Halloween party delights Miss Williams circle
County correspondence recalls a Hallowe'en party hosted by Miss Mabel Williams with Miss Bessie Young and Miss Alta Higby. pumpkins and jack o lanterns decorated the dining room as salads and lunches were served. children enjoyed harmless pranks and guests praised the hostess group as royal entertainers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Williams
Bessie Young
Alta Higby
Hallowe'en
Bartley, Sr
Zillah
McCurdy
Charles Scott
W. L. Thompson
J. D. Nichols
North Yakima
Grant Barrick
Sound
Barrick
Easton
John Sawyer
Dr. Wells
Aid Society
A. G. Dickson
Local Residents Chronicle Moves and Mischief on Hallowe'en
Mr. George Palmer took a business trip to Bickerton on Monday while Mr. Edward Evans plans to reside in the Sound. Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs returned home this week. Will Forbes traveled to the Sound for health reasons. The Hallowe'en mischief saw farmers pranked as boys swapped prank ideas. A joke shifted hops from Mr. Sinclair to another barn, sparing hard work.
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George Palmer
Bickerton
Edward Evans
the Sound
S. &. Jacobs
Will Forbes
Hallowe’en
Chandler
Mr. Sinclair
Sinclair
Mabton Bridge Replanked By District Road Boss
George McKay, road boss for the district, replanked the Mabton bridge with boards three inches thick. Rev. W. L. Killain of Spokane preached at the Corbin Park South Methodist church Sunday. Rev. A. R. McIntosh preached at Grandview Sunday and will return twice monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McKay
Mabton
W. L. Killain
Corbin Park South Methodist Church
Spokane
Presbyterian Church
A. R. McIntosh
Grandview
Twin Falls Growing As Power Plans Attract Attention
Ben Ditter reports Twin Falls is expanding with population estimates around 3000, new two story brick buildings including a First National Bank, a pumping station, and a planned power plant harnessing Shoshone Falls. Local opposition in Montana has delayed the project, while nearby Thousand Springs miners have built a small plant. Ferguson holds 16000 acres near Buhl for alfalfa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Ditter
Yakima Transfer Company
Twin Falls
Mr. Ditter
First National Bank
Buhi
Falls
Thousand Spring
Buhl
Ferguson
Sale of Five Year-Old Shire Stallion Morton Bonfire
On December first the highest bidder will buy for cash in front of Dooly and Bakers barn in North Yakima Washington a five year old imported Shire stallion named Morton Bonfire No 20724 By order of the company G T Baker 4541 Sec and Treas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dooly & Baker's
North Yakima
Wash
Morton Bonfire
G. T. Baker
Treas
Wood Choppers in Demand as Mountain Work Increases
Fuel shortage drives many workers to mountains to cut wood while price ranges from 1.10 to 1.30 per cord, yielding skilled axmen about 3.50 daily. Harry McSpadden has a 1500 cord cottonwood contract on Satas creek, with plans to bring in more if cars can be secured next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry McSpadden
Satas Creek
Runaway Team Halts After Two Mile Chase
Deputy J. C. Liggett drove a runaway team two miles from the county’s lower end to this city. Near Old Town the horses panicked and could not be controlled after a mile. The driver handed the lines to Liggett who guided them for another mile and a half before they were stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Liggett
Old Town
Mr. Ligget
Father of Kennewick burglar talks about son
W F Barker, 40, father of Robert Barker known as a notorious gang figure, speaks from Camas Prairie Idaho. He relates family history including multiple marriages and a stepmother Mrs McDaniels. He notes Robert aged 19 in January and last heard from him while the youth wandered toward Idaho.
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Robert Barker
Kennewick
Camas Prairie
Denver
Idaho
W. F. Barker
Florence
Colorado
J. E. Horton
Spokane
Wash
Barker
Young Barker
Miss Lillie McDaniels
Woodmen
Grangeville
Aylmer
Robert
Utah
Montana
Philosophy of Preparation in Times of Adversity
A historical note cites Li Hongzhang defining life insurance as the philosophy of preparation in abundance for days of shortage. It suggests a sharper view might call it a philosophy of certainty, reflecting prudence and risk management attributed to the statesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Hung Chang
Notable Business Leaders Laud Guardian Life Policy
Prominent state businessmen praise the Guardian Life Insurance policy issued from Seattle. The notice requests attention to the Mullins Building office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guardian Life Insurance Company of
Seattle
Mullins Bldg
Grade Changes at North Yakima in Condemnation Suit
Fr L Pitman assistant chief engineer of the North Coast Railway testified in a condemnation suit against the Northern Pacific. Three land strips are involved at North Yakima Parker Siding and Union Gap. Pitman said grade changes here necessitate track and siding adjustments and that entering the city via Sela street would cause curvatures. Court viewed the land. officials and attorneys observed.
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Fr. L. Pitman
North Coast Railway Company
Northern Pacific
Rigg
Parker Siding
Union Gap
Pitman
North Yakima
Sela
Grosscup
Riggs
Levy
Mansgeor Palmer
Beamer
Croswell
Stewart
Great Northern
B. S. Grosscup
Englehart
North Coast
H. Heustis
H. J. Snively and
Danson
Great Farm Bargain in San Juan County
Three hundred twenty five acres near Anacortes with over 200 cleared land 8 acres in orchard 1 pair young heavy horses wagon harness farming utensils 85 head of ewes 2 Jersey cows 50 Plymouth Rock hens 40 tons hay and grain not threshed plus a fast gasoline launch value 2500 waterfront a good wharf harbor ideal for a sheep ranch price 15000 part cash Apply to Joseph Sweeney Seattle Wash
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anacortes
Joseph Sweeney
17Th Avenue North
Seattle
Wash
Why She Designs Her Own Gowns
Miss Florence Gear designed her own gowns for The Marriage of Kitty to express individuality. She recalls a New York period when a dressmaker made her costumes, nearly ruining a strong role due to poor costuming. Gear advocates women designing their own attire to maintain control over appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Gear
Kitty
Yakima Theater
Miss Gear
New York
Gowns, Garments, and a Performer’s Careful Prep
The narrator recalls sewing and adjusting four gowns for a theater role after a tense night of performance. She admits the gowns were impressive but ill suited to her, leading her to craft a more coordinated wardrobe plan for future productions in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame's
New York
Vinol Settles The Cod Liver Oil Question
Vinol claims to separate the beneficial elements of cod liver oil from the greasy oil, creating a tastier digestible tonic. Marketed as a body builder and remedy for weakness, it is backed by 5000 leading US druggists and offers a money back guarantee.
