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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1901

Page

4

Estimates finished for improvement of 32 streets

Engineering notes list 52 street projects with sewer water mains sidewalks grading and paving. Total estimated cost 1,615,415 with 1,170,975 to property owners and 45,? 040 to the general fund. Projects include Ward Street Fifth to Warren avenues and Yesler, Yesler to Thirtieth avenues sidewalks on Twentieth and 15th Avenues and numerous planking and paving tasks.

Thomson Ward Street Queen Anne Avenue Fifth Avenue Warren Avenue Prospect Street Third Avenue Thomas Street Roy Street Denny Way Aloha Street Pontius Avenue Roy Yesler Way Twenty-second Avenue Thirtieth Avenue East Street Harrison Retreet Marion St Western Ave First Ave Eighth Ave James Union Madison St Columbia St Yester Way Railroad Ave 16Th Ave Crane's Lane's E. Madison Broadway 234 Ave 17Th Ave Crane Joe Lene Fourth Ave Ninth Ave Seventh Ave KE. Madison 30Th Ave John Thomas St

Building Industry Growth in Beattie City This Month

Engineer's office notes a surge in Beattie permits this month with 522,499 valuation across 115 frame houses and various brick structures. Last month had 439 permits valued at 233,475. August of last year had 269 permits valued at 292,205. This month features university buildings and four large docks, indicating a higher class of demand.

Beattie

Winslow Post Office Moves to Green Lake in September

The Winslow post office station will relocate to Green Lake on September 1. It will use the current Green Lake site and add a money order department. Mrs Mathilda Peterson will serve as clerk in charge.

Winslow Postoffice Green Lake Mathilda Peterson

Lacrosse Set To Host Everett In Key Showdown

The local Lacrosse twelve prepare to face Everett at the latter venue tomorrow. Everett defeated Seattle last time here, but the home team has since strengthened with Cowan and Devlin, two well known sticks.

Everett Seattle Cowan Devlin

Annual Regatta of the Wiliott Bay Yacht Club

The annual Labor Day regatta will start at 1 a.m. from Brighton boat house, Battery Street, with a course to a buoy off Duwamish Head, to four-mile rock, and back. Class 1 yachts twice the course, class 2 and 4 once. entrants include Bonita, Lavita, Owasca, Henrietta, Hornet, Zephyr, Evelyn May, Melissa, Heron, Wasp, Empress, Pansy among others.

Wiliott Bay Yacht Club Brighton Battery Street Duwamish Head Bonita Fred Stimson Olympic Db. Stimson Lavita Newman Bros Owasca H. Henry Henrietta Piper Pros Hornet George Thompson Zephyr Hein Bros Evelyn May Charlies Stimson Melissa H. Griffith Heron A. Rohita Wasp Wm. Hensel N. Christopher Empress Wayland Geary Pansy Felix Schoder

Building Permits Issued For Several Dwellings In City

The city engineer reports permits granted to H. Kennah for a 2 story frame cottage at 1512 East Pike Street costing $1500, to O F Finch for two 2 story houses at 9222 24 Howell Street costing $1400, to Fernandis & Morris for a 3 story addition at 1441 First Avenue costing $2200, and to BE M Warrison for a 2 story at 1614 Ninth Avenue West costing $9800.

City Engineer H. ©. Kennah East Pike Street O. F. Finch Howell Street Fernandis & Morris First Avenue BE. M. Warrison Ninth Avenue West

Reverend Sutton to Preach at Volunteers Hall on South Second Street

Rev. BH. B. Sutton, chaplain of the Volunteers of America, will deliver a sermon in their hall on South Second Street this evening.

BH. B. Sutton The Volunteers of America South Second Street

Ten Blocks of Asphalt Completed in First Half Paving District

Ten blocks of paving finished in the first half of the district project. Two extra concreting gangs have been assigned and work is now progressing more rapidly than at any previous time.

Deputies Arrest Men for Liquor Sales to Indians

Deputy United States Marshal Tyler took Dave Richardson and John Wilson from Anacortes today and placed them in the county jail. They face charges of selling liquor to Indians and will be held for the federal grand jury.

