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Newspaper

Yakima Herald

Location

Yakima, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1908

Page

7

Parrish Proved Away in Moxee Death of Louis Cass Parrish

Death of Louis Cass Parrish at 58 after a long illness. Resident of the valley since 1889, he leaves a son and daughter. A Masonic lodge member, funeral services will be held at the M E church Wednesday at 1 30 under lodge auspices. Born in Spencer Indiana, he studied at the state university and later practiced law in Iowa before moving west in 1888.

Moxee Louis Cass Parrish Masonic Lodge M. E Spencer Indiana University Iowa

Obituary of George Harmon Jacobs Dies at 69 in Town

George Harmon Jacobs born September 6 1839 at Niagara Falls New York died October 12 1908 after years of illness. He lived in Iowa Nebraska Kansas and Washington state before settling in this city in 1889. He left a widow Emma J. Babcock and four children Spencer Jacobs Carrie Sindall Hallie Bryan and Harry Jacobs. He was a Mason affiliated with Burns lodge Monticello Yakima Lodge No 24 Yakima Chapter No 21 and died while an active member.

George Harmon Jacobs Niagara Falls New York Iowa Monticello Emma J. Babcock Coleridge Neb Stockton Kansas Spencer Jacobs Carrie J. Sindall Hallie A. Bryan Harry B. Jacobs L. W. Starks William Button Toledo Jacobs Burns Lodge F. & A. M Yakima Order

Turner Hume Wedding at Parker Heights Ranch

Mr K R Hume manager of the Bradbury ranch at Parker Heights wed Miss Georgia Turner sister of H 8 Turner optician on Wednesday at noon. Immediate friends attended and a dinner was served at 214 South Fourth street. They will live at the ranch where Mr Hume is employed.

Turner-Hume K. R. Hume Bradbury Parker Heights Georgia Turner H. 8 Turner South Fourth Street Hume

Savage Paving Rush Hoped To Finish This Fall

George Milton Savage told City Clerk Brooker on Thursday that paving in North Yakima would be rushed and hopes to finish this fall if frost does not arrive. He received 8136.07 in warrants for completed work as brick and concrete progress continues near Seventh Avenue and Second Avenue, aiming for a clear passage along West Yakima Avenue.

Yakima George Milton Savage Brooker Janeck Seventh Avenue West Yakima Avenue Second Avenue

Durlin Sued for Breach of Contract Over Real Estate

Ed ward Faille sues Fayette Durlin in superior court alleging breach of contract on two Lots. Faille says he paid most of the price, Durlin lost his rights, and he seeks either a deed or the return of the money. The dispute traces to May 20 1908 when the contract was made.

Superior Court Edward Faille Fayette Durlin Durlin Faille

Court records dispute over Cascade addition deed

Faille paid $575 cash and had until May 1909 to pay the balance on lots 16 and 17 in block 1 Cascade addition North Yakima. Durlin held equitable title from Dr Owens Adair under a 1907 contract. Allegedly forfeited in 1908, title passed to the original owner. Faille offered to pay the rest in 1908, but Durlin refused to deed or return the $575.

Cascade North Yakima Faille Durlix Owens-Adair Durlin

Fruit Growers Protest Buyer Pressure In Granger Letter

A Yakima Valley growers association letter accuses buyers of pressuring apple prices. The Granger union funds set a $1 per box minimum for extra fancy Ben Davis and similar varieties, threatening consignments if not met. Author B D Thompson, president, cites prior low prices and demands fair value for Yakima fruit.

Granger Wash Yakima Morning Herald Yakima Ben Davis Yakima Valley Granger Union O. B. Granger B. D. Thompson Pres Yakima Valley Fruit & Produce Growers’ Association

Death of Charles Connell Sparks Local Mourning

Charles Connell proprietor of the Washington hotel bar and Elks Lodge member died suddenly at his South Naches avenue home on Thursday noon from internal hemorrhage aged 38. He suffered stomach trouble but was only considered seriously ill since Wednesday. He leaves a wife and young daughter. funeral arrangements are not yet set. Connell was formerly in Ellensburg and was a native of Ohio.

Charles Connell Washington Hotel Washington South Naches Avenue Connell Ellensburg Ohio Elks Lodge

Indian rider saves Spokane fair children in daring rescue

A Spokane fairgrounds incident saw two frightened horses dash through crowds as Bart McNamane a Coeur d Alene man on a sorrel mustang leaped into action. He grabbed the bit swung the team clear and ferried the children to safety. The crowd showered him with coins worth over 40 dollars.

