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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1899

Page

3

Pacific Coast Steamship Schedules for Queen Walla Walla Umatilla

Pacific Coast Steamship Company posts sailing times from Seattle via Port Townsend and Victoria on March 6 10 25 20 30 April 4 14 19 24 29 May 4 and every fifth day after for departure. From San Francisco to Seattle at 10 a m via Victoria Port Townsend on March 2 7 12 27 22 April 1 11 16 81 26 May 1 and every fifth day thereafter. KF Trowbridge Puget 84 Supt Ocean Dk Seattle Uptown ticket office 618 First av Beattie Goodall Perkins Co Gen Agents SF.

Queen Walla Walla Umatilla Seattle Port Townsend Victoria Alaska Cottage City City of Topeka Al-Ki Trowbridge Puget Ocean Uptown Beattie, Goodall, Perkins & Co San Francisco Puget Sound Washington Eastern Western

Real estate transfers list includes several property trades

Yesterday's real estate transfers show multiple deeds: Thomas F. Rinnie and wife to Scottish American Mag Co for 1 dollar, Dunlap's plat. Van de Vanter to Alexand er PL Purvis for 9964 dollars, lots 1 10 and 11 in sec 8. Walter F. Manney to James Cochran for 1700 dollars, lot 24 in block 67 Gliman Park. Meagher to Miles for 160 dollars, co ownership in Nagle's second add. Miles to Kemp for 200 dollars, east half of west half lot 1 block 12 Nagle's second add. William Ashworth to Mary A. Vining for 400 dollars, lots 16 and 17 in Edgewater add. Scandinavian American Bank to Arthur R. Caselton for 150 dollars, lot 12 block 20 Latena add. Charlies C. Brundage to Arthur Caselton for 800 dollars, lot 13 block 20 Latena add. Louisa M. Bogart to Andrea B. Zerbert for 800 dollars, late 7 8 9 1 11 12 block 49 John Moss' add. Seattle & Eastern Trust Co Ltd to M. M. Moss and wife for 226 dollars, lots 17 18 19 block 34 Brooklyn add. Charles A. Mott and wife to F. D. Congdon for 250 dollars, lot 11 block 1 Gh man park.

Thomas F. Rinnie Mag. Co Dunlap Murnte L. O. Miles Nagle Ll. O. Miles G. Ward Kemp William Ashworth Mary A. Vining Edgewater Scandinavian American Bank Arthur R. Caselton Charlies C. Brundage Arthur Caselton Louisa M. Bogart Andera B. Zerbert John Moss Seattle & Eastern Trust Co., Ltd M. M. Moss

Poisoned by Eating Wheat at Greyblesber

Lew is Gayman, a newcomer to this section, ate a quantity of seed wheat believed vitrale, causing serious poisoning. Dr. Schaanhorat and Dr. ENien treated him and antidotes were given. He is now out of danger.

Grenbesber Idaho Lewis Gayman Schaanhorat Enien

Ghost of a Husband in Middletown Widow Remarries

Mrs. Angelina Compton of Middletown based on a dream married Silas H. Cane of Geahen after six months of widowhood. Cane, one of three suitors who knew her, says the first husband appeared in a dream and gave consent, warning if mistreated.

Middletown N. Y Angelina Compton Silas H. Cane Geahen Sulora Geband

No Patriotism in Maryland

After the Santiago battle Marylanders aimed to raise 60000 for a memorial to Admiral Schley but the effort stalled. Only about 700 gathered, with tiny sums from Frederick and Baltimore areas and a single donation from Thurber Texas. A silver service is planned as a substitute gift to the admiral.

Washington Santiago Maryland Behley Baltimore Joseph Sprigg Frederick County Admiral Schrey Allegheny County Thurber Tex Admiral Schley

California market report shows steady goods and tight grain supply

California buyers report cleaner teenstuff and outfits. oranges and bananas arriving from San Diego. apples scarce. grain prices volatile with San Francisco and Seattle quotes differing. Poultry unchanged. dairy and hides varied. Grain and feed prices listed. beef, pork, and mutton values noted. general market activity in western states with strong demand for round lots.

California San Diego San Francisco Darley

Local Market Prices Update For Food and Lumber Items

A detailed listing of live poultry and dressed meats with prices, plus a wide range of nuts, seeds, and imported goods. Includes household staples and wholesale figures such as hams, lard, fish, dairy, and fruits, with per ton and per sack rates for oats, alfalfa, corn, and beets. Also covers various fir lumber grades, cedar products, and kiln dried timber with weight and length specifications.

