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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-22

No need to buy Christmas presents for
the children, when you can get them for
nothing at Coffin Bros. 45-tf
A car load of Glidden & Baker barb
wire just unloaded by the Yakima Hard.
ware Company.
A good assortment of nuts and candies
very cheap at kinsev's.
The Elite has received the finest line Of
candies ever brought to this city, includ-
ing glaze fruit, chocolates and bonbons.
They have a fine French cream mixed
candy at Poe per pound. 4S-3t
The Yakima Hardware company are
showing over $50 styles of pocket knives.
Nothing will please the hoy or husband
better than good knife. Some hand
some pearl handled ones for ladies', too.
Choice cigars at ZenovitCh g.
NATURALIZATION rs agent or sales
man in some big lumber yard by sober,
industrious Young man who understands
the business. Must have full cnarge
References given if required. Address |.
J. X, care of TIE HERALD, North Yak
ina, Wash. is-4t
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-22
The City Of NORTH Yakima
ESSAY NUMBER ONE.
BY FLOYD A. HATFIELD.

in his mission. which was the choice of
perfect and permanent home spot. I
explained who I was and where from;
convinced him of my sincere interest in
his welfare, and that would be precise
and accurate and he could rely upon me
a. stating only the facts. I assured him
that I was anxious that he should have a
correct impression of our city before he
made up his mind to locate.
First. stranger" said, "let us see if
the climate of our city is such as you
seek. If the climate is undesirable, il is
not the place you want. We are about
1000 feet above the sea level. between
latitude 46 and Il, longitude 40 and l2l.
with a climate whose mean annual tenn
perature is about so degrees. The yearly
precipitation il three inches. Prevail
ing winds are from westerly direction.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-22

ina valley, through which run the Yak
ina nd Natch'z rivers. II was settled
in 1850, and At that time WAS very DESC
late, uniuvItiug and desert-like, being
covered with growth of desert vegeta-
ton, ge brush, bunch grass and cacti.
But it now has very different appear
auce. The streets. which are quite wide,
are hordered with box elder, poplar.
locus; and many other beautiful shade
trees, and along each row of trees runs a
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-22

though not quite as large, are very neat
and pretty. The pretty lawns add much
to the general appearance of the homes.
The main business blocks are from
two to three stories in height and built
of brick and stone. The new Northern
Pacific depot, when completed, will be a
commodious building and will have the
latest modern improvements.
We have sn excellent public library,
two hotels. two opera houses. number
of restaurants. retail and Wholesale gro
Gerry stores. and many others.
There are many inducements. We do
not have tornadoes, and the japan cur
rents make our climate very equsble,
but very dry most of the year, depend
ing altogether upon irrigation to produce
fruits, vegetables, etc. Our summers are
delightful, the Thermometer very seldom
going above 100 degrees. our winters
are mild, with a cold snap at very long
intervals. The snowfall is very light.
We are not troubled with the bowling
eastern billiards.
Fruits of all kinds are raised in great
abundance and of the finest quality, a
great dea, being shipped from this city.
| In this little city there are many bust
ness opportunities to those who are will
ing and anxious to work.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-22

small irrigating ditch, whose banks are
covered with clover, grass and many
varieties # flowers, which grow in or
near the water. In fact it now is a very
pretty little town with its trees, bitches,
electric lights and Mount Adams, the
snow covered mountain, which retains
its snow all the year around.
The national bank. court house, Chris
tian and Congregational churches and
several of the residences we're moved up
from Old Town, or Yakima City, on
wheels. From then on the place has
grown as rapidly as could be expected,
until 1t now has a population of from
1000 to 1000 Inhabitants. At the present
time it is growing faster than it has at
any time before.
The people are a bright, industrious
and wide-awake class, and seem to be
well cOntented with their far western
homes and would not care to live in the
east or from whence they came.
We are furnished with seven nice large
houses of worship, the Methodist. Con
gregational, Christian, Baptist, Catholic,
Episcopal and Presbyterian.
There are two large brick school
houses, which are among the largest
buildings of the city. These buildings
contain the two grammar schools, hav-
ing eight grades each, and high school
containing three grades. which is among
the few accredited high schools of the
state. This is fact of which we should
be proud.
houses in town. while the others, al
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-22
seenl- to he no limit to the interest taken

seem- 10 he no limit To the interest taken
by our business men in promoting the
interests of all industrial enterprises.
You VIII find us in TIE front rank also
in regard to schools. There are two
public school buildings. with an enroll
ment of 600 pupils. At present We are
fortunate in having at he head of our
schools one of Minnesota's best educators,
who in less tn IL two years has brought
them up to rank first in the state.
Now, stranger" said, II could talk
indefinitely, but will defer further con
versation concerning our little city, of
which / am so proud, until we reach
there; then, il you wish, | will show
you everything of interest in the town.
very many of which 1 have no time to
mention"
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-22

