Art at the Fair Highlights Juvenile Design and Special Exhibits
The Washington state fair in North Yakima features a juvenile letter head design premium open to children under sixteen. Exhibits include work by Vancouver School for the Blind, Seattle and Tacoma needlework, and a Swedish lacemaker, with evening editions and a Vesuvius stage show drawing crowds.
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Sue Lombard
Washington
North Yakima
Fair Commission
School For the Blind
Vancouver
Wash
Seattle
Tacoma
Pain
Manhattan Beach
Vesuvius
James Cunliffe
Murder framed as wife dismemberment in Somerville case
Boston reports the discovery of Mrs Honorah Jordan 23 an actress from Somerville in a trunk at a Hancock street boarding house. Her husband Chester Jordan 29 an actor from Somerville confessed to killing during a quarrel and dismembering the body with a butcher knife razor and shears. Police and a hackman aided the investigation amid a public uproar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Honorah Eddy
O'Reilly
Somerville
Butte
Chicago
Jessie I. Livermore
New York
P. J. Jordan
Kendall
Chester Jordan
Irene Shannon
Boston
Honorah Jordan
Hancock Street
Harvard
Hackman
Geo. W. Collins
Crowley
Ruef Bribe Trial Tumult as Juror Bribery Claim Emerges
In San Francisco on September 3, during juror selection for Abraham Ruef's bribery trial a dramatic moment occurred when witness J M Kelly said G L A Blake offered $20000 to vote against a Ruef conviction. Blake is at large as police search the city. Kelly told District Attorney Langdon in July. Frank Murphy challenged Kelly on the stand as Murphys sworn statement labeled Kelly a liar. The case continues with warrants issued for Blake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Abraham Ruef
J. M. Kelly
G. L. A. Blake
Ruef
Kelly
Langdon
Frank Murphy
Blake
Murphy
Tuberculosis Topics Set for State Medical Meeting in Walla Walla
Washington State Medical Association to discuss tuberculosis at its Sept 9 session in Keylor Grand theatre. Dr W R M Kellogg of Seattle will open with the topic Tuberculosis Problem in Washington Today followed by Dr J Sutherland and Dr H M Greene. Discussions cover causes early signs public education and prevention measures led by local and regional doctors and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Washington State Medical Association
Keylor Grand Theatre
Washington
W. R. M. Kellogg
Seattle
Washington Association For the
Pulmonary Hospital
J. Sutherland
Spokane
Wash
H. M. Greene
Portland
Public Schools Meeting Draws Physicians to Keylor Grand
Dr J R Kearns of Spokane will open discussion on school topics. The Keylor Grand may fill with people interested in the subjects. Arrangements moved from the Christian church to the theatre to accommodate a large crowd. Dr C N Suttner, president, expects record attendance as prominent eastern physicians join to attract doctors from Washington Oregon and Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Kearns
Spokane
C. N. Suttner
Association
Washington, Oregon
Idaho
Mammoth Peaches At Local Office Display
Three Elberta peaches from the J. S. Williams ranch in the Parker district were brought to North Yakima by C. E. Newland and shown in the Lowther, Wilcox & Co. office. One peach measures 11 3 8 inches in one circumference and 11 5 8 inches the other, weighing 16 ounces. The trio weighs 2 pounds 7 ounces, with none under 11 inches in circumference.
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J. S. Williams Ranch
Parker District
North Yakima
C. E. Newland
Lowther, Wilcox & Co
Major Alterations at East Yakima Avenue Terminus
City dumps dirt at the bayou end of East Yakima avenue where a bridge once stood. Sam Washburn buys land at the street’s end and fills in the property improving appearance and sanitary conditions.
