The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1890-06-12

The subject Of this brief sketch is the
Yakima pioneer builder and contractor.
He has been energetic and pushing, and
when contract work was slow he would
build on his own property, and 1t was
through his determination to push Yak.
ina to the fore that we are indebted foI
the opera house which Mr.. Switzer built
in his own name and afterwards sold to
Allen c. Mason Of Tacoma. Among the
handsome buildings in The HERALD plate
Of which Mr.. Switzer is the
architect and builder, are the City Hall,
the Hotel Bartholet, the residences Of d.
G. and 7. G. Stone, the central school,
and the Yakima National bank building,
all Of which reflect credit on the city and
Mr.. Switzer.
YAKIMA MINERAL WATER.
One Of the most attractive OF the SUN.
mer resorts to be found in the northwest
is located about twenty-five miles from
Yakima. Nestled among picturesque
and stately pines are the
Yakima soda springs. Here, bubbline
from the ground, is found that delightful
water the bottling Of which, un-
der the management Of r. Strobach, has
become one Of the industries Of the coun-
try. For long time this water had only
a local reputation, but its pleasing and
health-giving qualities have spread its
fame and now thousands Of cases are
shipped throughout Washington and Ore
gon and it is one Of the most popular
waters sold on the dining cars. 1t is put
up in attractive shape and those who
know a good thing prefer it to Appoli-
naris or Wakeshaw water, which it is
fast superceding in the markets where Il
is known. The bottle labels show the
analysis Of the water, and as physicians
recommend II in the highest terms, il Il
bound to become the table water Of the
country.
hYRoN II. ELLIS.
A write-up Of the business interests ol
Yakima would be incomplete without a
mention Of the gents furnishing store ol
Myron II. Ellis, which is located one
door north Of the postoffice. Mr.. Ellis is
a popular young man, and while never
his business, he is a leading
spirit in military, fire department and
social matters, for which his genial and
active nature peculiarly fits him. At his
store he is attentive to the wants Of his
customers, and in his stock will be found
those things that will suit the most fas,
tidious tastes. His stock Of furnishings
is always complete and up to the times,
and he carries a splendid line Of hats and
caps.
THE MODEL RESTAURANT.
Seeing the advantages which would
accrue to him by removal to a city with
the business present and future Of Yak
ina, Mr.. G. W. Sloper came here from
Goldendale about a year ago and opened
the Model restaurant, which, owing to the
manner in which it was conducted, soon
grew into profitable popularity. The
Model" which was originally located on
Second street, has recently been removed
to more commodious quarters on Yakima
avenue, where one can not only get sub
stantial meal, but also all Of the delicacies
as they appear in their respective seasons.
Mr.. Sloper is prepared with every facility
and experienced assistants to GIL orders
for refreshments at balls and receptions
in a manner most satisfactory.
III. CARPENTER a co.
In the splendid new Lowe building, a
cut Of which appears on the supplement
Of The HERALD, can be found J. J. Car
peAter & Co., who are now devoting their
especial attention to boots and shoes, and
groceries. In these lines they carry con-
stantly a complete and splendid stock.
They aim to deal exclusively in honest
goods, and whether you want the finest
Of ladies' shoes or mems heavy boots, you
will always find the article as represented.
1t is the same with their groceries, which
are as free from adulteration as the prices
are reasonable.
B.F. YOUNG.
The commercial advantages of Yakima
have brought here men Of enterprise and
capital, and not least among them is B,F,
Young. who carries ON a successful loan
insurance and real estate business in the
First National bank building. Mr. Young
4 n member of the citv council and il in
all respecta n repreaentative Yakima citi.