Lover Scorned 10 Bury Her In Seattle
Lorraine LeMoin once Washington society figure is buried by charity in Seattle after a life of scandal and divorce attempts. Charles Tucker, head of Northwestern Furniture, failed to claim the body. Her death follows drunken decline and a failed divorce. She left a 10 year old daughter at Swan Lake near Renton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Lorraine le Moin
William T. Sherman
Society Bad
Washington D. C
Butterworth & Son
Charles 0. Tucker
Northwestern Furniture Company
First Avenue
Butterworth
Frisco
Celestine Marie
Swan Lake
Renton
George Cairns
Temple Baptist Church
Tucker
Duwamish Dairy
Great Silver Tip Terror of Chelan Monster Bear Roams Chelan Range
Oct 25 A report from Chelan recounts a massive silver tip bear in the Lake Chelan headwaters around Railroad Creek and the Entiat River. Measurements allegedly show 9 by 14 inch tracks and the animal has caused sheep losses as it roams the domain. Two prospectors reportedly escaped by climbing trees as the bear stalked them in a tense standoff.
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Chelan
Theodore Roosevelt
Lake Chelan Mountains
Railroad Creek
Entiat River
Big Fruit Crops Lure Settlers to Washington
The Chicago Sun day Examiner published a cartoon titled A Study in Contentment showing Uncle Sam East and West irrigation of dollar fields. It accompanied a full page article reprinting Bulletin 214 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture by Prof. O L Waller. Arthur W Coffin shared copies from his eastbound trip to Europe, highlighting Yakima and Washington interest in the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Uncle Sam
Chicago Sunday Examiner
Washington
Bulletin 214
United States Department of Agriculture
O. L. Waller
State College
Arthur W. Coffin
Europe
Yakima
Mail Contracts: Who Wants a Job
Post Office Department advertises for bids on mail carrying work out of North Yakima. Bids call for overland routes to transport mail between North Yakima and points beyond, inviting contractors to submit proposals for duties and compensation.
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Post Office Department
Yakima
North
GOOSE POPULATION SEEN SCARCE AROUND NORTH YAKIMA
Hunters report geese are scarce as flocks pass city after dark heading south. North Yakima residents Tom Fisher and George Bunce show birds from a Horse Heaven hunt but say sport was not as plentiful. Sid Noble remarks few waterfowl across the Columbia east side after two weeks away. Hanford reports flocks moving downriver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Yakima
Tom Fisher
George Bunce
Horse Heaven
Sid Noble
Columbia River
Hanford
Lead ore found deep in Snowstorm copper mine
Geologist George Huston reports an unusual pyromorphite crystal 923 feet below the surface in the Snowstorm mine copper formation. Lead mineral appears abundant 150 feet back from the face and crosscut 60 feet as workers, led by Manager W D Greenough, push development to locate the lead mine below.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace, Ida
George Huston
Mullan
W. D. Greenough
Model Husband Wins Prize At Local Hubby Show
Samuel Van Nostran, named model husband at the second annual hubby show in Chicago, receives praise from his wife for good nature before breakfast and for allowing her to carry the family pocketbook. The list highlights nine years of marriage and awards for sewing a button and other virtues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Samuel van Nostran
James Sidney McCullough
Mr. van Nostran
Heavy hops deals reshaped North Yakima market
In North Yakima thirteen hundred bales of hops changed hands over the last two days, leaving about two thousand bales from the 1909 valley crop still with growers. The brisk trading signals renewed hope for hop owners as activity revives in the region.
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Yakima
Enormous Market Demand Reignites Cotton Trade
After a period of inactivity the market stabilizes as Poole and Mitchell purchase the entire 1300 bales. Friday's sale brought in about 500 bales at 21 to 23 cents per pound, with earlier trades reaching around 26 cents and 25 cents. Prices then cooled amid reduced demand and uncertainty about seasonal promises.
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Messrs. Poole & Mitchell
Scotchman Dies of Typhoid in Yakima Valley
Jack Biggam a young Scotchman who worked as a sheepherder for Fechter and Janeck died Saturday night from typhoid fever contracted on the reservation. Funeral services will be at 10 o clock at the Flint-Shaw undertaking parlors with interment at Tahoma cemetery Rev E A King to conduct. He was about 23 years old and survived by his mother and sister in Scotland. He was known among Scotch residents for his musical talent and had sung at Burns banquets since arriving in Yakima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Biggam
Fechter
Janeck
Flint-Shaw Company
Tahoma Cemetery
E. A. King
Congregational Church
Biggam
Scotland
Yakima
Oregon Trunk Line laborers sought for Northwest work
Northwest dispatches report five thousand workers needed for the Oregon Trunk Line. A railroad official warned The Dalles that crowds will arrive soon to work on the project, bringing activity and demand to the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalles
Oregon
the Dalles
Northwest
Dancing Wife Hurled Down Steep Steps in Jealous Rage
George Ormerod of 829 First Street rushed between a dancing couple in San Francisco and threw his wife down a 25 foot stairway. The woman suffered a fractured skull and is in serious condition at a hospital. Ormerod is charged with assault to commit murder. the wife says she will not prosecute. Onlookers were stunned as the tragedy unfolded before guards arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
George Ormerod
First Street
Armerod
Inisis
Ormerod
Skin grafting operation aids burn victim
Dr Fordyce performed a skin graft on Cloyd Mayhew after a power line burn caused his left leg amputation. Large 6x7 inch scar and two 3x3 inch scars were treated with cuticle provided by Mrs Mayhew and Guy Mayhew. Wound nearly healed. optimism high.
