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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1905
Page
7
The piece honors Memorial Day as the birth of the republic and commends the living veterans and the Grand Army of the Republic. It urges training of the common schools to prepare future citizens and stresses duty and patriotism for upcoming challenges.
The 1905 school year ends with commencement exercises at the opera house. Superintendent Selleck led a disciplined year, boosting grade and morale across over two thousand pupils taught by about fifty teachers. Changes include Miss Meeds becoming Columbia principal and Miss Koontz assuming her post. High School led by Mr Bever with Miss Brown as assistant principal.
William Royal Stokes and Dr John Fulton of the New Jersey state board of health report four years of investigation into typhoid and describe a new discovery they believe may explain the disease source and transmission.
Dr Stokes and Dr Fulton tested their centrative serum in 23 typhoid cases. Two deaths occurred from complications, not the disease itself. Of 21 recoveries, 15 were attributed to the serum, six showed no response, and injections caused a temperature drop in the fatal cases. The conclusion is the serum may shorten the febrile period and improve daily variation.
The state board of high school examiners latest report is highly favorable. It details a three day inspection and commends discipline quality and instruction. North Yakima high school joins the accredited list by right, with praise for the instructors and the board of directors.
Yakima officials pledge $400 each toward a 1200 project to oil the road from the city to the state fairgrounds with Frank Reese to oversee the work as a pilot in the state. If successful, more streets may follow, improving access for fairgoers this fall.
Brown house east end D street Mrs S B Readle offers cut roses in several varieties for sale. 21 21.
North Yakima beat Prosser 28 to 9 in a Sunday baseball game. Miller and Ranz debuted for North Yakima with solid showings in pitching and center field as the seaport town visitors struggled to keep pace. Eight and a half innings were played for the exhibition, with North Yakima piling up runs and fielding generally strong defense.
Insurance adjusters have begun settling losses from the May 20 Wilson block fire. Mr. Wilson and Mr. Weigel report their claims adjusted. Local insurers are praised for fairness as Weigel prepares a Saturday sale to clear current stock before a new shipment arrives.
Articles filed with the county auditor reveal trustees O A Tucker H A Hollenbeck R M Fouts E E Kelso and Fred Parker. Capital stock stands at 100000. The project envisions a large ditch to irrigate Horse Heaven lands and parts of Klickitat county. Seattle is named as the home, with surveyors dispatched to finish last winter’s survey and advance the enterprise toward rapid completion.
Will Everett nearly lost his home when a lamp lit bedding in his son’s upstairs room. The boy used a lamp to warm a toothache and dozed, triggering flames. Everett smothered the fire, then rescued the boy and sustained burns to his hands. He remarks North Yakima has a fire department but avoids a false alarm for a light loss.
The charter members of the women’s club, now residing in the city, held a farewell party for Mrs Edward Whitson last Friday at Mrs A B Weed’s home before Whitson moves to Spokane. The hall and rooms were festively decorated featuring roses and pink accents. Refreshments included chicken salad, wafers, olives, ice cream, strawberries, cake, Russian tea and bon bons. A short program followed with musical performances and readings.
Multiple brief items from Toppenish and nearby regions note visits by G C Mitchell in Seattle and Mrs Schott in Tacoma, Miss Englehart returning from Mills College, and several trips to Seattle and Pullman for visiting, business, or school. A Toppenish wedding, a horse rustling case, and a lumber company visit by Cascade Lumber reflect community life and local commerce.
Erwin performed with a vocal solo by Mrs. H. M. Gilbert. Mrs. Wilson was assisted by president Miss Sue Lombard. Dining room service was provided by three past presidents Mrs. F. C. Hall Mrs. H. J. Snively and Mrs. Vestal Snyder.
The open day meeting of the Women s club elected officers for the year led by President Miss Sue Lombard and officers at the Twentieth Century club with Edna H Miller as president and other posts filled. The Coterie club also chose leaders, studying English literature and Swiss history with Mrs James Barnes as president. Knights of Columbus plan a June 18 three degree event with local and state officers expected.
Very cheap two seated Surrey for sale. Practically new. Call on 8 Schreiner at 9 North Natchez Avenue. 21 21.
Johnson Candy company manager announces ice cream parlors open to the public Thursday evening in central Washington. He highlights a redesigned, attractive interior, a new soda fountain offering many soft drinks, and an orchestra to enhance the event. The public is invited to attend.
Classified blurbs list real estate in Cle Elum five acres with a house barn and chickens adjoining lots 25x120 for 75 to 100 dollars per lot total 1275 dollars call Frank Hutter Cle Elum Wash for details Also items for sale and wanted including a lady's bicycle carriages harness furniture supplies pumps hay stacker Second-hand clothing and a middle aged widow to keep house all with contact addresses and dates 21 11 21 21 2011
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