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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1906
Page
5
North Yakima Washington edition dated November 26 1906 lists publication details and advertising rates with subscription options for one year six months and three months. The weekly issue note appears with manager N Tuerstry and address in North Yakima.
The Herald reports many subscribers owe arrears and asks those in debt to settle within thirty days. It notes it does not use dunning and that most readers will pay when convenient, urging prompt payment by check or postal note.
Harper's Weekly weighs the aftermath of Stanford White's murder and Thaw's trial. It argues post mortem defamation inflates White's sins, urges judging White by all facts, and warns against sensational rumors shaping public opinion.
The article urges installing gates at the Yakima avenue crossing of the Northern Pacific tracks. It warns the public may recall a terrible accident and questions why pedestrian and team safety guards have not been placed. It notes large crowds of fifty teams wait during long freight passes.
Nick McCoy an early settler of the valley died Wednesday morning at St Elizabeth’s Hospital. A longtime resident since 1860 he was known by old timers and was respected by the community. Once wealthy in 1893 panics he left with little after investments failed.
A local pitch urges readers to club with neighbors to obtain a car of coal for the winter and save 50c per ton while contacting Hughes & DeKay. In Charleston Illinois, Miss Harriet Chambers and Edgar Van Brandt announce their engagement at a reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. George R. Chambers. The wedding is planned for November and Van Brandt, employed by Lesh Land Co., is highly popular. a stag party will be held soon in his honor.
About 125 delegates attended the Democratic county convention at Tieton hall. John Edwards was named for sheriff and H H Wende for prosecuting attorney with others elected to county offices. The platform praised William Jennings Bryan and urged direct primaries irrigation reform and economical county administration. Delegates to the state convention in Seattle were selected.
W S Huxtable, a Nob Hill fruit grower, received a bronze medal and diploma for Yakima blackberries at the Lewis and Clark exposition. He unknowingly supplied a sample to a committee and proved Yakima berries rival Northwest offerings. The piece also highlights the fair’s music program and calls for public support of the home band led by Prof. F H Nagle.
Notice to fruitgrowers advertising high grade Paris Green and arsenate of lead for spraying along with improved berry crates featuring folding hal- ineeks cherry boxes and both common and selects. Sold at Horticultural Union warehouse. 18-11 E. E. Samson Manager.
laborer J Wf Witt uncovered a skull and bones while digging at 307 South Second for Jas T Haines, suggesting two or more persons possibly Indians buried there. The skull and a petrified bone were well preserved, ribs differed, and archeological experts may shed light on the date and origin. care will be taken to reclaim and preserve any further remains.
An advertisement by Fred L. Janeck promotes Miona stomach tablets as a complete cure for indigestion and stomach trouble. It claims rapid relief, lasting digestive strengthening, and 50 cent boxes with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
James J. Jeffries announces readiness to re-enter the ring for a final appearance in defense of the heavyweight title. He cites aspirants and seeks to settle claims to the championship in San Francisco.
The Association Year Book for the year ending April 1906 reports North American Y M C A membership surpassing 405,000 with large gains in physical activity facilities and dormitories. It notes extensive fundraising, 54,000 directors and committee members, and a total flow of over 10 million dollars in a single year. The article urges a local North Yakima Y M C A building to meet ongoing needs. Mrs. C S Wright endorses Cleveland's Baking Powder remains preferred.
Secretary of the Interior calls for bids on the Tieton project main canal in Washington. Bids open in Portland on November 15. Engineer Jacobs awaits plan and specs covering twelve miles of canal, diverting works, and related tunnel and flume work totaling about 58,000 feet of lineal construction.
Strayed yearling Holstein bull with no marks or brands last seen with halter. Liberal reward offered for information. Contact H. C. Davis R F D No 1. Also ad seeking a young man to do chores in exchange for room and board at T. A. Davis 211 W Yakima Ave. tf
In the Superior Court of Washington Yakima County probate matter of Sarah F Patterson deceased the final account of J H Gano administrator has been filed for settlement A petition for distribution is filed and a hearing is set for Saturday October 13 1906 at 10 am in the Superior Court room North Yakima Washington Objections or exceptions may be filed in writing by interested parties James H Gano is named administrator and J Day is county clerk with official seal
Public notice summons William and Alice Schut versus Otto and Gustine Schilling in Yakima County Washington to appear within sixty days after September 26 1906 and defend an action to quiet title and cancel a land contract alleging cloud on the title involving the west half of the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter and related parcels described in section 11 township 12 north range 19 E W M containing about 20 acres more or less. The plaintiffs attorneys PREBLE CULL DAVIS offices North Yakima Washington September 26 to November 7
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