The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-10-18

A letter from Dan GOodm al, who ia in
Eastern Oregon, Informs Sheriff Tucker
that there was a man arrested in La
Grande, and is now serving thirty-days
sentence, who answers in every partic-
ulsr, excepting that Of the scar on the
neck, to the description given of the hobo
who killed W. w. Scott, at Prosser,
nearly three weeks ago. He tallies in
height. build, dyed clothes, had two re-
volvers. and is an expert shot. There
seems to be some difference Of opinion
among the witnesses respecting the scar
on the neck OF the murderer and Deputy
Sheriff Sindal has sent to La Grande for
photograph OF the subject.
The body of A. H. Wilgus, exmember
Of the city council. was recei we'd from
Michigan, where his death occurred, on
Monday. aud on the following day the
interment took place in Tohoma ceme-
terry. The funeral services at the resi-.
dence of his mother were conducted by
Rev. Robert Thomson, of the Baptist
church, and at the grave the beautiful
services of the Knights of Pythias were
held. The pail bearers were Messrs.
Frank Horsley, F. G. Hall, George N.
Tuesley. oseph Liggett, G. M. Hauser
and j. 7. Foster. The body was followed
to its last resting place by large num-
Der of friends.
]. 6. Helm of South Bend, one OF the
presidential electors on the democratic
ticket, who has been in Yakima for sew
eral weeks on account Of his health. left
for his home today, being called there
by business affairs. He says the climate
of Yakima agrees with him perfectly
and it is his intention not only to return
in the near future but to buy or build a
residence in Yakima and spend good
part of his time here. Mr.. Helm is
president OF the South Bend Banking
company.
Some ten cent wool was shipped east
this week but the trouble seems to be
that there is great shortage of cars.
Coffin Bros. have 800 bales of hops
stored in their warehouse for shipment,
and Mr.. Arthur Coffin, on Wednesday,
said that there were orders for over one
hundred cars for hay, potatoes and other
products, which the local agent was un-
able to supply.
George Hull, of the Wenas, engaged a
man last week to break some of his
horses for riding purposes. He bought a
new saddle for this work, and day or
two following the man, saddle and val
nable horse were missing. The thief
passed through North Yakima and it is
thought is trying to make his way out Of
the state through the lower county.
A. E. McCredy and wife returned on
Monday from their wedding tour which
included visit to the Paris exposition
and a trip through Europe. Mr.. Nc
Greedy says his future plans are not
fully matured but he expects to remain
in Yakima for some time. His sheep are
in the Wenatchee country.
Graham Ker, of the st. Paul & Taco
ma Lumber Co., returned on Tuesday
from a visit of several weeks in Phila-
delphia and Washington, d. g. He says
his parents, VIM. Ker and wife, are In
good health and enjoying life.
Capt. F. B. Turner. who has a steamer
on the Yukon, came out from Dawson on
Tuesday, arriving in Seattle on the Hum.
boldt. Willis Thorp was also passenger
on the same boat.
In the sorrowful event OF death j. w.
Whitlock, the Second street undertaken,
will take full charge of all funeral de-
tails. Al
Mcconnell keeps everything to furnish
the home from the kitchen. TO the parlor.
Prices always the best. 80