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Newspaper

Yakima Herald

Location

Yakima, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1907

Page

12

Board to Review High School Plans and Architect Perrin

The board of education will ask all architects who drew the high school plans to present new designs to be opened Friday at 1 30 pm in the clerk's office. They turned down Perrin's proposition and will decide today if he forfeits his 3000 bond. Perrin offered changes to cut costs but would reduce building size, and the board has long opposed plans that demand more funds than available.

Board of Education Perin Perrin Hgih School

Black Stockings Form New Colored Baseball Club

The Black Stocking colored men’s baseball club organized Monday at the Pacific hotel parlor with I. B. Turnell elected manager. Members include L. D. Thompson catcher captain, L. J. Foster first base, Nate Cortner second base, John Goudy third base, Powell shortstop, Frank Wilson right field, W. C. Mittle left field, H. Hornes center, W. M. Knox pitcher, George Perry utility, W. Johnson extra, Taylor extra, and George Perry scorer.

Pacific Hotel I. B. Turnell L. D. Thompson L. J. Foster Nate Cortner John Goudy Powell Frank Wilson W. C. Mittle H. H.ornes W. M. Knox George Perry W. Johnson Taylor

Hazelwood Creamery Modernization Plans Announced

F M Martin manager of Hazelwood Creameries east of the Cascades visited town Monday to outline extensive improvements at the local creamery and then departed for Walla Walla. Yakima couple Hugh and wife were nearly crushed in a folding bed accident in Creston Iowa while visiting friends. They were trapped for about thirty minutes before escaping with no serious injuries.

F. M. Martin Hazelwood Cascades Walla Walla Yakima Hugh Taylor North Yakima Will T. Skillern Creston Iowa Kent Platte Township H. P. Lewis

Hollister Tea Promises Quick Recovery at Case's Drug

Advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a powerful tonic for physical weakness. Claims benefit with tea or tablets available for 35 cents at Case's drug store.

Hollister Case's

City Council Debates Beach Street Sewer Grade

A Monday city hall meeting discussed raising Beach Street sewer grade. Mayor opposes change. contractor Dorrington asks for two feet higher grade to ease excavation. Engineer Noble says raising grade would reduce sewer efficiency and drainage in the business district.

Beach Street Dorrington Noble

State poll tax declared constitutional in 1905 law

The state poll tax law requires every male resident aged 21 to 50 outside cities to pay a $2 road poll tax annually by March 1. Taxes go to the district road and bridge fund. Judge Snell ruled a town’s city poll tax ordinance unconstitutional, but did not affect the state law.

Snell Sumner E. Platter

Water Flows in Parker Lateral of Union Ditch

Councilman Armibruster reports Parker lateral water is now flowing through Union Ditch with no cost to residents. Street and ditch committee ordered the ditch opened and the city is protected in its rights. Water had been shut off since Monday for northeastern users who were alarmed by the outage.

Union Parker Union Ditch Company Armibruster Street and Ditch Committee

Local boy cured of eczema by electric bitters

N A Adams of Henrietta Pa recalls five year eczema and failing doctors. After trying various remedies, a bottle of Electric Bitters brought marked improvement and eventual cure for his son. Sold at C C Case's drug store for 50 cents.

N. A. Adams Henrietta C. C. Case

McLain and Grenache Tie The Knot At Parsonage

Will McLain and Miss Bertha Grenache were married by Rev. F. L. Hayden at the Presbyterian parsonage Monday at 7 30 PM. Their mothers witnessed the ceremony. McLain works at W T Skillern's grocery. Grenache is the daughter of D L Grenache who works at W B Dudley’s shoe store.

Will McLain Bertha Grenache F. L. Hayden Presbyterian Church W. T. Skillern D. L. Grenache W. B. Dudley

Wisconsin Maple Syrup Sent By Mrs Hicox

Mrs Hicox of Ahtanum received a quantity of Wisconsin maple syrup from relatives. She generously sent some to the Herald, and the editor can vouch for the genuineness of the article.

Mrs Parr Visits Hope for Yakima Boost

Mrs J L Parr of North 8th street left yesterday for Hope North Dakota to boost Greater Yakima while traveling in the prairie country.

J. L. Parr North 8Th Street Hope, N. D Yakima Great Prairie Country

Annual Yakima Reservation Roundup Opens May 21

The Yakima reservation roundup starts May 21 at Samuel Homi place between Toppenish and Simcoe. Samuel Ashue is named general manager for what promises to be one of the valley’s largest roundups. Most horses are Indian stock with some whites likely to be separated. The event aims to corral strays and offer top-range horses for sale drawing hundreds of visitors.

Yakima Reservation Samuel Homi’ Place Toppenish Simcoe Samuel Ashue Corral Yakima Yakima County

Woman Seeks Divorce Over Cruelty and Odorous Conditions

Mrs. Risa V. Butcher files in superior court for absolute divorce from Curtis Butcher alleging cruelty and inhuman treatment. They wed in Arlington Oregon in March 1898. She claims improper conduct, neglect of medical aid, and husband wearing dirty undergarments causing unsanitary living conditions.

Risa V. Butcher

Second Demand to Open Selah Street in Leaming Addition

Residents of Learning addition petition the city to open Selah street and connect with North Yakima. They seek a 60 foot roadway, note owner of lot 16 is ready to donate a right of way, while owner of lot 15 may agree. They urge council to act, citing isolation from the city and prior petitions for Quince street and a third street openings.