Cut loaf and bar sugar at kinsey's.
Christmas candies at Ienovitch's.
nleght. pointed pearl brooch or
pendant with diamond center. Finder
leave at keck 5 store and receive reward.
49-2t
Ten thousand 10000 winter apple
trees one year old of the choicest varie-
ties at bargain in lots to suit purchas-
era at THE HERALD office.
Bulk Olives at Otter IL Mechtels.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-22

Choice hams and bacon at XenOvitCh' e.
Another ear of Studebaker wagons now
on the road for the Yakima Hardware
company.
Rogers Bros 1917 knives and forks,
quadrupIe plate, per set, $40. At
keene's.
For saie-Fine young horse, well brok-
EN- and gentle. Inquire at house next
door to Lees shoe store. 1921
Smoked and sailed fish Of all kinds in
bulk at Otter & Mechtels. 46-tf
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-22
ESSAY NUMBER TWO.
BY MATTE PREBLE.

BY MATTE PREBLE.
I'M my long, tedious and cold jour
NG1 ney from my New England
~ home, we were snowbound in
0(0Io cold, bleak Montana; and to
make the long hours shorter, l
succeeded in making the acquaintance
of a middle-aged, apparently well-to-do
gentleman, and became quite interested
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-22

Mems and boys overcoats, Arctic
clothing, gum boots and overshoes Of the
bes quality, cheap at Coffin Bros. i5-tf.
Don't forget we sell Folger's pure
spices, teas and coffees. Kinsey 4 Co.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-22
ESSAY NUMBER THREE.
BY ELLA SAVIOR.

80 ORTIZ YAKIMA is located
NE in the Evergreen" state OF
- - Washington and is the lsrg-
est city and county seat OF
Yakima county, which lies
betw cen the ATTITUDES of III and A. de-
grees aud longitudes 40 and III degrees.
1t is snugly situated between the foot.
hills of the Cascades, known as the Yak
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-04-27
Ordinance No. 81.

An Ordinance repeating certain provision,
of ordinance No. 10, of the City Of Ely
passed and approved May 20, 1898. and
certain provisions of Ordinance No. 20
passed and approved June 27th, 1895.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Ely, DO ORDAIN:
SECTION /. That all that part of
sections one, two, turee and four,
of Ordinance numbered Nineteen,
passed and approved the 10Th day Of
| May A. ID. 1893, being IAN Ordin-
ance providing for lie issue of bonds
of the City OF Ely, to the amount of
80 900, for the purpose OF construct
| ing Il walerworkS and electric light
| SYSTEM" so far as said Ordinance
authorizes the execution of the series
of bonds Of the City Of Ely numbered
| from 8 to Is both inclusive in he sum
of $lo. 600 and The series numbered l6
| to %, both inclusive in the sum of
| $4,000, be. and the same is hereby
| repealed.
SECTION 2. That all that part of
sections one, two and three OF Ordin-
ance numbered 70, passed and approved
June 2lth. 1893, being AN Ordinance
authorizing the present Mayor and
! City Clerk to execute certain bonds
and interest coupons, TO be attached
thereto, authorized to be issued by
Ordinance numbered 10 of the City Of
Ely, passed and approved May goth.
1893, published June I'd, 1893 and
recorded June 3D., 1893, SO far as said
ordinance authorizes the execution Of
the bonds Of the City OF Ely, num-
bered 6 to Is inclusive in the sum Of
Ten Thousand dollars. and the bonds
Of the City Of Ely, numbered Is to %
inclusive, being the series mentioned
in Section Of this Ordinance, he and
the same is hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. That said series num-
bered s to %, both inclusive mem
toned in sections one and two. he
cancelled and destroyed and that no
action as to their reissue be hereafter
| taken.
SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall
not be construed as affecting or in
any way invalidatng the series of
bonds numbered one to five both in
elusive i'm the sum OF Five Thousand
dollars. provided for in said Ordinance
numbered 10 and %, mentioned in
this Ordinances, or as prohibitin
PAYMENT Of said bonds.
SECTION 5 This Ordinance shall
be i'm force from and after its approx
al. publication and recording.
Passed and approved this Goth day
Of April, 1898.
GRANT MCMAHAN,
Attest: Mayor.
/ DAVID BROWN,
City Clerk, City Of Ely.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-04-27
Sealed Bids.

Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned will receive sealed bids
up to 6p. m, on May B. 1893. to do The
scavenger work for the city of Ely
for the period OF five months, each
bid to be accompanied by a certified
check for he sum OF Thirty dollars
to be forfeited to the city should tie
person to whom the work is awarded
not enter into d contract and bonds
to be approved by the city council for
the faithful performance Of the
work and as required, said
bids to be opened and acted upon at i
regular meeting Of the city council
to he held on the evening of May 3,
1893.
The council reserves the right 10
reject any and all bids.
DAVID BROWN,
City Clerk.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-04-27
Ordinance No. 81.

An Ordinance providing for the issue of
bonds of the City of Ely, to the amount
of $4,000 to procure "a. loan from the
State of Minnesota, to use an helping to
pay the outstanding bonded indebted
ness of the City OF Ely, being the Light
and water Bonds, due and payable
April LIST, 1898.
The City COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELY, DO ORDAIN:
SECTION L. That the bonds author
lied at the election held in the City
of Ely, on the 5th day Of April, 1898,
TO the amount OF $4,000, be prepared
and executed by the Mayor and City
Clerk, as provided by law; said bonds
shall be in form as is approved by the
proper officers of the State of Mime
Sofa to procure a loan from the State
Of Minnesota, and shall consist OF
three bonds Of one thousand dollars
each, which shall become due and pay
able as follows, viz: One bond for
One Thousand dollars, payable July
LIST, 1904; One bond for One Thousand
dollars, payable July lst, 1905 and One
bond for One Thousand dollars, pay
able July lst, 1906; all of said bonds
shall bear interest at the rate of Four
per cent, per annum, payable annu-
ally, on the first day of July, each and
every year until said bonds are paid.
The money required to pay the inter-
est on said bonds shall be levied, col
lected and paid as provided by chapter
SO, laws of Minnesota, 1897.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be
in force from and after its approval,
publication and recording.
Passed and approved this Goth day
of April, 1898.
GRANT MCMAHAN,
Attest: Mayor
DAVID Brown.
City Clerk, City of Ely.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-04-27
Ordinance No. 33

An ordinance providing for the issue OF
bonds of the City of Ely, to the amount
of Sc 900 to procure loan from the
State of Minnesota, to be used In pay ring
for the erccr on Of a Stand-pipe to be
used in connect on with the watorw orks
system of the City of Ely and for the
completion OF the same and the water
system.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELY DO ORDAIN:
SECTION I. That the bonds author
lied at the city election held April
5. 1898. in the City of Ely, to the
amount OF $1,000 be prepared and
executed 10y the Mayor and City Clerk
us provided by law; said bonds shall
be in form as is approved and required
BY the officers of the State OF Mime
sofia. under the laws of the state to
procure such loan. and shall consist
of two bonds of One Thousand dollars
each, both Of which shall become due
and payable july list, 1903, all OF said
bonds shall bear interest at the rate
of -Four per cent per annum. payable
annually on the first day Of July, of
each and every year until said bonds
are paid. the money required TO pay
The interest on said bonds shall be
levied. collected and paid az provided
by chapter SO, laws of Minnesota,
1897.
SECTION 3 This Ordinance shall
be in force from and after its approv-
al, publication and recording.
Passed and approved this Goth day
Of April a. ID. 1893.
GRANT MCMAHAN,
Att est: Mayor.
DAVID BROWN.
City Clerk, City Of Ely.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-04-27

Mrs. J. T. Bawden left for Wake
field, Mich, Friday.
Miss Jessie Roster left for Duluth
Friday where she was called by tele-
gram announcing the serious illness
of her sister.
Rev. L. V. Kelly, of Browns Valley,
Mimi, will preach in the Presbyterian
church reXt Sabbath morning and
evening. All are cordially invited.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-04-27
Mrs. Thos. Wallace is dangerously

Mrs. Thos. Wallace is dangerously
| i'll.
Ed. Brown has been in the city
from Duluth for a few days.
Miss Emma Crothers left Monday
morning for a trip to Duluth.
Mrs. E. j. Brown is visiting in Du-
luth for a few days this week.
James DeMars left Monday morn
ing for his old home in Canada,
County Superintendent Stultz has
been here for several days visiting our
schools.
Robt. Childers was up from Soudan
over Sunday on visit to has sister,
Mrs. P. Schaefer.
The Presbyterian church is the re-
ceipient of a neat new bell, tie gift
of generous person
Miss May Camish returned Thurs
day evening from her winters stay at
Ishpeming.
Jos. Kutsche left Friday morning
for Superior where he has secured
empl yment for the summer.
G. Graham, of Hibbing, formerly of
this city WIS in the city few days
this week on visit to relatives.
Landlord Glode is identifying the
Exchange hotel by means of new
paper and paint. A. P. Johnson is
doing the work.
Now is the time of the year to paint
but it's no use of painting unless you
use first class paints. You can get
what you need at Gleason's
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-04-27
Sealed Bids.