Spokane Wash Spokane Fair Grounds Bart McNamane

Bart Heroic Gift Sparks Warm Cheers at Fair

He refused the money, choosing to spend it on candy and sweets for the hundreds of children on the grounds. Spectators declare Bart not only a hero but a good fellow.

Bart

Wight and Carver Enter Council Campaigns

Dr H E Wight dentist and Dr W H Carver physician filed for nomination with City Clerk Brooker for city council seats. Wight seeks Janeck’s one year term and Carver seeks at large seat, surprising locals as no prior ward field was known. Neither candidate has held political office before.

H. E. Wight W. H. Carver Brooker Janeck Schott Carver Mike Schorn

Transcripts Filed in Two Criminal Cases

Transcripts were filed Friday with the county clerk in two criminal cases. One charges Charles Edwards with assault with a deadly weapon and the other charges W Warren with receiving stolen goods. Cases move to superior court in November before Judge Doust. transcripts sent from his office.

Charles Edwards W. Warren Superior Court Wende Doust

Hunt for Daughter Prompts Public Help and Police Inquiry

Mrs. Ella Mariety of Wapato appeals through the Herald for assistance from newspapers and police to locate her daughter who vanished after leaving Lynch ranch in the Ahtanum valley en route to North Yakima. She offers to cover costs to bring her home and asks authorities to search, but provides no name or age.

Ella Mariety Wapato The Herald Daugther Lynch Ranch Ahtanum Valley Yakima Mariety

Five candidates file for North Yakima mayor

Five prominent North Yakima men filed mayoral candidacies on the Business Men's ticket by Saturday filing deadline. Names include Henry H. Schott Louis O. Janeck P M Armbruster Rev Dr T E Webb and P Y Heckman. The move shifts the city election to November 10 rather than December.

Henry H. Schott Louis O. Janeck P. M. Armbruster People’s T. E. Webb P. Y. Heckman Dr Webb BP. Y. Heckman Dr. Webb Irth Yakima

West Side Banker Weighs City Ticket in Local Election

At about 4 pm the west side banker and ex councilman asked City Clerk Brooker to add his name to the Business Men's ticket. It remained unsettled until noon Saturday whether he would run with that ticket or independently. Henry H. Schott and Louis O. Janeck had filed earlier and are active in city affairs and on the council. Phil A. Ditter initially considered candidacy at business leaders' request but after learning of the final filing he declined to run, saying his candidacy was unnecessary under the circumstances.

West Side Brooker Henry H. Schott Louis O. Janeck

Bridge Plans Considered Over Yakima River

County commissioners discussed building a new bridge from the fruit district under the Union Gap canal to Parker Siding to replace the old Union Gap structure. Bids will likely be issued soon. They also set a 12 mill total county and state levy and outlined election precinct officers for North Yakima and surrounding areas.

Yakima River Fruit District Union Gap Canal Parker Siding Union Gap North Coast Railroad North Coast Railroad and the Yakima Valley Transportation Company Northern Pacific Railroad North Yakima

No More Bounties Endorsed by County Commissioners

County commissioners vote to stop bounty payments for the rest of the year. Prosecuting Attorney Wende explains that state funds for bounties are exhausted and any county payments cannot be recovered from the state, unless a new appropriation is made by the legislature.

Wende

McCurdy Enters Fifth Ward Council Race

Benjamin F. McCurdy files for Fifth ward councilman, creating a three way race alongside three candidates in the Third ward and two for councilman at large. Other races include city attorney contenders Frank J. Allen Clayton Udell and John H. Lynch, with City Clerk Brooker seeking re election.

Benjamin F. McCurdy Brooker Frank J. Allen Clayton E. Udell John H. Lynch J. C. Brooker Mike Schorn W. H. Carver Holland E. Wight L. O. Janeck Fred Shaw W. C. Waugh John H. Freeland Nelson Smith H. W. Mull Fifth Ward I. B. Turnell B. F. McCurdy

Healthy family trusts Dr King's New Life Pills

L A Bartlet of Rural Route 1 Guilford Me says the family has enjoyed good health for three years using Dr King's New Life Pills. They cleanse and tone the system gently. Twenty five cents at C Case's drug store.

Dr. King L. A. Bartlet Route 1 Guilford Case

Three Arrests For Liquor Sales to Indians In Toppenish

Three men were arrested at Toppenish Saturday night by J. J. Matuglies, U S special officer, on liquor sales to Indians charges. Dick Robbins of the Eagle Bar was fined $75. the Owl and Little Brick saloon cases were continued for 30 days. The officer also investigated games at the Indian fair and said further reports and actions may follow.

