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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1909
Page
4
A May 12 1909 issue from North Yakima lists the post office as second class matter and notes weekly publication. Advertising rates and subscription options are given: one year two six months and three months for $1.50.
A wave of religious fervor reaches the Yakima Indian reservation with two large revivals. One revival hosts about 40 Nez Perce Indians from Idaho preaching John Wesley Presbyterian doctrine to Yakima and Klickitat worshippers. Critics mock the spread, warning of doctrinal strife and warning priests about the influence on local faith.
The San Francisco social figure Mrs. George Graham announces her separation from her husband after a musicale. She spares society rumors by publicizing the decision herself and avoids the usual gossip cycle that would have followed a private split.
The piece questions local support for a franchise to Mr. Donald and critiques council members for favoring Northern Pacific. It argues diverse transportation options are vital to Yakima Valley and mocks assumptions about political alliances and motives. The tone critiques partisan bias and calls for broader public interest consideration.
Two railroads press for entry into Yakima Valley while the city seeks to safeguard residents. Officials warn against granting any franchise in the current tense, urging a people-centered arrangement rather than a reckless concession.
Agents of George Donald and others are purchasing railroad right of way in Cowiche to permit a Northern Pacific extension from Naches Valley through the canyon into Cowiche valley. Construction is hoped to begin soon to handle fall freight, with plans unclear for the Ahtanum line. Milwaukee railroad man J. L. Hewitt visited the area to discuss lands between the valley and Priest Rapids and talked with Moxee landowners.
Mrs. Rose Hawthorne Lathrop endorses Vinci as a superior cod liver oil substitute for destitute and weak patients. She claims Vinci restores appetite and life in sick women and children when other remedies fail, noting its iron content and fresh cod liver origin. Fred L. Janeck, Druggist of North Yakima backs the product with a money back guarantee if no benefit.
Police detain two 18 year old colored youths after they display large sums of money while paying for a shave and two beers. They confess link to Rhoda Lovell robbery at Bryn Mawr, where $10,000 was stolen while she lay ill in a tent. Officers recover $3,030 in a suspect's celler and seek a third boy who fled to New York.
Notices announce Louis Draper Mitchell filing final five year proof for homestead in Selah Washington with witnesses named. estate creditors invited to present claims within one year. includes summons in Yakima County on foreclosing a chattel mortgage on a Columbia hay press and related court actions.
George Webb files to foreclose a tax lien on W E Atwater property in North Yakima. The notice requires appearance within 60 days of April 7 1909 and lists a certificate of delinquency number 3746 for 1903 taxes plus 15 percent interest. The property is the west four and one half feet of lot 22 block 12 in North Yakima. Ward Moren represents the plaintiff. service at Miller Building North Yakima.
Department of the Interior Land Office at North Yakima Wash issues notice for Charley W Currey of Natches Washington holder of Home stead Entry No 5800 for land in Section 18 Township 14 North Range 18 East Willamette Meridian Final Commutation Proof to establish claim before Register and Receiver on July 9 1909 at North Yakima Wash Names John A Carpenter Samuel Moore James Jackson and Thomas Jackson reference dates May 12 19 26 June 2 9 1909.
Yakima county plans extensive hop cultivation this season with acreage likely to exceed last year’s 1600 acres. Buyers show mixed signals amid strong demand and hopes for better seasonal conditions. Last year only about two thirds of planted hops were harvested.
In Cowiche the valley shows rapid development with new dwellings and services. Rev Heirick to dedicates a near completed Evangelical church on Sunday May 23, the Ladies Aid plans a social Friday evening. Local business and surveying activity continues as land sales and forestry work proceed. Baseball exhibition, a second team formed, and a Cowiche dance for the team are announced with community support.
A Friday luncheon at the Yakima hotel brought together about a dozen enthusiasts to form a committee. J H Lynch chairs with E L Roney as secretary. other members include A B Cline W L Lemon and George J Listmann. They plan a larger meeting at Comm real club next week to establish the organization. The goal is a 50 000 population for Yakima with no dues. 50 000 buttons will fund publicity and correspondence work.
In Pullman Washington there are 15 cars owned with more on the way. J S Klemgard sold his old car to his brother and bought a 45 horse power Seven passenger car described as Pullmans finest. B Gustad also acquired a car and a parade and photograph are planned for Friday at 4 30 pm featuring only Pullman owned vehicles.
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