Notice is hereby given that the I'M
dersigned will receive sealed bids up
to p m. on May 3. 1898, to do the
city printing for the ensuing year,
said bids to be opened and acted upon
at regular meeting of he city coun-
cil'to be held on the evening of May
3, 1898.
The council reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
DAVID BROWN,
City Clerk.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-04-27
Hats.

| =
We beg to be excused for the I'M
usually small collection Of locals in
this week. job work and official pro-
ceedings Of the council take up con-
siderable room.
Car B. of the Duluth & Iron Range
was up last evening having on board
Supt. Thos, Owens, Supt, McGonagle
and R0admaster Shea. The party
were looking over the roads interest.
Gleason's is headquarters for every
thing in the furniture line, Any
thing in the line of springs, matras-
ses and furniture of all kinds can be
had at prices to suit your pocket
| book.
Mrs. Ed. MCGOWAN and sisterof Du-
luth, came up Saturday evening and
spent Sunday in this city with Mr..
MCGOWAN who is on the local freight
and lays over here Sundays.
Miss Pearl Glassford left this morn
ing for Duluth. Mrs. Otlassford will
follow in few days and in the latter
city will run a private hotel. This
will leave the Commercial without a
tenant.
John Dollar has resigned his posi-
ton as "push' at the Times office
and has gone to Duluth where he has
taken a position with the News Tri
bune. Chas. Bale was immediately
installed in the yacate position.
Howard Whiteside has joined COM
pany A. in Duluth and goes to the
front Saturday morning. Howard is
the stuff good soldiers are made OF
and his many friends in this city
wish him luck.
| The war bulletins are being watch
ed by everybody. Elmer Glasford
Who handles the News Tribune which
comes up on the freight can hardly
supply the demand and sometimes is
sold out before he reaches Second
avenue.
Some genius who is fond OF chicken
robbed the hen roost Of f. Wagner of
several well-bred fowls during Sunday
night. A choice collection OF buck
shot or rock salt would make good
dressing for the party with the chick
ems.
Mrs. D. ] Raub, Of Pennsylvania.
mother of Mrs. A. S. James arrived
Friday evening to spend the summer
with her daughter in this city. Mrs
c. l.. Tewksbury, a sister OF Mrs.
James arrived with her mother for a
visit on her way to Wyoming where
she resides.
Capt. Harry Wills, who will be re-
membered by many of the Ely people,
died in British Columbia Thursday
last. Capt. Wills was 81 years of age
aud was born In England. He has
been in America 81 years and has
lived in Ishpeming 20 years.
An alarm of fire was turned at noon
today and the department. responded
in great haste. The chimney on a
small house in the rear sof Fortin's
millinc y es ablishment was burning
and owing to the very high wind that
was raging 1t was deemed advisable
to watch it.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-04-27

The volunteers are drilling every
evening at the Opera house. The
list is at the MINER office where all
who wish can sign.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-23

swns suffering from debility following
malarial FOYER. that he had been over .
excited and that a nights sleep wOuid
put everything right' -.
not. as he explained. because the case was
critical. but because the patient was a
hero OF Santiago.
fhe doctor found that the good night =
resi- which he had prescribed had been
altogether wanting. IOmaX was decided
ly Ilght-headed, but the doctor, awaiting
himsa.f of his knowledge or the anairs
OF the family. managed 10 gently draw
from bin something OF the story OK the
"s5 that's the trouble, f. ~" he said.
"Wcll, you needn't let Il worry. YOU, II
would have been ehsstly II things had
been as you thought. You understand
me?'' .
II believe I do" said Lomax. go on
quite ghastly enough 70 shock me
girl terribly No need to think she cares
anvthinw about Percy Bright / know
him quite well young man. i happen 10
know that Percy Bright came nome 70
his family, cured Of mis- wound, two weeks
ago. and he's stronger man to-day
Then the doctor went to the door and
where IS that bcadei cigar case that
made all this trouble, ne sall 70 Nj
randa. would you be surprised 10 near
that that piece Of fancy Work ls not
message to you from the dead IL.
ron. I'm SO glad. Mr. Bright was only
Those words. in their frank. simple
friendliness. convinced LomaX-or then
memory convinced him later. wnen ms me
head was clear Of the fever-thst 49,
BrIcht ala not share Miranda heals
with him. 4. ,,o,,a ,,.o,
The doctor asked Miranda 20 mana oNe4
TO him her little souvenir or the WI.
Then he packed It I'D and sent u 10 ~ 9ilE ign.
in chicago. with THIS letter: Dear fet.y
Mr.. Lomax. OF this place. begs me 10
return TO so cigar-case OF yours Wnlch
you dropoed by accident near SANTIAGO
fiuba. Mir Lomax was In your resiihe aa
there. though you did not ENJOY. MS nis of ~
o,isintance. II he's been 2 resident OF
our burg for some time and IS about to
become the husband Of Miss Miranda
Before forwarding the letter me neg doc ,tiI
shaved II to both his patient tn1 ~,
~aDda and asked. Is this all right! Ana
they both smiled.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-23
Very Special
L,inir6 Sale