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Fordyce
Cloyd Mayhew
Diamonds Lost From Moving Train in Shasta Route
Mrs J E Chilberg and her Seattle banker husband lost diamonds valued at $18,000 from an Oregon express train near Shasta. A glass of Shasta water toppled from a window ledge during cleaning and four ounces of water plus three diamonds spilled out as the window was closed. Despite a search at the next station, the wet spot evaporated and the jewels were not recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Shasta
Southern Pacific
J. E. Chilberg
Seattle
Oregon Express
Chilberg
Chilbergs
Fairmont
Grange to Hold First Meeting in New Hall October 29
Local notes show the Grange near completion with the first meeting planned for October 29. The Gleede school board installs Waterbury system in the schoolhouse with the Valley Hardware Co. handling installation. Several community moves and health updates follow including land purchases, illnesses, and farm activity as haying ends and potato digging begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange
J. J. Fahay
Gleede
Waterbury
Valley Hardware Co
Charles Moore
Wallowa County
Oregon
A. H. Bair
Cowan
Lower Naches
Calland
Kershaw
Williston
Elsie Smith
F. E. Crabb
Naches Valley
F. M. Crabb
Toansas
Olivia Knidshert
B. Robertson
Herbert Huff
California Fig Syrup Co Advertises Laxative
An old patent medicine notice touts Waitual Constipation remedies with syrup of figs as a daily habit aid. It claims the product supports regularity and natural function with proper nourishment and living, offered by the California Fig Syrup Co through druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gemuiune
California
Fic Svymap CO
Local notes: new residents, farms, and a lively potato crop
An East arrival plans to settle in the country after visit with relatives. Mrs. Huff convalesces. The Morgan home nears completion. Mullen celebrates a large potato harvest. Stone reports a minor ride off a gate and scattered potato force. Long gains the nickname uncle with his niece at the Fahay home. Floy Maberly takes a sick day shortening her perfect attendance record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Huff
Morgan
J. W. Mullen
W. J. Stone
Jno. B. Long
Fahay
Floy Maberly
Move Likely for Indian Office to Wapato or Toppenish
Oct 26 report says Fort Simcoe Indian office may move to railroad towns, with Wapato or Toppenish as likely sites. Proponents in Wapato argue central location makes it most logical for the reservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapato
Wash
Fort Simcoe
Toppenish
Wiapate
O'Brien Speaks for Mabton Mayor Bid and Local Growth
R A O'Brien candidate for mayor spoke Friday evening detailing his Mabton connections and support for growth under a high license system. Miss Mary A Cone Mabton teacher received government patent granting 160 acres near town. A coal shed fire was extinguished Friday night by marshal and citizens, likely saving Mabton from disaster.
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R. A. O'Brien
O'Brien
Mabton
Mary A. Cone
Congdon Seeks Torrens Registration for 80 Acre Tract
Chester A. Congdon asks the clerk of courts to register under Torrens law the south half of the south west quarter of section 28 town 13 range 19. The parcel comprises 80 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester A. Congdon
Clerk of Courts
Notice of public land final proof in North Yakima
Emer son W. Ransier of North Yakima Washington filed intention to make final commutation proof for the SE1 2 SW1 4 section 28 township 138 N range 20 E Wilkimette Meridian to establish claim before the Register and Receiver in North Yakima on November 24 1909 Witnesses Cornelius Williams Walter Matthews Mrs James Poisel Elmer Moss all of North Yakima Washington Register Harry Y. Saint Met 20 27 Nov 6-10-17-24x
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Department of the Interor
Uo of Land Office
North Yakima
Washington
Emerson W. Ransier
Wilkimette Meridian
Cornelius Williams
Walter Matthews
James Poisel
Elmer Mossall
Harry Y. Saint
Register
Met
Notice for final five year proof on Homestead Entry No 4587
Department of the Interior United States Land Office at North Yakima Washington gives notice that Hermann Hitzke of North Yakima Washington who filed Homestead Entry No 4587 for SW 14 section 8 township 12 N range 21 E Willamette Meridian will present final five year proof before the Register and Receiver at North Yakima on December 15 1909 Witnesses include James G Skidmore James A Slayton Isaac Vanderlinde and John D Schocher with publication dates October 20 27 November 3 10 17 24
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Department of the Interer
WS Land Office
North Yakima Washington
Herman Hitzke
North Yakima
Washington
Township
Willamette Meridian
James G. Skidmore
Blackrock
James A. Slayton
Isaac Vanderlinde
John Doescher
Harry Y. Saint
Register
Department of the Interor
U.S Land Office
Hestead
Township 12
Range
E. Willamette Meridian
Land Entry Notice for James Ton at Willamette Meridian
Department of the Interior issues notice regarding James Ton who filed a homestead entry on December 1, 1904. entry details include E 1-2 SW 1-4 and W 1-2 SE 1-4 in Section 20 Township 12 North Range 22 East Willamette Meridian.
