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Newspaper

Yakima Herald

Location

Yakima, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1908

Page

3

Bishop Confirms Largest Class In His Seattle Mission

Bishop O Dea celebrated twenty fifth priesthood anniversary and led the largest confirmation here with 187 pupils while visiting with Father Brusten. He received a $38000 diocese gift last week and will depart Wednesday afternoon. Also notes a 40hour worship closing sermon by Father Burgan and a separate lost shawl cape posting.

Brusten O'Dea Seattle Father Brusten Bishop O'Dea Washington Father Burgan Spokane Moxee Father Burgen

Yakima County Republican candidate for county superintendent

A paid political notice announces a candidate for Yakima County superintendent of schools on the Republican ticket. The message references late Miss K L Brown and notes the candidate’s intent to file or publicize their candidacy.

Reversal of Thornton Homestead Case Sparks Land Office Debate

Attorney W M Thompson challenged a land office cancellation in the Marvin E Thornton homestead matter. Secretary Garfield reversed a July 1907 decision, allowing the entry to stand pending future compliance. The dispute centered on residence, irrigation plans, and alleged service failures, with Thompson's forceful objections drawing wide attention. Nearby incidents include a morphine suicide in Pendleton and a dynamite arson arrest of S P Beecher tied to Gibbs Ditch near Peshastin Chelan county.

Land Office Marvin E. Thornton W. M. Thompson Thornton Garfield Thompson Utland Kennewick Lumber Company Gibbs Ditch Company Peshastin Chelan County S. P. Beecher

Record Traffic Boost Aboard Northwest Colonist Exodus

Spokane reports a likely record Northwest travel this summer as colonists from the East overlook conditions there and head to Idaho and Washington. The permanent Spokane chamber exhibit drives homeseekers, with Lewiston Clarkston Yakima Wenatchee Stevens County Kennewick Prosser booths promoting Inland Empire opportunities. Railroad and chamber ads forecast thousands of tourists and future settlement.

Spokane Eas Pacific Northwest Middle Western Washington Idaho Northwest Inland Empire Spokane Chamber of Commerce Lewiston- Clarkston Wenatchee Yakima Stevens County Kennewick Prosser W. M. Goldwaith Lewiston and Clarkston E.L. Roney Yakima Valley G. H. Farwell Chamber of Commerce

Orino Laxative Syrup Endorsed for Women and Children

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is praised for mild action and pleasant taste, suitable for women and children. It does not nausea or gripe like pills and ordinary cathartics, aids digestion, and stimulates the liver and bowels without irritation. North Yakima Drug Store, A. D. Sloan, Prop.

North Yakima A. D. Sloan

Jack Splawn Club Plans Spokane Candidacy Canvass

In Yakima county the Jack Splawn club met in the court house assembly room to discuss promoting Splawn at the Spokane state convention. They aim to mobilize delegates, circulate a banner and car streamer, and distribute Splawn badges. A Seattle donor pledged $500 to support his candidacy.

Jack Splawn Court House Splawn Spokane Seattle

Buchholz Boxer Fights Swede to Draw in Tacoma Bout

In a fast match Lew Buchholtz defeated Ole the Swede but the referee ruled a draw. Buchholtz then dominated Powers of North Dakota in a wrestling bout, winning two falls. The card also featured Ernie Heinze and Kid Burke drawing after three rounds. An ad promotes Electric Bitters for illness and debility.

Prosser Wash Lew Buchholtz Ole Tacoma Buchholtz Powers North Dakota Ernie Heinze Kid Burke Yakima

West Side Patrolman Targeted By Daylight Perfume Prank

I Matthews, night patrolman, reports a prank where perfume and gloves were placed on his coat. His wife noticed the scent and found the gloves. He sent a note to the police chief explaining his trouble and asking who did it. Local drug ads follow with Herbine and ManZan remedies promotion.

Glasgow I. Matthews West Side Matthews Mrs. Matthews

Mullins Brildin Firm North Yakima Attorneys at Law

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Vicormey at Law and Mullins Brildin in North Yakima Washington with notaries public and offices for American Surety Co. Empire State likely refers to a legal or business listing.

American Surety Co Empire State Dither Bk North Yakima

Lynch and Weyer in Mauthius Block-Phone S21

Dr. Lynch and Weyer list hours 2 to 5 pm and 11 to 12 am with residence 208 N Fourth St and phone numbers 22 and 4832. They provide contact details for appointments at the Naches residence.

Uy S. Naches Wenrs Fourth St

Welles & Nagler Physicians and Surgeons Ad

Welles and Nagler physicians and surgeons offer x ray laboratory services in connection with office treatment and examination. All cases promptly terminer day or night. Residence 3 Nathes Ave. Phone and office numbers provided.

Welles & Nagler Physicians and Surgeons Nathes Dr. Yes Dire Nason

Dr David Rosser Physician at Janeck's Drug Store

Dr David Rosser, physician and surgeon, listed as office over Janeck's Drug Store at the cor Sixth and Chestnut. hours given as five hours after 5 am to 12 mm, also noted as member of the Pension Board with a reference to Reed.

Janeck’s Eg Reed

Lark and Gens RACX July EF Yakima Avenue Suite

Fragmentary OCR notes show a location reference Yakima Avenue and a suite number with unclear names and dates. The text lacks complete events or actions to form a full news item or clear summary.

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Cee Royal Selah Natches Valleys Sandy New Bears Gastoria ‘Vhe Centava Company York City Yakima County K. L. Brown Gr Ranger Wasi Thornton Choe William Brandt Pendleton Ore Roney Wakima Valley Kittitas Benton Franklin County C. C. Case Emory Texas D. H. Fry Drug Co C. W. Camp West Side Druggist Redeeeld Yabia Avenue Vohn Banc Mullins Brildin Ee North Yakima, Wash Meatlay & Meigs Dis, Lynch & Weyer Mauthius Dr. Lynch de. Weyer Ovice Sloan Esk David Rosser Lark & Gens Racx Yakima Ave Prane Fred . Janech Ing W. D.ingalls Prp R.F.D. No Tre Naan Denver Netherlands American Mortgage Company C. Mameyer Alaska Bldg Wasn
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