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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1901

Page

4

Asphalt paving on Ninth Avenue delayed by brick shortage

Asphalt work on Ninth Avenue halted due to contractors failing to obtain brick for sewer pipe work. About one foot of paving was completed yesterday. Madison Avenue paving also stopped. The delay stems from brick shortages, with two steam rollers moved to Minor Street while awaiting supplies. Seattle workers continue on site under the city’s supervision.

Ninth Avenue Madison Alean Asphalt Paving Co Minor Street Madison Ave Seattle Spokaneh Avenue Columbia Street

Organ Recital Date Changed at Infinity Church

A new organ recital will be held at Infinity Church on Monday at 8 30 pm. Organist T M Lighter has received many requests after the last successful recital to perform again on the church’s modern organ. He will be assisted by soprano Miss Graham of Trinity Church and possibly other local musicians.

Finity T. M. Lighter Lighter Graham Trinity Church

Wife Seeks Husband Missing Since 1904 From New Orleans to Seattle

The wife of Christian Walderman Behuits of 3171 St. Claire avenue New Orleans asks Mayor Hames for help locating her husband. He left Dawson in September 1904 for Seattle and has not communicated since. He is about years old, six feet tall with blond hair gray eyes and a reddish moustache, suffering from rheumatism.

Christian Walderman Behuits St. Claire Avenue New Orleans Hames Dawson Seattle

Lost and Found Seeking Missing Persons Reports

Local notices list multiple citizens asking police and neighbors to help locate missing spouses relatives and friends. Entries include Maggie Roveon Ruby Robson Emory Ishter J L Person Jonas Paulson P B Van Siyck Charlies Leonberger W T Barton Lizzle Liesing and Edward Fallon with last known locations spanning England Portland Grand Rapids Seattle Indianapolis Spokane Fresno and Boston.

Maggie Roveon England Ruby Robson Front Street Portland Emory Ishter Grand Rapids Mich Sullivan Ishter Seattle J. L. Person Missoula Mont Wm. Stokes Sander Paulson Fort Flagter Jona Into Geo. G. van Slyck Kearney Street San Francisco Weal Police P. B. van Siyck Mre C. T. Campbell Martindale Avenue Indianapolis Ind Charlies Leonberger A. F. Ordrooy Washington Street Boston Mass W. T. Barton Lizzle Liesing Maina Street Spokane Wash Jacob Hockenberry J Street Fresno Cal Edward Fallon

Revival Meetings At Holiness Union Continue Weeknights

The revival gatherings at the Holiness Union on Third avenue near Pike street resume tonight at seven oclock led by Reverend John F E Dull who arrives from Portland Oregon where he conducted a successful camp meeting.

Holiness Union Third Avenue Pike Street John &. Dull John FE. Dull Portland

Suburban Georgetown Seeks Church Amid Lot Appeals

Georgetown residents join two lots for a new church edifice with plans to form a multi denomination house of worship. A canvass for funds will begin soon as services in Higgins hall are interrupted by Dunlap's cow shooting incident and the ensuing Vigilance committee formation.

Georgetown Higgins’ Hall Dunlap

Smelting Company Plans Refining at Interbay Plant

Observed lull in animal attacks contrasts with recent crime at Vallejo. The Seattle Smelting and Refining Co., leasing the West Street and North End powerhouse at Interbay, prepares to refine gold and silver compounds amid strengthened premises after a robbery. Dog poisoning idling Ros and Fairview station near Seattle reprints new suburban growth along the Seattle and Renton line with cottages sprouting beyond Dunlap.

Seattle Smelting and Ee Co Oi Weat Street North End Interbay Selby Vallejo Cal Comar Fairview Seattle & Renton Dunlap

Nordstrom Denies Having a Living Brother

A letter received by Attorney Lewis from a countryman of Nordstrom claimed the prisoner might be his brother. Nordstrom stated he has no living brother when questioned about the letter's allegations.

Nordstrom Lewis

Cant Stay Sober Drunkard Sentenced For Habitual Drunkenness

John Montgomery, known alcoholic, was arrested on Pike Street and brought before the police court. City Attorney De Bruler urged removing him from the community, and Judge Senne Gece ordered three months in county jail under state drunkenness law.