Notice of final five year proof in North Yakima
Has filed notice to take final five year proof to establish a claim to the land before the register and receiver of North Yakima Washington on December 15 1908. Claimants witnesses include Herman Hiteke James A Slayton Isaac Vanderlinde John C Dersher with dates of appearance November 20 27 and December 3 10 17 24.
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North Yakima
Washington
Herman Hiteke
James A. Slayton
Rivereck Washingon
Isaac Vanderlinde
John C. Derseher
Rinekrock
Notice of Homestead Claim Adjoining North Yakima Land
Department of the Interior notices that P. Rusk of North Yakima Washington, who filed Homestead entry 688 on July 29 1998 for a parcel in section 20 township 24 North range 20 Willamette Meridian, has filed a notice of intention to establish proof to secure title before the Register and Receiver in North Yakima Washington on November dates.
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Department of the Interior
North Yakima
Washington
P. Rusk
Wastinton
Willamette Merilion
Cylvin G. Potter
Leone Sherwood
T. 1
Tavier
Ottag
Washineton
Harry Y ¥ Saint
Noy Bete Nepister
Summons for Publication in Washington Supreme Court Case
The Yakima County action against W Kane and Margaret Kane seeks a judgment for 201100 dollars and costs in relation to two Oregon judgments. Real property described includes lots 8 and 9 in block 420 of Nichols Capital Heights, North Yakima. First publication October 18, 1909, ROBERTS & UDELL, attorneys.
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Superior Court
State of Washington
Yakinis Porth
Ctreetht Association
Kane
Margaret Kane
Nand
Cliny
Chetots Vg
Whiel Meaheem Aled
Justice Coure
Tate
Oregon
Porthind Adherriet
Multnomah
J.D. Nichols
Yakima County
Washington
Roberts & Udell
Pharitif
Yakima Nation Bank
North Yakima
Oet
Noticer Publication for Morris Priddy Homestead Proof
Department of the Interior notice from North Yakima Washington dated September 16 1909 states Morris Priddy of North Yakima has filed intent to make final homestead proof for section 14 township 13 N range 22 east Willamette Meridian. He will prove claim November Sunday before the register and receiver at North Yakima Washington with witnesses Thomas H W Smith Charles Pecht Athelert Triber John Rainey all of North Yakima. The notice lists publication dates September 22 to October 27 1909.
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Coal Lands
Department of the Interior
North Yakima
Washinton
Morris
Priddy
Washington
Township 13
Range 22
East Willamette Meridian
North Yukio
Thomas HW. Smith
Charles Pecht
Ate Hert Triber
John Rainey
Harry Y. Saint Epister
Northern Pacific Railway Land Claim Notice in Washington
United States Land Office North Yakima announces Northern Pacific Railway Company, St Paul MN, filed September 2 1909 to select lands under the 1898 act. Southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 18 township 17 north range 20 west. Protests or affidavits of objection due by November 2 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
North Yakima
Washington
Northern Pacife Railway Company
St. Paul
Minnesota
Southene
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Mary Lawlor
Yakima County Washington notice to creditors of Mary Lawlor deceased. James H. Simmons is executor. Claims must be presented within one year after September 29 1909 with vouchers to Lynch Grady at Mullins Building North Yakima. The note bars claims after the deadline. Published September 21 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
State of Washington
Yakima
Mary Lawlor
Lynch & Grady
Mullins
North Yakima
Yakima County
Washington
James H. Simmons
Lynch & Grady Attorneys
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Gen. Sherman
Lorraine LeMoin
Arthur Coffin
Great Northwest
Alenes
Messrs
Pbole and
Mitchell
Northwest News
Wallace
Mace and
Mace
J. W. Johnson
Big Bill’ Johnson
William Urquhart
Henford
Twin Falls
Dan Beaton
Beaton & Rowley
Wendell
South Side
Clarkston
Salmon
Snake
Bellingham
Spencer van Zandt
Spokane
Corbin Park
A. W. Gates
Charles Pressnall
Gates
Supreme Lodge of the Benevolent Order of Eagles
Sunnyside
J. KE. Chilberg
Mabton Notes
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