The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1893-08-17


reality interests. Irrigation, in which en-
terprise Mr.. Mckinney is largely con
cerned, is rapidly fructifying the lements
Of the rich soil over there heretofore un-
productive in some sections on account Of
lack Of water. The country looks pros
porous, however," said Mr.. Mckinney
enthusiast ically. at is an immense re.
gion and as quickly az q good system o
irrigation shall have been completed 1t
will be one of the most productive sec
lions in the west. The peach crop this
year Is marvel. Some Of the finest fruit
OF this kind ever saw the Columbia
river country is producing this season.
And grapes 1t would amaze you to see
how they grow there. 1t is destined to
lie remarkably prolific fruit country.
The grain crop is also rank in growth and
promises an abundant yield.
The Royal Endeavor met in l. o. o. +.
hall, Wednesday evening, August is,
1898 ard the following officers were
elected: President, Charles r. Harris; ,
second president. Emma J. White clerk.
William A. Hastings; Escort, James l..
Walton; Waterman. Byron B. White;
sentry, Thomas w. Clemmens IN anagers,
Thomas b. Gum, BYRON B. White.
Louisa T. Neal; medical examiner, DR..
7. q. Gum. Adjourned to rect Mon
day evening, August 81, at which time
head consul will confer the degrees.
Mrs. Navarro, who with her husband
and children lives on the Columbia, in
letter TO her mother in this city, describes
the narrow escape OF the entire family
from drowning recently. They were
crossing the Columbia river from Water
vile en- route home when q sudden gust
of wind caught their small boat broadside
and overturned it. Both Mr.. and Mrs.
Navarro retained their sell possession and
finally rescued the children and safely
reached the shore.
Capt. C. M. Holton. proprietor of our
neiyhbor, The Republic, and who now
holds tine distinguished position of COM
mercial agent for Uncle Sam at Swansea,
Wales, returned to this city on wednes-
day morning. on leave of absence for
sixty days It is now quite safe to assume
that Mr.. Holton will remain with us per-
manently, of which his many friends and
patrons will be glad TO learn.
The following Is list of names Of those
who were frustrating at Soda Springs
during the week: George Cary and family,
Mrs. George Graham and daughter, J.
d. Pugsley ami family, Miss Kit Dunning.
Miss Iua Philips and uncle, U. +. Dite-
man and family, A. G. Walker, S. j..
Lowe, c. d. Murane and wife, Mrs. Shan.
no, Charles Hare, j. NJ. Wohlfort and
Fred Cline.
Mrs. NJ. G. Wills returned on Sunday
last from an extended visit among rela-
lives and quondam neighbors in the
Willamette valley, Oregon. 1t is her
only visit to her old home In ten years
and to be sure she enjoyed il Immensely.
There is homelike atmosphere in the
elements at Yakima, however, that makes
the visitors all glad to get back.
Hon. B. W. Coiner, the noted lawyer
Of Tacoma, was Yakima visitor yester-
day and to-day. The ,lonel's customary
smile of good cheer was as cordial as ever,
noticeably heightenedin extent and effect
by the bright sunshine of this happy
reyion-a climatic luxury to which the
west slider is not wholly accustomed.
The delay in the payment of the $780,
200 on the sale OF the n. p, Y. & X.
Co. g bonds is for few days only. The
payment should have been made on the
18th, but an unavoidable delay OF few
days has been announced.
Sam Arendt now occupies his new cot
tage on Sixth street. 1t is one Of the
neatest and most pleasantly environed
residences in the city, and Sam is war
rantably proud Of his new house.
The 'oldest settler" cheerfully con-
firms our belief that such weather as we
are now enjoying was never before known
in this country during the month OF
August.
/. II. Dills, whose representative re-
Gently returned from the east, is now
busy replenshins his shelves with a new
stock OF goods for the fall trade.