North Yakima bond issue sells at a premium in Chicago
North Yakima bond issue of 150000 sold to E H Rollins Co of Chicago at a premium of 5207 amid bids from N A Harris Co and A B Leach Co. City also accepted Save Company bonds for paving and awarded curb and gutter work on North Front street. Mayor Lombard and City Attorney Forsyth approved the Rollins bid after a bid-rafting dispute.
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North Yakima
E. H. Rollins & Co
Chicago
N. A. Harris & Co
A. B. Leach & Co
Save Company
Theodore Weisberger
Record Yakima Valley Homes Surge in 1908 Boom
In 1908 the Yakima Valley sees a housing boom with about 200 homes under construction within 12 miles of North Yakima and nearby districts. Notable builds include George Donald’s $25,000 residence and Ira P. Englehart’s $8,000 Naches avenue home. Many more homes exceed $2,500 each, totaling around $150,000 if counted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nob Hill
E. J. Haasze
Glazbrook
Helvich
Himmelbach
Wide Hollow
Fruitvale
Moxee
Fairview
Selah
Wenas
East Selah
Naches
Cowiche
Yakima Valley
Yakima
George Donald
Yakima Valley Bank
W. P. Sawyer
Symonds Brothers
Parker
North Yakima
Memorial Day Plans For Mead Post G A R and W R C
Memorial Sunday events set at the Methodist church with Col Edward Parker as orator. Veterans meet at Odd Fellows hall at 4 PM, decorate graves at the cemetery at 9 30 AM, return for dinner, then attend exercises at 2 PM. Memorial sermon by Dr Charles E Gibson on Sunday morning May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Mead Post
Col. Edward Parker
Methodist Episcopal Church
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Charles E. Gibson
Saloon Hold-Up Ends in Pursuit and Capture
W. C. Miller, a sheepherder, was beaten and robbed in the Varian saloon. Two hold-up men Elmer Murray and William Morrow fled but were chased by police and a sheriff’s posse, with Morrow found to have 4.69 dollars and Murray eluding capture after a multi-block chase toward Yakima City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Miller
North Yakima
Sheriff's Office
Elmer Murray
Willian Morrow
Miller
Hotel Varian
Murray
Morrow
First
Jim Farris
Nels Short
Wenus Barn
Short
Edwards
Grant
Liggett
Locker
Niles
Yakima City
Arrest of Murray and accomplice after North Yakima assault
Police captured two suspects near Toppenish after an assault on Miller. Murray, armed with a new seven inch revolver, was tackled by Grant as deputies recovered a .38 Colt, cartridges, and holster. Witnesses, including Morrow, linked them to canal work on the Indian reservation and a plot to flee with pay. Miller recovered from a facial wound, and local officials praised the swift arrest and evidence collection.
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Murray
Grant
Edwards
Niles
North Yakima
Morrow
Montana
Canada
Okanogan County
Baker City
Ore
Toppenish
Iquor
Miller
Foley’s Honey and Tar Safe Under Pure Food Law
The notice states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is endorsed as a safe remedy for children and adults. Sold by North Yakima Drug Store A D Sloan Proprietor.
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Foley
North Yakima
A. D. Sloan
McArthur Buys Half Interest in Schott Suit House
James A. McArthur formerly secretary and treasurer of H. H. Schott company has arranged to purchase a half interest in the Schott Suit House from H. H. Schott and will aid in managing the business. His return from Lewiston Idaho boosts North Yakima pride and belief in the city.
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James A. McArthur
H. H. Schott Company
Schott Suit House
H. H. Schott
North Yakima
Lewiston
Iaho
McArthur
Earth
Kidney Cure Claim From Salem Man
Robert R. Watts of Salem Missouri reports kidney illness for five years with weight loss and poor health. After trying many remedies he credits Foley's Kidney Cure with a complete recovery in under two bottles. Cautions that summer heat and excess drinking affect kidneys. Sold by North Yakima Drug Store and A. D. Sloan.
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Robert R. Watts
Salem
Foley
North
Sunnyside Canal Widening Planned by Reclamation Service
Reports indicate the United States reclamation service plans to widen the Sunnyside canal from the intake toward Grandview to supply more water for a large nearby area and the Mabton siphon. Engineering staff say the project will proceed despite no official announcement, with about 250000 dollars already spent on reconstruction and similar funds needed for widening. The work follows last year's placement of 14 drops to reduce ice flow and improve water delivery for downstream districts.
