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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1906
Page
7
An advertisement extols Dr PRICE’S Cyn Baking Powder made from cream of tartar derived solely from grapes. It claims the fruit-acid content ensures perfect food and protects against ills from alum and low grade powders.
Harry Nichols receiver of the United States land office in this city collapsed and died Thursday evening while in consultation with C H Hinman. Despite instant aid from Dr Nywenning and Dr Lynch, Nichols died as his head rested on his shoulder and he ceased speaking. Nichols had recently recovered from a brain blood vessel rupture and had resumed duties last week. A native of Davenport Iowa he would have turned 41 next January. He leaves Mrs Nichols and two young daughters, with his mother also residing at 209 North Sixth Street.
Regular city council meeting discusses street paving for East South Natches to Pine, Sixth Street, Yakima avenue priority, and a wooden sidewalk on Fourth Street. Licenses, water, and sewer projects examined. police fines and city finances reviewed. December 4 1906 vote planned for North Yakima municipal water system.
In Alliance Kentucky F N Tacket recounts a near death from severe lung bleeding and a frightful cough. He credits Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption which after four bottles cured him. Available at C C Case's drug store with 50c and 1.00 prices. Trial bottle free.
An Ethiopian and a red skin were brought before the police court Saturday morning for hearing. L. C. Williams, a colored man who claimed Pittsburg Pa as his home, was charged with being disorderly after going to the Alpine rooming house and inquired for a room.
A man left a hotel after believing he had insulted the proprietor but returned when he felt insulted. He was found in a hallway trying to force a door and began abusing the landlady. He denied the charge at trial and was released on a suspended $90 fine if he leaves the city. Jim Luke, an Indian, faced drunkenness charges again after claiming a friend got him drunk. A suspended $90 fine was set to be enforced if he drinks again.
Miss Alma Lesh visited her sister Miss Catherine Lesh at the normal. Miss Myrtle Peck returned from Roslyn after substituting in public schools. Miss Sabelwitz came back from the Sound and Hot Springs for health. Mr Bevis spoke on astronomy and allowed viewing the moon and stars through a telescope. The YWCA remains a key social feature aiding new students. Lena Landon attends the Bellingham YW convention. Basketball teams form amid rising interest, while literary societies postpone events to watch a football game. Crescent Society hosted a public program featuring music, readings, and essays, including a Jacob Riis paper and a future Riis lecture. A benefit play Men Maids and Matchmakers is planned. Thirty-nine girls attended The Lion and the Mouse. Anna Bartholet and Harn attended a Knights of Columbus ball. Mrs Neblett is recovering from typhoid fever. Dormitory changes include Wyyandt moving out, Ethel Coblentz returning home for eye trouble, Herrick renting outside rooms, and Pennington Hess Gilkey replacing others.
More than 85 Japanese assembled at the Japanese Association hall on South First Street to mark the 57th birthday of Emperor Matsuhito. Speeches in native tongue praised Japan and the United States amid patriotic fervor and colorful red white and blue decorations as the crowd cheered the speakers.
A ceremony featuring Emperor Matsuhito and the empress honored with portraits and flags drew visitors from Ellensburg Toppenish and Wapato. The local Japanese association, now 80 members, supports members in sickness or need and aims to promote Japanese welfare in the area.
Mrs Frances Lemon mother of Postmaster William L Lemon died Saturday morning after nearly two years of illness at her home 901 Fast Yakima Ave. Born Oswego New York September 20 1848 she married James Lemon January 2 1862 at Monticello Wisconsin. Survived by four of seven children Sue Brown W S Lemon Frank Lemon John Lemon funeral 2 pm at Methodist church with interment at Tehoma cemetery
An old advertisement claims Dr. King's New Life Pills are the best cure for constipation headache and dizziness. It promotes the pills as a remedy when liver and bowels go on strike and notes a price of 25 cents at Case's drug store.
Mrs Regina Kohls died at her home 211 North Third Street Saturday afternoon at 5 o clock after a seven year invalid status from chronic stomach trouble. Born in Chicago in 1849 she lived in Shakopee Minnesota since 1852 and moved to North Yakima a year ago. She leaves four daughters Lena Anna Mary Gertrude all in North Yakima and two daughters Mrs F P Laur and Miss Clara Kohls in Shakopee, five sons George Ben Joseph Henry Theodore and one brother Henry H Schott of the city.
Notice lists the regular teachers examination to be held at City Hall North Yakima Washington on November 9 10 1906 starting at 9 o clock county supplies writing material J A Jacobson County Superintendent dated October 23 1906.
In the matter of the Estate of Obed Noble Deceased Eola A Berndt has been appointed and is acting administratrix of the estate of Obed Noble deceased. Creditors and persons with claims against Obed Noble or the administratrix should proceed under the law and in compliance with notices.
Summons by publication in Yakima County Washington. William and Alice Schut sue Otto and Gustine Schilling and unknowns to quiet title and cancel a land contract dated December 2 1901 affecting twenty acres in section 11 township 12 north range 19 east W M Yakima County. Judgment by default if not answered within sixty days after first publication September 26 1906. Attorneys for plaintiffs Sloan Building North Yakima Washington.
In the matter of the estate of Anna Peters deceased in Yakima County notices creditors to present their claims with vouchers to John Peters executor at John Lynch attorney office North Yakima within one year from October 25 1906 or barred by law. Executor John Peters. Attorney John Lynch. Oct 24-Nov 22.
Washington state case Maury Kline sues Jacob Kline in Yakima County to dissolve marriage on grounds of cruel treatment and indignities. The summons requires defense within sixty days after October 1906 and service of answer on attorney JNO H Bruff in North Yakima. Office in Yakima National Bank Building.
A contest affidavit filed by Harry B. Averill challenges Theodore Needham on homestead entry No. 8629 for the N% NW% and SE% of NW% of section 28 township 13 N range 20 E. Allegations include lack of residence or cultivation and six months abandonment not due to military service. Proceedings set for November 6, 1906 at 10 a.m. before the U S Land Office Register and Receiver.
The Superior Court of Washington Yakima County orders publication for notice to interested parties in the estate of William Mayer deceased. Catherine Mayer administratrix must show cause December 1, 1906, at 10 a.m. why final account should not be approved and residue distributed. Public notices to be posted for four weeks in three public places and published in the Yakima Herald.
The Superior Court of Yakima County issues notices in probate matters for the estates of William Mayer and Charles I Chambers. Hearings are set for December 1 1906 and November 1 1906 respectively, with objections due prior to the sessions. Notices require posting in four public places and publication in the Yakima Herald.
In Yakima County Washington probate proceedings the final account of T J Lynch administrator of the estates of Charles F Chambers and Ellen A Chambers has been filed for settlement. A petition for distribution is on file and a hearing is set for Saturday at 10:00 AM in the superior court in North Yakima. Objections may be filed in writing by interested parties. Dated October 26 1906. Clerk W Day. Oct 31 Nov 28.
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