg Grange
Pomona Grange
Royal Arcanum Order
North Coast
North Front St
Henry Ditter
Katherine Ditter
Fred Parker
South Second Street
Yakima County
State of Washington
George Webb
W. &. Atwater
W. FE. Atwater
State of
Miller Building
Ward & Moren
I. J. Lenox Ward
A. D
J. Lenox Ward
St. Joseph’s Aid
Co. W. Camp
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