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Great Sunnyside Canal
Grandview
United States Reclamation Service
Great Canal
Kiowa Bend
Mabton
Examinations for Yakima County teachers conclude
Yakima County completes teacher examinations under Supt. Jacobson with 56 applicants. Eleven hold diplomas from recognized schools. 44 received complete tests. two seek permanent certificates. There are 199 current teachers, with more to be added next season.
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Yakima County
Supt. Jacobson
Davis cleans up Yakima real estate and moves on
After eleven years of real estate work in North Yakima, T A Davis has largely disposed of his west side holdings and will focus on his marble works. D N Keene bought the Davis property at Yakima avenue and Third avenue for 12000 to build a modern business block. Davis sold furniture from the Davis hotel on West Yakima avenue and leased his residence at 211 West Yakima avenue while his family moved to Tacoma for schooling.
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D. N. Keene
Davis
Yakima Avenue
Third Avenue
Tacoma
Great Roundup Moves Horses to Miles City Sale
A trainload of Yakima roundup horses heads Sunday for Miles City Mont to join famed horse sales. The herd, from Toppenish and Wenus, is part of a large spring roundup in the Kittitas valley aiming to corral 5000 range horses and brand hundreds of colts by June.
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Yakima
Miles City
Mont
Mr. Newell
Toppenish Hotel
Toppenish
John Clemans
Wenus
Kittitas Valley
Bill” Taylor
Taylor
Washington
Hindu's Body Cremated at Douglas Street Cemetery
Gowdah Singh a Hindu who died Friday at Royal Columbian Hospital New Westminster B C was cremated Saturday afternoon at Douglas Street Cemetery. A high priest of the Gunniah sect officiated at the ceremonies and the teeth and small bones will be sent to relatives in Burmah from which Gowdah arrived about six months ago.
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Gowdah Singh
Royal Columbian Hospital
New Westminster
B. C
Douglas Street
Guniah
Burmah
Gowdah Leame
Davis built fortunes through western real estate investments
North Yakima developer Mr. Davis plans a handsome residence either here or in Tacoma and will likely stay the rest of his life. He arrived with only $65 and his wife, then built a small fortune by purchasing and developing western properties that have doubled in value, making him independent.
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Tacoma
Mr. Davis
North Yakima
Davis
West Side
Do You Love Your Baby Vermifuge Ad
An old advertisement promotes White's Cream Vermifuge claiming it stops a baby's crying by ridding worms and cleansing the system. It urges mothers to keep a bottle at home and notes the price of 25 cents, sold by D. H. Fry Drug Co.
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D. H. Fry Drug Co
Doctors Lynch Weyer Mullins Directory Note
Dr. Lynch and Dr. Weyer listed with office hours and contact details. Lynch at 2 to 5 p.m. and residence 210 S Naches, phone 823. Weyer open 11 a.m. 1 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. residence 203 N Fourth St., phone 4831.
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DRS. Lynch & Weyer Mullins
Dr. Lynch
S. Naches
N. Fourth St
Physicians and Surgeons Office Sloan Elk X Ray Lab
X ray laboratory in connection with the office offers treatment and examination by X rays with prompt day or night service. Residence listed at 3 N Nuches Ave with two resident doctors Wells and Nagler along with office numbers 1901 1903 1904.
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Physicians and Surgeons
Sloan Elk
N. Nuches Ave. Res
Wells
Nagler
Dr David Rosser Physician and Surgeon Advertisement
Dr David Rosser physician and surgeon listed with office over Janeck's Drug Store and residence at cor Sixth and Chestnut. Office hours 9 am to 12 pm and 2 to 5 pm. Member of Pension Board.
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David Rosser
Janeck’s
Chestnut
Pension Board
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WH. Rollins & CO
Walnut Street
Eleventh Avenue
Eighth Street
Teigue
Schott
James M'Arthur
Idaho
Sunnyside Canal
Yakima Grocery Co
Supt
Jacobson
County
C. W. Camp
T. A. Davis
Yakima and
Redfield—Graduate Optician
John H. Lynch
Attorney At Law
Mullins Building
North Yakima, Wash
McAulay & Meigs
Liaw
American Surety Co
Empire State Surety Co
Ditier Elk
Dr. Weyer
Wells & Nagler
Clark & Gen“ Raux
E. Yakima Ave
Fred Janeck
Valley Nursery
R.F.D. No
W. D.ingalls
Prp
ATG Crai Ct
Nenver
Netherlands
American Mortgage Company
C. Dameyer
Alaska Bridg
Seattle
Wasa
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