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USA > Washington > Yakima County > History of the Yakima Valley, Washington; comprising Yakima, Kittitas, and Benton Counties, Vol. I > Part 76
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I wish to announce to the people of Ellensburgh and vicinity that my stock of General Merchandise is now com- plete in every department, comprising Ladies Dress Goods, in the Latest Styles, with Trimmings to Match.
I call special attention to my assort- ment of Millinery and Fancy Goods, Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats, Flow- ers and Hat Trimmings
AT PRICES TO DEFY COMPETITION
A splendid assortment of Ladies' Linen Ulsters, Men's and Boys' Cloth- ing, Hats, Boots and Shoes, and Fur- nishing Goods.
I call special attention to my stock of Ladies', Misses', and Children's Shoes, which is now complete as any house east of Portland.
A full line of Jewelry, Watches and Clocks, Groceries, Carpets, Tobaccos, Wall Paper, Stationery, Cigars, Crock-
ery, Hardware, Glassware, Tinware, Cutlery, Paints, Oils, Brushes, Sponges, Etc.
Always on hand a full stock of
IRON AND STEEL
I am Agent for the Celebrated Bain Wagon, Buffalo Pitts' Farm Engines, Buffalo Challenger Thresher, New Buf- falo Vibrating Thresher, Imperial Ore- gon Header, McCormick Harvester and Twine Binder, McCormick Combined Mower and Reaper, McCormick Iron Mower, McCormick Daisy Reaper, Champion Single Reaper, Champion Combined Mower and Reaper, New Champion Mower, Tiger Self-Discharg- ing Sulky Rake, Hollingsworth Sulky Plow, the Thomas Sulky Plow, Fan- ning Mills, Plows, Drills, Broadcast Seeders, Sulky and Gang Plows, and in fact everything needed by Farmers.
Also Agent for the Royal, Norwich, Union, Lancashire, Connecticut, Ore- gon Fire and Marine and Lion of Lon- don Insurance Companies, W. F. & Co.'s Express.
Office of The Dalles, Goldendale, Yakima and Ellensburgh stage line.
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EXCHANGE BOUGHT AND SOLD Call and examine my goods and prices before purchasing elsewhere. THOMAS JOHNSON Corner of Fourth and Pearl Streets, Ellensburgh, Washington Territory
PROFESSIONAL DR. N. HENTON PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON-Office on Fourth Street, Ellensburgh, W. T.
M. V. AMEN
PHYSICIAN-Office on Fourth Street, adjoining Church's Saddle and Har- ness Shop. Prompt attention to business.
GEO. STUART
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON-Office at Postoffice Drug Store, corner Main and Fourth streets, Ellenburgh, W. T. Calls promptly attended to.
P. SANFORD BURKE ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Attention also paid to location of Claimants on U. S. Lands. Office on corner of Front and Pine Streets, Yakima City, W. T.
J. E. Atwater J. H. Naylor, A. Mires The Dalles, Or. Ellensburgh, W. T. ATWATER, NAYLOR & MIRES ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW -Will practice in ail the courts of the Territory. Office opposite Postoffice. Ellensburgh, W. T.
SAM'L C. DAVIDSON
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW and NOTARY PUBLIC -Fourth Street, adjoining Church's Harness Shop, Ellensburgh, W. T. J. B. Reavis & E. Pruyn F. S. Thorp Yakima Ellensburgh REAVIS, PRUYN & THORP ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW -Yakima City, W. T. Will practice in all the courts in the Territory. Of- fice near C. W. Carey's store, Main Street, Yakima.
MISCELLANEOUS W. S. CROUCH
Fourth Street, Ellensburgh, W. T. Dealer in Stoves, Ranges and Metals and General Hardware
I am agent for the following machin- ery : Challenge Feed Mill, Canton Pitt Thresher, Haines Header, Buckeye Mowers and Reapers, New Model Vi- brating Thresher, Buckeye Self Rak- ers, Twine and Wire Binders, Schutler Farm and Spring Wagons, Monitor and Bookwalter Engines, The Taylor and Surprise Sulky Hay Rakes, and the John Deere Gang and Sulky Plows.