United States Tyler Dave Richardson John Wilson Ancortes Federal

Seattle Clearing House transactions rise in August reports

Seattle banking clearings show improvement with weekly totals of 2,721,123.05 for the week ending August 21, 191, versus 2,616,891.11 the prior year. August 1901 clearings reached 13,023,044.47 compared with 11,404,567.59 in August 1900.

Seattle

Change of Beats and Funeral Notice

Tomorrow marks the regular quarterly moving day for the police department. Officers and rankers shift to daytime duty. Arthur Westfall aged 8 died at Providence hospital this morning. The remains are at Boney and Stewart's.

Police Department Ninh Arthur Westfall Providence Hospital Bonney & Stewart's

Local marriage licenses tested today report two entries

The licenses list L. MH. Halle of Beattie and Katheryn Voglebough of Hrowington. Halle is aged MM and Voglebough is 20.

L. MH. Halle Beattie Katheryn Voglebough Hrowington

Rebecca Reed Missing From Court As Bench Warrant Issued

Rebecca Reed alias May Sloan failed to appear in superior court on a charge of stealing 575 dollars from J Parish. Judge Bell issued a bench warrant and authorities are to locate her. her bondsman German American Investment Co faces forfeiture if she remains at large.

Rebecca Reed Allan Hazel Heaumont May Sloan J. Parish

Burglary at Ward Book Store on Second Ave

Detective Sam Corbett reports a pass key break in at the George F. Ward book store on Second Avenue last evening. A large quantity of fountain pens and knives were stolen and a small sum between 3 and ? was taken from the cash drawer. Doors were found locked this morning.

George F. Ward Sam Corbett

Picnic For The Orphans At Madrona Park

A Labor Day event at Madrona Park benefits the House of Good Shepherd orphans. Catholic Order of Foresters hosts athletics with merchant donated prizes. Richard Pringle’s minstrel band performs as dancing and refreshments are planned. Tickets available at local stores.

Madrona Park House of Good Shepherd Order of Foresters Prises Russell Third Avene Theater Richard & Pringie

Religious services and sermon schedules across multiple churches

The page lists Sunday services across many churches including Unitarian Church with Rev. Simonds, First Baptist with Rev. Kowerman, First Christian with Rev. Singenfelter, Gospel Tent events by Dennyway and Fifth avenue, Second Presbyterian with Rev. Major, St. Mark's Episcopalian with Rev. Llwyd, Trinity Parish with Rev. Gowan, First M. P. Church with Rev. Revelle, Church of Our Lady of Good Help with Rev. Prefontaine, Sacred Heart with Rev. Strewn, and Immaculate Conception with Rev. Swere. Times range from morning to evening with various sermons and Sunday schools.

Church of Our Lady of Good Help F. X. Prefontaine Bunday-echool

Change in Grant St Line Drafted For Seattle Route

A revised street alignment moves the Grant Street line to run along Fourth Avenue from Jackson Street to the Vulcan Iron Works, then diagonally southeast to the Northern Pacific at Maynard Avenues. The new route crosses the area near the Iron Works, under the direction of D. M. Turner.

Seattle Fourth Avenue Jackson Street Vulcan Iron Works Northern Pacific Co Maynard Avenues The Iron Works D, M. Turner

Third Game of Seattle Spokane Series Postponed Afternoon

Baseball notes the third game of the Seattle Spokane series was called at 3 8 p m today at Athletic Park amid large attendance. Spokane seeks to avoid finishing last after two-game results reversed standings with Seattle leading. Lineup details list Beattie Hurley Lougheed Risley Peoples Bice Rockenfield Haribart Corbett and others with odds and scores noted.

Spokane Beattie Athletic Pack Seattie Bwigelle Hurley Hurley Deep Cpcernaenses €<Gsesse Octavell Lougheed Dree Soscons Klopt Risley Eoord Bascce Esce Peoples Bos Bice Beigter Marshall Rockenfield Emote Ccccee Orl F Rolle Haribart Corbett

Steamers adjust Alaska runs after excursion season

The Cottage City stays on the Skagway run with a 10 day schedule. The City of Topeka shifts to the Queen’s Sitka run for 15 days. The Queen will likely make one or more trips to Nome.