Our reputation for good Innings
CHEAP springs from n correc.
knowledge OF the Lining business.
We give This department good atteh-
ton
At 6f-4c. heavy Canvass in black
only. medium finish, hard TO get
at S 1-3c.
At S1-3c. fine Percaline, Nuhan
dye. 36 inches wide. more nnish'
lust what you usually pay Zoe. FOR.
At Zoe. Percasnks. 36 inches wide.
fine quality. new colored stripes
you have paiG 1Jc. for same quail
ity.
Al 15c.. Morccn. good weight me-
dunn finish. fast black, the regu-
ar zoe. kind.
At 19c.. Moreeu. SO inches wide.
fast black. new Bayadere Stripe,
&c. was the price.
At zoe. Ribbon Cloth. 80 inches
wide, fast black, soft finish. for
mer price, 25c.
At 2Jc. we offer impo- Cape
Lining, beautifully brocaued, only
In black, former price, soc.
At 30c. for Saturday and Monday
we offer Moreen. medium weight,
all wool, fast black, good value,
ut 4jc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-23

\ grand gathering OF choice new
seasons Linens-good Linens-Lin-
ems that VIII wear, Linens that have
HONESTY stamped Oh every yard
unsurpassed sterling price values
don't fail TO see our great offers
this week.
At G1-4c. we offer brown Crash.
IS inches wide. all linen, regularly
sold for Zoe.
At lie. Crash, * inches wide.
red and blue checks, cheap at Toe.
At 10c., we have absorbent Crash.
20 inches wide, all linen, great
item at ~ lie.
At 15c. hemmed Huck Towels. red
borders, extra large SIZE, heavy
weight, regular Zoe. vaiLe.
At lie, we offer Huck loves only
in red borderS, ~ inches wide by
~ inches long, regularly sold Tor
zoe.
At 2jc., we offer red Damask, So
inches wide, new pretty designs,
fast color, hard to duplicate for
less than 33c.
At zoe, we offer the greatest values
OF the season in Damask. cream
Scotch, GO inches wide, and
bleached Irish, G6 inches wide, all
pure linen, new designs. not to be
had for less than G2 1-2c.
AT Sl9S, we offer Il % IL inch Din
ner Napkin, Irish linen, small.
neat designs, would be cheap at
$3.50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-23
SheeiinSS and
BeddinS Supplies

. Housekeepers can get everything
d, here ready for use-no need to suck
a needle anywhere. This is no idle
:, talk-we can sell you good, reiia-
), BILE supplies rs low as you can get
!" them from any wholesale house.
? At s1-3c.. Pillow Casing, AZ inches
o wide. heavy cotton, regularly SOFA
- at 1Oc.
- At 121-2c.. unbleached Sheeting'
/" pa wards wide. fiue, smooth,
q even thread, d bargain at loo.
q Al 16 2.3c.. bleached Sheetng, II
wards wide, heavy round thread
y no dressing, never sold for less
{, than zoe.
r, A. 36c.. we offer ready made. Sheets
:" for medium size beds, heavy
q weight. would be good value at
= Acc.
!, At lOc., Pillow Cases. 40 inches
2 wide. by 80 inches long, nicely
o made, worth u lie.
:, At 61-4c.. we can give you Cam
brio. full yard wide. fine. soft
. finish. the same thing you have
n paid DC. for.
), AT eide. we will sell unbleached
/" Canton Flannel, % inches wide,
q heavy twill. with fine fleece, hard
:, TO beat ut S 1-3c.
," At Sl-3c. bleached Canton Flannel,
. % inches wide, fine twill. with
HaAan "A rAUfflan
number.