Local News Highlights in North Yakima Visit Seekers
Elmer Twitchell of Walla Walla visits relatives in the city. Miss Susanne Watson, former St. Paul teacher, will teach in North Yakima schools this year. Several local officials and travelers are noted, including Thomas Grady on business in Oregon and Lucius E. Mahaffey campaigning for school superintendent. A lynx incident, docked by a sharp shot, is reported near Old Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Twitchell
Walla Walla
Susanne Watson
St. Paul
T. L. Lillis
Portland
Yakima
W. L. Miles
Globe, Wash
CANDIDATES STAND ON DEBT AND PRIMARY REFORM
J H Thomas argues the direct primary concentrates power in few districts, burdens polling places with district debts, and threatens the Republican base while favoring the Democrats who gain from the system. He urges reform as the key to fair control and party viability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Democratic Party
J. H. Thomas
Talbott backs county option in local prohibition
Leonard Talbott of Toppenish Washington responds to Yakima Herald inquiries on the county option question. He endorses the proposal, supports allowing precincts to merge, and urges statewide vote on constitutional prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Talbott
Lowthers Position in Local Option Debate
The author of this letter to the Morning Herald from North Yakima Washington dated August 26 1908 states a firm opposition to local option as a political measure for the state. He outlines that temperance supporters aim for state prohibition and that local option is a step toward that end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowther
North Yakima
Wash
Morning Herald
Granville Lowther
Prohibition Drive Shapes Local and State Voting Outlook
Editorial excerpts urge voters to back state prohibition, warning liquor interests to support local option. Letters discuss party stances, moral economy, and potential avenues if prohibition fails, while local notes report repairs near Nelson bridge and community notices at Congregational church events and visits from residents.
Lower Naches Hay Baling Crew Reports High Output
Bob Lowe and his crew bale 50 tons of hay daily at the Lower Naches ranches. Mr. Stout sold a carload of potatoes at 15 dollars per ton. Willis Friend and family returned from Mt. Adams. Mrs. Cromer journeyed to Seattle for fall and winter. Mrs. Cromer will join Mr. Cromer in Seattle after potato harvest. Miss Bridgeman of North Yakima bought 20 acres of Mead ranch. 10 acres for her and 10 for her brother. John Gorman spent days in Seattle on business, returning home early this week. Y. E. Newman’s new home received final touches from carpenters, painters, and paper hangers. plumbing installs a steam heating plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Lowe
Naches
Mr. Stout
Willis Friend
Mt. Adams
Cromer
Seattle
Miss Bridgeman
North Yakima
Mead
Local notes and births and a street accident in Naches City
Mrs Fannie Jensen returns from Nebraska where she visited her parents for months. Born Saturday August 22 to Mr and Mrs James Parmentier a son. Mrs Ralph Culp visits Naches City. Mr and Mrs Clare Grewell of Mad ton visit Mrs Lafe Little. Mrs M J Wigle leaves Naches City for Mabton. Miss Gladys Moore visits Miss Ethel McCay. Miss Clara Wheeler spends Sunday in Naches City. Clarence Little leaves for Mabton. Willie Terry, a boy, is injured when struck by timber near Tie ton canal. hospitalized. An ad claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures ulcers. 25¢ at C C Case’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Jensen
Nebraska
James Parmentier
Ralph Culp
Naches City
Clare Grewell
Madton
Ethel McCay
Clara Wheeler
Clarence Little
Mabton
Willie Terry
Tieton Canal
Camp No
Curtis Announces Candidacy For County Superintendent
Paid advertisement from A W Curtis of North Yakima announces candidacy for the office of county superintendent of schools subject to September primaries across 31 schools in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Curtis
North Yakima
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North Yakima Milling Company
Old Town
Frank Howard
Lucius E. Mahaffey
Sunnyside
Cam
Wende
Buffalo
N. Y
H. H. Hoffman
Steilacoom
Caroline Dwinnell
Iowa
Colorado
Cull, Luse & Davis
E. B. Williamson
Prosser
Herbert E. Smithy
Superior Court
W. M. Thompson
Preble
Robt. E. Collins
Eros
Louisiana
John H. Bruff
Collins
Goldfields
Montana
J. A. Moore
Garrett
Ind
J. T. French
Moore
North
William Cummings
Northern Pacific
Father Sweem
Ellensburg
Miss Grace Steele
J. M. Wright
J. M. Shannon
Pasco
George D. Abbott
Tacoma
F. D. Edwards
White Bluffs
F. A. Wiggins
Toppenish
S. S. Busch
Zillah
Fria R. Miler
Sound
P. A. Hutchinson
Pittsus
United Presbyterian Church
Capitol
William Young
Washington
L. J. Irwin
Monroe
A. H. Gruber
Wapato
A. R. Druber
H. H. Webb
Reedsburg
Minn
FOLEY
Noath Yakima Drug Company
A. D. Sloan
Remington
Remington Auto
Winchester
Stevens
Stevens Gallery
Smith & Wesson
Iver Johnson
Dupont
Empire
Moxee Hardware Co
East Yakima Avenue
WM. Neat. Ee
Gena
U. S. Army
Buffalo Bill
Congress
Earth
Oo Bave
Ted
Itory Y
Gate Sen
Wild West
Congress of
Rough Riders of
Summit Springs
Western Wilds
Union Pacific
Mountain Wilds
Globe
Plains
Royal English Dragoons
Pioneer Drug Co
Nelson Bridge
O. B. Whitmore
Congregational Church
Miss Livesly
Johnnie
Benson
Miss MacDougall
Sam Morris
Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor
Helen Nelson
Lower Naches
J. C., Goodwin
Reidsville
N. C
Bucklen
C. C. Case
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