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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1902
Page
3
The state fair opens Monday with high hopes for a large turnout. Commissioners labored to provide a premier display of Washington fruits vegetables dairy stock poultry and other resources. Attendees urged to bring families and neighbors for a week of recreation and profit.
An 1902 open letter questions Yakima County division during the upcoming election. It asks W W Robertson to publish replies from Democratic nominees on county division, party loyalties, and whether Republican candidates Englehart Dunn or Hare have been similarly asked. The piece probes relevance and good faith in informing voters.
A boy on the school house steps displays a fine pair of new shoes from Dudley Shoe Co. The shoes attract other boys and pleased parents with their durable material and good price. The ad touts School Shoes for boys and girls, claiming lasting wear and satisfaction.
A reader questions whether dates and issues were raised by Republican leaders in the county and if the party excluded southern reps from the ticket while nominating from North Yakima. The letter asks if the writer should publish and solicit replies from Republican candidates similar to those sent to Democratic nominees.
The Tacoma Elks contributed two hundred fifty dollars, the second prize wins, to aid forest fire sufferers from the Portland carnival.
Voters in Yakima County consider Doc Hare as their representative option. Supporters say Hare, a Republican, offers a solid ticket for state legislature.
Englehart believed a fair chance at victory disappeared after receiving an endorsement from the Washingtonian. He called it the most unkindest cut of all, signaling a decisive blow to his campaign.
The writer argues Robertson infers The Herald lacks nerve and urges inviting any city newspaper man short on nerve to visit, suggesting generosity in invitation.
The article lauds A J Splawn as a man of the people whose public spirited ness is well known in the district. It notes support for his state senate bid due to his efforts on behalf of local interests outside the legislature.
A hostile audience at Larson's theaterlast Tuesday saw two acts of The Serenade presented by the Tivoli opera company. No apology followed the cut program and locals urged stronger contract clauses to enforce full performances.
The democratic convention nominated a young farmer from Venus for county clerk, praising his rural background and qualifications. Walter J. Purdin is highlighted as a self made young man with education earned by hard work, while his brother R. Lee Purdin serves as treasurer of Kittitas county.
A Yakima County Republican warned that voters will judge the ticket, not party, noting he cannot vote for a legislative slate that his conscience rejects. He condemned the ticket as tainted by bossism and strong-armed influences.
An advertisement from Yakima Bottling Works promotes Yakima Mineral Water as a remedy for stomach and kidney troubles. It lists the phone number 1231 for contact.
Coffin Bros promotes a 20 pounds sugar for 1.00 this week only. Dr Stephenson advertises painless tooth extraction at 3641 near Janeck's drug store with no cocaine and no after effects. For sale 2 1/2 acres in garden and fruit with house cellar and well in city limits. Pearl Shurtz near Learning addition north of mill offers property. A lady’s black jacket lost between fair grounds and Second street. finder claim at Mrs C J Brown corner First and C streets. Pocket knife branded Yakima Howe Co warranted with replacement if unsatisfactory. Ladies chatelaine bags offered by D N Keene. Partner Wanted small capital orders ahead, W H Box 228 North Yakima. Warm weather tips for root beer and phone 1231 Yakima Bottling Works. Sacks of grain and potatoes for sale at North Yakima Milling Co warehouse west of NP depot. Jackson’s tensorial parlors on Yakima avenue advertises shaving and baths including children’s hair cuts. The Osteopathic home L N Richardson proprietor next to Dunkard church 102 south Athanum avenue.
The Democratic state convention in session at Tacoma nominated Judge James B. Reavis of North Yakima for re election to the supreme bench with George Cotterill of King O R Holcomb of Adams and 8 B Barron of Spokane as candidates for Congress
A local political skirmish questions whether Democratic nominees for senator and representatives favor or oppose county division. The piece notes the county convention distribution and argues “equal rights to all and favors to none” is not a machine motto.
A. F. Snelling, known county figure and former U S land office register, is nominated for auditor. His surprise selection drew a show of Noes from delegates as they affirmed the choice, underscoring the office seeking the man.
The Republic says Tue Her aab would shed much of its list if it did not back the Democratic ticket. Tie Heraup’s list isn’t party tied. Tue Hérarp’s audience includes nine-tenths of Yakima County Republicans.
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