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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1902
Page
4
J B Pugsley returns from Seattle and visitors chat in North Yakima. Birth announced for May 15 1902. Local resignations marriages sales and moves across Ellensburg Kennewick Walla Walla and Prosser. Prohibition and court cases noted with fines. Bees for sale listed.
State Fair directors met in T B Gunns office with full attendance to review premium lists and approve a 10 percent increase. Two stake races closed with 11 entries in the 2:20 pace and 14 in the 2:40 trotting. County exhibitors and other districts plan large displays with county and commercial support. New department superintendents named: Stock A J Splawn, Agriculture J E Shannon, Horticulture State Fruit Inspector Van Holdenbeke of Tacoma, Dairy Guy M L Richards, Poultry C C Jones of Tacoma, Pavilion A B Weed, Livestock and Creamery E E Elliott of Pullman.
The Prosser Telephone company held a permanent organization meeting with nearly all stockholders present. By-laws were adopted and a board of directors named N. Rich E. W. R. Taylor A. Smith D. M. Angus and John Chisholm. N. Rich was elected chairman A. Smith secretary D. M. Angus treasurer E. W. R. Taylor manager to start construction at once with poles and equipment arriving this week and work to begin next Monday.
Supt. Elsom conducts route surveys to close the Prosser Pasco gap. Rights of way are being secured as the line is extended once the route is decided. The Columbia will be crossed at the Kennewick Pasco railway bridge to connect Spokane Walla Walla and Sound points. Stakes are set at Kennewick for poles and immediate construction follows.
Alfred Heinze praises DeWitt's Little Early Risers for constipation and liver torpor, calling them safe and non‑gripe. Advertisements list trips to Hot Springs Minneapolis San Francisco and Chicago with varied sale dates and round trip prices. M S Meeks is cited as agent.
A soubrette frets over a broken earring and a sly suggestion to telephone for a glazier is offered as a quick fix.
A political note cites Congressman Champ Clark describing recovery from overwork through Electric Bitters. The ad touts the tonic as a cure for nervous tension, sleeplessness, and bodily ailment, claiming widespread support and a low price.
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