Ingersoll Praises Century As Literary Peak In Chicago

Col Robert G Ingersoll speaks in Chicago on literary progress of the century praising Darwin Hood Shelley Byron Dickens Hugo Ouida and Wagner and arguing the modern novelists lack life while the earlier works and writers like Dickens and Shakespeare reach higher dramatic and poetic heights The New York Journal notes his view that the last half of the century overall is better despite innovation in music and prose

Col Robert G. Ingesoll Chicago Rudyard Kipting W. D. Howells Omar Khayyam Mall Caine Darwin Col. Ingersoll Greece Shakespeare Wagner Hood Shelly Byron Dickens Hugo Ariadna Ouida New York Journal

Marry in haste ends in tragedy and suicide attempt

St Louis April 11. Mise Josephine Hodgens aged sixteen attempted suicide at her home after a troubled marriage to Frank Hedgens. Hedgens jailed for assault months earlier. Hodgens bought mercury, swallowed it, and spoke of despair but survived. A donor will is linked to Barbara Kirsch and Mina Kirach, with limited details provided.

ST. Louis Josephine Modgens North Twenty-first Street Frank Hedgens Hodgens Flet Thail

Carrie Jacobson seeks divorce and restraining checks

Carrie Jacobson has filed suit in superior court for divorce from Henry L. Jacobson and asked for an order preventing Puget Sound National, Washington National and Scandinavian banks from cashing his checks. Judge Jacobs issued a temporary restraining order on spending until divorce and property division are finalized.

Carrie Jacobson Henry L. Jacobeon Puget Sound National Washington National Mr. Jacobeon Jacobs Mr. Jacobson

Bank Robbery at Wellsville Stuns Montgomery City

In Montgomery County Wellsville bank entered by three or four robbers. They seized the watchman forcing him into the calaboose, drilled the vault and blew it open while tying and gagging a citizen. They left by daylight. the watchman freed himself and alerted a passerby. The extent of stolen money remains unknown.

Montgomery City Wellsville Mens Calaboone Meng Calaboose

Piana Laundry Combine Eyes Midwest Trust

Capitalists from Chicago and other cities have secured options on all Indianapolis steam laundries to form a trust. The plan seeks to control laundries in several Midwest cities including Chicago St Louis Louisville Cincinnati and Indianapolis as it extends operations east and west.

Indianapolas Chicago Forming & Trust Middle West St. Louis Louteville Cincinnati Indianapolis

Deal for the Homer to sail between port and St Michael

The Homer, a West Coast Steam Navigation steamer, is likely to operate this summer between this port and St Michael. Negotiations are under way with local firms as the company strengthens Lynn canal plans after chartering the vessel to run with the Farallon. The Homer has been idle after a Skagway trip, having formerly served California routes between San Francisco and Port Costa.

Homer West Coast Steam Navigation Company St. Michael West Coast Company Lynn Canal Farallon Skagway Schwabacher California San Francisco Port Costa

Mystery Bequest Divides Funds Among Charities

A will from Mrs. Marie BE Hunt of New York City leaves 15000 to charitable homes in New York and Germany plus land, and 5000 to sister Barbara of Washington if she is living independently at death. If Barbara is supported by J W Hunt, Barbara receives 5 and the 5000 goes to the New York Medical School and Hospital for perpetual free beds.

Washington Peabody Home St. Vincent de Paul Germany Father Drumgoole Nowadoys Marie Be, Hunt New York City Barbara Washington, D. C J. W. Hunt New York Medical School and Hospital

G. E. Convention Prep Near June Gathering

Christian Endeavorers push state convention set for late June with H J Fries and Mins Jessie Calvert meeting local committee. They plan to print 6000 bulletins to travel June 1 and 7600 program bulletins about two weeks before the event. Rev Ira P Smith of Nashville will lead attractions.

H. J. Fries Mins Jessie Calvert Enndeavorers Ira DP. Smith Nashville, Tenn

Agricultural College Adds Elliott as Assistant Professor

E B Elliott of Lansing Michigan accepts the position of assistant professor of agriculture at the agricultural college in Pullman Washington and will arrive soon with his family. The job pays 1000 dollars annually and he comes recommended with a background in farming operations in Ohio and lectures on agriculture. A mining chair and new equipment are planned, enabling the assaying department to handle smelting tents up to 1000 pounds. Friday is set for veterinary treatment of farmers horses by Dr Nelson and assistants, with a farmer traveling 40 miles for care.

Pullman, Wash E. B. Elliott Lansing Mich The Agricultural College Elliott Monmouth College Illinois Ohio Nelson Department of Veterinary Science

Bandits Raid West Union. Poison Sheriff McKee’s Bloodhounds

A gang raided local stores in West Union injuring Sheriff McKee's four bloodhounds by poisoning them. They seized $3 in pennies at L L Edginton and Son and $25 in silver at J H Coter's. Attempts to enter KR C Holmes' clothing store failed. McKee's hounds survive but are too sick to trail. Local talent is suspected.