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Morgues and
Gautier
North
Yakima
United States
Fred L. Janeck
Armbruster Disappointed As Water Ordinance Stalls
Councilman Armbruster’s Fourth Ward water system measure failed its third reading Monday. He remains confident it will pass to allow a December 4 vote, but the council and Mayor Reed show resistance, with a veto possible.
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Armbruster
Reed
Grandest Raspberry Extant Cumberland Variety Ad
Strong rooted valley grown tips offered for spring 1901 delivery at 40 dollars per 1000. Describes the new raspberry as superior to Gregg in vigor and yield with enormous firm berries, shipper quality, and a healthy stocky cane habit. Offers purchaser proof by growing the plants and includes an address for contact.
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Berland
Gregg
Drunken Half Breed At Toppenish Causes Trouble
August Laidler, a young farmer, was shot in the leg by a drunken half breed Indian from Idaho. It is a flesh wound and not serious. The Indian was arrested. Another Indian fired at residents but missed. he was also imprisoned.
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Toppenish
August Laidler
Idaho
Laidler
Robber Steals $25 and Gold Watch From Ella Bishop
An unknown man robbed Ella Bishop in her home in the restricted district on Monday night. He entered the house, opened a bureau, and took a purse with $25 and her gold watch. She alerted police after seeing the thief vanish up the alley. Officers searched with her but made no arrest.
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Ella Bishop
Y M C A to present stereopticon lecture series in Yakima
The North Yakima Y M C A plans a traveling exhibit showing real work and buildings through pictures on a stereopticon. Charles W. Wilcox will lecture, backed by local business leaders. Dates include November 10 Ahtanum Church, 13 Lower Natchez, 14 Upper Natchez. admission free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association of
North Yakima
Y. M. Co. A. State Committee
Chas. W. Wilcox
N. F. Turner
Upper Natchez Presbyterian Church
Association
Jones on Mormon Question
Congressman W L Jones of North Yakima Wash argues in a letter to W P Guthrie that the Mormon proposition is a bogey to force Dubois into the senate and that enforcing existing laws would accomplish the needed goals, as reported by the Twin Falls News.
Chaff From the Strawstack Reflections on Work and Humility
A compact anthology note compares idle vanity with practical labor. It warns against lingering in childish habits and mocks those who pretend strength but rely on luck or borrowed support. The tone blends proverb and moral counsel.
Young Men’s Christian Association Trustees Meet Tonight
The YMCA Board of Trustees holds its regular monthly meeting tonight at 8 o'clock in the YMCA business office.
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Young Men's Christian Association Board of Trustees
Y M C A funds push as canvass seeks more pledges
City business leaders are asked to pledge as a quick canvass of the remaining merchants is planned. The visit will cover the country near North Yakima to explain the Y M C A program with a stereopticon. Total subscriptions now amount to about $30 000.
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Yakima
Unclaimed Advertised Letters in Yakima City PO
The following letters remain unclaimed in the Yakima City post office with one cent postage due each. Bowman Ida Mrs. Chamberlain J H Colles Constance Mr Thomas Current Esther Doyle John Dubois Isabelle England Race Horse Ferris Roy Graham Mrs James H Grush Clyde Hamilton Miss Le Hart Miss Floy Havird Julia E 4 Hayes Miss Pearl Haynes Shirley R Henry Mrs Mary A Jones Harry R Lambert Wm Lynch Chas H Marks Harry Mathason J W Merton Helen Olson N H Oller O B Pickett Pearl Prases Henrn Radbourne Henry Rice Chas V Spence Emma Tias Williams.
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Bowman
Ida
Chamberlain
J. H. Colles
Constance
Thomas
Current
Esther
Doyle
John. Dubois
Isabelle
England
Ferris
Roy
Graham
James H. Grush
Clyde
Hamilton
Miss
le. Hart
Floy
Havird
Julia E
Hayes
Miss Pearl
Haynes
Shirley R. Henry
Mary A. Jones
Harry R. Lambert
Wm. Lynch
Chas
H. Marks
Harry
Mathason
J. W. Merton
Helen
Olson
N. H. Oller
O. B. Pickett
Pearl
Prases
Henrn
Radbourne
Henry
Rice
V. Spence
Emma
Tias
Williams
Sluggish Liver a Foe to Ambition
Ad claims Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup stimulates liver and bowels to combat dullness and fatigue. It promises mild, pleasant tasting relief without nausea, noting urine is more effective than pills and urging sale by North Yakima Drug Store managed by A. D. Sloan. Also advertises a white hat sale by Mrs. Cary.
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North Yakima Drug Store
A. D. Sloan
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Gooding
State Land Board
Belmwa
Boy Bandit
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Selah Street
San Juan County
Coffin Bros
Filione
Dillard Cooke
Washington
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Tug Sou
HO Mn
Twiuu
Yakima City
Wall Street Mining UO
Ffamou
Swauk District
E. J. Bryant
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