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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1912
Page
8
Ewes and lambs totaling 2500 head per band have moved to Cle Elum for summer grazing. The sheep belong to T. Smith and will be summered in the upper county and on the forest reserve pastures.
The Modern Woodmen of America and its auxiliary Royal Neighbors plan a joint memorial service on Sunday June 9. Special cars will depart from Yakima Avenue and Second Street at 2 30 p m for services at Tahoma Cemetery.
Workmen began operations Friday at D Street and Fourth Avenue to break ground for the Yakima Fruit Evaporating company plant. The evaporator will handle between 20 and 380 tons of fruit daily and is expected to be the first of a period of plants to be erected in the area.
All veterans of the U. S. W. V. and their relatives are invited to join open-air exercises and a luncheon at Commander Howard J. Wright’s home in Fruitvale after ceremonies at Tahoma cemetery on Decoration Day. Take the Fruitvale Car and alight at Wright avenue then walk one block north.
Armbruster P M a former mayor is described by the Tacoma Ledger as the first strawberry grower to bring ripe fruit to market this year at Big Harbor in this state. He writes to Dr Nyweng of this city saying he is in fine health and sends regards to friends in North Yakima.
Walter N Granger of Zillah a veteran pomologist and irrigation expert says he will have the best crop of fruit of all kinds this year. He was in North Yakima Thursday staying at the Yakima hotel and noted no fruit drop, claiming his orchard is doing exceptionally well, even better than ever before in his recollection.
Miss Laura Burbanks hosted a Saturday afternoon shower for Miss Annie Erwin at her North Fourth street home. The event featured bags for various uses a pink and white comforter was sewn by the young women, followed by a luncheon. Mrs Porter and Miss Martha Burbank assisted.
Sigurd Henrickson representing Pacific Fruit and Produce rents part of the cold storage warehouse to run a wholesale fruit and produce house with a wagon starting Monday. Local grocers and Milwaukee east stores will be supplied, as Ellensburg gains a complete stock once North Yakima salesman Mr. Church is left out.
Mrs James Courtright and Mrs John Druse hosted thirty guests in Yakima to honor Mrs M J Jones of Santa Rosa and Mr John Adame of Portland. Jones is sister of Mrs Courtright who plans a Victoria visit. Adams has returned to Portland. Bride to Be Showered Miss Florence Cee Given Gifts for June Wedding to Wallace Elwell.
Logs from Cascade Lumber flow toward the mill pond as a jam at Pomona draws many onlookers. Donkey engine and cable aid in breaking the jam while the Northern Pacific lays several miles of double track at Pomona as part of a wider North Yakima to Ellensburg route upgrade.
Moxee City remains undefeated as they rout Company E of the National Guard of Washington 15 to 1. The Marks of Moxee led the offense, batting fourteen men and allowing only three hits, with a trio of extra base hits including a home run and a three bagger. Manager Herber plans bold lineup changes and promises a fast, aggressive team for upcoming games.
Mrs. Margaret Emma Hendrickson of Wires City was found dead in her kitchen Saturday around 6 o'clock. The death, attributed to heart failure after a long illness, was witnessed by her husband Warr M. Hendrickson. She was 27 and childless.
Picnic for Mizpah class members of the Methodist Sunday school and their families is scheduled Thursday afternoon at the fair grounds.
The Lotus club of 40 members and their husbands were hosted by Mrs. Stedman and Mrs. Cahoon at the former’s Nob Hill home. The program included five short talks by the gentlemen and several fine musical selections. Red roses provided color and refreshments were served.
At the Yakima Valley chapter annual meeting held Saturday at Mrs. F. L. Miller’s home on South Seventh Street officers were elected with Mrs. Miller as president and Mrs. Bert Bivins, first vice president. Mrs. Geo Blackburn was named second vice president and Mrs. George LeVesconte secretary. Mrs. Clifton Ham became trustee. Mrs. Hubert Morrinn of Seattle was nominated state regent for another year and Miss Ethel Miller was reappointed treasurer by the state regent.
