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Newspaper

Yakima Herald

Location

Yakima, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1912

Page

8

Fairview Woman Wins Ahtanum Oratorical Medal

Miss Edna Rogers of Fairview won the gold medal in the oratorical contest at Ahtanum Friday night. Contenders included Mrs. J. Thomas French Mrs. W. H. Selleck Mrs. Edna Rogers and Mrs. John Henderson. Another contest is set for Friday at the Y M C A North Yakima. Hot Apple Cake recipe follows.

Edna Rogers Fairview Ahtanum J. Thomas French W. H. Selleck John Henderson North Yakima

Wheat Moving West Across Northern Pacific Yards

Wheat laden flat cars move west toward Seattle and Tacoma as shipments rise gradually this season. Blackbirds gather for harvest while farmers face evaporator fire at J E Shannon’s South Nob Hill ranch halting peaches on hand. Dr H Boardman at First Baptist blasts business leaders for petitioning local option delay. Dean Alfred Lockwood urges postponement of two years due to city commission work.

Northern Pacific Seattle Tacoma Gap J. E. Shannon South Nob Hill First Baptist Church H. Boardman Dean Alfred Lockwood St. Michael’s Episcopal Church

Hunters Return From Klickitat Hunt With Three Deer Carcasses

North Yakima residents Herb Jones Louis Martin Thomas Robbins and Elias Wesley spent ten days in Klickitat returning with three deer and a boar left behind they were exhausted yet report plentiful game signs. Linbarger Wins Multiple Prizes At Walla Walla Fair with Moxee Poland China hogs taking top honors across boar sows and herd contests. Prosser district reports several cars of Jonathan apples for display purposes with high color and extra utility sought from local orchards.

Herb Jones Louis Martin Thomas Robbins Elias Wesley North Yakima Klickitat Mr. Jones Linbarger L. H. Linbarger Walla Walla Fair Poland China Murray Prosser Yakima Valley

Round up Enthusiasts Plan Pendleton Trip by Northern Pacific

Twenty eight Yakima residents have booked a Pullman car trip to Pendleton. The carriage departs Thursday night at 10:30 and returns after a weekend, with reservations held by listed locals. Michael Charpentier of Moxee, father of Norbert Charpentier, died suddenly of heart failure aged seventy. funeral held Monday at Moxee church.

Yakima Pendleton Northern Pacific North Yakima K. Sinclair A. McPhee William McPhee Townsend R. W. White J. &. White A. van Mavern Michael Charpentier Michal Charpentier Moxee Norbert Charpentier Pioneer Norbert Oscar Hill Venus Beaudry Twin 2 Idaho Minn Mexee

Gold Medal Contest At Y M C A Auditorium

The Federated W C C T U announces a grand gold medal contest at the Y M C A auditorium Friday night September 27 at eight o'clock. Contestants will vie for a ten dollar medal and are described as the strongest ever brought together.

Notable Guests at Yakima Hotels During Fair Week

North Yakima readers note a string of visitors staying at the Yakima and Commercial hotels. Among them are W B McDougall Lewiston Idaho state official S Reed Walla Walla penitentiary warden H B Dewey state education head, John H Williams Tacoma and many others from Seattle Havana Cuba Grandview Port land and Vancouver Canada.

W. B. McDougall Lewiston Ida Yakima Co. S. Reed Walla Walla State Penitentiary H. B. Dewey Yakima Hotel County Teachers’ Institute John H. Williams Tacoma

NACHES NOTES: INJURY, DOG BITE AND VISITS

Leonard Stump was seriously injured this week by being thrown from his wagon. The little daughter of Mr. Morgan was bitten by a dog last week, her face badly torn. Mr. and Mrs. Forsythe left for Nebraska after visiting their son T. E. Forsyth. Mrs. M. H. Meloy visited Naches this week. Mrs. Louis Smith visited North Yakima Thursday.

Leonard Stump

Residents and visitors noted in Seattle assignments and visits

Mr. Floyd Brisbane is in Seattle on business. Miss Gwinn Taylor has gone to Seattle and accepted a position with a musical firm. Mrs. Lee Weston and Mrs. L Neff hosted the Sunny Sisters at Mrs. Neff's home on Wednesday with a very pleasant afternoon.

