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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1908
Page
2
A joint committee with the Commercial club and Business Men's associationpushed an official census plan to grant North Yakima its own city charter. The move aims to empower health and sanitation enforcement and unlock a new municipal status.
U S Senator Edward Carmack editor of the Tennesseean was shot and killed near Seventh Avenue by Robin Cooper son of Colonel Duncan B Cooper. The motive tied to Carmack edits against the Democratic machine after recent primaries. Cooper and the wounded sheriff were involved, with Cooper later hospitalized and Colonel Cooper in police custody.
Mayor Lombard named a four man business committee to select a physician and investigate unsanitary city conditions. The group includes A. B. P. Weed, Alex Miller, John H. Weigel, and C. H. Barnes who advocate immediate action.
Hal Webber a Sunnyside business leader and former sheriff候 candidate may become deputy sheriff under Sheriff-elect Lancaster. Lancaster also hopes Jasper W Day of Zillah will be chief deputy and plans a wholesale turnover of current deputies, retiring Edwards and his assistants.
A. F. Hardy of East Wilton Maine extols Bucklen s Arnica Salve claiming it cured every sore boil ulcer or burn over fifteen years and saved doctor bills. The product costs 25 cents at C C Case s drug store.
Burrell Bridge Construction Co. awarded contract to construct a new Parker bridge over the Yakima River. The span will connect the Parker fruit district with Parker Siding and marks a major bridge project initiated in the region.
Friday’s withdrawals by Henry H. Schott and P. Y. Heckman narrow the mayoral race to L. O. Janeck and P. M. Armbruster with Dr. T. E. Webb still in the field. The Business Men's association backs Janeck and hints at a potential January convention option to challenge the primary.
The school board meets thrice this week to decide how to issue warrants to fund high school completion and secure holders. Attorney H J Snively is to advise as the building advances toward a January 1 completion amid unanticipated warrant value issues.
B F McCurdy withdrew after filing for Fifth ward council nomination leaving Harry Mull as the lone candidate of three originally in. I B Turnell had already retired, making Mull’s re election appear assured though talk of an independent slate persists. The move follows an appointment by Assessor Sindall, who will be his chief deputy for two years.
J O Shadbolt orchard in the Parker district proves a big money maker with 87 acres fruiting and $8,000 net this year. He says he sold fruit to eastern markets directly, avoiding commission men. His three-year totals reach about $47,000 with $14,000 in 1906 and $25,600 in 1907 despite low fruit prices.
Bids for a new pest house were opened by the county commissioners with Theodore Weisberger the low bidder at 2807. Other bids included Co. K. Wiley 2900 Smith and Gamble 4140 Corbett and Raymond 5150 L. M. Long 3046. C H Caleson won the Mabton bridge fill contract. G T Aumiller bid 97 cents per yard for gravelling a half mile on the Naches valley main road. action deferred.
Taft's election triggers a marriage surge in Tacoma County. On Thursday the county auditor's office reports a peak in marriage license applications and licenses granted, attributed by County Auditor Stewart to Taft's victory amid lighthearted gossip and insinuations noted during the licensing process.
Mrs Mary Dowling of 228 Figth avenue San Francisco rec ommends Electric Bitters for stomach trouble. She credits the remedy with curing acute indigestion and says it best treats stomach and liver troubles. The product purifies the blood and aids female weakness. 50c at C C Case's drug store.
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