I am now prepared to sell on terms to suit everybody. Send in your orders.
BECKER AND SEATON (Successors to J. Becker & Son) Horse Shoeing, Plow and Wagon Shop Repairing of all kinds in iron or wood All work warranted Corner Main and Third Streets Ellensburgh, W. T.
JAMES J. MCGRATH Blacksmith and Horseshoer Ellensburgh, W. T. All kinds of iron work executed With promptness and dispatch All I ask is a trial, and I will guarantee satisfaction. J. J. MCGRATH
BOARD OF TRADE SALOON Third Street, Ellensburgh, W. T. H. D. MERWIN, Manager The finest brands of Wines, Liquors and Cigars Private rooms for patrons.
Ellensburgh Bath Room and Barber Shop Elliott's Building, Third Street Alfred Woods, Proprietor
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"Our Corner." Corner of Third and Main Streets, Ellensburgh
J. T. McDonald. Proprietor
The above popular place of resort has recently been refitted and refur- nished throughout, and none but the best brands of Wines, Liquors and Cigars are furnished to patrons. C'all and sample.
Notice to Pay Up.
All persons knowing themselves to be indebted to the firm of Becker & Son are requested to settle up. Either party of the old firm is authorized to receipt. We must have the money.
BECKER & SON.
DREW, The Painter.
H. REHMKE & BROS.
Watch Makers and Jewelers.
Repairing and fine work a specialty. All work guaranteed.
Ellensburgh
W. T.
In connection we have a Bakery and . Lunch Room where patrons can have everything in the line of edibles. Re- member the place, near the Postoffice, Ellensburgh.
Wanted Wanted
5,000 Men to Know
That they can always find at the
RED FRONT HARNESS SHOP
A Complete Stock of Harness, Bridles, Men's and Ladies' Saddles, Whips, Spurs, Bits, Collars, Snaps, and in fact Everything in My Line. Also a Full Line of Hand-Made California Spurs and Bits, Plain and Silver Inlaid. Re- pairing Work Promptly Done.
Ellensburgh. E. F. CHURCH.
S. B. ADAMS
(Successor to Edes & Adams.)
Manufacturer and Dealer in Woven Wire Mattresses, The Dalles, Oregon. Thos. Howe, Ellensburgh, has the Exclusive Sale of My Beds for Kittitas Valley.
THOMAS HOWE, Odd Fellows' Building, Third Street, Ellensburgh, W. T.
Manufacturer and Dealer in Furni- ture of all kinds.
I make a specialty of Woven Wire Mattresses. Satisfaction guaranteed.
DREW, The Painter.
GILMOUR & BROS .. Blacksmiths, Corner Second and Main Streets, Ellensburgh, W. T.
Wagon Work and Repairing on Short Notice. Horseshoeing a Spe- cialty. Promptness in Meeting Orders. Our Motto: "Low Prices for Cash."
KING'S COMBINATION Will Correct the Sight. For sale only by P. Laurendcau, Sole Agent, Optician, City Drug Store, Ellensburgh, W. T.
NORTHERN PACIFIC SALOON, Main Street, between Second and Third Ellensburgh
John Lyon Proprietor The finest brands of Cutter Liquors and Cigars. Private Rooms for Pat- rons. An Orderly House at All Times.
J. L. COLEMAN.
Manufacturer and Dealer in Harness, Saddlery-Ware, Saddles and Bridles, Whips, Etc.
Adjoining Palace Livery Stable, Main Street. Ellensburgh, W. T.
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THE HUMBOLDT SALOON,
Main Street, between Second and Third, Ellensburgh, W. T.
Smith & Shazer Proprietors The finest brands of Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
No pains will be spared to please patrons, and to maintain a quiet place of resort.
G. W. ELLIOTT'S
(Formerly Shoudy & Mill's) Livery and Feed Stable, Third Street between Main and Water Streets. Buggy, Pack and Saddle Animals con- stantly on hand. Large Corral and Sheds.
