Blazed Trail Led To A Robbers Roost
A drunken old logger in Elma drew money from a bank and, after toasts in a Washington saloon, lost his cash to several men. Frustrated, he marked telegraph poles to guide police back to the saloon, where Patrolman Jennings confronted the pranksters and restored order before escorting him home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wipsy Logger
Washington Street
Washington
J. W. Pratt
Elma
Pratt
Hite
Yester Way
Bauer Emporium
Jeane
Matt
Jennings
Admitted Marriage Ends in Divorce for Lulu Doddridge
Mrs Lulu Doddridge was granted a divorce from Harry Doddridge in the superior court on ground of incompatibility of temper. Doddridge had sued for annulment of a pretended marriage but agreed to drop it if she obtained the divorce. Property settlements were made out of court and Mrs Lulu Doddridge may resume her maiden name Lulu Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Doddridge
Harry Dooddridge
Doddridge
Illness Sends Inmate to Crittenden Home
Nertha Brody, confined in city jail, grew ill with a vengeance after a short sentence and complained about bed and board. A doctor treated her and she was moved to the Crittenden Home today. She was arrested as an orderly person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nertha Brody
Crittenden Home
Marriage Licenses Reported For Seattle And Area Couples
Albert Manson of McMurray Washington and Berth Britten of Seattle. Rolla Mitchell and Alice Peterson, both Seattle. Kawin Masel and Eva Henry, both of Goattic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Manson
McMurray, Waah
Berth Britten
Seattle
Rolla Mitchell
Alice Peterson
Kawin Masel
Eva Henry
Convincing Kentucky Distillery Agent Arrested in Cleveland
Charles Raymond claiming to represent the Kentucky Eagle Distillery in Cleveland was arrested before 10 am by Officers Chipman Petersen and Wickman. Wanted for obtaining money under false pretenses, he sold whisky below government license prices and failed to deliver goods. He was identified by several alleged customers, shadowed overnight, and found in a Yealer Way rooming house. He appeared under liquor influence at arrest. The case follows prior steps to contact the distillery without response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Raymond
Kentucky Eagle Distillery Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Chipman, Petersen
Wickman
Raymond
Yealer Way
Fifth Avenue
Delaney
Smallpox Outbreak At City Jail Uncovered
Smallpox broke out in the city jail last night. W. M. Matlock, jailed 63 days for disorderly conduct, was found sick and removed to the pest house. City officials rushed to contain germs and expect no further spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cty
W. M. Matlock
Beattie Improvement Club Meets Monday at 4
The general conference committee of the Beattie Improvement clubs will meet at the Chamber of Commerce Monday afternoon at 4 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie Improvement Clubs
Chamber of Commerce
Stagnant Pool Claim Against City Over Pike Street
R. J. Ferguson and Robert Airey, lessees of the upper stories at 815 Pike street, filed an $800 claim against the city for a pool of water four to ten feet deep at the building base. They say a 25 foot fill by contractor J Erickson on Ninth avenue, at the time of Pike street regrading, blocked the drain and made the flats unrentable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Ferguson
Robert Airey
Pike Street
J. Erickson
Ninth Avenue
Poles to be shortened for city wires under Seattle Electric franchise
The city plans to shorten poles owned by Beattha Electric on First through Third avenues to string city wires after removing lighting wires under a 1966 undergrounding requirement in Shuffletown. The work, budgeted at 230 dollars, proceeds despite railway franchise not mandating pole removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Beattha Electric Company
Seattle Electric Company
Shuffieton
Divorce Suit Sees Alimony Ordered for Minnie Kriges
Charlie Firigge was ordered by Superior Judge Rudtkin to pay Minnie Kriges $16 monthly alimony while the divorce case remains pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Firigge
Mra
Minnie Kriges
Rudtkin
Ghent Denies Withdrawing From Coroner Run
Dr. J. A. Ghent, candidate for county coroner, denied reports he had withdrawn from the Republican nomination. He said he remains in the race and is determined to win, despite statements from several politicians claiming he would quit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Ghent
Dr. Ghent
Robbery at T. M. Patricks Grocery Store
Robbery occurred at T. M. Patricks Grocery, 626 Twenty-first Avenue, around 2 AM. Groceries cigars and tobacco valued about 160 dollars stolen. Patrolman Cameron found the door open about 8 AM with Officer Stewart assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Patrick's
Twenty-first Avenue
Cameron
Stewart
Values that Catch and Hold Promoted by Brooks Co
An 1881 advertisement from E N Brooks & Co for recond ovens in the Arcade building promises strong value appeal to men seeking durable cooking appliances. The brief notice highlights hot value offerings and urges purchase through the merchant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. N. Brooks & Co
Signal system near turning point for fire signals tested
The Miles and Piper Co. will complete the fire signal model as required by the ordinance. City Electrician Joslyn will install the device near the fire engine house at Third and Main to test its operation and demonstrate to the council committee on fire and water. If satisfactory, six to eight more units will be built for the busiest street car crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles & Piper Co
City
Joslyn
Third and Main
Council Committee On Fire and Water
Kaiser Wilhelm Attaches Quotation to Potato Alcohol Note
Kaiser Wilhelm presented an autograph picture at the Vienna alcohol exhibition and inscribed a remark about mineral treasures being exhaustible, while the sun enables endless light warmth and ripening of potatoes used for alcohol production. He links potato-derived alcohol to enduring energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Vienna
Kaiser Wilhelm
Fire Chief Cook Returns to Duty at Main Station
Fire Chief Cook appeared at the main station today marking his first appearance since illness. He appeared weak but present as he resumes duties after a period of absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
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