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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1905
Page
6
The Woodmen of the World lodge in Central Washington held a gathering described as lively with full initiation of candidates and an informal program. The local camp is noted for its enterprising log rollers.
Garthie of Prosser defeats Dick Allen of this city by a wide margin in a wrestling bout at the Armory. The match was for 300 a side with 75 of the gate to be shared. Referee was Dr. J. G. Hill. Prosser fans bet heavy before and during the match but many refrained from wagering after the first fall.
Log drivers for Cascade Lumber Company moved three to four miles downstream from the lower bridge after starting the drive on March first. Logs are due at the North Yakima mill around May 15. The delay stemmed from low river water, but the company improved the stream by deepening and straightening sections for easier driving. The men, noted in Ellensburg Capital, are a husky crew with trousers cut off below the knees.
Ellensburg Localizer quotes Matt Bartholet promoting a large ad space for weekly sermons over the next year. The notice suggests his sermons carry wholesome doctrine benefiting his firm and the community at large.
The Ranch notes color drives apple price with Ben Davis in Seattle. Well colored fruit often doubles price over dull color. For best coloring, thin tree tops during pruning and ensure sun exposure. Potash and adequate water help plant nutrition but do not color fruit directly.
The Ellensburg Capital notes a playful line about dandelions being a romance lawn owners labor over, calling it a humorous lot in the yard care routine.
The article contrasts Japanese and Russian naval losses, noting 32 Japanese captured steamers totalling about 100000 tons and 4 Japanese steamers sunk by Russians totalling 14000 tons. Then a series of local ads: for sale 20 acre ranch in Moxee valley via H B Scudder. seed oats and barley sold by Coffin Bros. want soft cotton rags. lawn hose and sprinklers at Yakima Hardware Co. borrow 400 on real estate. piano and furniture moving by J A Orchard. Alaska refrigerators via Yakima Hardware. second-hand clothing wanted by Halpern.
Notices advertise bids for wooden sidewalk on D Street in North Yakima Washington with Standard Specifications and Plans. Bids due May 18 1905 with 5 percent certified check and bonds, city clerk to open bids and award contract.
The city invites bids for grading, curbing, and guttering Front Street between Chestnut and Race streets. Proposals due May 15, 1905 at 7:40 p.m. A five percent certified check is required with each bid. City Clerk files and specifications available for inspection.
J H Gano named administrator of the estate of Sarah F Patterson deceased invites creditors to present claims with vouchers within one year from April 19 1905 to Cull and Davis North Yakima Washington. If not presented timely claims may be barred.
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