Horses boarded by the day, week or month. Terms reasonable.
MARTIN SAUTTER Builder and Contractor
Shop on Fourth Street Opposite City Hotel
Will contract for the construction of Houses, Stores and Other Structures. The Best Material Kept on Hand, such as Shingles and Seasoned Lumber. All work executed with dispatch and warranted.
LITTLE BLUE RESTAURANT
West Side of Main Street, Between Second and Third.
Hahn & Forest Proprietors Meals at all hours.
If you want a square meal give the "Little Blue" a call.
POSTOFFICE DRUG STORE Charles B. Reed. Proprietor Wholeslae and Retail Dealer in Drugs, Chemicals, Patent Medicines and Drug- gist Sundries, also Paints, Window Glass, Stationery, Oils, Putty and Can- dies. Promptness in filling orders.
TJOSSEM'S MILL.
Three Miles Southeast of Ellensburgh. R. P. Tjossem Proprietor Having plenty of water I am always ready to do custom work.
Feed and flour of best grades and brand for sale. Cash paid for wheat and barley.
J. T. Gilmour. George Johnson. GILMOUR & JOHNSON
Blacksmiths, Corner .Second and Main Streets, Ellensburgh, W. T.
Wagon work and repairing on short notice. Horseshoeing a Specialty. Promptness in meeting orders.
Our Motto: "Low Prices for Cash."
PRESSEY & SPRAGUE, Ellensburgh, W. T.
Manufacturers of Doors, Sash, Mould- ings and Furniture of All Kinds.
In our manufactory may be found machines for making or repairing any- thing in Wood or Iron. Wagons, Plows, Reapers, Threshers, Etc., repaired at short notice.
DISSOLUTION NOTICE
The co-partnership heretofore existing between W. L. Webb and F. C. Bagg has this day been dissolved by mutual consent. W. L. Webb will col- lect all accounts due the firm and settle its indebtedness.
W. L. Webb. F. C. Bagg. Ellensburgh, June 9th, 1883.
In the "Standard" of July 14, 1883, also we find some editorial and news items of much suggestiveness.
July 14, 1883-From "The Kittitas Standard."
LOCK-UP MEETING
During the Fourth considerable noisy demonstrations were made by a few
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individuals while under the influence of liquor. At one time their whooping and yelling was simply outrageous. We have no place to confine such characters, and we need it. The doings of these fellows has aroused our people to action, and on Friday evening a number of citizens assembled at Elliott's Hall for the purpose of taking into consideration the construction of a lock-up.
J. T. McDonald was called to the chair, and H. C. Walters was elected secretary.
Deputy Sheriff Wynegar informed the meeting that some $200 had already been subscribed for the desired purpose, and that leading merchants had not yet been interviewed.
At the suggestion of J. H. Naylor, L. C. Wynegar, G. W. Elliott and John Gilmour were appointed by the chair as a committee to receive further subscrip- tions, and to disburse the same at their discretion.
It is understood that the courthouse square is available as a building site.
Mr. Webb suggested that 1x6 lumber be used, spiked together for floor, same on outside and roof, making the building sufficiently stout to withstand efforts of prisoners to escape, as well as to admit of the building being removed, should it be necessary to vacate the square.
On motion of J. H. Naylor the Building and Soliciting Committee were ordered to report at Elliott's Hall, next Saturday, at one o'clock p. m.
Adjourned.
July 14, 1883-From "The Kittitas Standard."