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City
Bayou
Yakima Avenue
Sam Washburn
Reed seeks court order sending daughter to correctional home
John M. Reed files in superior court to place Nettie E. Reed a 15 year old in a house of correction claiming she is incorrigible and has spent many evenings away from home without permission and even stayed out all night. An advertisement for Aine's Little Liver Pills follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Reed
Nettie E. Reed
House of Correction
Buffalo Bill Wild West to Feature Open Air Exhibition
The Buffalo Bill show travels to town with open air melodramas and rough riders. Highlights include a Holiday at T E Ranch, Battle of Summit Springs re enactment with Buffalo Bill as Chief Tall Bull, The Great Train Hold Up with authentic railway details, and horsemanship acts in a real frontier pageant on September 17. One performance only. Security Stock Remedies at Camp's Westside Drug Store open all night.
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Buffalo Bill
Wild West
Congress of Rough Riders
T-E Ranch
Summit Springs
Tall Bull
Union Pacific
Gonfalon
Buffalo
Congress of
Rourh
Brad James
More Students At North Yakima Business College
Attendance at the North Yakima business college is rising as fall term opens under S. S. Van Vliet. The first half of 1908 saw over 30 percent higher enrollment than 1907, with the institution growing into a key Yakima valley business college offering all branches of commercial instruction taught by competent teachers.
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North Yakima
Moxee Valley praised for fruit potential and modesty
Thomas W. Davis urges Moxee valley ranchers and orchardists to publicize the region's rich soil and diverse fruit production. He notes its proximity to North Yakima, lists fruits grown, and argues stronger promotion will attract homeseekers, speculators, and visitors to make Moxee a renowned valley.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Praised as Ulcer Healer
J. C. Goodwin of Reidsville North Carolina hails Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a sure-enough knocker for ulcers, noting a bad leg sore last summer was knocked out after a few rounds with no sear remaining. Guaranteed for piles sores burns. 25 cents at C. C. Case's drug store.
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J. C. Goodwin
Reidsville
N. C
C. C. Case
Summons in Yakima County suit to bar heirs interests
Frank M. Rushmore and Lucia M. Rushmore sue V. N. Massey F. H. McCullough and Clay Frint and unknown heirs in Yakima County Washington to exclude them from Lots one to three in Yakima Acre Tracts Section 25 Township 13 N Range 18 E W M The case dates from August 1908 with summons requiring appearance within sixty days of August 5 1908 and service of answer on plaintiffs attorneys Cullen Luse & Davis Ward Building North Yakima Washington. August 5 12 19 26 and Sept 29 16 posted.
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State of Washington
Yakima County
Frank M. Rushmore
Lucia M. Rushmore
V. N. Massey
F. H. McCullough
Clay Frint
Yakima
Township Thirteen
Washington
Cull, Luse & Davis
P. O
Ward Building
North Yakima Washington
Superior Court
Yakiia
J. W. Brown
Melodine
J. W. Brawy
Yakine County
W. M
Yakinen County
Pridaeti
Sola
Taos
Atuye
Cele
Washington summons in Yakima County case Meyers v Meyers
The State of Washington serves Otto Meyers with a summons in Yakima County Superior Court. Otto Meyers must appear within sixty days after August 19 1998 and answer the complaint or risk a default judgment. The notice directs service of the answer on the plaintiff’s attorney.
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State of Washington
Yakima County
Fay Meyers
Otto Meyers
A. D
Divorce petition filed in Yakima County Washington
The complaint seeks a decree of divorce on incompatibility of temper and lack of support. Plaintiff cites defendant's failure to provide for the family and to support the plaintiff. Attorney MO HW Brueef, North Yakima address, dates Aug 19 20 Sept 29 16 25 90 listed.
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MO. HW. Brueef
P. O
North Yakima
Yakse Ia County
Washington
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State Medical, Association
Artillera
Williams Ranch
Parker
Aine
C. W. Camp
West Side
Camp
Westside
Business College
S. S. van Vliet
Moxee Valley
Thomas W. Davis
Moxee
Nob Hill
Wide Hollow
Tieton
Selah Parker Bottom
Parker Heights
Yakima River
State Fair Grounds
North
Continents
WM. F. Cody
U. S. Army
CIME
Earth
Plains
Royal English Dragoons
Pioneer Drug Co
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