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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
2
Law firm listing notes McATULAY and MEIGS as attorneys at law and notaries public. It also identifies counsel for American Surety Co and Empire State Surety Co with offices in Ditter Bsk North Yakima.
Doctors Lynch and Weyer list office hours and contact numbers. Dr Lynch available 2 to 4 p.m. at 210 S Naches with phone 821 and residence 210 S Naches. Dr Weyer sees patients 11 a.m. to noon, 1 to 2 p.m., and 7 to 8 p.m. at 203 N Fourth St with phone 48031.
Wells and Nagler physicians and surgeons advertise office on Sloan Elk with X ray laboratory. Daylight treatment and examination by X ray all cases promptly attended. Residence 3 N Naches Ave. Res phones listed for Dr Wells 1903 and Dr Nagler 1904.
Dr David Rosser physician and surgeon with office over Janeck's Drug Store and residence at Sixth and Chestnut corner. Office hours 9 am to 12 pm and 2 to 5 pm. Member of Pension Board.
Law firm Clark and Gensbaux lists address 11113 E Yakima Ave Suite 1 2 3 4 with contact phone 6281 for consultations and filings.
George R. Harrison, a Homesteader in the Selah Valley, returns after a four year search ending with a Wisconsin probate claim. He travels from Richland Center to settle the estate once the letter confirms the inheritance amount. Harrison, born in Philadelphia, has wandered through Davenport Iowa and North Yakima while living in a dry homestead in Selah. The tale closes a long court case as Harrison prepares to claim a share that will last a lifetime.
Dr. N. H. Goodenow contemplates a three story apartment building at South Fourth and Chestnut. Plans by local and out-of-town architects. start in spring if approved. Nine three room suites with bath. pressed brick, full basement, hot water heating, gas and electric lighting. Estimated cost about $12,000. Wood Liver Medicine advertised for malaria and related ailments.
National Chairman Mack announced a statement forecasting a Bryan landslide victory. He claims Bryan will win at least 301 electoral votes, 59 above the threshold, and includes the solid south plus Maryland, with expected carries in New York and New Jersey.
L W Zimmer of Minneapolis visited Saturday to discuss establishing an alfalfa cutting mill in the city. He represents eastern capital and the project is favored. The plant would cost about 25000 dollars and produce 20 tons per day by grinding alfalfa with corn or other feed to boost stock fattening value.
The North Yakima school board will confer with Postmaster W L Lemon to plan instruction on how the United States postal system operates. The program aims to teach letter addressing, money orders, and related postal details, a method now used by large schools nationwide. The letter is dated October 19 1908 from North Yakima Washington.
W L Lemon, postmaster, proposes meeting with school authorities to discuss adopting an effective instruction method on the organization and operations of the postal service. He offers to work with the school board to formulate a plan.
W. M. Watt named president and Logan H. Roberts reappointed humane officer at a Saturday meeting. Trustees H. R. Wells and N. P. Hull were re elected with officers George N. Tuesley Holbein S. Turner M. L. Matteson and B. F. Kumler. An advisory board was named to advise on cruelty cases and assist society work.
Chester A Congdon, Duluth millionaire with large Yakima county interests, plans a $50 000 ranch house for the Congdon ranch in Wide Hollow. Architect A K Thompson of North Yakima draws the plans though no definite design has been announced. Thompson also designed five minor ranch houses this season as Congdon expands his properties including orchards west of the city coming into bearing.
The Yakima Sheep company finished its hog and cattle abattoir at Spokane Avenue and East Waterway and will run a general slaughtering and fresh meat business. Founded in 1905 by James Wright George Wright and F G Wright the firm expanded from sheep raising to slaughtering and meat sales, shipping many sheep to British Columbia and Alaska amid 100 percent growth.
In the valley people can afford the best and drink Golden Grain Granules labeled as 100 percent pure cereal coffee. It is marketed as tasting smelling and resembling coffee while being nourishing for men women and children. Yakima Grocery Co. supplies it through North Yakima jobbers. Fourteen thousand attendees at Pure Food shows reportedly loved it.
Dr. J. C. Hamilton of Seattle purchased the Harry Coonse orchard across the river from Prosser. The twelve acres of orchard and eight acres of alfalfa cost seven thousand dollars.
Green River Hot Springs reports no trace of Fred Kloeber, missing since a hunting trip. Julius Kumle, hotel chef and companion, found dead three miles from the hotel with arms crossed, suggesting exposure. Dr. Alfred W. Burns leads ongoing searches with about 1909 woodsmen, aided by dwindling snow clearance.
The executive committee of the Y M C A North Yakima urges opposition to a proposed amendment to Article 7 of the Washington Constitution that would tax churches colleges libraries and Y M C As equally with others It argues new burdens will hinder welfare work The group also discusses the state Y M C A convention slated for December 11 to 13 and adjourns to meet Tuesday morning.
Ada L. Croom of Vaughn Mississippi credits Dr King s New Discovery with curing a severe cough and suspected consumption after months of suffering A friend recommended the remedy and three bottles completed her cure The product is sold at C C Case s drug store in 50c and 1 00 sizes with a trial bottle offered free.
New details in the Richards disappearance indicate she left a note at her parents’ home stating plans to run away with Abe Walsh and marry in Portland. The note suggests the couple intends to wed and the Walsh family from Colby Washington may have traveled toward Seattle.
Camp Nemo at Reel Foot Lake Tenn Oct 26 reports fourteen prisoners brought in for the night rider outrages, totaling 61 in custody. Three mounted scouting parties went out, two returned, the third not due back until tomorrow night.
The Pioneer Employment Office, oldest in the city since 1903, offers free best-of-help services. Geo Webb, Manager, contact via phone 2993.
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