Death by Own Action Stuns Spangle Washington
Frederick T Briggs station agent at Spangle Washington died by shooting himself in the head at 8 15 AM The deed is attributed to temporary insanity from sciatic rheumatism He leaves a widow two sons and two daughters His funeral will be held under Woodmen of the World auspices and was witnessed by hundreds of locals and farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred T. Briggs
Spangie
Washington
Philippines
Spokesman-Review
Spangle
Frederick T. Briggs
Northern Pacific
Briggs
Miss Wade
A. D. Wade
Palouse
Woodmen of the World
Women of Woodcraft
Knights of the Maccabees
Rural Number Will Aid North Yakima Mail Delivery
The post office force of North Yakima asks rural route residents to provide their rural route numbers. Giving the correct number helps locate addresses, especially for newcomers, and improves mail delivery efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Yakima
Rural mail routes multiply as lists grow
The piece notes six routes radiating from a town with carriers needing names or numbers to find addressees. It states rural mail lists have expanded about 1500 in the last year and a half, making it hard to track all residents who receive letters.
State Fair Commission Adjusts Accounts and Warrants
Judge Rudkin presided a brief session on Monday. The Hays divorce was denied and custody awarded to the father after habeas corpus actions. The Scholes appeal from justice to superior court was postponed to next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudkin
Hays
Mrs. Hays
Mr. Hays
Scholes
Injunction Sought Over Ditch Across Yakima Land
Peter H Kruse appeared in court last Saturday seeking an injunction to stop S Gilson from digging a ditch across Kruse s land near the Yakima river. The petition was granted but Gilson had completed the ditch when the sheriff served papers. Kruse plans damages against Gilson for the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter H. Kruse
S. Gilson
Yakima
Gilson
Krause
Kruse
Company C Inspected On Annual Guard Tour
Colonel Kinzie of the national guard visited Monday on his annual inspection tour from Eastern Washington. After finishing at the armory the unit returned to the Sound. Company C, led by Captain B B Coombs, reported a creditable showing with 36 members present, above the legal minimum of 32.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Kinzie
National Guard
Washington
The
Sound
B. B. Coombs
Pleasant 34th Wedding Anniversary At Matterson Home
Last Monday October 21 a party marking the thirty fourth anniversary of Mr and Mrs L L Matterson gathered about 7:30 pm at their home south of the fair grounds. Guests included their children and neighbors from Central Minnesota now settled in Yakima valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Matterson
Fair Grounds
Minnesota
Yakima Valley
Matterson
M. L. Matterson
L. L. Dimon
F. L. Johnson
Mina Matterson
A. W. Losey
North Star State
J. J. Matterson
R. Phillips
L. C. Hinman
FE. W. Smith
van Norman
8. Anderson
North Yakima to Buy Champion Chemical Fire Engine
At a special Wednesday night council meeting North Yakima officials decided to purchase a Champion chemical fire engine to upgrade the city’s fire protection. A. G. Long of Fire Extinguisher Manufacturing explained the model, priced at 2150, and an order was placed for immediate shipment. The purchase aims to strengthen the fire system within the next two to three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Yakima
A. G. Long
Fire Extinguisher Manufacturing Company of
Portland
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Majestic
Wilson
Compal
J. J. MacDonald
Kodak
Eastman Kodak
Robt. E. Smith
Doctor Bonney
Second St
Schott’s Grocery Dept
State Fair Commission
Kleis & Sinena
Pearson & Watt's
Baptist Church
Sunnnyside
Sunnyside Valley
From & Canal
Sunnyside Canal
Northern Pacific Railroad
Washington Irrigation Co
H. B. Scudder
North Yakima, Wash
Harware
D. R. Barton the Hardware Man
South Ist Street
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