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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
6
Telephoned advertisements are subject to potential errors and the Star cannot guarantee accuracy. Classified rates show 18 words cost 260, with 3 extra spaces at no charge, and the word situations wanted and bit quota.
Classified advertising policy noting pricing at one cent per word with a minimum charge. charges based on line count. seven insertions bundled for the price of six if paid in cash. capitalization and line fractions counted as two lines.
Classification cannot be given after 1 o'clock daily. Ballard Agency lists P. Hw. Mallen at 5409 Ballard Ave opposite City Hall with a Ballard phone 606. Main Office on Seventh Ave between Union and University with phones Main 1060 and Ind. 441.
Officials caution readers not to rely on printed newspaper timetables for train departures and arrivals. For accurate times, contact King Street Station Information Bureau at Main 2740 or Independent 111.
A fragmented Seattle Chronicle clipping lists obituaries and personal notices with names such as Harmon Regine versiones and O'Neil Nellie M Beattie plus dates like July 22 and August 6. It blends with advertisements for coal sewing machines and assorted business opportunities, housing, and abstracts services.
An array of land offers near Beattie and Alameda promises low down payments, easy terms, and adjustable balances. Advertisers tout 40 to 80 acre tracts, river and rail access, and proximity to towns, docks, and schools with payments as low as small down and monthly installments.
A land proposal urges owners to cultivate fruit and care for trees for three years. It stresses independence from a single seller and advocates shared benefit with buyers who will secure reliable income.
Land offering includes 40 acres improved with good soil and a barn. One cow and a wagon plus a horse included. Cash terms ask 860 dollars half cash. other parcels list 20 to 100 acres with bottom land, clearings, and farm buildings. Contact 405 Oriental Mik, Mal or Ind. 666.
A local notice reports an interurban franchise application filed yesterday. The plan seeks a route along 82nd Avenue and through a subdivision owned by McLaughlin Braly Co. to sell lots at $106 each, promising car service once built.
In a terse notice Century Realty Co seeks quarters or acreage in Went Heattie and nearby valley regions for unspecified expansion. The brief mentions Alaska Building and local deniers, with no firm dates or detailed terms provided.
Local notice mentions cash and monthly payments tied to an investment and home program. Names include Lawton Car and David Pf Bartmann with addresses in Celman Bidg trem area. No clear dates or actionable deadlines are stated.
A fragmented ad mentions a 12 minute city ride on three lines to the center with terms including $700 price and $10 cash plus a monthly tour chance. It references P. Fay Company Inc and mentions memberships or prices around $64.
A fragmented ad advertises a five room cottage on a lot with alley access and city water. It lists a $100 cash price with the remaining balance financed by the owner, and mentions an address near Colman Midg.
Market ad describes 100 acre parcels near a lake with good views and golf links. Price: $108 end $16 monthly, water charge 8 percent. Claimed location between Seattle and Toome, Vague references to Redsade carch and berry culture.
A garbled note outlines a landlord dispute involving a cash offer of 700,010 and a monthly rent of 5.8, with mentions of evictions and multiple houses. The text is unclear about dates, names, or locations, but centers on payment terms and potential eviction actions.
Two parcels of land with concrete and sewer connections and a utility line, electric lights, near a public way. Sale at once, reduced from 3000 to 2100 dollars, cash only. Located at 665166 area with two short blocks from the road, featuring low flowers and fruit trees. Bids accepted immediately.
A disputed bidding process for a county property shows Lamping securing a lease at $500 while Niblock, who offered more favorable terms and a $520 bid with a certified check, was rejected. Allegations say commissioners favored Lamping, aided by James P. Agnew, former auditor, who signed the lease as clerk of the board. The lease is projected to net about $100,000 by 1911.
A real estate notice touts quarter acre tracts for HOME sites in Weet Beattie near Pine View with clay soil water and wood on grounds. Access to a beach and line cer, Pioneer Square within 36 minutes. Price ranges 300 to 475 with 10 percent down and ten dollars monthly.
Classified notice showing D B Thompson with address 495 Oriental Mook and contact details including phones Ind¢95 Hunset and Main 666.
In New City Heights on the Bremerton peninsula near the navy yard, parcels of land are offered at prices from $50 and up with low payments. Dry docks to begin soon. large tracts and lots available with terms of $1 and $2 monthly. Seattle business notice.
One line ad fragment offers a tote near a water main three blocks from a street care area. Mentions 28 minutes from city hall and a price of 200 dollars. Attributed to National Land Investment Co. 917 Pivot ay.
The text notes that associates are interested in acquiring the lease and improving the property, but their identities are unknown. It also suggests that certain county officials may influence the question.
The Meadows card opens with five furlongs maidens for two-year-olds led by Colonel Dickeehistore and Bemper Fidelis. Subsequent races include a one mile and sixteenth allowance for older horses, a six furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up, a one mile selling for four-year-olds, and shorter sprints with multiple contenders such as Ronnie Bairn Othmar and Capable completing a full Friday program. Apprentice allowance noted.
Walter N. Dimmick, serving a San Quentin sentence for a 1901 San Francisco mint theft of over $30,000, receives a pardon plea. President Wheeler of the University of California forwarded a letter to Washington and eighty Dimmick supporters sign a petition asserting his innocence.
William H. Taft addressed the Virginia Bar Association in Hot Springs Va saying the present court system is not perfect but merits no great anxiety. He spoke before a large statewide gathering and was greeted enthusiastically by the bar.
A noon Friday meeting at the Commercial Club will consider revoking Sunset Telephone’s franchise. the public is invited. Roasts for the Army reported. Vienna notes Aug 6 report by Major Sturdza alleging immorality drunkenness extravagance gambling and general inefficiency in the Roumanian army.
Chicago on August 6 shows mixed prices in grains with Wheat futures Dec at 98 percent and Sept Corn at 74 to 75 percent. Total sales reach 845 900 as buyers and sellers gauge near term demand and harvest timing.
Captain Niebaum, longtime shipping executive and early Alaska development pioneer, died at home after a lengthy career along the Yukon and Alaska coast. He helped organize the Alaska company’s trade efforts and was a notable figure in St Michael and other northern posts.
Seattle letter carriers and clerks plan an August 11 gathering at Olympus Cafe to honor Senator Samuel H. Piles and Gat Freesman William H. for securing higher wages. The event marks a thank you for pay increases and improved working conditions amid rising costs.
A public event planned in King County with speaker Mead addressing Republicans. Gov A. BE is expected to be present. The session begins at noon and aims to discuss party platforms in Washington State amid a complimentary Janebeon memorabilia note.
A garbled market notice lists a range of goods to be sold tomorrow in New York and Wisconsin markets. Items include cream, celery, corn, shad, hams, ducks, chickens, cantaloupes, grapes, radishes, parsley, cabbage, beets, lettuce, lemons, apples, oranges, flowers, pineapples, dates, potatoes, onions, carrots, squash, mutton chops, sirloin, shoulder steak, and roasts with various prices per pound or per quantity.
The notice lists prices for poultry, hens, live weight and dressed rates, cattle including steers and bulls, veal, and produce such as cabbage rhubarb spinach and berries. It notes local market figures and per unit pricing, with various weights and packaging terms.
Kavanagh Co Inc issues bids for mining operations at TOR Johnston site in Seaitiec Washington. Genuine, live, proven and developed mining properties Pr 104 746 706 707 are listed as the targets for the tender.
Fragmentary note mentions a hazard alert and a date reference. Readable words include ha rd and alert while most proper nouns and specifics remain unclear. The item reads like a partial public notice about an event or warning with limited context.
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