West Union McKee L. L. Edginton & Son J. H. Coter Euver KR. C. Holmes Tolle & Son

Marriage Licenses Issued In Seattle Snohomish Kerr Ballard

Licenses to wed issued yesterday include John K Gibson 20 of Seattle and Matie Pilate 17 of Snohomish. James Munroe 3 and Clara G Troplet 21, Kerr. Joseph Flynn 26 and Thresia Kath 2, Ballard.

John K. Gibson Seattle Matie Pilate Snohomish James Munroe Clara G. Troplet Kerr Joseph Flynn Thresia Kath Ballard

Marriage Fraud Alleged in Nashville Case

W D Wheatley jailed in Paris on charges of luring a young woman into a bogus marriage. He showed a forged license and claimed divorce, eloped with her, and was wed by a fake preacher. They had lived near Big Sandy. Wheatley beaten by the woman's brothers before arrest.

Nashville Tenn W. D. Wheatley Paris Big Sandy Wheatley

Sad end of a romance in Madrid and Cadiz

Washington April 11. Delphine Ardison of Baltimore drew interest from Spanish officers held at Annapolis. A flirtation with a lieutenant led to an engagement. After the Spanish officers returned home he repudiated the engagement. Ardison went to Madrid, borrowed a pistol, and killed herself in Cadiz.

Washington Cervera Annapolis Delphine Ardison Baltimore

Much Building in Progress in Colfax Area

Colfax and surrounding country see a large amount of building planned as lumber becomes available. Farmers plan fine residences this summer. W B Morley of Mockenema contracts a farm home at 900 dollars. John O Neil to build a 1600 dollar farmhouse on Rebel Nat FYM. Hamilton to build a 150 dollar residence on his farm.

Colfax Wash WB. Morley Mockenema John O'Neil Nat Fym Hamilton

Pigott and French Co. Linotype Printing Offer

Dexter Horton Bank Building at 104 West Washington Street houses the only Linotype job printing machine in the Northwest. Catalogues and pamphlets available at specially low prices. Save money by letting them estimate your printing needs.

Pigott, & French CO West Washington Street Dexter Horton Bank Northwest

Two Women Attacked by Loosed Bulldog in Kansas City

Marty Chapman and Ernest White were sent to the workhouse after loosing a vicious bulldog to attack Hazel Davies and Annie Jackson. Jackson was hospitalized with severe injuries while Davis, who lived with Chapman, also was hurt when the dog bit and mauled them during a quarrel.

Kansas City Marty Chapman Ernest White Hazel Davie Annie Jackson Jackson City Hospital Davis Chapman White Miss Davis Hazel Davis

Amusing Household Tales From A Chicago Journal

A playful collection recalls a boy who wanted to be a postman and stole love letters, Sothern the comedian being teased about interruptions, and a young physician and wife who joke about her class of women teaching cooking and sending samples to neighbors. The piece captures lighthearted domestic humor from a Chicago Journal excerpt.

Chicago Journal

University Notes Oratorical Contest At First Methodist Church

Interest centers on the oratorical contest at the First Methodist church this evening. Dr. Edward J. Hamilton heads the program with six old students, four new, and two junior incumbents competing for top honors. Jurors are Alden J. Blethen, Charles S. Gleason, George B. Domworth. Prizes include a gold medal and a silver medal. Winners will represent the University of Washington at Tacoma on April 28 in the Western Washington Intercollegiate Oratorical Association contest.

First Methodist Department of Philosophy and Mental Science Edward J. Hamilton Jinta Yamaguchi Oratorical Association of The University of Washington Alden J. Blethen Chas Gleason George B. Domworth Frank Pierpont Groves Clark Davis Tacoma Western Washington Intercollegiate Oreatorical Association

Telephones for Goldendale in Washington progress

The Oregon Telephone company is laying local service in Goldendale at cost of several thousand dollars. Agent J. B. McGillivray reports a steady crew at work and plans to extend toward farming settlements. The initial line will run toward H Blockhouse then to D. W. Pierce & Son’s saw mill, reaching Spring Creek wheat belt and northern timber areas, with Cedar valley access further east.

Goldendale Wash Oregon Telephone Company J. B. McGillivray H Blockhouse D. W. Pierce & Son Saw Milla Spring Creek Cedar Valley

The Dynamite Thawed Fatal Explosion Near Veedersburg

In Veedersburg Indiana on April 11 a dynamite blast killed the wife and daughter of John Carrington who lived eight miles east of town. Carrington had placed about 75 pounds of dynamite under the stove to thaw and it detonated wrecking the house.

Veedersburg Ind John Carrington Here Carrington

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