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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1903
Page
5
The article notes the U S president will visit North Yakima next Monday and urges everyone in the county to take the day as a holiday. It proclaims the historic visit worthy of a royal welcome and lasting records in the White House archives. Turn out, everybody.
A group of businessmen and cyclists circulate a petition asking the city council to repeal a sidewalk cycling ban. They note fines for riding on walks and urge allowing bicycles on sidewalks in outlying areas with restrictions. They argue street conditions endanger cyclists and request favorable council action.
The executive committee in charge of President Roosevelt's entertainment met in Commercial Club rooms to finalize preparations for the eventful day. They did not finish all tasks and will reconvene tonight to wind up arrangements.
The speaker's stand will be located from the middle of Natches avenue across to the northwest corner facing Yakima avenue. G A R veterans will act as guard of honor for the president. About 10 carriages will participate with riders yet to be chosen. Attendees should keep horses and vehicles off the avenue during the parade.
John Morrissey Jr of Natchez sold his 156144 acre Natchez ranch to Richard Batts of Nebraska for 8250. Attorney H J Snively completed the transaction.
Church notes list services at First Church of Christ Scientist on 3d Street with a sermon on Ancient and Modern Necromancy Other dedications and services at new German Lutheran church including German at 10 a m and English at 3 p m The Ladies Home and Foreign Missionary society of the Baptist church meets Friday at 8 p m Gardening and personal notices include a house to rent and local job ads Several residents travel to Seattle Tacoma and Spokane for business and relief corps convention attendees named
The item promotes a twelve dollar suit as the best value. In other notes the Eighth grade scholars plan an event June 2 at Wisconsin hall to raise funds for their library. Emma Carpenter, two, of Wapato Station, died last Monday and was buried at Tahoma cemetery Wednesday. Shirley Parker, recently joined the Bob Matt’s tent show, returns home to pause her professional career. Justice Court notes report F H Brown’s arrest for robbery from Mose Adams. he was released after a brief hearing. Judge Taggard fined M E Craybill five dollars and costs for impersonating a police officer.
Col. Boyle is described as out of the news scene while The Washingtonian changes hands to W. E. Willis a veteran newspaper man from Southern California who has assumed control of the plant today. Willis is an old schoolmate of Congressman Jones.
Manager Fournier announces a one night only Pacific Coast talent show at Larson's theatre Yakima on May 25. Special scenery is prepared and visitors are urged to stay over for the event after meeting the president. Tickets priced 25, 50 and 75 cents. seats available from 10 a.m. the day before and on the 25th.
Ed Henderson has been quite sick as the Marks district school closed last Friday. Mrs. Erkinbrack and Mrs. Hull will spend the summer and travel east respectively. Cora White of Walla Walla visited Sam Carson. Mr. Smith attended the Congregational congress in Seattle. Children’s Day to be observed with Prof Dow in charge of music and a large child chorus. A. Frost of Wardner Idaho praised the academy and plans to send his daughters next year. Junior C E society to host a social with tableaux and 15 cent admission including refreshments. Commencement preparations underway with W L Jones addressing on Thursday June 4 and Rev James delivering the baccalaureate sermon. Faculty reception Tuesday and regular exercises Thursday.
The Wenas event drew about 100 attendees led by Bob Beck and Otis Snodgass from North Yakima. A forenoon program and a 12 30 lunch preceded afternoon croquet and a ball game where the old men beat the boys 8 to 6. Cliff Cleman Owen Purdin and W H Whipple report cattle work this week. John Cameron bought Walter and Chas Purdin ranches for 5250 and 2500, and Walter sold 21 milch cows to E B Watt.
Spencer Jacobs visited Ellensburg on Sunday. Chas Hall of Seattle stayed with Mr and Mrs George Grist Tuesday and Wednesday. Ludwich thanks neighbors for support during his brother's illness and death. H L Young buys Taft Pharmacy in North Yakima and wishes profitability. Rumor of a local yachting club. irrigation season leaves water in highways fit for ships. boating suggested over wheeling.
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