John Montgomery Ott Cer Thompson Pike Street Montgomery de Bruler Trate Thompson Senne Gece

Sensiba Sues For Divorce In St Paul Marriage Details

Hannah G Sensiba files for divorce from Frederick H Sen aiba alleging excessive drinking ill treatment and long neglect of support. They wed in St Paul Minnesota on October 31 3459. The document notes a certified copy of a license for Baward F Cunningham and estate matters involving miner Thomas Cook. Probate and corporate items follow with Imperial Manufacturing Co incorporating and trustees listed.

Hannah G. Sensiba Frederick H. Senaiba Vari Hannah St. Paul Minn

Chamber of Commerce Manufacturing Committee Meeting Report

The chamber of commerce manufacturing committee met yesterday and discussed several matters informally. The committee adjourned until 2 o'clock Wednesday without making a report.

Chamber of Commerce

Lost Her Jewels On Queen Steamer Robbery

Mrs James B Huston wife of Maj Huston of Auburn New York reported a large jewelry and cash theft aboard the steamer Queen while near Skagway Police and detectives traced the loss after the ship reached Port Townsend and Victoria but no clues were found to the missing items valued about 1090 dollars The valuables included a eleven diamond pin a diamond bar pin and pendant a sapphire ring a gold watch and chain and 150 dollars in gold

James B. Huston Maj. Huston Geneva Street Auburn N. Y Skagway Huston Port Townsend Seattle Adama Pacific Coast Co Victoria

Townsfolk in Court Bargain Over Vagrancy Case

John Storey arrested by Officer Thompson for vagrancy was given until tomorrow to leave town by Judge George. John Lyons, arrested by Officers La Count and Linn for drunkenness, faces morning proceedings.

John Storey Thompson George John Lyons Ofcers la Count and Linn

Gentleman helps lost girl near Ninth Avenue and Denny Way

A man named H. Cady found a three year old girl near Ninth Avenue and Denny Way yesterday. She was turned over to Police Matron Chapin for care. The item notes local ads for electric fans and transportation services in Everett and Tacoma.

H. Cady Ninth Avenue Denny Way Chapin

Woodmen Honor Governor Rogers For Aug Gathering

The Woodmen of the World announce Governor John KR Rogers will take part in the August 2 to September 2, first free public log rolling and parade events. A torchlight procession is planned with H L Hodgdon as grand marshal and extensive preparations at Woodland Park to attract members from country districts. Railroad rates are offered for out of town attendees and a full committee list is provided.

John KR. Rogers H. L. Hodgdon Woodland Park Cty A. Muchmore J. P. MacGuire C. H. Goldthorp G B. Hinds J. M. Brewster Elmer F. Conher B. A. Bower Sanditore N. W. Prescott H. T. Bostian F. H. Frew A. D. Shepard T. F. Koepfi H. P. DeCoursey R. L. Hodgdon

Local Camp Committee Roster Details Members and Officials

Master of ceremonies Wm H Morris leads a list of Home and Seattle camps and a general committee including HM P Goldman of Everett Elmer B Beard O B Jensen Maine Wm Mummey Theoda Mauck Morton D A Griffin B John Deming C KB Colina J M Lockhart Port Townsend Hon B J Tallman W B Bell Beattie and others.

Seattle H. Morris Muale C. W. Smith HM. P. Goldman Everett Elmer B. Beard O. B. Jensen Maine Wm. Mummey Theoda Mauck Morton D. A. Griffin B. John Deming C. KB. Colina J. M. Lockhart Port Townsend Hon B.J. Tallman

Koas Preliminary Hearing Set Before Federal Commissioner

Ralph J. L. Koas, a revenue clerk in default, has a preliminary hearing scheduled Saturday before U S Commissioner Bowman. The arraignment will be formal as he waives hearing through attorney Judge Burke. The case proceeds to the grand jury meeting September 7 with trial likely not until October.

Ralph JL. Koas U. S Bowman Burke

Is McCaull Dead Found Missing Quartermaster

John H. McCaull, a kgbert quartermaster and clerk, disappeared after a $9000 shortage. Local federal officials suspect he may be alive and hiding nearby or may have fled the area. A diligent search continues as theories of self-harm or death at sea are considered.

John H. McCaull Kgbert Beattle Bay

Missing husband Jack Hill last seen August sixteenth

Mrs. Hill of 2437 Minor Avenue North reported to police that her husband Jack Hill has been missing since August 16. The note mentions Everett and Greyhound Excursions to Tacoma and local event ads, with a Skagit Chief steamer schedule to Tacoma and return fares.

