Old Violin Maker W. W. Oakes Dies at Snohomish
Funeral services were held for W. W. Oakes known as the old violin man. He died suddenly Friday while fishing near the Snohomish river with F. N. Fraser. Oakes valued willow and ebony violins and hoped his nontraditional views would gain acceptance. he leaves a daughter Mrs. A. D. Fraser and nephew EB. L. Oakes.
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Seattle Hotel Men's Association Plans Convention Career
The Seattle Hotel Men's association aims to promote Seattle as a convention city. At Hotel Kennedy last night a convention bureau under the Chamber of Commerce was approved. Two thousand dollars is pledged. a committee will seek 3600 total from local firms. They will attend the State Hotel Men's convention in Spokane as a group and run a publicity campaign during the trip.
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Seattle & Convention City
Hotel Kennedy
Chamber of Commerce
Spokane
Harvard Acrobat Weds Actress Amid Quick Courtship
Ralph Marshall real name Chamberlain, Harvard graduate, marries Miss Lois Berri the comedienne after meeting on a Sand Point vaudeville bill and Ed Fisher office bookings. They honeymoon at 1506 Lakeside Avenue, with Berri renouncing the stage. Ballard Electric plant bid approved for Seattle street lighting at Ballard.
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Lois Berti
Cupid
Ralph Chamberlain
Miss Berri
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Walter Remick
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College
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Tenants Delay Start on Hoge Building Project
Because current tenants cannot find new quarters, construction of the 16 story Hoge building will not begin until March 1. The plan had been to start on October 1.
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Hoge
Testimony Clashes Over Chippewa Albion Collision Findings Pending
Taking of testimony on the collision between the Chippewa and Albion has concluded but inspectors will withhold findings for several days. Most testimony was directly conflicting and disputed.
Talks on Teeth by the Regal Dentists
Regal Dental Offices offer a method promising new teeth for patients with at least two teeth per jaw. They claim visible results in mouths and guarantee outcomes with written assurances, inviting visits to see actual work and costs.
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Regal Dentists
Anna Held and Her Baby Portrait Pair in Paris
A playful sepia photo shows Anna Held and her daughter Anna Held Jr posing in Bois de Boulogne Paris. The fine resemblance between mother and child prompts readers to guess which is which as they stroll among trees and flowers.
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Odds and Ends From Everywhere 1767 War Echoes and Local Turmoil
Mixed notes from 1767 recount Fort William Henry surrender to French forces under Montcalm and Moentealm, Massacre reports, a Seattle divorce filing, a fatal auto streetcar crash near Athens, a logging accident near Montesano, and various resignations and violent incidents including cannery shootings and a jurist killed in a crash.
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Desultory War Tales and City News Troll Through Seattle
Reports from Seattle recount twelve death notices while other items note a blotto learner injuring Werne and a soldier rumored to have deserted. Across the nation a fire in Kinbasket Lake area damages lumber worth millions and Chicago marks a Knights Templar setback. Houston's population climbs to 78,800. Eleven warrants issued in Seattle.
Salvation Army barred from sales in Denver saloons
Denver police issue orders prohibiting Salvation Army girls from entering saloons to sell literature or solicit contributions. Police board says soliciting money in such places has a demoralizing effect, reflecting concerns over temptations and conduct.
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Patsy Griffin Dies After Drinking Alcohol and Mulligan Stew
Walla Walla reports Patsy Griffin aged 3 died after drinking two quarts of pure alcohol then consuming mulligan stew. The child will be buried today.
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Paull Named National Bank Representative on West Coast
Aberdeen reports W. F. Paull former chief of the United States National Bank is appointed general representative on the coast of the Ci National Bank of Chicago with headquarters in Seattle. Salary set at 6000 dollars annually.
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Seattle
Children’s Hosiery and Wais ts Basement Balesroom
Catalog listing for children hosiery and underwear items including 13c two pairs for 25c white cotton knit waist 13c two for 25c black tights 25c to 35c and fleece lined options. Basement Balesroom.
Women's Knit Underwear at Very Moderate Prices
Mercerized and cotton underwear offered at 25 cents per garment including white cotton knit vests with various neck styles. Also available are vests in round neck and sleeveless options, low-neck cot ton vests in white pink and blue, and cotton drawers with lace trims. Basement salesroom.
Casement Cloth Window Draperies at Low Yard Price
Fifty pieces of yard wide colored casement cloths priced at 10c each with four patterns and thirteen color combinations to choose from. also 36 inch colored casement cloths at 15c a yard with twenty six pieces available and five patterns plus eleven colorings. Sale in Hasement Balesroom.
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Windo
Frederick & Nelson From the Showing of Medium-Priced Furniture
Iron bed offered at seven dollars finished in white enamel with brass trim. Head and foot feature brass rods and knobs and are available in full or three quarter size.
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Frederick & Nelson
Vernis Martin
Silk Dressing Sacques Feature Floral Creations
Pretty silk dressing sacques priced at 2.95 in catawba pink and brown tones. Features include tuckshirred belt circular peplum and satin ribbon bands. Second Fleer.
Aprons in Various Styles and Embroidery Details
Classified notice lists TEA APRONS at 25c in dimity and lawn with embroidery trims, WAITRESS APRONS at 25c with embroidery-edge ruffle, MAIDS APRONS at 50c in seven styles with bretelles or Gibson effect, and SEWING APRONS at 50c in white with pink piping around circular designs.
Fall Styles in Women’s and Children’s Sweaters
New collection introduces box and middy sweaters in tobacco cardinal white gray mix. prices range from 3.50 to 6.50. Children's lines feature light colors tan tobacco white light blue with V or turnover collars. sizes 8 to 14 years. Knitted coat style pieces highlighted.
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Hasement Salesroom
Glove Deals Offer Popular Prices at First Floor
Feature on gloves priced at 50 cents and one dollar per pair. Two clasp chamoisette and silk varieties described with embroidery, back designs, and color options. Available in natural tones, black and white with Paris-point accents. Firet Floor.
Drapery Fabrics and Patterns Sale Announced
Local retailer advertises rough drapery silks at 85 cents per yard in red gold rose gray and greens. Scotch Madras 45 inches wide priced at 1.00 per yard with effective designs. Curtain muslin 18 yard patterned with tires and colored dots in blue green red and gold for bedroom and bathroom curtains. Third Fleet
Pair with Lavender Tops and Deep Garters
A description notes lavender tops with double heels, soles and toes and deep garter welts as part of a garment detail.
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