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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1903
Page
11
Supervisor Allen and forest rangers begin constructing corrals on reserve borders to count all stock entering the reserves. Cattle and sheep must pass through these corrals this year to ensure stockmen stay within their contractual limits.
Beaty Bros advertise as kings of the moving picture business and delivered a strong show at the opera house last Friday night. The large, appreciative audience left a favorable impression that should bring them good business if they return to the city.
The board of eighth grade examiners announced this week that 14 of 110 applicants passed. Named successful examinees include Mary Walford Jessie Walford Kiona John Wilgus Caroline Eastman Euclid Jessie Smith Orchardville D N McGlothin White Bluffs Georgia McCain Alva McCain Bertha Reid Homer Gregory Winnie Mason Sunnyside Mabel Crawford Annie Crawford Lindsey Thompson Parker and district 25.
A sheep herder claims a coal oil bonanza on the west side of the Yakima River near Roza Washington. He visited town Monday and drew interest from several locals who rode the afternoon train toward the vicinity. Names of the interested men are withheld unless a big strike occurs.
R. K. Nichols of the Wool Growers' Association reports a communication from Wm. White of Las Vegas New Mexico stating that ahead orders for machinery delay the scouring mill. The mill will be fitted for next year’s wool clip once August delivery occurs and equipment arrives.
The Willard Y met May 1 at Mrs. Lane’s home and elected officers including Bessie Ballinger as superintendent and Mrs. E F Reese as president. Grace Owen became secretary, Miss Wheeler treasurer, and Veneta Vinton organist. Vice presidents and department superintendents were chosen from area churches and groups. The Y plans to meet at Grace Warker’s home on May 15.
Chicago dispatch reports 2000 to 3000 immigrants passed through the city Monday bound for Western and Northwestern states. The movement exceeds optimistic hopes and could shift population patterns noted in census projections, with North Yakima and Yakima Valley receiving substantial, well prepared settlers amid steady inflow.
CG Eliott a government drainage expert arrived in Sunnyside country to submit plans for draining sub irrigated lands in Yakima valley. He will offer guidance to ranchers in Moxee and nearby valleys on a drainage system to alleviate ongoing vexations faced by many owners.
North Yakima residents face persistent cellar and basement flooding from sub irrigation during summer. Mr. Elliott vows to take personal interest and spend time in the city to devise a remedy and improve welfare.
O A Fechter returns from a two week southern California tour and reports on irrigated desert land near the Mexican border. He cautions buyers about misrepresentation and warns that Yakima valley soil compares unfavorably to claims from the Golden Gate state. He urges reconsideration before investing in California land.
A Sunnyside Sun notice comments on a public squirm between the Republic and Herald over a senator's jab. It notes a later apology and promises not to repeat the dig. The North Yakima and Yakima County Directory tax list shows only assessed values for rural acreage outside towns, per 18 R. L. Polk & Co.
A notice dated May 4 1903 warns all persons that Pearl Fife has left the writer’s home without consent or just cause. The signer declares they will not pay any debts contracted by Pearl Fife and signs as 18-31 J 1 Fire.
Advertised YAKIN and a list of names including Aikin Alva Bell Mrs Jennie Dove Miss Eva Dyer John Graham Miss Oro Harvey J Hamilton Rolt Hestington Mrs RM Johnson Mrs Julia Jim James Lovie A Purden J M Rodman Miss Jessie Stewart Andrew Taylor Thomas and others. Caller should mention advertiser E. H. Tarvor P. M.
Feed for Little Chicks and hen food offered at Flour Mill warehouse west Yakima avenue. Private fire department board and room for 4 50 weekly. Wanted partners to cultivate 40 acres potatoes with land water and seed provided by Owen E Purdin North Yakima Wash address 1741 stylish dressmaking at Rinehart s perfect fit guaranteed.
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