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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
6
A law firm listing for MCATLAY and MEIGS attorneys at law with offices in Ditter Elk and North Yakima, serving as notaries public and counsel for American Surety Co and Empire State Surety Co.
Dr Lynch and Dr Weyer listing with phone numbers and office hours. Lynch located at 210 S Naches with phone 821 823. Weyer at 203 N Fourth St with phone 4831 and hours 11 to 12 am 1 to 6 pm and 7 to 9 pm.
Wells and Nagler physicians operate an office on Sloan Street with an in house X ray laboratory. They offer day and night treatment and examinations using N rays and provide residence at 3 N Naches Ave with phone lines for both doctors.
Dr David Rosser listed as physician and surgeon with offices over Janeck's Drug Store and residence at cor Sixth and Chestnut. Office hours run from morning to noon and afternoon with pension board membership noted.
Clark and Gensaux lawyers at 111 East Yakima Avenue provide office contact details including suite numbers and a local phone extension for client inquiries. The entry lists multiple suite numbers and a single phone line.
In Denver on Sept 28 the savings bank section of the American Bankers Association rejected postal savings and a bank guarantee plan. A minority urged convention-wide decision making, but failed. The clearing house section convened with secretary reports and addresses.
The school board expects the new high school building to be ready by January 1 after favorable reports at Friday's meeting. Roof work begins Monday and interior plastering is underway. Woodwork and finishing touches will follow as bids for manual training materials were reviewed.
Spokane reports the Washington State Library Association will devote its October 6 and 7 meetings at the Carnegie library to undeveloped original resources for Northwest history. The program includes papers by Mary Banks, Caroline Hathaway, T. C. Elliott, W. S. Lewis, J. M. Hitt, Ellen Garfield Smith, Katherine McMicken, and Mabel Reynolds, with sessions led by library officials and a trolley tour for attendees.
A blizzard struck at Young's Point thirty miles west of Billings as passenger train No. 16 the Burlington eastbound collided with a westbound freight at 8 10 am. Nineteen people were killed eleven seriously injured and about thirty slightly hurt. Relief trains and doctors rushed to the scene with local farmers aiding in shelter and clothing.
P J Daly of 1247 West Congress Street Chicago shares a testimonial for Electric Bitters. He cites his aging mother’s improved flesh, resolved insomnia, and steady strength gain as evidence the tonic aids stomach liver and kidney complaints. Sold under guarantee at LC Case’s drug store for 50 cents.
Mrs. Effie M. Simpson, widow from Kennewick, testified in Yakima County Court Commissioner Ward on an insanity claim. Her condition centered on the belief she lived in mind not matter, claiming to be a spirit rather than a physical occupant. Her brother had brought her to Yakima for care, but due to uncontrollable behavior she was sent to a hospital by court order. The commissioner arranged for her commitment to an institution.
An ad notes kidney and bladder disorders common after sixty, especially enlarged prostate. It claims Foley's Kidney Cure corrects irregularities and has healed many elderly men, citing Rodney Burnett of Rock Port Missouri who reports relief after two bottles at age 91. mentions A D Sloan's Drug Store.
Congressman Wesley L. Jones spoke about eighteen months of Sunnyside canal work to a crowd of about 800 at the Market Place, outlining progress and future steps in the development project.
A telegram from Wallace Idaho reports the death of George M Dixon at the Last Chance mine after a cave in. He was said to be an Odd Fellows member with a wife and two children in the city, but local records show no such member and efforts to locate the family failed.
Noting preexisting commitments, Congressman Jones cannot attend the Seattle Chamber of Commerce invitation to join Senators and others in a Pacific coast delegation to San Francisco for the Trans-Mississippi congress meeting on October 6 to 10. He supports coast collaboration but will travel to Chicago and assist from afar. Walla Walla reports indicate Senator Ankenywill not contest the senate seat further as North Yakima pursues regional coordination.
Express fruit shipments from North Yakima totaled 629531 pounds in August, up about 236000 pounds from August 1907 and about two thirds of 1906 season totals. There were 16208 packages, vs 14811 in 1907, and value 629531 pounds compared to 97266 dollars. Modern weighing this year accounts for part of the rise. last season packages were shipped at stated weights.
R A O'Brien of Mabton was elected chairman at the Friday court house meeting succeeding A J Splawn Floyd A Hatfield democratic candidate for prosecuting attorney was chosen secretary and will lead campaigning in this end of the county He was authorized to hire a stenographer for campaign work Joe C Liggett deputy sheriff was named treasurer and the chairman can appoint committees and other officers Preparations for a broad active campaign were under way with Democrats believing they have a chance to elect some candidates.
Miss Kate L. Brown, tied for second in the Republican primary, launched an independent bid for school superintendent. She will oppose incumbent Republican S. S. Busch of Zillah and Democrat W. F. Selleck. Brown, Granger school principal, cites broad support and aims to win against both nominees.
The city notifies the Northern Pacific of plans to condemn Chestnut Quince and Maple streets to open them. Attorney Ira Englehart for the railroad cites danger from multiple crossings and urges joint discussion with city officials to adopt an overhead crossing or subway. The lawyer argues fewer better crossings are needed as the city grows.
An advertisement claims a sallow complexion and dull eyes stem from poor digestion and inactive liver. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is said to aid digestion, stimulate the liver and bowels, and leave the complexion smooth. It allegedly does not nauseate or gripe and is mild to take. Refuse substitutes. A. D. Sloan's Drug Store.
John White of 38 Highland avenue Houston Maine says he cured his annual winter cough with Dr. King's New Discovery. He bought a 50 cent bottle last winter and half was gone when the cough stopped. This winter the same quick relief followed after a few doses. He deems it the best cough and lung remedy. Trial bottle free at C C Case's drug store with guaranteed satisfaction.
W H Cline of Sunnyside was declared the regular Republican candidate for state representative by Judge Preble. The decision followed a recount showing gains in West Sunnyside Belma First ward North Yakima and Wapato. McCredy opted not to pursue further contests or additional recounts.
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