Alaska Cottage City Skagway Topeka Sitka Nome

Hearing Protests Over Wooden Poles on Fifteenth Avenue

City Engineer Thomson reviews protests from Fifteenth Avenue property owners who oppose wooden electric poles in their parking strip. Public Works vows to consider remedies and seeks guidance to please residents while balancing infrastructure needs.

Thomson Fifteenth Avenue Board of Public Works

Evangelist Cairns Opens Fremont City Campaign

Rev. Robt. Cairns George Robert Cairns starts autumn evangelistic meetings at Fremont Hospital church. His father Rev. J. Cairns pastors the church. This stop marks his only city meeting on the coast tour. Meetings begin tomorrow at 7 p.m. and continue nightly for a week at the same time.

George Robert Cairns Fremont Hapuiet Church Rev J. Cairns Cairns Ha. Mandi P

Ross waives preliminary hearing in federal case

Ralph L. Ross, the revenue clerk in default, waived preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner Kelfor this morning and was bound over to the federal grand jury.

Federal Grand Jury Ralph L. Ross United States Kelfor

Gleason and Hetherington Wed in Seavttle Residence Ceremony

Mr Marty C Gleason and Miss Myrtie B Hetherington were married Aug 34 at 2202 Third Avenue in a small ceremony attended by a few friends. Carrie Grant served as bridesmaid and Geo Dunn as best man. Rev Rodney Arney of the Episcopal Church of North Seavttle officiated. The couple will reside at the stated address after a short Sound voyage.

Marty C. Gleaseon Myrtie B. Hetherington Third Avenue Minas Carrie Grant Geo. Dunn Rodney Arney Episcopal Church of North Seavttle Gleason

Mr Chas Steeple Returns From Tacoma Assignment

Mr. Chas J Steeple, late district freight and passenger agent of the Southern Pacific, returned from Tacoma today and remains in the service of the 8 P. His headquarters will be in Seattle until he is detained elsewhere.

Chas. J. Steeple Southern Pacific Tacoma Steeple 8. P Seattle

Sunday church notices reflect 10 area congregations

Westminster Presbyterian Plymouth Congregational Taylor Congregational First M Church Grace M W Church Battery Street M E Asbury M E Fremont Terrace North Baptist and Market Street churches list morning sermons and evening talks led by pastors and visiting speakers with topics ranging from life mission work in the Philippines to providence and devotion.

Westminster Presbyterian Church W. H. Gilchrist Dr. Condit The Philippines

Presbyterian Churches in Seattle Form Fellowship League

A movement to unite Seattle and suburban Presbyterian churches into a league for mutual aid. Hon. John P. Hartman to chair. Pastors and officers meet next Monday to plan a joint service on Sept 20 at the First Presbyterian Church and to organize a new Sunday school system under Charlies Shepherd, marking a historic evangelical expansion.

Seattle John P. Hartman First Presbyterian Charlies Shepherd

Burglars Target Dentist Office in Local Break-In

Dr. W. C. Carr reports his corner Cherry Street dental office was entered by burglars overnight. Detective Brynes investigated after a forced door with a jimmy was found and about 20 dollars in gold fillings were stolen.

W. C. Carr Second Avenue Cherry Street Brynes Jimmy

Ice cream social planned by Miller W. F. Co. ladies

The ladies of John F. Miller W. FR. Co. announce an ice cream social for friends of the order next Tuesday afternoon at Eagles hall. Tickets and details available at the hall. The event aims to support lodge activities and fellowship among members.

John F. Miller W. FR. Co Friends of the Order Eagles’ Hall

Jim Lee Stabbing Mystery Stirs Toledo Neighborhood

Aug 31 report says Jim Lee, a Black man, was stabbed last week and buried at a house where a spider wove a web bearing the words My Jim and Murder. The site drew thousands of visitors as prominent locals attest to the eerie inscription and community unrest grows among colored residents.

