The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1895-08-01
Mr. John Rodman was in from ,he Coal

10 the administrator OF the Frank Terrell
estate a small box containing all that
was left Of the effects founi in his cabin
at the time he died. A careful search
through the old letters discloses bat little
to further identify the man or serve as a
guide to his early home or relatives. The
frat point of residence to which he can
be traced is Boise City, where he had
friends with whom he correspondent by
the names of Mitchell, Hultz and Held
elseime. He appears to have gone to
California, then to Oregon, where he lived
at Umatilla and The Dslles, and then to
have landed in Yakima City in 1888.
From there he went out to his ranch. He
had a California correspondent by the
name OF Chitwood, and an Oregon cores
pendent by the name Of G. II. Hyde.
There were in thelbox a bible. testament
and book OF common prayer, all Of which
bore marks of having been very much
read also a lot Of receipted bills and ac-
counts, including tax receipts up to as
late as 1895. The most considerable
number OF letters from any one person
were from school teacher in Boise,
Idaho, who wrote quite frequently and
fully up to about six years ago, after
which her letters ceased, and with them
probably ended a sentimental life chap
ter of the late Frank Terrell.
The Gold Hill district is full OF pros.
pectors and some good locations are be-
ing made. One of the Fife boys came
down last week with over an ounce of
gold which he secured by two days work
but was unable to dispose OF it here.
Ellensburg aud Buckley, on the west
side, have dust purchasers, and Yakima
must also engage in this trade il she ex-
poets to secure the benefits of the Gold
Hill business. 1t is liable to prove q
very rich district one OF these days and
the opportunities for trade will he worth
looking after. One of the first prospec-
tors into this country was II. l.. Tucker
who, with the Nelson's, packed lumber
into country for sluce boxes in 1876.
Owing to the roughness of the country
and the difficulties encountered their
efforts did not result in financial success
although they made some fair clean-ups.
One OF their claims was mined a few
years afterwards by man named
Brown, and a companion, who washed
up $l25 in two days.
So many friends of Rev. s. H. Cheadle
have importuned him to reconsider his
resignation, as pastor of the Congrega-
tional church, that it is believed he
would do so il he could be relieved of
some Of the burden of work and RESPONSE
bility which he has taken upon himself.
Mr.. Cheadle lie heartily liked by all de-
nominations and he is so obliging and
considerate of all, excepting himself, that
he has been encountered with more obi
cations and worries than his physical
strength will endure. Yakima would
very much regret to part with this chris
tian gentleman and his pathway should
be made as pleasant as possible. A de-
| termined effort should be made to re-.
move the church building to the east
side OF the track for in its present out-of-
the-way position, where there are no
sidewalks, it frequently deters those from
attending the services who under other
conditions would take pleasure in being
present.
The executive committee of the Yaki-
ma fair and the conference committee
OF the Hop Growers association met last
night and harmony reigned supreme.
The last two days Of the meeting will lie
devoted to the Hop Pickers jubilee, when
there will be Indian races, dances and
kindred sports. Beeves, sheep and other
provisions will be furnished to the dusky
lupine harvesters, and prizes will be
hung which will be more attractive than
ever before. The Yakima fair promises
to be greater success in every way than
even the early promoters could antici-
pate.
F. D. Eshelman is in the city for a
week, coming from Olympia. Mr.. Esh-
Gilman has been doing evangelistic work
with various Christian churches through
out the state, in the way Of conducting
song services, since his departure from
Yakima. He thinks it is probable that
he viii take up life insurance as q voca-
ton in the near future. The HERALD
was in error last week as to the sale of
his property. The deal has not yet been
contaminated.
An article in a recent Oregonian stated
that Dick Allen, of Yakima, had fallen
down an elevator at Pendleton. and,
after lingering several days, died in hor-
rible agony. The statement is untrue,
in that Dick Allen, of Yakima, is alive
and well in this city.
"Uncle Tim" Lynch states that grass
hoppers are raising merry Cain with his
second crop of alfalfa, in the Tampico
district. His neighbors are likewise
afflicted, and many Of them are turning
turkeys and chickens into the alfalfa
fields to devour the hoppers.
Mr.. William Ker and family are this
week removing to new residence on the
west side, near Columbia school. The
house on Third street, vacated by Mr..