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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1902
Page
5
The Yakima Herald itemizes scattered notices including rental requests for furnished and unfurnished rooms and small houses, and several for sale opportunities. It notes medical and personal updates, a few moves of professionals, and local civic items while mentioning travel, court, and community events.
Word arrived that Yakima horses Sam Bowers and Chester Abbot finished first and second in the $2,000 pacing race at Whatcom. The fastest heat clocked 2.0944 with Abbot rallying to challenge Bowers at the finish, creating a burst of speed that astonished onlookers.
An elderly man Edward LaBru was fined 25 dollars plus costs for stealing a watch from J C Alexander of the Moxee Co. He could only pay 15 dollars and 60 cents after offering a tale of saving to return to his old home, so the judge reduced the fine to 15 dollars.
The old Nob Hill school house comprising three rooms on one acre will be sold to the highest bidder at a public sale on Saturday September 28 1902 at 10 o clock am. Sale to take place on the grounds. Terms cash or good bankable paper. W C Winer Clerk District 28.
Notice declares the firm Clark & Fell of 117 North Second Street dissolved by mutual consent. J A Clark remains to continue the business, collect debts, and pay bills. Dated North Yakima Washington September 10 1902. 28-31 ATSONn's Noble Act Rev C J Budlong of Ashaway R I hails Electric Bitters for curing jaundice liver troubles with guarantees from Yakima Drug Stores.
Daily lamp maintenance includes trimming wicks and cleaning burners to prevent odor and leaks. Do not fill reservoirs, extinguish by lowering wick, and wash burners weekly. Duplex lamps require opening extinguishers after extinguishing. Also notes sales pitches for Foley’s Kidney Cure and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve with patient testimonials and light humor quotes.
A Yakima Drug Stores advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for burns bruises cuts corns sores eruptions and piles. A letter from W A Greer of McConnellsville Ohio credits two weeks of use after three years of medical treatment. The note ends with a light exchange about dentists displaying samples in showrooms.
Valley View Kentucky resident J. J. Cox recalls severe kidney trouble that left his feet swollen and bedridden until Foley's Kidney Cure was prescribed. He credits the remedy with restoring his health and ability to work. Also noted are ads for razors and a quip about a husband and wife.
Excursion tickets will be on sale September 29 and 30 for 77.35 round trip. Tickets are valid sixty days from sale date and allow stopover with a lower return trip west of St. Paul. Agent M. 8 Meeks. 32-tf.
A classroom exchange quotes a pupil asking about the multiplication table and a second pupil replying by sight. The piece then lists Dr E P Helker, a physician and surgeon, with contact numbers for office and residence.
A bold advertisement proclaims the Mahatma of India as a clairvoyant and palmist who reads past and future accurately. It promises guidance on business love marriage health and life choices, claiming universal recognition and satisfaction. Hours and postal replies are noted with affordable prices.
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