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Newspaper
Olympia Tribune
Location
Olympia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1892
Page
4
A tale describes George Marvin Savage running a railway with minimal resources and funds paid as notes. He then creates a cooperative jackpot bank where daily receipts are split into four boxes, easing payroll strain and keeping the franchise afloat.
L. L. Talcott stated this morning that after naming the Washington and Lincoln school buildings the next name should be Grant. He argued that Grant is a fitting progression in the order of names and the suggestion was met with agreement.
Workmen for the Westside Railway Company began laying rails this morning across the Port Townsend Southern railroad on the west end of the Marshville bridge. A middle aged woman with good references can apply at once to A G C Jones at the Olympia Collegiate Institute for cook position.
Tonight features visits to de Pytaras Odd Fellows temple and Orry Council Columbia hall. Arthur Ellis’s new East Fourth Street residence nears completion. Seattle figures and locals stop by, with Kincaid reporting a newborn daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Benheimer. J. Arthur of Seattle at Supreme Court. several city residents in town on business.
The tenth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Deming was marked at their residence with a tin wedding party. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. C. White and Captain William MecMicken among others. Prizes went to Mrs. C. B. Russell and Captain McMicken. booby prizes to Mrs. J. C. Kleber and F. C. Brown.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the First Baptist church met at Adams and Wighth streets to plan monthly socials. Officers elected include President L Lounsberry and Treasurer W T Forrest. State Superintendent Bryan returned from Eastern Washington and discussed Ellensburg Normal School leadership. Olympia sewer plans offered by Engineer Miller for 1000 dollars will be reviewed at tonight's council meeting.
An application filed with the supreme court asks for a peremptory writ of mandamus to compel the state board of equalization to fix a hearing date for the contest on the Wheeler appeal regarding the appraisement of title flats in Snohomish County. The board accepted service this afternoon.
The Gleaners of Temple Baptist church plan a popcorn social at Rev J Douglas residence next Friday evening with an inviting, enjoyable time promised for attendees. Also notes Olympia steam laundry rising in quality and cheap prices compared to Portland and San Francisco. Mr and Mrs G H Johnson thank friends for support during their recent bereavement.
The annual convention of the third district YMCA will begin in Olympia on the 18th, last three days, with about forty association workers and traveling men to share experiences. Distinguished speakers will address subjects related to the association, program details to be announced. Cap to buy flour and feed at Cap tol mills Tumwater.
The ad announces deeper cuts in the closing week of the Great Sale with three pairs for 50 cents on knit skirts previously 1.25 to 1.50, plus bargains in Black Lace Scarfs and Flouncings. It emphasizes price matching and urges bringing the ad to compare.
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