TOWN AND COUNTY
Pressey & Sprague .- Among the many enterprising firms of this section is that composed of the gentlemen whose names head this article. Their manufac- tory is located on the north side of Wilson Creek, just in the suburbs of the town. Early this week we took occasion to go through their establishment, and were surprised to note so many evidences of thrift and enterprise. They have machinery for nearly every class of wood and iron work. The power used to drive all of their machinery is a 13-foot wheel, driven by water taken from Wilson Creek, above town. When you first enter their establishment you are confronted with two large benches. These are located at the side of the building, and are used for finishing purposes, as well as repairing and wagon work. To the side of this room is the machine room, where machinery to do all kinds of turning, for the manufacture of doors, sash and mouldings, are located. In this room we observed one of the handiest little machines we have seen, and it is the invention of these gents. It is a planer, sticker, tenanter, sash and rip-sawing machine all combined in one. Back of this room is located their new 20-inch planer and moulding machine, and to the side of this the drying room, which as yet has not been completed. Upstairs, and over the machine room is the store room, where they keep stored a full stock of doors, window sash and blinds and furniture of every description. Indeed, taking their estab- lishment throughout it is the most complete of any in the county, and would really be a credit to larger and more populous cities.
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LEG CRUSHED
On Wednesday morning word was brought to town that Geo. Donner, than whom don't live a better hearted fellow, had his leg crushed at Leonhard's saw- mill. As near as we can learn the particulars of the accident are as follows: George had a lame foot, which though it did not incapacitate him from work prevented him from moving around quickly. He was helping to unload some heavy logs from a truck, when in some manner a log got the start of him, and rolled down upon him before he could get out of the way. It crushed his leg in a fearful manner. Doctors Stuart and Amen were called, and from them we learn they have hopes of saving his leg. George was brought to town and placed in a nice quiet room in the rear of Chas. B. Reed's drug store, where he is receiving every attention.
SANDERS' MILL
This mill is located about a mile and a half northeast of town, and is now turning out a first class grade of flour. Read the proprietor's notice. It is our intention of going through this and like establishments throughout the valley, and then afford our readers full descriptions thereof. We can thus best show to the outside world what we are doing.
THE "LOCALIZER"
The Kittitas Localizer, a new candidate for public favor, made its appear- ance on Thursday morning. Its inside is made up of home news, while the outside is a "patent." It presents a neat and tidy appearance We judge from the tenor of a communication admitted to its columns that it is opposed to division.
PERSONALS
Col. Prosser, United States Timber Inspector, arrived by Wednesday's stage. The Colonel, while here, will investigate the cause of the numerous forest fires now raging in our mountains. On Monday E. D. Phelps arrived. His presence was welcomed by numerous friends by many a hearty handshake.
MEN WANTED
Mr. J. J. Legge wants two experienced miners to take a contract for sinking a well for him. The well is now down 31 feet, and he wants to sink it 55 feet deeper. The work will require blasting and hence none but experienced work- men in such matters need apply.
MONEY ORDER OFFICE
This Post Office is now a money order office. It fills a want long felt in this section.
HORSE STEALING
A difficulty occurred on Wednesday between two native Americans, Homer and Indian Jack. The former stole the horse, saddle and blankets belonging
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to the latter. Chase was given to him by friends of Jack, and he was captured a short distance from town, and everything was recovered. A "good" Indian is liable to be made ere matters are settled between them.
FOR THE TEANAWAY
On Wednesday two teams laden with immigrants passed through town on their way to the Teanaway Country. Between here and there it is said there is a large quantity of vacant land. In the Teanaway neighborhood there is said to be some excellent land.
FOR THE SOUND
Thursday last W. H. Crockette started for the Sound, via the Snoqualmie Pass, with 150 head of fine beef cattle. They are intended for Tacoma, Seattle and Olympia.
FOR THE COAL FIELDS
On last Wednesday morning a party of three, Humboldt Packwood, C. Whiting and Mr. Kiser, started for the recently discovered anthracite coal fields.
BORN
In Kittitas Valley, July 9th, to the wife of J. T. Wilson, a son.
SHORT NOTES
Two of our principal citizens had a little set-to over the water question, not a thousand miles from town, on Tuesday.
'Tis a hard fight-running a man out of town.
Smith Bros. & Co., sent out four teams on Wednesday laden with mer- chandise-two for Peshastin, one for Miller & Freer on the Wenatchie, and one for the N. P. R. R. force in the canyon.
