The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1893-01-26


who closed their doors on Monday. The
liabilities approximate $4,000, at least
Mr.. Unger comedies that amount, and the
assets are $s,9S5.53 in merchandise and
81 ,669.S2 In notes and accounts. On
Monday S. q. Crandall, Of the firm OF
Reese, Crandall & Redmon, Of Tacoma,
arrived here, and shortly afterwards q
chattel mortgage on the stock was filed
in favor Of this firm for over 90, 900, and
one for 81 900 In favor Of Mrs. Rebecca
Unger, wife Of the senior member OF I'm
ger & Mulligan. Messrs. whitson &
Parker have unsecured claims aggregating
about $4,000. the largest Of which are
Wyman, Partridge & Co., Minneapolis,
$776; A. Schilling & Co., Portland, $576;
Boston Rubber Shoe Co., $27S; Steele 4
Walker, st. Joseph, Mo, 1896, and Wolf
& Bros, Portland, s407. The cause Of the
failure is not given out. Mr.. Unger has
always claimed that the firm WAS doing Z
big business, and certainly it looked as
though there was no reason for complaint
on that score. The store was started by
Mr.. Unger, backed by number OF farm
ers, as a cooperative store. but he finally
gathered in the various claims and formed
the firm Of Unger, Mulligan & Co., COM
posed Of NJ. J. Unger. J. +. Mullgan and
c. s. Stew ard. Last October Mr.. Steward
withdrew aud moved to Oregon. but 1t is
claimed that he is liable for a large pro-
portion Of the indebtedness.
1t isn't often that any one has the su-
perlative nerve to attempt to feloniously
investigate the contents Of the pockets OF
sheriff. but case Of this kind happened
Wednesday night, when the individual
known as the Sheeny Kid tried to take
revolver from the hip pocket Of Sheriff
Matthews, of Pierce county, who was
taking in the sights Of the town with
some friends. The kid wasn't def enough
to get the gun, 80 only q petty charge
could be laid against him; but Mr..
Matthews played lively tune on his face
to make HIM remember the occasion. The
Kid appears to be irreclaimably bad, and
the city and county police officials are
keeping close watch on him.
Samuel Chappell suffered heavy loss
on Thursday Of last week through the
west bound passenger train driving band
OF valuable mares on to trestle north OF
the city. One Of the animals was so bad.
Iy injured that she had to be shot to put
her out OF her misery, and couple more
of them were nearly ruined. Mr.. Chap
pell estimates his loss at $500 and has put
in claim against the railroad company.
The project for railroad up the All
tanum is neither dead nor even sleeping,
and rights-of-way are now being secured.
1t is to be hoped that no impediments
will be thrown in the way of this new
and much TO be desired enterprise, and
that the .right-of.way will be cheerfully
given. Property valuations will be
greatly enhanced by the building Of this
road.
Robert Farron, the engineer at the
power house, got the thumb of his left
hand caught in the machinery in some.
manner which he cannot quite understand
himself, and that member was badly
crushed. 1t was thought at first that he
would lose his thumb. but through skill
full treatment the indications now are
that it will be saved.
A collision OF work train with freight
train occurred between Eagle Gorge and
and Hot Springs on Monday afternoon.
1t was said to be due to misunderstand-
ing Of orders. F. Lowe, brakeman, was
killed and several others injured. Both
engines and dozen cars were wrecked,
and all trains were delayed for about
eight hours.
The discussion over the building OF the
county bridges has been settled, for the
time being at least, as it was found that
the required advertising for bids had not
been done, so all previous proceedings.
including the letting of contracts, were
declared void. Publication asking for
proposals will be made shortly.
Great preparations are being made by
the fire department for calico ball which
will be given Wednesday, February 22nd,
Washington's birthday. The committee,
having the arrangements in charge, is
leaving nothing undone which will add
to the enjoyment of those who attend.
No one should forget the regular BIZ
weekly club party OF the firemen which
will be held at Mason's opera house, Sat-
urday evening. These entertainments
have became deservedly popular on &C.
count of the enjoyment which everyone
experiences.
Sheriff A. G. Matthews, of Pierce coun-
ty. spent Wednesday and Thursday in
the city, on his return from taking pris-
oners to the penitentiary at Walls Walla.
He has quite a number Of warm friends
here, and his visit was entirely OF social
nature.
G. NJ. Mckinney has sold c. A. stones
ranch of 160 acres. in the Sunnyside dis
trict to Anthony Herke. Mr.. Herke, in
payment, deeds Mr.. Stone. lot 10, block
10, North Yakima at $4,000.
E. P. Greene begun the building OF
six-room residence at the foot Q; A street
one week before Christmas, and the