Narcissa Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at Mrs. H. J. Snively's residence on Saturday afternoon. Officer slate: Regent Mrs. Alex Miller, Vice Regent Mrs. Boughton, Recording Secretary Mrs. Listmann, Registrar Mrs. Patton, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. F. E. Baldwin, Treasurer Miss Caroline Buck, Historian Mrs. S. W. Means. Advisory board members chosen were Mrs. Snively and Miss Anna Wright. Miller reported on the state meeting and announced North Yakima will host the next Daughters gathering in April, a honor to the city.
Death notice from Washington confirms Francis T Parker a valley pioneer who left 16 or 17 years ago after his wife died. Body to be brought home for burial with funeral at 10 this morning from Slaw & Sons chapel under Masonic rites. Interment at Tahoma Cemetery. Parker, a native of Ohio in his 78th year, located here in 1877 and built the Union ditch. Survived by two daughters and four sons, including Ella Stair Von Hagel of this city.
Citizens raise concerns over cows and horses kept on vacant lots and parking strips as grass thrives. Yakima avenue area cited among spots with tethered animals drawing complaints to city and health department. Authorities argue parking strips are public, cleaning duty rests with the city, and owners must maintain open spaces.
A large gathering of relatives and neighbors celebrated the tenth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Pierce Saturday evening with tinware gifts, music, readings, and toasts. Featured performances included the Yakima Star Quartet, Mrs Landingham, the Pierce orchestra, and a duet by Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Attendees listed include the Peirces family and friends from The Dalles and nearby communities.
A North Yakima club woman offers an analysis of Mother Shipton, noting doubts about her existence, tracing published prophecies from 1797 to 1881 and summarizing the famous verse about ships without horses and world end predictions. The piece touches on authorship, dating, and the claimed 1881 end date.
Visitors from North Yakima and Yakima county arriving this week expressed surprise and delight at the city. They praised hotel capacity meeting halls and stores, noting the cleanliness and prosperity as well as good transportation. Many stayed to sightsee after initially coming for business.
Invitations announce the June 6 wedding of Miss Ethel Cooper daughter of Mr and Mrs John A Cooper Tuscola Illinois to Mr Murray J Wineman of North Yakima Washington. The couple will travel via California visiting several places of interest after the ceremony.
Visitor Mrs. W. H. West of Overett enjoys a bridge party at Mrs. Fred L. Janeck’s North Second street home. Twenty friends attended as pink and white roses decorated rooms and refreshments complemented the event. Mrs. West received an ivory backed hand mirror as a tribute to her visit from Dr. E. S. West’s household.
Progressive whist was played at ten tables at the home of Mrs Mollie Barber on North Fourth street. Mrs Barber and Mrs Frank J Clemmer entertained in honor of Mrs Archie Jones who visits her aunt Mrs Frank Shardlow before returning home. Mr J D Clemmer won the gentlemen's hand painted china while Mrs James Wright took the ladies' prize a dainty hand painted plate. Refreshments of ice cream cake and coffee were served by the hostesses assisted by Mrs Traub.
J Kennedy and Miss Ora Kennedy, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Foresman, left for Lewiston Idaho with their niece Emily Foresman. Jr. and Mrs. J R Devore of Byron Ohio visited with Mrs Gourley of Nopill. Four year old Eddie Phelps arrived from Tacoma to visit grandfather William Phelps in Fruitvale.
A pretty home wedding took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. Is. Bennett. Their daughter Martha Bennett married Mr. Ervin F. Greenhalgh in a ceremony performed by Rev. Whitney of the Baptist church. The couple will reside in Seattle where Mr. Greenhalgh is in business.
Local notes list Miss Mary Shuman and Miss Amy Edminson visiting North Yakima relatives, Mrs Edna Ross and Mrs Maude Prior visiting, and guests at the Commercial hotel including Frank BR Storey USGS and Frank M Bond. J W Habecker arrives as district meat inspector. Frances Malone returns home after serving as Pythian Sisters grand chief. R A Millinger remains to promote Modern Woodmen. Adah Kramer to attend Royal Neighbors convention with others traveling and visiting in Yakima area.
County Commissioner Olson, recently operated on for appendicitis, is said to be in excellent health and regaining strength. Mr and Mrs J Mason of Vancouver BC are guests at the Yakima Hotel. Rochester bound word from H Stanley Coffin states his brother Lester underwent a second tumor operation, which was successful. The tumor was located near the spine and lower down, unseen in the first surgery, but the patient is said to be recovering well now that the trouble is removed.