Floyd Brisbane Seattle Gwinn ‘Taylor Lee Weston L. Neff Sunny Sisters Mrs. Neff

Neff Birthday Party Surprises Miss Dorothy Neff

A neighborhood and high school group surprised Dorothy Neff on Wednesday evening with light refreshments hosted by Mrs. M. A. Peacock and others. L. Neff visited from Zillah to spend Sunday, while J. O. Cull installed a large cistern on his Terrace Heights ranch.

Neff Getsch Dorothy Neff M. A. Peacock Naches Valley India L. Neff Zillah J. O. Cull Terrace Heights Ranch

Zillah Social Notes Highlight Local Visitors and Moves

Mrs Merritt Thomas and her son from Outlook visit relatives this week. Frances Day, formerly with Johnson Brothers, returns to North Yakima due to illness. Mrs J E K Townsend and son resume wintering in Zillah after summer in Tacoma for health. William German of Zillah Concrete Works heads to Beverly to build an irrigation pipe plant. J D Ingersoll of Batavia N Y visits L D Phelps this week. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Mandell visit Orchardvale relatives. Mrs L D Cruse and son Ralph stay with Grandma Rowland briefly. Nellie Ellisson leaves for Oregon with daughter Garnet. Follensbee spends summer with sons here and goes to Warsaw New York.

J. D. Ingersoll Batavia N. Y L. D. Phelps Lloyd Mandell Orchardvale L. D. Cruse Ralph Grandma Rowland Nellie Ellisson Oregon Garnet Mrs. Follensbee Warsaw New York

Town News Roundup from Local Society and Staff Changes

Mrs A D Dunn hosts her father Mr Davis of Nez Perce Idaho. William Hansen of Hansen Brothers leaves for Seattle for a month. Miss Genevieve Thompson starts at State University this year. Rev Montgomery attends Presbytery in Sunnyside. Miss Julia Porter ill with typhoid fever. Rev Long from South Dakota visits A L Porter family. Mr Newland headgate resigns awaiting replacement. Miss Pearl Mellis returns home from the Sound improved health.

A. D. Dunn Mr. Davis Nez Perce Idaho William Hansen Hansen Brothers Seattle Genevieve Thompson The State University Rev. Montgomery Presbytery Sunnyside Julia Porter Rev. Long South Dakota A. L Porter Newland Pearl Mellis Sound

Murphy S son ill at Des Marins ranch visit to Moxee City

The young son of Mr. and Mrs. B F Murphy of Cold Creek fell ill at the Des Marins ranch where the family is camping. He was brought to Moxee City and is under Dr Arthur care. Fr La Montagne hosts two Quebec priests who will proceed to Winnipeg. John Raich revisits Moxee City after travels in this and other states.

B. F. Murphy Cold Creek Des Marins Ranch Moxee City Arthur Fr. la Montagne Quebec Foucher Winnipeg John Raich

Local families visit en route to California and area notes

Mr. and Mrs. T. M. King hosted visits from Mr. and Mrs. Hale and Mr. and Mrs. Marion Henderson as they journey toward Turlock California to make it their future home. Other items mention gatherings, illness improvements, visitors, and a hospital discharge.

Reception for teachers hosted by Tiponpenish churches

A reception Friday at the commercial club rooms celebrated upcoming school year teachers. Church officials spoke and musical selections entertained guests before refreshments of ice cream and wafers. Mrs. Robert Slagel hosted ladies Friday afternoon. Mrs. L. J. Goodrich and Miss Rena Doubransky visited North Yakima friends. Herman Felder…

Robert Slagel L. J. Goodrich Rena Doubransky North Iyakima Herman Felder

Bank staffer heads to Seattle for studies

In the absence of F. S. Reinhart, a First National bank employee left for Seattle to resume university studies. Other local social notes include Mr. McDonald and wife of Orenco visiting the A. W. McDonald home, and Miss Francis Bidwell returning from Seattle. Miss Matilda Mayer of Tacoma visits Mrs. Wm. McGowan and recalls past work at the bank.

