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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
7
Final damage estimates from mid July rains put Naches and Cowiche ditch repairs at about 1700 dollars. Shareholders face a new assessment of roughly 14 dollars each, more than last year’s 6.25.
Mattie Ward and William Kelley a colored couple quit fighting over promised marriage and debts. Kelley produced army records and a 1650 debt dispute surfaced from a forged or bounced check. They agreed to settle under Attorney Krutz with funds to be collected for Kelley and debts paid to Ward.
Word from Seattle says Chief Engineer Pitman hires experienced engineers to oversee construction this fall on the North Coast line near North Yakima. A Granger switch crew is to shift to brick-yard work and then proceed to North Coast duties under Case and Esch.
Bach has been asked to assemble men for the work this fall on the new railroad near North Yakima. President Strahorn announces there will be heavy construction activity in the fall season.
J. D. Curtis of Stella Nebraska, visiting North Yakima, claims Bryan will not carry Nebraska or gain more votes than eight years ago. He travels the West finding strong Taft sentiment and says Bryan faced defeat this time, suggesting any other Democrat would have faced a Republican landslide.
Poultry raisers of the state will display the largest collection of fancy chickens ever shown at a state fair in this city from September 28 to October 5. Harry Collier heads the state fair poultry department and notes strong interest across the region. The prize lists promise good entries and a notable show.
The Yakima Valley Transportation line will suspend service this morning for necessary machinery repairs at the power house. Service will resume at noon.
Southeast of the city near the fair grounds engineers run lines and divide Shannon Place into two half acre tracts. J A McCully will handle the property, planned as fruit growing with each lot showing well. Street cars will run along the west side, making it a prime suburban market.
Hon Lee A Johnson of Sunny Side tours Cashmere, praised as a leading congressional candidate. He served in the last two state legislatures and chaired irrigation committees. He owns an irrigated ranch and supports open river navigation, initiative and referendum, local option, and Roosevelt public land policies.
The Cashmere Record notes the candidate's residence outside Spokane draws friends and suggests the people may embrace a nomination leading to a candidate they can be proud of. The piece hints at broad local backing and potential victory.
Announcement notes Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Congress of Rough Riders will tour from Madison Square Garden New York to this city on Wednesday September 17. Colonel Cody presents historic western scenes with authentic costuming and dramatic episodes including Summit Springs battle and The Great Train Hold-Up. One performance only. King’s Little Liver Pills advertised nearby.
H W Meyers files for absolute divorce in county court citing abandonment. He married Flora Bennett in St Paul Minnesota in 1899 and says they had one child Lorinne. In 1902 in Butte Montana she took the child and vanished, with Meyers still unsure of their whereabouts.
In a full church service the altar presented by Phillip and Joseph Ditter, sons of the late Mrs Catherine Ditter, was dedicated at St Joseph’s church. Father C Brusten celebrated the mass with Fathers H Wrebosch and J O Shea of Spokane assisting. The altar finished in gold and onyx stood as a lasting symbol of devotion, with Francis Witt’s mass performed by the church choir and organ.
Advertised letters list includes Applegate A C Arahi Andrew K Breber Julius Baima Delphina A Bach Mrs Clara with no claim by August 29 1908 closing.
A ledger style notice lists numerous individuals and organizations as addressees for advertised letters. It states a one cent due on each letter and includes names such as Oregon National Bank, Oregon Detective Service, and many individuals.
A. N. Herendeen and four children, forming a drum corps, have stopped in town for the winter. They arrived by wagon, which was sold yesterday, and will rest in North Yakima while the elder son, 12, plays a fife and the family performs at the Avenue theatre as part of the program. The elder plans to settle in Yakima. other members will return to school.
Mr and Mrs E D Fear entertained eighteen guests at 9 Second Avenue North on Sunday night in honor of Miss Frances Slocombe from Peabody Kansas. Attendees included Mrs H Leathers of Shelbyville and several Fear family members. Mrs Fear was assisted by Mrs H Leathers.
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup claims quick relief for coughs colds hoarseness and bronchial throat trouble. Mothers especially recommend it for children. Pleasant to take and gently laxative. C W Camp West Side Druggist.
The county auditor issues voters instructions for the September 8 primary. Polls open 11 a m and close 8 p m or when all present voters have voted. Voters request party ballots and mark their choices in booths, with rules for one to three selections and first and second choices where applicable.
Frank Herke of Tampico loses his March 1901 homestead after the United States land office finds failure to meet required improvements and residence, following a hearing and rebuttal evidence. Pineules for the Kidney advertised by C. W. Camp, West Side Drug, claims relief in the first dose with a 30 days trial offer.
R A McArthur plans a new exclusive ladies suit and cloak house in Ellensburg. He is formerly of the H H Schott company and is backed by his brother J A McArthur who currently works with the Schott Suit company.
W W Ewing of Calhoun Denny and Ewing of Seattle and Inland Real Estate bought two Chicago Avenue lots in the J D Nichols addition on Capitol Hill and will construct a bungalow this fall.
The liquid remedy claims to regulate the liver kidneys and bladder, easing malaria chills fever and associated symptoms. Each $1 bottle supposedly contains 2% more of the preparation and the first dose is said to bring relief. distributed by C. W. Camp West Side Druggist.
Leonora M. Lake of St. Louis, vice president of the Catholic Abstinence League, will lectures at the Yakima Theatre on Friday evening September 4 under the Anti Saloon League of Washington. She advocates local option as prohibition forces push their state campaign. Lake is noted as a leading temperance speaker who has addressed major cities and Salem Massachusetts where elections favored dry outcomes.
In Butte on August 31 the Mine Operators Association of Wyoming reports all coal mines in the state shut down indefinitely due to failure of operators and workers to reach an agreement. Open all night at Camp's Westside Drug Store.
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