Toppenish J. J. Matuglies United States Eagle, Owl Little Brick Dick Robbins Eagle Bar Justice Goodrich Spccial

Missing daughter case narrows to Petersen trio near Easton

A clue places Sunnyside resident Stump’s daughter last seen in the Butler hopyard at Zillah with Henry Petersen and son Arthur. Police report a sighting near Easton en route to Seattle over the Cascade trail. Authorities and Mr. Stump pursue the trio in Seattle.

W. HH. Stump Sunnyside Zillah Henry Petersen Arthur Easton Ellensburg Seattle Cascade Trail Mr. Stump

Parker Heights Orchard Tracts Plat Filed by Union Gap

The Union Gap Irrigation company filed a plat with county commissioners for Parker Heights Orchard Tracts totaling 192 acres under the Union Gap canal. The land is divided into eleven tracts ranging from 32 acres to 10 acres.

Union Gap Irrigation Company Parker Heights Union Gap Canal

Investigation Into Death Of Rail Worker At North Pacific Yard

B L Jenkins administrator of D D Herbert’s estate in Ellensburg pursues a possible railroad liability after Herbert, a Northern Pacific brakeman, was killed when a freight car shifted while crossing a lumber carload at the south end of the incu yard. He reviews inquest records and local facts for a potential suit.

D. D. Herbert Northern Pacific Railroad Incul B. L. Jenkins Ellensburg Jenkins Eilensburg

Bucklen’s Arica Salve Praised By Georgia Farmer

W A Floyd of Rural Route 2 Em pire Ga says Bucklen’s Arica Salve cured two bad sores on his hand and leg and is worth more than its weight in gold. He would mortgage the farm to keep it. The ad notes the price as 25 cents at C C Case’s drug store.

Empire W. A. Floyd C. C. Case

Republicans Plan Large Campaign Rallies in Yakima County

Republicans prepare two major rallies in Yakima County with more possible mass meetings late in the campaign. Senator Piles will speak at the Tuesday rally October 29 at the Yakima theatre, and Congressman Jones will address the eve of the election on Monday November 2. Nagler's band will perform at both events. The cider mill will operate daily during this period. Bring apples and barrels.

Yakima County Senator Piles Congressman Jones Nagler

Also Mentioned on This Page

Parrich Frost Thompson Granger Fruit Men Chas. Connell Tream Wight and Carver Janeck and Schott Ahtanum Phil M. Armbruster Bridge GAP James Wiley Ernest Woodcock E. J. Hackett Alfalfa G. A. Ide L. A. Nass H. Tuttle Belma George Davenport A. W. Brown H. Powell Cowiche S. S. Lewis George Weddle Ed. Smith Divide H. P. Budge John Cuddie Garrett Meerbeer Fairview E. Remy J. M. Nesley W. D. Gilmore Fruitvale E. G. Peck W. L. Wright H. R. Garrett Glade C. H. Breckenridge A. L. Dilley H. B. Tribe R. B. McLeod Geo. P. Eaton A. T. Johnson Hopdale G. D. Goodman C. F. Swan Charles Dillon Mabton Phillips E. V. Aburty W. Kunz George Ker W. J. Pitt Jos. Laframboise Mt. Adams Amt. Mills General Fund J. H. Sheerey Peter L. Roleau A. Chandler J. N. Mull J. V. McCurdy J A. Leach H. K. Sinclair K. A. Shaw E. G. Vincent Outlook Chas. R. Fairweather Grant Cady Fred Mansfield Parker J. F. McCurdy A. F. Goodwin A. B. Wilcox Selah W. L. Dimmick Genge Biehn J. Lancaster East Sunnyside R. C. Lichty DU J. Kelly G. H. Irish West Sunnyside H. M. Tinker H. A. Boose T. C. Williams Tampico W. E. Ayres Warren Iglin Isidore Mondor W. L. Shearer DeePhadden A. W. McDonald C. S.S. Bilger John F Rodman George W. Stice Venus R. H. Kershaw P. C. Weinmann H. H. Kelly Wheatland G. W. Paswater J. A. Thompson G. P. Crawford Yakima City E. H. Taylor H. W. Gallant J. D. McDaniel C. H. Furman J. E. Waggoner C. A. Sawyer East Selah G. W. Sherwood W. H. Voliva Fred Seymour Fort Simcoe A. C. Coburn Chas Anderson, Jr W. G. Hale McCurdy Allen Udell and Lynch Indiand Yakima Theatre W. Smith
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