North Yakima Learning Addition W. P. Taylor Selah Street Quince Street Leaming Addition

Pat Jordan to Open Barber Shop in Washington Hotel

Pat Jordan will open a three chair barber shop in the Washington hotel building within a few weeks. He has leased the hotel lobby front, formerly used as a reading room, and his friends anticipate good business for the artist barber.

Pat Jordan Washington Hotel Pat

Mrs Ella Clark and son visit to close Fifth Avenue sale

Mrs Ella Clark and her son Winfield, visiting from Tacoma, are in the city for a few days to finalize the sale of their property on Fifth Avenue North.

Ella Clark Winfield Tacoma Clark Fifth Avenue North

Tenderly a Cocker Spaniel Acts Mother to Two Infant Kittens

A cocker spaniel in the Archibald & Reese warehouse acts as mother to two infant kittens left motherless. The dog nurses and guards the newborns, whines to be with them at night, and is kept at the Reese home during dark hours, showing a strong protective bond.

Archibald & Reese J. H. Reese Reese

Paving Delays Hit City Council Plans

Paving work is delayed for about three weeks and likely longer as resolutions of intention, required for publication, have not yet been published. Officials fear the new laws effective June 12 may affect the layout of improvement districts. The unresolved resolutions are the foundation for local improvement assessments, causing further hold up.

Water case drags in contempt trial at Ahtanum ranch

Superior court on Monday continued the contempt case against J. Shannafelt of the Aanum ranchers. The day saw arguments over the Vivians decree granting water to irrigate 65 acres on the Ahtanum and barring diversion. Defense contends the decree is invalid due to missing water pressure and unclear definition of the 65 acre allocation.

J. Shannafelt Superior Court Vivians Preble

Home remedy claims to cure rheumatism and kidney issues

An old home remedy alleges a simple mix of Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla cures rheumatism and kidney problems by forcing uric acid and waste from the blood. It proposes taking a teaspoon after meals and at bedtime, claiming harmless ingredients and wide effectiveness.

Yakima Boosters Plan Dual Headquarters in July

Yakima boosters will set up headquarters in Seattle and Spokane during part of July. The B Y P U national convention will be in Spokane in July with Secretary W E Zuppann and possibly another booster stationed there. Christian Endeavor also plans a Seattle gathering and likely will host headquarters, while Spokane office will be near the depot to greet arrivals by Northern Pacific and Great Northern lines, enabling excursions to sample Yakima fruit.

Yakima Boosters’ Club Seattle Spokane W. E. Zuppann Christian Endeavor Boosters Northern Pacific Great Northern

Dr King’s New Life Pills Promise Regular Bowels

Advert says the pills keep bowels regular avoiding appendix issues. Gentle action, guaranteed by C. C. Case, druggist, price 25 cents. Try them.

Dr. King C. C. Case

Townsend Moves Studio To Fancier Oak Street Quarters

Miss Townsend relocates her studio from the Union block on Oak street to better quarters. She has fitted elegant rooms and added a top furnace for firing hand painted china. Her pupil list continues to grow.

Miss Townsend Oakstreet

Government Likely To Do Major Open Work On Tieton Project

The last bid for the canal work was opened Saturday. Communication with bidder A G Moodhe of Spokane continues and he may complete a 1260 foot tunnel. All other bids were rejected and the government plans to proceed quickly to finish the project. Moodhe’s bid is under consideration and the key question is his ability to handle the work properly.

Tieton A. G. Moodhe Spokane Moodhe

Levey Transferred to St Paul in Northern Pacific

Charles M. Levey, third vice president of the Northern Pacific, is moved to St Paul to oversee maintenance and operation of all Northern Pacific lines. A new general manager will be named. H. J. Horn will head maintenance in Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin from St Paul, while N. S. Nutt becomes general manager for Washington, Idaho and Oregon from Tacoma.

Charles M. Levey Northern Pacific Railroad North Yakima St. Paul Northern Pacific H. J. Horn Montana North Dakkota Minnesota Wisconsin N. S. Nutt

My Best Friend Dr King's New Discovery Cures Coughs

Alexander Benton of Fort Edward New York praises Dr King's New Discovery as his best remedy. He says it cured his asthma six years ago and helped his son's wife recover from incipient consumption after a severe cough. The product is guaranteed by C C Case with a dollar price and a free trial bottle offered.

Alexander Benton Fort Edward N. Y C. C. Case

Ten Month School Year Adopted by North Yakima Board

The North Yakima board of education decided last evening that the school year will be ten months, starting with the opening of school next September. Previously the year had been nine months. A member noted that large cities run ten months, and the change aligns the district with them.

Board of Education North Yakima

Narrow Escape Leads to Bucklen Amica Salve Cure

G W Cloyd of Plunk Missouri barely escaped amputation after injuring his thumb with a jimson bar. He refused amputation and used Bucklen’s Amica Salve from C C Case's drug store, which healed the wound. 25 cents.

G. W. Cloyd Plunk Bucklen C. C. Case

North Coast and Northern Pacific Near Agreement

A meeting between C. M. Levy of the Northern Pacific and Robert E. Strahorn of the North Coast railroad signals a near agreement to settle major disputes over the line from North Yakima to the Columbia. The talks suggest concessions by the North Coast and a signing soon, with engineers Pitman and Newman reviewing lines for proposed changes under the pact.

North Coast C. M. Levy Northern Pacific Robert E. Strahorn North Coast Railroad North Yakima The Columbia F. L. Pitman Newman

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Change High School McLain-Grenache Harold Hutchinson Polk Directory Company Shannafelt A. G. Moodhie Levey N.S. Nutt Washington Best Friend
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