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Yakima Herald

Location

Yakima, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1908

Page

5

Foreclosure Action In Outlook Business District

Edinburgh Lombard Investment company brings foreclosure proceedings in Superior Court against William McF Stewart and several corporate and individual holders of property in Outlook townsite. Mortgage of 2000 and interest notes of 520 are foreclosed. Named parties include St. Paul Tacoma Lumber Co First National Bank Mabton First National Bank Sunnyside Yakima Trust Co Cascade Lumber Co Fidelity Trust Co Northern Pacific R.R.

Outlook Superior Court Rudkin & Luhman Edinburgh Lombard Investment Company William McF. Stewart Stewart

MAD MARY EVANS RETURNS TO HOME

Mrs Mary Evans reappeared at the home of Geo F McAuley Tuesday morning after a mysterious Monday disappearance that prompted searches by about 30 men. She said she spent the night at a friend's house and returned home during the day to continue arranged work.

Mary Evans Geo. F. McAuley

Drowning of Rhine Toddler Near Fair Grounds

The two and a half year old son of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Rhine drowned Thursday morning in an irrigation ditch near the fair grounds. He was playing by the home when he likely fell from a bridge into the water and was found face down by his mother. The family recently moved to the area. Miss Rosita Johnson was brought from Portland for typhoid fever and returned to her home on the Lower Naches.

S. B. Rhine Fair Grounds Rosita Johnson Portland Lower Naches

Health tests for bakers extend under state rules

Seattle health officials will require bakery owners and their workers to undergo physical exams every six months under state law prohibiting TB and contagious diseases in food handling. The move broadens the health department’s powers to enforce city and state health regulations and tighten inspections.

Seattle Crichton Scott Calhoun Department of Health and Sanitation Commissioner of Health Health Department

Judge Poindexter Shares Watermelons With Newsboys

Spokane on September 14 reported Judge Miles Poindexter, fresh from a primary victory in the Third district, giving away 20 large watermelons to about 100 newsboys at a Riverside Monroe playground gathering. Arthur Prague, once a newsboy and now director of the group, spoke in thanks as the feast concluded.

Spokane Miles Poindexter Congress Riverside Avenue Monroe Street Judge Poindexter Arthur Prague

Childish Prank Triggers Fire Alarm and Crash

A Seattle girl aged eight triggered a false fire alarm on Fifth Avenue and Pine Street. Fire hose company No. 2 collided with a cable car at Seventh Avenue and Madison Street, injuring the driver and badly cutting a horse. A second car collision followed as two streetcars crossed paths.

Seattle Wash Fifth Avenue Pine Street Hose Company No. 2 Seventh Avenue Madison Street

Woman's Long Walk to Seattle Ends in Spokane Arrival

SPOKANE Mrs Henry Johnson 56 of Aberdeen South Carolina walked more than a thousand miles to join her husband in Seattle. She arrived here Saturday after a grueling cross country trek highlighting determination and family reunion goals.

Spokane Henry Johnson Aberdeen S. C Seattle

Thieves Rob Store in Spokane Hold Up

In Spokane at the Kenwood grocery near Twenty-first avenue and Nevada street two masked robbers entered about 7 30 pm as a five year old child ran among boxes. They threatened the proprietor E W F Adams his wife and Mrs Bell and took about 100 in cash and 100 in checks after ordering Adams to open the till and then to remain silent. The men kept guns trained on the others during the robbery.

Spokane Kenwood Twenty-first Avenue Nevada Street E. W. F. Adams

Bedmate Discovers Death After Rooming Dispute

In Spokane a roomer finds C. T. Parsons dead in his bed beside a stranger who had shared the bed. Parsons had vanished from his lodging house on September 4 and was found soon after. In Ellensburg, merchants debate a police presence after a hardware store robbery.

Spokane Cleveland C. T. Parsons

Truant Officer Planned for Cheney Schools

Representatives from the state normal and public schools in Cheney decided a truant officer is needed to handle students absent without sufficient excuse. One officer will be appointed to serve both schools.

Cheney, Wash State Normal

Seattle society gathers for Refined Darktown Lady Minstrels

Seattle audience packed Moore Theatre Saturday to watch the so called Refined Darktown Lady Minstrels parade wealth and fashion, with local quips drawing uproarious applause while supposed shortcomings were graciously overlooked.

Seattle Moore Theatre

Bees Doing Well Near North Yakima Alfalfa Fields

Virgil Sires reports 322 bee stands near the alfalfa fields southeast of town with honey production at 5 pounds per hive and a potential 25 to 30 pounds more if weather stays favorable. C W Higgins and other beekeepers note large yields, suggesting alfalfa crops will supply hay markets and carloads of honey.

Virgil Sires Yakima Wapato

Prizes Offered in Herald Voting Contest for North Yakima

The Herald announces a $1200 prize voting contest for North Yakima and Yakima County. Readers may prepay subscriptions to gain votes, with ballots and coupons issued. prizes include a Ludwig piano, a horse and buggy, furnishings, scholarships, a phonograph, and a gold watch. Winners are determined by the highest vote counts across districts.

Herald Office United Herald Daily Weekly Yakima Yakima County The

Buffalo Bill's Program Delivers Fresh Entertaining Acts

Colonel Cody presents a refined show with varied acts including infantry drill by the Devlin Zouaves and remarkable ground acrobatics by the Arabs and Japanese. The program mixes athletic skill and horsemanship in diverse styles, from wild horses to high school level demonstrations.

Buffalo Bill Cody Manuis Devlin Zouaves

Ephrata Voters Move Toward Incorporation Effort

Petitions circulated by five town leaders aim to incorporate Ephrata. The precinct exceeds 200 signatures toward the required number of 68 voters to meet incorporation law. One petition added 22 names in a few hours, signaling likely success as signatures accumulate.

Ephrata

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Corrin Ampstrum Furniture Co Third and Yakima Avenue News of the State Bakers Tacoma W. H. Gilstrap State Historical Society Puget Sound Northwest Gilstray Orday Wenatchee Stehekin Development Company of H. S. Simmons A. Z. Lenham Eugene Page F. F. Keller Ihe Chelan Stehekin Cascades Big Feast Ellensburg Smithson Hardware Store the Herald North Yakima City of Y.m.cca Cook Moxee Hardware Co
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