Toledo Jim" Lee Lee Jim

Dr Conn and Wabs Return at Armory Labor Day Event

A fragmented report notes Dr Conn and Wabs returning to an Armory venue for a Labor Day gathering. It mentions five men with teams and scrapers, Fred Rosenstock, and references 24th and EB Fir. Also references a 12 inch desk fan and Kil bourne Clark Co at 815 Second Ave. It ends with Spinning for bicycle repairs and a Staple and Fancy Groceries notice.

Fred Rosenstock EB. Fir Kilbourne & Clark Co Second Ave

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jackson St Fifth Ave 27Th Ave E. Pike E. Spring Yesterway Dist Ave 21St 22D A. A. Denny's Jackson Et Connecticut Rall Road Ave Post Office Elliott Bay Yacht Club Labor Day Clearing House Rebecca Parish P. m Ket Unitarian Church Rtev Simonds Attia Henry George Wight Firet Baptist Rev. L. &. Kowerman Potiphar First Christian Church Ftev Singenfelter Il . m P.m Dennyway Lord W. J. McClure J. Marcus Second Presbyterian Church W. A. Major T. Mark's Episcopalian Church J. P. D. Llwyd Il A& m Trinity Parish Church Herbert Gowan Lla m Sacred Heart Church W. D. Strewn Church of Immaculate Conception R. Swere Grant St Engineer Thomson Rev. Robt. Cairns Hocialinte Germania Hall Eer Beyond Beneca J. J. Skelding Armory Madrona Villa Adams Mall Adams Grocery CO Mike and Union Ie Nos SA Design West Columbia ST O Estey Pianos St. Louis Estey Estey Piano CO Sherman, Clay Goast Robert de Silvia Ballard Line Beattle General Hospital Ballard Hianchard Etree Beattie General Hospital Willis E Billott Bay GEO H. Woodhouse Cafe and Grill Oom Conn Harvard Dental Office IBS Beyond Ave W. Cor. Union Leo's Business College Ross Seattle Gas & Electric Co Cherry Sr Mr. Steeple Plymouth Congregational Church W. H. G. Temple Wage Harner Taylor Congregational Church L. L. Woods God First M BE. M. Randall Wilmot Whitfield W. Whitfield Grace M. W W. H. Selleck Mr. Ulrich Bvanston Africa Philippine Islands Battery Street M. E H. D. Brown M. Goerke India Asbury M. EB. Church Fremont Ter A. BE. Purrows North Baptist Church L. J. Sawyer Market Street “Praptint Church Kev J. B. Weber Ll A Presbyterian Rand Opera Sepattio Prof Willson A. C. Bender Martin Egan Enola Meinty Planch Emerson Virginius Shay and Walter Dahlem Matt Dennis Sidney Meister Charles Rex and Howard Colludi Webber and Elliott Wizards Vivania Adams Virginius Shay Hessie Kuepferie Phylilia Mann Hazel Tudhope Matt Dennin Harry Knoff Tannie Love Arthur Richard Norman Morrison Howard Colludl Charlie Rex Maola McIntyre Katie Hagelgrove Ethel Billingham Fay Butchard Walter Elliott Maudie Morson Myrtle Colludi Katie Olliver Louis Jameson Willie Berton Irene Vashon Frank Smith Hazel Butchard Harry Webber Ruth Meyers Tillie Clark Johnnie Rosman Ethel Demeir Ida Louis Walter Kellong Jillian Franke Blanche Emerson Queen Anne Hill Howe Capital Hill East Highland Burke General Investment Co McLernon Raymond & Hoyt MEE Chong & CO A. Lindaur Scemtte Optus Hirsch Pike Mab Eagh J. Matzger Ely Steve Pike Street Tel Bonney & Stewart Funeral Directors Columbia & Fefepronhens Meinls Seattle, Wash Seattle Star Z. C. Wiles & Pi Iper Iper Co First Avenu Northwest Wringer Dr. Conn Wabs Ngton Building P- Tabor Yesler Wat Ditior Gary Latior Remo Tion Morni St. Mere Pacit Olun Ator
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