First National Bank F. S. Reinhart Seattle McDonald Orenco Oregon A. W. McDonald C. J. Atwood Francis Bidwell Matilda Mayer Tacoma First National ‘Bank Wm. McGowan

Tieton Mothers Club Elects Officers and Plans Banquet

The Tieton Mothers association held its second annual meeting in the church mothers room electing President Mrs F E Crumb Vice President Mrs G W Jeffrey Secretary Mrs H G Cowling and Treasurer Mrs R Arnim The group planned a November 1 banquet for their husbands A hay fire destroyed Mr Coxs barn and ten tons of hay while his wife rescued three children Nearby residents undertake home building activity including W H Schenck laying a foundation for an eight room house and several bungalows under construction by H S Lambdin Roy Gilbert Willard Selleck and others

Tieton Tieton Mothers’ Association F. E. Crumb G. W. Jeffrey H. G. Cowling R. & Arnim Cox Mahler W. H. Schenck H. S. Lambdin Roy Gilbert

Local residents travel and visit nearby towns

Mrs Manly Meloy made a flying trip to the county seat on Wednesday September 18. Mrs William Carmack and family returned home after two weeks in the hop fields. Mrs Ed Akers visits sister Mrs Floyd Preston of Lower Naches. Mrs Nora Robillard of North Yakima was in the valley Tuesday September 17. Messrs John Beck and Jesse Hunting were Naches visitors Tuesday September 17. Miss Mamie Stump of Tacoma visits Mrs John Shanks this week and is a cousin of Mrs Shanks. August Abel and B Williams spent days in the hills looking after cattle. George Johnson of Lower Naches was in the valley on Monday September 16. Anthony Frederick and Scott Stevens were Naches visitors Wednesday September 18.

Nile Manly Meloy William Carmack Ed Akers Floyd Preston Lower Naches Nora Robillard North Yakima John Beck Jesse Hunting Naches Mamie Stump Tacoma John Shanks Miss Stump

Leonard Family Returns from Wenus for Fall Work

The Leonard family are home from Wenus where Mr Leonard has been developing a large land tract. They plan to return for fall work while the family stays here. Tedford couple traveled to Buffalo New York last Thursday. Catherine Kershaw is recovering rapidly from an operation. Campbell has returned to Goldendale after visiting Mrs E Collins. W B Armstrongs enjoying an outing at Bumping Lake. Coffin and Stice own 700 Lincoln bucks and lambs at Joe Eschbach ranch and will ship cars to Arizona and Pendleton soon. Harl Calkins hospitalized with typhoid. Mrs Haskins ill. her son from Grandview was called. W A next meeting with Mrs Maltb on Wednesday October 2 in charge of Civic committee. Mrs Peacock of Ahtanum spoke at W U meeting at church Wednesday, missionary committee in charge.

Marvin Chase Wenatchee Joseph Lytle Hoquiam Yakima Hotel Mr. Chase Chelan William Hogeboom Walla Walla Northwest Yakima T. BE. Dickenson Seattle State Pure Food Department Commercial Hotel H. EB. Gilham M. E. Lee Portland Ore Nels Storgaard Europe Illinois Giovanni Ottaiano Virginia North Yakima I. B. Richards Northern Pacific Railway Pasco J. C. Roth North Yakima & Valley Railroad Tacoma Isabelle Austin Commercial J .L. DeForce DeForce J. P. Marshall Washington Hotel C. V. Stuart Easton Wash T. B. Battell Moosejaw Sask Canada Washington F. D. Cook J. B. Heath Olympia William Ryan Vancouver B. C H. K. Owens Pleas Bounds Lulu Settig James H. Hinsdale South Tenth Avenue T. M. King Hale Marion Henderson Turlock Calif Dalles Irwin Russell Kensington L. Thierman David Scheinling Guthrie Oklahoma Emil Granger Scheinling Arthur Fullbright Oakley Idaho Fred Parker Margaret Moore Nebraska North Bumping Lake Coffin & Stice Lincoln Joe Eschbach Arizona Pendleton Harl Calkins Haskins George Haskins Sunny Slope Grandview W. A Maltb Peacock Ahtanum W. U

Alfalfa School Opens With Good Attendance

The Alfalfa school began last Monday with strong attendance. Miss Clara Winup serves as teacher. A Granger visit by Mrs H C Burlingame and a Wapato teaching plan by KH Edwards were noted. A Granger meeting discussed site choices for a high school and a new Alfalfa district school. Lon Nass stores grain in Harris Nass warehouse. Miss Ethel Ide handled Granger post office duties in the postmistress's absence.