Thos. Howe makes the finest mattresses in town.
The opponents of division are squirming. The first shot from our locker is only the beginning of the campaign, but it hit square.
David Freer, of the Wenatchie, was over this week. He says Sam Miller is happy.
Al. Lillie was up this week from Yakima looking for a location. He was accompanied by Mr. Reed, the well-known musician.
Shoudy and Phelps started for the mines on Wednesday.
According to the Treasurer's statement the Executive Committee for the Fourth received $64 in licenses and subscriptions. They have disbursed $52.90, leaving a balance of $11.10 in the Treasury. Against this is a bill of $24 of J. L. Mills for lumber. Take up a quarter subscription among the boys, and the deficiency will soon be made up.
Whew ! But Sunday last was a hot day-110 in the shade.
Mr. J. R. Smith, representative of D. M. Osborne & Co., of Portland, the well known agricultural implement dealers, has been in town for a few days. looking after the firm's interests.
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Charley Walker, a new comer, has obtained a situation at Leonhard's mill.
Thanks to W. S. Crouch for a sample of Golden Thread tobacco. It was good.
A school exhibition is the next thing on the tapis.
Cooke & Sons have lost a number of young cattle from the black leg.
The smoke in our valley is caused by forest fires in the mountains. Rain is needed.
Our farmers are now in the haying season. Crop excellent.
Parkins, photographer, will not stay long. Call early for picture.
Crops on both sides of the river will be excellent this year.
Rev. Dr. Nevius, missionary in the interest of the Episcopal church, has been among us this week with a view of making an effort to establish a church here. The Dr. held services at the school house on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, to which an appreciative audience listened.
The wagon road company offer $35 per month for 100 men.
Geo. Preston tells us the force of men at work on the road over the moun- tains are now about eight miles above the supply camp, and doing good work as they go.
Old Harry has given up the idea of a skating rink and now proposes to start a cranberry marsh.
Canaday District .- Through the courtesy of Mr. F. LeClerc, clerk of this district, we have been furnished with a report. A term of three months has just closed with Mr. Fancher as teacher. During the term the school was visited once by the directors, and four times by different citizens. The number of children attending, 17- the average attendance being 12. The school was also visited by the County Superintendent.
"Skookum" House .- Elsewhere will be found an account of a public meet- ing, wherein the project of building a "skookum" house was broached. We hope the people will take hold of this matter and put the thing through. We need a place wherein can be placed occasionally a few chronic drunks and hoodlums.
Married .- At the residence of the bride's father, Yakima City, July 9th, H. L. Tucker to Miss Jennie Leach. We acknowledge receipt of the compli- ments of the occasion, and there is none who wish the couple greater happiness than the editor of the "Standard." May no clouds of adversity darken their path through life.
Election .- Voters must remember that a special election, in this precinct, for Justice of the Peace, will take place at the schoolhouse next Saturday. The polls will be open from 11 a. m. to 3 p. m. As yet we have not heard of any candidates who aspire to fill the honors of the position.
Brick House .- Smith Brothers & Co. are hauling brick from Heigel's yard to the vacant lot between their tinshop and the Board of Trade. It is their intention to build a brick warehouse on the lot.
The "Standard" of July 7th of the same year gives a "story" of the cele- bration of the Fourth which is one of the most interesting of all the early rec- ords. We therefore include it at this point :
The morning of the Fourth dawned bright and clear. Around the town
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some of the public buildings were tastefully decorated with evergreens-the Board of Trade and the corner saloons. Some display of bunting was mani- fested. In fact, every man who had even the semblance of an American flag had it displayed in some manner. At an early hour vehicles of every descrip- tion from the aristocratic buggy to the everyday farm wagon, laden with resi- dents from the country, began to appear upon our streets, and long before ten o'clock the town was crowded with people coming from every section of our valley. We noticed also a few familiar faces from the Wenas and Yakima.
