The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1889-03-21


agency Of MacLean & Reed, ten acres Of
land lying north Of the city and owned
by d. C. Stone. The consideration was
$500. Mr.. Storrs is the gentleman who
is arranging for taking q car filed with
Washington territory products through
the eastern and middle states for exhibit
at the various fairs. He expects to travel
over 5000 miles Of country east Of St. Paul
and estimates that the expense will be
between ten and twelve thousand dollars.
The Seattle and Tacoma boards Of trade
will act on the proposition this evening.
MosT EXTENSIVE ORCHARD IN WASHING
TONI. Z. Thompson, formerly Of Sum-
ner, W. T., who recently bought the ranch
Of Z. II. Lord in the Homework district,
Is preparing to have the best and most
extensive orchard In Washington terri
tory. He has now 700 bearing trees,
mostly peach, and 100 trees which will
bear in year or two, and in addition is
now planting 1000 trees, 1900 Of which
are prune trees. The indications are
that this will be one Of the best fruit
years ever experienced in this county, and
that the shipments to Kittitas and the
Sound will be on an extensive scale.
MORE SERIOUS THAN FIRST REPORTED.
The accident to VIM. Ker and Geo.
Browne at Tacoma, IN account Of which
Is printed on the title page Of the HERALD,
was more serious than first reported. The
attending physician has forbidden even
relatives to see Mr.. Brown, as absolute
quiet is essential. His injuries consist Of
a severely lacerated face, q wrenched
shoulder, sprained thumb and spine, the
latter injury being the most serious, and
making it impossible for him to change
his position. Mr.. Ker is suffering from a
sprained thigh, and will remain in Ia
coma until he fully RECEIVERS.
A FATAL CHAMvARI.-On Sunday,
March 10, Chas. johnson and Miss Ella
Brown were married at Waterville. On
the following evening they were chariva-
ried at their residence near Douglas city
by a party Of young men. Duringthe din
q man named Leacrust increased the noise
by firing off his revolver. One Of the
balls struck johnson in the back, making
a fatal wound, from which he died on the
following Tuesday. Leacrust has been
arrested for murder. He admits firing
his revolver, but disclaims pointing II
towards the house where johnson and his
wife were standing.
BUILDING PROsPECTs.-W. s. Renfro, Of
Renfro & Kremer, called at the HERALD
office to-day and announced that their
first kiln Of 100000 brick will be burned
and the brick ready for delivery within 80
days. Mr.. Renfro gives it as his opinion,
based on present indications, that this
years building will be much in excess Of
that Of last year. Renfro & Kremer are
now ready to contract to deliver brick or
for brick in the wall at the very lowest
prices. The brick manufactured by this
firm are a superior article, and will always
find q ready market where there is any
demand.
REMOVAL or SHARDLow & Mcdaniel
Shardlow 4 Mcdaniel have moved into
new quarters in the Kingsbury building,
and Il would be difficult to find q more
attractively arranged or handsomer fitted
saloon in any city. The bar-room Is in
front, and here Messrs. Shardlow, Nc
Daniel and Ed Lyon preside with that
becoming pride which is a result Of their
attractive surroundings. Back Of the bar
is the billiard room, containing one Of the
latest and most approved makes Of tables.
The second story is divided into comfort
able private rooms for guests.
ANOTHER New BhcK.-Dr. W. F. Nor
rison and 7. J. Redfeld are arranging to
build two story, fifty foot front, brick
block on their lots located on Yakima
avenue between the Hill and the l. X. L.
buildings. This building will add greatly
to the appearance Of the city, and as there
are constant calls for store and office
rooms, it will without question rebound
to the financial benefit Of the builders
DR.. Morrison informs the HERALD that
ground will be broken at once.
DRAMAnc.-Barrett & Gleason's Dra-
matte Company presented East Lynne to
q good sized and appreciative audience at
the opera house Wednesday evening, The