The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1901-04-18

d. n. AlsnauSer, OF Los Angeles, and
c. A. Jensen, Of Washington, d. c., are
here representing the agriculture de-
partment of the government. They are
gathering specimens of the soils of the
Yakima valley to make experiments
with at the governmental department al
the capital. They are gathering par.
ticularly soils containing alkali for spe.
cial experiments Specimens of the
minerals of the valley will also be taken
by these gentlemen for tests of various
kinds.
The funeral of w. ID. Rahm on
Wednesday was largely attended by his
old acquaintance and friends. There
were some beautiful floral offerings, and
number of ladies were present at the
final services over the remains. Rev.
Crockett, of the Christian church held
brief services at the grave in Tahoma
cemetery. The pail bearers were Arthur
Coffin. M. McLennan, Justice J. A.
Taggard, Marshal j. G. Boyle, Frank
d. Cook and II. A. Smull.
w. +. Peddicord, instructor in the
military department in the Puyallup
Indian school, was here the first of the
week to meet the state fair board with
the view Of persuading them to permit
him to bring the Indian brass band OF
that school to the fair This fall. The
board decided not to accept his offer for
the present at least.
Clifford Wright, who has been the
efficient clerk for the Dudley Shoe Co.
since the firm has been in existence, has
accepted similar position with the shoe
house Of Turrell Bros, Tacoma, and will
leave Saturday to enter upon his duties.
Clifford leaves many friends who wish
him we'll.
VIM. Lee, Jr., on Wednesday shipped
four crates of asparagus to Spokane.
This is the first of the season so far as
we have been able to learn. Mr.. Lee
has the science of asparagus raising
brought down to very fine point, as he
has all gardening, and his products are
always among the first on the market.
Everett Roberts, one of the bonanza
farmers Of Horse Heaven, is in the city
with his bride. Mr.. Roberts was re-
Gently married to an estimable young
lady OF Boston and the couple are in the
city purchasing their home furnishings
Sunnyside people take notice: DR..
Stephenson, dentist, will visit Sunnyside
Monday, April 22nd, and will remain for
few DAYS. Those needing dental work
performed remember the date. l5-4t
l.. P. Dudley, prominent druggist of
Aberdeen, arrived in the city Monday on
visit to his sister Mrs. Rawlings OF the
school section, and his brother A. P.
Dudley, OF Parker.
Be sure to take your family to the
Musical Club Concert Friday night
Tickets only 80 cents. A reserved seat
for so cents. Tickets at Ayers Drug
Store.
Flavius Curry and Dick Ball have had
their lots on Wenas avenue graded pre-
paratory to building residences some
time this summer
S. H. Mason has moved his family
here from Prosser and taken charge OF
the fish market on Front street for Mr..
Miller.
Chas. Weber, OF Portland, Ore, has
rented the Yakima barber shop and has
opened ready for business.
The Boston store is the place to buy
lace curtains next week. Special sale
on. Don't forget it. l5-1-t
A. +. Larson spent a couple OF days on
the Sound the first OF the week on bust.
ness.
Get your bike repaired at keene's