At about a quarter after ten o'clock the delegation from the West Side drove into town under the leadership of S. T. Packwood and V. C. Wynegar. It was headed by a liberty car, laden with young girls representing the differ- ent States and Territories, over whom presided Miss Nora Sharp as Goddess of Liberty. Marching down Main street to Third, down Third to the public square this procession was there headed by the band wagon. Making a circle around the square once or twice an opportunity was given to all to join in the procession. Owing to a slight delay in making preparations the liberty car of the East Side did not make its appearance in the line until one or two circles of the square had been completed. Finally, however, the huge car joined the line. It was tastefully decorated in red, blue and white, over which floated the national banner. Under the canopy were seated numerous young ladies representing the different States and Territories, presided over by Miss Clara Becker as Goddess of Liberty.
As soon as the car made its appearance in line, the procession again formed under the combined leadership of G. W. Elliott, S. T. Packwood and V. C. Wynegar, headed by William Mills as standard bearer, followed by the band wagon, the liberty cars and a wagon containing the orator, Daniel Gaby; and President of the Day, W. H. Peter. In the rear of these came citizens in vehicles and upon horseback. In making the circle of the public square we counted eighty-seven wagons in line besides numerous horsemen.
After marching and countermarching through the streets several times the line of march was taken up for the grounds, located about two miles west of town, in a beautiful grove. Before reaching the grounds numerous wagons joined in line, causing it to lengthen out considerably. We induced a friend who was on horseback to ride back and count the number in line. He did so, and informed us there were ninety-eight, exclusive of those on horseback, which were not counted.
Arriving at the ground the liberty cars were unladen and their precious contents given seats in front of the grand stand. Here an immense crowd had already assembled. Through the grove numerous stands, where lemonade and candies were sold, had also been erected. Fronting the seats a huge stand well sheltered from the rays of the sun had been erected, and back of the seats, the tables. The committee having this work in charge deserve praise for their efforts.
About half-past eleven the crowd was called to order by the President of the Day, informing them that exercises would begin in five minutes.
The exercises were begun by a "Greeting Song" from the choir, which
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was composed as follows: Miss Carrie Becker, Mrs. Werthien, Mrs. Becker, and J. H. Naylor. The song was well rendered.
The President then introduced' Miss Irene Cumberlin, as reader of the Declaration of Independence. This lady has a voice of peculiar power and compass, and her reading of this immortal document was almost faultless.
Song by the choir, "Our Country's Natal Morn."
The President then introduced the Orator, Daniel Gaby. The oration of this gentleman did not follow in the usual rut of Fourth of July addresses, but abounded in practical wisdom and sense. Yet it was patriotic in tone. His views on sumptuary laws and the railroad question we indorse.
Song by the choir, "Red, White and Blue."
The President then introduced R. V. Chadd, who read an original poem upon "Kittitas Valley." Before reading Mr. Chadd stated he was not the au- thor, but that one of the fair residents of our valley, whose "nom de plume" was "Mattie" was entitled to that honor. At the request of numerous readers we republish the poem :
KITTITAS VALLEY
No fairer vale was ever sung, No better theme could poet know, Or far, or near, for pen or tongue, Than picture in the morning glow, Our valley home, inviting all- Environed by a mountain wall.
Afar, the rugged mountains rise, Cold, gleaming in the morning sun, Reaching as if to meet the skies. I fondly turn to them, as one Would turn to greet a long tried friend. Unswerving, constant to the end.
The growing fields, on every side, Proclaim a bounteous harvest near; The cooling waters dance and glide. With wild flowers springing everywhere, While health inspiring breezes blow, And kiss the cheek to ruddy glow.
Anear, a thousand beauties spring, In pleasing form to greet the eyes ; Afar, the towering mountains fling A glory on the earth and skies, That lifts, and fills, and thrills the soul Above, beyond the will's control.
I love the mountains most of all ; Somehow they are so grandly free ;
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TWO VIEWS OF PEARL STREET, ELLENSBURG
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A nameless gladness seems to fall In restful joy from them to me, Such as I never elsewhere know, Save where the sea tides come and go.
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