Clara Winup H. C. Burlingame Outlook KH. E. Edwards Edwards Wapato H. Dekraay Granger M. Gelhart Lon Nass Harris & Nass Ethel Ide Marie Ide

Political mood mixed in Pittsburg post telegraphs

The Pittsburg Post notes a divided political mood this year with readers unsure what to celebrate and what to caution against. Public opinions split on pride and alarm as campaigns unfold and voters weigh issues.

Pittsburg Post

Nevada man secures divorce after wife searches pockets

A Nevada man obtains a divorce citing intrusion after his wife rifled through his pockets. The case centers on alleged privacy violations within the marriage and the court’s ruling on separation.

Nevada

Large Attendance At Teachers Institute In Yakima

The twenty fifth annual Yakima county Teachers Institute opened at the high school with strong attendance. Morning sessions featured L R Alderman on habit building and H B Dewey on the teachers retirement fund. Afternoon talks covered writing standards and English language, with sections on rural and primary reading and drawing. The institute runs through Friday.

Teachers’ Institute Yakima County W. F. Turner L. R. Alderman Oregon General Assembly H.B. Dewey Washington State A. C. Davis Loester Anthon S. F. Smyser Elizabeth Prior England I. Bowman Alderman C. C. Vesper C. E. Kline Mr. Dewey Kate Hitz Isabella Austin EB. E. Gustin Dalma Young Harry S. Sharpe

Cleland Surprised by Changes in Yakima Valley Visit

A. M. Cleland Northern Pacific general passenger agent from St Paul visited North Yakima for the first time in three years. He toured Nob Hill orchard country with C. C. Burdick and later spoke with George Donald of Yakima National Bank. Cleland praised the progress and predicted big things for the valley’s future.

Northrn Pacific A. M. Cleland Northern Pacific Railway St. Paul North Yakima Cleland Jusserand Nob Hill Orchard C. C. Burdick Mr. Cleland George Donald Yakima National Bank Yakima Reservation Donald

Free Speech Limits Cited in Chicago Record-Herald

The Chicago Record-Herald quotes a view that free speech is limited to women and men who do not rely on salaries, reflecting a contested stance on vocational financial independence and public discourse.

Chicago Record-Herald

Fame That Lingers in a Plain Suburban Greeting

A Plain Dealer item notes a casually spoken greeting with a leading citizen whose identity is forgotten, though his son competed in hop skip and jump at Stockholm, signaling local notable connection to athletics.

Stockholm Cleveland Plain Dealer

Everett and Wenatchee Prohibition Debate Echoes

The column reflects Everett's 24 000 population and a pro prohibition stance noting economic and social impacts on saloon workers property owners landlords and merchants. It contrasts Everett and Wenatchee pride and hints at upcoming election outcomes with admonitions on collectiveism.

Sufferers Praise Marvelous Chinese Medicine Claims

Advertises herbal remedies gathered from around the world promising cures for lungs heart kidneys throat stomach rheumatism asthma cancer nervousness and blood poisoning. Claims no pain and no poison with office hours Sunday 10 am to 2 pm.

Sun Chinese Medicine Co seeks free symptom info

A promotional message from A. G. Sun Chinese Medicine Co asks for symptoms and personal details to describe a case for treatment. It requests name and address and promises information and potential cure at a low charge.

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Yakima Valley News Herald Terrace Heights Parker Alfalfa Boston ‘Transcript Teachers Institute the People’s Forum Everett Prohibition Wall Street Red Light Sut Walla Walla Bremerton Panama Canal Universal Brotherhood of Man Earth Granville Lowther John New York Globe A. G. Sun Chinese Medicine Co Mr. Buyer S. First Street
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