Everett Greyhound Tacoma Ellis Adal Hill Minor Avenue North Jack Hill Elks’ Carnival

Store Ad Highlights Quality Drugs and Low Prices

An advertisement touts a store’s elegant furnishings and high quality drugs at low prices. It lists products like Castoria Mennen's Talcum Powder Castoria Lablache Powder and Kilmer's Swamp Root, implying rapid business growth due to value and selection.

Kilmer Barbera

Ships and steamers bustle in Pacific trade reports

Capt Caine’s Mexico sails from Vancouver with 1600 tons of general merchandise for Daweon by river route. Ideum Maru fails, carrying 4000 tons of cotton and domestic passengers en route to China and Japan. City of Beattie waits for Miagway due to Tacoma Trinity church excursion in San Juan Islands. Court ly Ford returns from Nome with supplies from Unga. Lapwing to Vancouver with 2000 sacks of rice. Hyades delayed to avoid San Francisco feeding. Myson and Kaisow chartered by Balfour Guthrie to load wheat. Kaisow to Tacoma for Buoz. Halibut schooners Yukon and Electo Came in with 24000 pounds of fish. Albion changes run to Port Orchard for two trips.

City of Beattie, Dodwell& Co Tacoma Trinity Church San Juan Islands City of Beattle China Mutual Myson Kaisow Balfour, Guthrie & Co Tacoma Hyson Frisco Yukon Electo Albion Port Orchard

Secretary Grout Goes to Harper for Weeklong Vacation

Secretary Grout of the civil service commission leaves today for a week of rest with friends at Harper Washington. LA ROCHE, photographer, 11 Ist.

Grout Civil Service Commission Harper, Wash

City Building Ordinance Requires Street Deposits

A new ordinance requires builders to deposit 26 or 50 dollars before using any street for construction, guaranteeing weekly rubbish clearance or within three days after completion. The street department says the rule works well and has reduced impassable streets.

Steamers at Al-Ki Beach Offer Daily Docks and Rounds

Steamers depart from Columbia dock daily at 10 1 246 16 and 6 oclock. The round trip fare is 260. Children ride at reduced rates.

Al-Ki Beach Columbia Dock

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Ros Medical Examining Board Baward F. Cunningham Bell Haa Darius Bresee R Thomas Cook New Western Imperial Manufacturing Co James T Epler H. W. Thurtow W. R. Niess Prank van Deventer Kilbourne & Clark Co S. C. Calderhead D. F. Shearer H. Berliner H. P. Bostian Geo. K. Rogers A. Koepil Geo. KR. Rogers W. J. Creevey H. C. Doddridge Prises A. H. McCormack H. F P. DeCoursey Ralph Ross McCaull Egbert Sanday Adams Specia Adams Java Adams Grocery Second Ave Pike and Union Main B. Cor Mike Becond Ave Ideum! Maru Domeantica Idaum Oriental Porta China Japan Bam Courtney Ford Nome Unga Lapwing Vancouver Uner Hyades Oyster Bay Mr. Grout Luo Houssy Building Third Avenue and Pike Farnsworth's Pharmacy Second Avenue Favorite Peak Grounds Frederick & Nelson—Fine Furniture Frederick & Nelson Home Furnishers Rialto Bidg Cor. 2d Jomfn CO Opera House Et. MA Senettie YAGER Karla Schramm Hird Avenue Theater M. Russo New York Brooklyn New Tokoe Beene Halifax Marche Desert Lockwood Sheeting Inc Lie Tsc Jardinieres Seattle Gas & Electric Co Cherry ST Cahn & Cohn’s Jackson Street Harvard Dental Office W.oor Union Leo's Business College Viverra Raymond & Royt Geo. McLernon Second Ern Pike St 8T Bros Green Hirsch’s Pharmacy Pike. Tel What Avenue Hinckley Meltona J. Matzger O"naseon A. Lindauer SclantiNe Optician MEE Chong 4&4 CO C. F. Stolting Third Ave Red H. T. Turner Grand Ridge Kole Tshaquah Coal CO Madison Street First Ave Fiktel AV Howard Building Mutual Life Building Portland, Or Han Fanciaco Cal Nourse Washington Dental and Photographic Supply Yesler Wart Simison Bros Ssonmarch E Nordhoff & CO Seattle Electric A. A. Schuchard M. Oo Schuchard Optical Company Graduate Opticians Stone, Fisher & Lane
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