Hanford BG project details irrigation and power plans
Hanford Irrigation and Power Company manager EB C Hanford reports 33000 acres to be irrigated between Hanford town and Priest Rapids. Low line ditch nearly 15 miles long to water 18000 acres with 250 workers. High line ditch to water 15000 acres. Power canal construction advancing. Yakima steamer and transport equipment delivered. plans for new passenger boat and town hotel as camps grow. Also notices for North Yakima sidewalk contract with bids due June 3 1907 and bonding requirements.
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EB. C. Hanford
Hanford Irrigation and Power Company
North
Yakima
Hanford
Priest Rapids
Columbia River
W. R. Todd
Kennewick
Transportation Company
Drillers confident on Sixth Avenue well prospect
Secretary Logan reports the artes well now drilling on Sixth Avenue South shows strong gas potential. The drill has recently operated through volcanic ash yielding excellent wells in Moxee Valley. The company holds a broad city franchise and if the Pike proves successful, mains will be laid and city supply competition will begin.
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Logan
Rose Lani Seadiany
Sixth Avenue
Fair With His Wife Angler Tale Sparks City Laughs
In a humorous exchange a man with an expensive fishing outfit asks for half a dozen big trout. A fishmonger is astonished as the man insists he will tell his wife he caught them. Reverend M. L. Rose is invited to speak at Toppemish eighth grade graduation next Friday.
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Jnst
M. L. Rose
Notice to Creditors Estate of Anna P Gilliam
Notice is given to all persons having claims against the estate of Anna P Gilliam deceased to present them with vouchers to administrator P A Gilliam at Fred Parker office 6 South Second Street North Yakima Yakima County Washington within one year from May 22 1907 or they will be forever barred as provided by Washington law.
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Anna P. Gilliam
Fred Parker
South Second Street
North Yakima
Yakima County
State of Washington
P. A. Gilliam
Resolution to Construct Wooden Sidewalk on Front Street
North Yakima City resolves to build an eight foot wide wooden sidewalk on the east side of Front Street between Chestnut and Race Streets. Estimated cost 1200 dollars includes engineering, notices, and necessary expenses with assessments on adjacent property. publication required before June 2, 1907, protests due by June 8, 1907.
North Yakima City Plans Fourth Avenue West Walkway
The city proclaims intent to build an eight foot wooden sidewalk on the west side of Fourth Avenue West from R Street to Y Street. The project follows standard plans and specifications for wooden sidewalks approved May 2, 1904, by the City Council.
City Council Sets Sidewalk Improvement Plans in North Yakima
The council adopts a resolution to pave wooden sidewalks along B Street and Kittitas Avenue with specified grades and boundaries. Estimated cost covers $500 plus engineer services and legal publications. Protests due by June 8 1907 at 7 30 p m. City Clerk to publish notice in two consecutive issues.
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B Street
Kittitas Avenue
LD Street
Ord
North Yakima
Sixth Avenue
West Yakima Avenue
West Maple Street
Washington
Srd
Edity
D. A. Fechter
Mayer
North Yakima to Grade Sixth Avenue West 1907 Improvement
City of North Yakima announces plans to grade Sixth Avenue West between West Yakima Avenue and West Maple Street. Estimated cost 2250 dollars. protests due by June 3, 1907. Publication required in two consecutive issues. City Clerk J. C. Brooker confirms.
City to Build Wooden Sidewalk On Rainier Avenue
The city of North Yakima intends to construct a six foot wooden sidewalk on the west side of Rainier Avenue between West Yakima Avenue and West Maple Street. The project uses Standard Specifications No 1A and Standard Plan for Wooden Sidewalks approved May 1 1905 with total cost of 1200.00 dollars. Construction follows grade set by the city engineer and will be advertised for bids with details on the notice to contractors. Bids close June 3 1907 at 7 30 p m.
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Rainier Avenue
West Yakima Avenue
West Maple Street
North Yakima
Washington
North Yakima Council Abolishes Scavenger Office
Ordinance 532 repeals the Scavenger position in North Yakima and nullifies conflicting ordinances. Effective five days after publication, the measure was passed May 26, 1907, and approved May 21, 1907, by Mayor A Fechter with J C Brooker attesting.
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City of
North Yakima
Co, A
Fechter
North Yakima Accepts NP right of way for Main Trunk Sewers
Ordinance No 530 accepts from the Northern Pacific Railway a right of way for Main Trunk Sewers along Yakima Avenue from Front Street to Selah Street. City is authorized to execute the deed and agreement. Five day enactment after publication. Passed May 26 1907. Approved May 21 1907.
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Northern Pacific Railway Company
Yakima Avenue
City Council
City of
North Yakima Do
Front Street
Selah Street
North Yakima
Co. A. Fechter
Cement Sidewalk Plan Aims at Natches Avenue East Edge
The city council approves a cement sidewalk project on the east side of Natches Avenue between B Street and F Street. Plans reference Standard Specifications No 2 for Cement Sidewalks and the project cost is listed as 2560 dollars. The work follows city engineer notes and established grade, with a boundary description running from the north line of B Street along Natches Avenue to the south line of F Street and back. The next public reading or action is set by the office of the City Clerk.
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Front Street
Chestnut Street
Race Street
North Yakima
Washington
A. Fechter
Natches Avenue
B Street
F Street
City Council Plans Wooden Sidewalk on Eighth Street
The city of North Yakima resolves to improve Eighth Street between Yakima Avenue and D Street with a wooden sidewalk on the west side. The project cost is $950 with construction per standard plans and specifications filed with the City Clerk. Protests may be filed by June 8 1907 before the next regular City Council meeting.
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City of
North Yakima
A. Fechter
Ordinance licensing and regulation of scavengers
City of North Yakima enacts license system for scavengers with annual $25 fee. Applications reviewed by City Council and Sanitary Inspector. Council may revoke licenses. scavengers may charge owners for removal of refuse under city regulation. Passed May 20 1997.
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North Yaka
City of
North Yakima
Co. A. Fechter
City plans Kittitas Avenue street improvement project
The city intends to improve Kittitas Avenue between its north end and West Spruce Street by constructing standard council specifications. Plans, surveys, and drawings on file outline the grade and assessment costs estimated at 1665.00 dollars including engineer services. The project follows a defined boundary along Kittitas Avenue and West Spruce Street and requires legalizing special assessments. Local notice precedes the project’s commencement before the set deadline.
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Kittitas Avenue
West Spruce Street
City
North Yakima
Washington
Street Improvement Plan for Front Street North Yakima 1907
The city of North Yakima intends to grade Front Street between Chestnut and Race Streets and levy assessments on abutting property to cover 2800 dollars, including engineer and publication costs. The assessment district runs from a point 120 feet east of the Front Street east line and chestnut intersection, around to Race Street, with hearings set for June 8, 1907.
City Plans Wooden Sidewalk On E Street Project
The city adopts improvements on E Street from Natches Avenue to Fourth Street. A wooden sidewalk will be built on the north side following Standard Specifications No 1. The work proceeds to a specified plan with dates and officials overseeing the project.
North Yakima City Engineer Salary Ordinance Adopted
Ordinance 531 amends Ordinance 380 to set the City Engineer’s monthly salary at 175 dollars, payable with other officials. The measure passed the City Council on May 20, 1907.
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North Yakima
City of
C. A. Fechter
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Kiona
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J. C. Brooker
J. C Brooker
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Attest, J. C, Brooker
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Brooker
Altes
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Oo. A. Fechter
E Street
Fourth Street
J. Co. Brooker
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