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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1908
Page
6
Rates for classified advertisements are listed with warnings about accuracy. The notice notes charges for 18 words in Situations Wanted ads and mentions additional space pricing and telephone advertisement guidance.
Classified snippet shows Ballard Agency locations at P H Mullen 409 Ballard Avenue opposite City Hall and a main office on Seventh Avenue between Union and University with contact numbers Ballard 306 Main 1060 and Ind 441 for inquiries.
Do not trust printed time tables in newspapers. For train departure and arrival times contact King Street Station Information, Sunset Main 2740, independent tip.
The notices report births to Mrs. Emery of 2146 North 44th Street on August 21 a son to Mr and Mrs Emery. A daughter is recorded for the wife of W Bartel on August 14. Another daughter is listed for the wife of M Hayden on August 22.
Funeral services set from the Bon ney-Watson company chapel Wednesday at 2 PM under the charge of Ata No. 1. The interment will be at Lake Mend. the co. is reserved by Kelly & Spaaid. Also listed are various advertisements for rentals, repairs, and local services in Seattle.
Advertisements urge buyers to invest in northern city tracts near Highlande, with one to five acre plots listed at $250 per acre and terms of $10 down and $6 monthly. Several locations include near Pleasant Valle, Fremont av car, and Pacific City areas with notes on orchard land and easy payments.
In Bremerton area real estate notices advertise water front lots, six room cottages, and large tracts with prices from 66 to 3000 dollars. The ads offer terms like monthly payments, free excursions, and income potential, highlighting proximity to navy yard and downtown Bremerton. Names include APPLETON INVESTMENT CORP and SEATTLE HOMESEEKERS CO with office in Empire Building.
Alice Wright received a divorce from her husband Dennia Wright this morning. Judge Boyd J. Tallman granted the decree on the grounds of excessive cruelty.
The Meadows card lists four and a half furlong maidens in race one with multiple horses including Lookout and William F Herrin, six furlongs selling in race two led by Zelina and Royal Queen, third race six furlongs selling for older horses with Nonte Laciile and Belle Kinney, fourth race five and a half furlongs with Billy Pullman and The Salton, and fifth race one mile with Bakermall and Huapala. The card also notes a sixth race one mile and 60 yards with Legal Form and Christmastide, highlighting apprentice allowances and various listed prices and entries.
Governor Albert E. Mead and Wilson R. Gay, candidate for re election as superior judge, will speak at a Labor Temple meeting tonight. Matthew Dow will preside and organizers expect a large turnout as labor groups focus on the campaign.
The Eighth Ward Taxpayers' Club will meet tomorrow night in Bethany Presbyterian church basement at Roy and First avenues N. to discuss regrading Mercer Street from Queen Anne to Westlake and to the waterfront. The regrade aims to allow a streetcar line on the street.
H Williame of 110% Westlake Avenue reports a tent and a fly were stolen from the circus grounds the day after the circus departed. Two large canvas pieces were also taken from D H Lee Shingle company at Maltby on Sunday, with the firm suspecting the canvas may be in a second hand store.
Congressman Wesley L. Jones, candidate for United States senator, will speak at a Jones mass meeting in the Commercial club rooms. Arthur H. Hill will preside. A separate Jones interest meeting is set for this evening in Columbia with Everett Smith W. H. Lewis and Jones addressing. The British steamer Heechiey damaged at Nome and headed for Quartermaster Harbor for repairs.
Prices on boys clothing announced by Crown Clothing Co at 1121 First Ave. Regular $3.00 suits cut to 1.50 while $4.00 suits drop to 2.00 and $5.00 suits to 2.50. Limited stock likely available for a brief sale.
Residents in Rainier valley gathered at Rainier Teach hall to condemn Seattle Kenton & Southern railway methods. The meeting, presided by J. Boyd, opposed transfers and side block switches, criticized excessive express cars, and demanded fair mileage and transfers while noting Seattle Electric’s stalled Park line work.
Dr. David Starr Jordan, president of Stanford, told the Washington Stanford club that relations with students are harmonious. He noted some students spread discord but called their number small and asserted harmony exceeds other institutions.
Mrs Dennett wife of Fred Dennett commissioner of the general land office protests proposed condemnation of her land at Seconday and Denny way claiming city offered several times the land value and vows to pursue the case through every court to prevent confiscation of her lots.
The board of public works awarded a contract to Independent Asphalt Co. for about $76,000. It is the first time a city engineer's office has accepted a bid below the estimated cost, with the award coming in several hundred dollars under the department's estimate.
Seattle clearings total 1 519 806 02 with balances 203 318 55. Tacoma clearings 627 392 00 and balances 25 415 00. Overall totals 869 132 00 clearings and 111 909 00 balances.
New York Aug 25 total market activity reported by 8 C Osborn and Co shows aggregate sales of 627 800. The note reflects a brisk session with broad participation across sectors.
Advertisement promotes the Arnold Vibrator as more effective than other devices in easing rheumatism headaches and neuralgia. It touts a vibratory device titled Vibratory for Heart and Health and offers a free demonstration or sample.
Public works members will inspect the site at Seconday and decide on an addition to the facility. The application was postponed this morning to allow city officials to conduct an in person review and give residents a chance to comment.
The public market offers a wide range of groceries including large grapes 25 cents per pound anchovies and kippered fish per pound crab and peaches in baskets cucumbers and peppers by the dozen celery cabbage beets lettuce lemons fancy apples new apples peaches pineapples oranges grapefruit and watermelons priced per item or by dozen or by basket. Seasonal items include corn beans melons onions and seasonal greens with meat cuts such as mutton chops sirloin and round roasts listed per pound in a dense early 20th century market ad style.
The list shows various prices for poultry meat and produce. Chickens dressed at 11 cents per pound, live chickens 18 likely cents, squabs at 180 per pair, beef and veal prices per pound, mutton and lamb figures, and entries for fruits and vegetables such as raspberries, lettuce, beets, and potatoes with per unit or per dozen pricing.
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