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Yakima Herald

Location

Yakima, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1907

Page

4

Name Polls and Their Judges

At the city council meeting last night resolutions naming polling places were passed for six wards. Inspectors and judges listed include F. Spain and Henry Winchester in the first and second wards, A C Hoffman and A C Chandler in the third and fourth wards, J A Leach and H A Sinclair in the fifth and sixth wards, with a roster of judges led by J L Ryas and J H Corbett.

Second Ward City Hall Third Ward West Yakima Avenue Fourth Ward Fifth Ward Second Avenue Sixth Ward East F. Spain Henry Winchester A. C. Hoffman A. C. Chandler J. A. Leach H. A Sinclair J. L. Ryas J. H. Corbett Volney Taft James Green James Curran J. P. M. Claffarty Milton Pointer A. C. Bollenbach E. E. Collins N. V

New Ark Family to Locate Here Through Local Driver

Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Ellis of Newark Ohio and Robert Carter of Columbus Ohio plan to relocate here. Mrs. Ellis is daughter of Mrs. Thomas W. Davis of 207 South Eighth Avenue. The Davis family came via J. D. John R F D No. 2. John has brought many families and expects twenty more from the east to settle. Coffin Bros. advertises cheap harness and Moxee Hdwe Co. promotes Su Tu Wik.

W. J. Ellis Newark Ohio Robert Carter Columbus Ellis Thomas W. Davis South Eighth Avenue J. D. John John

City Cuts Volunteer Firemen and Adds Electric Lights

The city council reduced the volunteer fire department from ten to five men at a meeting last night. Nine new electric lights, each 1200 candle power, will be installed at multiple intersections including Chestnut and First streets and Walnut and Sixth avenue, among others.

Chestnut First Streets Walnut Sixth Avenue Yakima Avenue Fourth Avenue Third Fifth Avenues First F Streets Naches F Street Second Avenue D Street Sixth Street

Yakima Transit Bond Denied by City Council

Yakima Transportation Company faced final bond rejection by the city council over a $5,000 protection bond tied to the road project. Debate centered on delaying until lines for transcontinental operation were addressed. the bond remains tabled after a two week pause.

Yakima Transportation Company Armbruster Traction Company

Pinchot Warns U S Timber Supply Will Be Exhausted

Government forester Gifford Pinchot after a ten thousand mile tour warned that in twenty years the timber supply in U S government reserves and private holdings will be exhausted at the current cutting rate. He said growth could delay this by about five years but the danger cannot be overstated and urged Congress to provide more funds to accelerate reforestation.

Washington Gifford Pinchot United States

Rural Pupils No Tuition for North Yakima Schools

North Yakima school board decides rural pupils from surrounding districts will not pay tuition, aiming to boost enrollment. The board also barred the planned "Fairyland" entertainment for city children, citing distraction from studies, and ordered 100 desks from Spokane.

North Yakima Spokane

Spokane Civil War veteran receives surprise back pay

John E. Davis, 83, a Freewater district pioneer living near Milton, Washington, received a $14.23 check from Washington for Civil War service. Davis enlisted August 14, 1862, in Company A, Twenty fifth Regiment, mustered June 7, 1865, served with Sherman in Georgia, at Vicksburg, and at Lee’s surrender near Raleigh. The payment completes his last month’s pay.

Spokane John E. Davis Freewater Milton Here Washington D. C Davis Sherman Georgia Vicksbura Lee Raleigh S. C

Dr King’s New Life Pills Endorsed For Health

An 19th century drug advertisement claims appendicitis results from bowel abuse and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as safe gentle cleansers. It guarantees relief from headache biliousness malaria and jaundice at C. C. Case’s drug store.

Dr. King New Life C. C. Case’s

Much Gold to Portland Banks

London based Balfour Guthrie & Co. have secured 500000 dollars in gold for shipment to Portland. Half the amount was sent Saturday with the rest due Wednesday. Additional large shipments are planned in days to come. Direct London dealings are now required due to unsatisfactory arrangements in New York.

London Balfour Guthrie & Co Portland London Direct New York

Gettysburg Vet Credits Electric Bitters’ Fix

David Parker of Fayette New York who lost a foot at Gettysburg credits Electric Bitters with curing years of stomach trouble and pain. He says he would not take $500 for the relief they provided and touts the tonic as a grand remedy for the aged female weaknesses and weak kidneys. Billed as a grand alterative and body builder, guaranteed by C C Case druggist at 50 cents.

David Parker Fayette, N. Y Gettysburg C. C. Case

Regrets Farm Sale Prompted Return To Yakima

W A Laraway came back to the city yesterday and rented a house for the winter. He plans to find a ranch here after extensive travel in Oregon and Washington. He prefers the Yakima valley as the best region and laments selling his Nob Hill farm due to family health issues.

W. A. Laraway

Gotham stock steadies as banks back Trusts

New York reports bankers will support the Trust Company of America and the Lincoln Trust Company amid recent runs. Solvency confirmed for both, with gold engagements reaching 33 million dollars to cover losses. Washington notes nationwide bank health and easier note circulation. President Roosevelt to discuss northwest grain relief with Cortelyou.

New York Trust Company of America Lincoln Trust Company Bank of England Washington Nelson Minnesota St. Paul Minneapolis Roosevelt Northwest Secretar Cortelyou

Bucklen Arnica Salve Praised By Chapel Hill Man

J G Jenkins of Chapel Hill North Carolina writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly relieved a felon pain and cured it rapidly. The ad notes the product as best on earth for sores burns and wounds and prices it at 25 cents at Case's drug store.

Bucklen J. G. Jenkins Chapel Hill N.C Case

Barbed Wire and Fence Staples Report Coffin Bros 43 tf

Barbed wire and fence staples linked to Coffin Brothers 43 tf project noted in local trade listing. No further details provided on quantities or purchasing entities.

Coffin Bros

Spider Sting Proves Serious in Spokane

Joseph Bouchart a merchant from St Maries Idaho lies critically ill at Sacred Heart hospital in Spokane with erysipelas stemming from a spider sting in the left ear. Doctors say his prognosis is guarded but hopeful as he remains in pain and delirious at times. The case follows a prior spider bite victim, John Palmerson, who died near Ritzville after exposure.

Spokane Joseph Bouchart St. Maries Ida Sacred Heart Hospital Washington Idaho John Palmerson Ritzville

Free Remedy Hailed by Swain for Nationwide Happiness

An elderly Swain claims money is unnecessary and promises universal happiness from Oregon to Maine through Rocky Mountain Tea sold at Case's drug store for family use.

Oregon Maine Case

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