The ele ven month old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Mett Longmire of Venus died May 19 in North Yakima shortly after an operation. The funeral was held at Mrs. Shank's home in the Naches valley. Longmire’s wife and the child’s father traveled from Shanico, Oregon, to attend the service.
Moxee City reports N. J. Dickson in the mountains attending cattle interests. The Moxee ball boys defeated North Yakima’s Company C 15 to 1. Mrs. Chelow and Mrs. Watters visited North Yakima after missing the train. The Reformed church held a social on the Parsonage lawn. An electrical hall event is postponed to May 28. Elizabeth McShane and Daniel Egan announce engagement. wedding set for June 5. Mrs. Minean and Peter Minean plan trips east in May and June.
In Granger the town council accepted bids for the water works project including reservoir construction by Frank Cast of Granger and pipe fittings from Washington Pipe and Foundry of Tacoma. The council also awarded hydrants to Caldwell Machinery of Tacoma and rejected mains installation bids, opting for day labor. The town plans a deeper well pump after test results showed insufficient output from the 180 foot well. Next year’s Granger teaching staff includes Miss Myrta V Whitney Miss Winnifred Percival Miss Grace Auld Miss Maude Dawson Miss Ruby Armson and Miss Pearl Anderson.
In MOXEE CITY last evening the parish women held a card party for the Catholics. Miss Cleta Grey plans to leave June 1 for Everett to enter the Sisters of Providence hospital as a trained nurse. Mr and Mrs J Hess and daughters Mildren and Marjorie of North Yakima visited the area. Mr H Gideonse has moved from Spokane to the Wayneburg fruit ranch near the city. Elizabeth McShane and Daniel J Egan publicized their marriage banns. B M Murphy and Mrs F M Wiley with Ber Nice Wiley visited from Cold Creek. James O Laughlin stayed at the Tieton hotel in North Yakima.
NIL NILE May 28 Mr George Hall who recently sold his timber claim on the Rattlesnake creek left for Olea Horn Wednesday Mrs W W Cryder of Crescent Ove fon is visiting at the home of her father WW Andersen A telephone meeting was held at the school house Wednesday An
Friday meeting planned. Families visit county seat and backcountry trappers report snow in hills. Local residents like the Carmacks Hunting and Stump families attend events while Grace Johnson returns from Mt. Vernon. A May dance is announced at the hall.
Zillah residents attend meetings and visits across towns. Ed Hill of Grandview visits relatives while Herman Harlan travels to Spokane on business. Local leaders change posts as Earl Price becomes Zillah district Fruit Growers' association manager. Memorial day union plans advance with committees working toward a big celebration. The stork brings a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. H Venson, and community visits spread across North Yakima Prosser Selah Batavia and Ahtanum.
The article discusses buttermaker failures and how management and staff quality impact success. It notes California creameries face heavy competition and stresses the need for competent leadership and reliable help to sustain performance amid market pressures.
Leon M. Davis argues in Pacific Dairy Review that success hinges on capable adaptable creamery employees. Supervisors cannot employ lazy or averse workers as creamery duties require hands on effort and occasional extra time. The message urges managers to retain only those who enjoy the work and are committed to duties.
The article argues that while modern incubators offer economic benefits, hen hatched flocks retain constitutional vigor longer. It warns against relying solely on incubators and urges using hens to maintain flock vitality across generations, citing experience and experiments.
Yakima County Humane Society publishes guidelines urging humane care for all animals. Emphasizes kindness, proper lodging, regular feeding, water, and recreation to keep animals healthy and happy, plus gentle communication to calm frightened animals and build trust.
A humane guide outlines animal welfare rules including shelter, light, ventilation, cleanliness, feeding, water, bathing, recreation, and humane end of life. It stresses shade, proper temperatures, ample fresh food and water, daily cleaning, quiet care when sick, and compassionate burial or humane euthanasia when death is certain.
The idol is shy on education and etiquette yet shines on the field. He never muffs a grounder and hits 300, a hero in the eyes of fans. He lacks Latin reading ability and dance finesse but remains a top bet for big hits and standout play.
A quirky proverb notes the early bird misses out as an alert cat secures both bird and worm. The line contrasts timing and opportunistic cunning with patient pursuit.
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