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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1908

Page

7

Local Notes and Socials From Seattle Church and Club Activities

A Seattle society page recounts various events including dramatic readings by Maude Hammell, school fund contributions, and entertainment selections by Mrs. Batche and Mrs. Patrick. Upcoming gatherings include a Lutheran Ladies meeting at Mrs. Bell’s home and a Christmas sale by the First Methodist Church ladies. A studio tea at Curtie Studio features portraits of society women with an exhibition to run through the week. A reception for Reverend Dr. Kayler of Chicago is planned at St Mark's Parish hall tomorrow afternoon.

Heattle Mise Maude Hammell Mra BR. A. Batwoh J. J. Patrick Doria de Koven F. M. Colby Gove Seattle M. D. Towers Yesterway Lutheran Church Ald Society Moly Trinity Church Bell Boylstonay Bellevue Av. N Bishop Lewal Father la Com St. Albert's Cathedral Edmonton Alberta Mise Rose Kelly Pather la Comb M. ©. Hilton Boston Curtie Wattie Questa de, Thayer St. Mark's Pariah Editred Orlook Rey Dr. Kayler Chicago

Entertains at Lake Puget Sounds Tea by M A Hawthorne

A dainty tea gathering at the home of Mrs. D. A. overlooking Lake Puget Sounds featured talk on the Puget Sounds topic. The Peaitia chapter contributed to an entertaining afternoon organized by M. A. Hawthorne.

Mra. D. A Puget Sounds J M.A. Hawthorne

Wanted and property listings in regional real estate notice

A local newspaper advertises wanted items and property listings with a high bounty or price indicator, including a $30,004 figure. The notice emphasizes sale and purchase opportunities in the real estate market and related wants.

Special Autoplanes Prices Announced For Short Run

Limited period offer highlights special prices on Autoplanes with a few days of free Ise included. Company promotes a quick sale event and urges customers to act soon for the discount window.

Seattle Woman Pioneer Mrs McRae Dies at 68

Mrs Huen McRae widow of Alexander McRae and Seattle pioneer died at her home 1822 First. She resided in Seattle 25 years was born in Machias Maine aged 68. Funeral at Bonney Watson chapel at 1 30 with Rev Cairns and Rev Whitman officiating. Interment Lakeview cemetery. Survived by six children including F A McRae H F McRae F L McRae Mrs J H Carlisle Mrs A C Ward and Mrs William Connor.

Huen McRae Alexander McRae Seattle

Keefe Honored Named Commissioner General of Immigration

Daniel J. Keefe of Detroit longtime leader of the International Longshoremen’s Association accepts the post of commissioner general of immigration. The appointment announced from Washington reflects his rise in labor circles and federal service during the era.

United Press Washington Daniel J. Keefe Detroit Longshore‘* Union Farmigration

Steamer Jefferson Arrives with Drowning Report

The Jefferson arrives from Alaskan ports with news of the accidental drowning of Cyrus Nichols, nephew of Capt. Melville formerly of the vessel, swept from a fishing boat by the boom while tacking. The ship also discharged part of its salmon cargo at Bellingham.

Jefferson Cyrus Nichols Melville Bellingham

Editor's Daughter Weds George H Camerton in San Francisco

The marriage of Miss Helen De Young, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs M H De Young, to George H Camerton a businessman of the city, was solemnized by Archbishop Riordan at the bride's parents residence. This marks a second De Young wedding within a year Constance De Young had married recently.

San Francisco Helen de Young M. H. de Young George H. Camerton Thie Cy Riordan de Young Constance de Young

16th ren aieke meeting to be held in Chehalis

Chehalis December 1 The 16th ren aieke meeting of the W r mae Sareess association will be held in Chehalis on December 17 and 18. A luncheon feature will be served at the new dairy barn owned by W N Coffman Chehalis banker.

Bern Chehalis Ren Aieke W' R Mae Sareess Association Chehalia WN. Coffman

Loan Associations Meet in Olympia

State Auditor Co. W. Clausen has called a meeting to be held in Olympia on December 1, with representatives of all the funding and loan associations in the area.

Olympia State Auditor Co W. Clausen

Treasury Statement Shows Revenue and Outlay Totals

Washington December 1 Treasury release reports receipts of 1 613 431 and disbursements of 3 170 000 for today. The figures reflect daily cash movements and the government’s fiscal activity.

Treasury Washington United Stad Treasury

Opium Blockade Hits Pacific Coast Ports

United Press reports a port order barring opium importation at San Francisco and other western cities. Collector Stratton issued the prohibition following alleged instructions from Dr. H W Wiley and a stated understanding with President Roosevelt and the international opium commission.

United Prons SAN Atenesteo Optum Pacific Coast Stratton San Francisco H. W. Wiley Food and Drug Inspector United States Department Agriculture Roosevelt International Opium Commission

Pope 18 Worse as bronchitis strikes Pope

The pope’s condition worsened slightly today with a bronchitis attack. Doctors warned him to stay indoors and refrain from handling any matters before the end of the week.

United Presse Rome Perlans

Floods Recede as Guthrie Sees Safer Waters

United Press reports floods in Guthrie Oklahoma easing as rivers fall within banks. Officials estimate fatalities and property damage at about one thousand dollars, with expectation that the most perilous period has passed.

United Press Guthrie, Okia Dee Mont Places

Judge Tallman Thief Victim Reported Robbery At Home

Superior Judge Boyd J. Tallman had a diamond stickpin valued at 60 dollars and a virgin gold stickpin stolen from his apartment at 804 Bummitay. The judge delayed reporting the crime until last night. A separate burglary over a transom at nearby addresses yielded a cheap watch and several pairs of slippers. The park board adopted final plans for a shelter at Fortson place with work to begin, and a comfort station is planned later.

Otte Bummitay Boyd J. Tallman Judge Tallman Coleman Hatha Miretav Columbia Fortson Place Park Board

Japan's policy aims for United States friendship

John C. Claughlin, secretary of the U S commission to the Tokyo exposition, returned from travel and commented that Japan seeks the friendliest relations with the United States. He noted that both nations have drawn closer recently and that Japan needs U S aid to guard against aggression.

United Prose Washington United States Japan John C. Claughlin United States Commission Tokyo

Shipping Movements From San Pedro and Tacoma Port Entries

The record notes several vessels in transit or cargo handling including the German steamer Sakkarah sailing from Hamburg with general cargo to this port via San Francisco, the schooner H. D. Bendixsen clearing Port Ludlow for San Francisco with four cargo folumber, the steamer Yucatan arriving at Valdes and bound for Cordova, the steamer Sybil Maraton arriving at San Pedro with general cargo, and the German steamer Vanguard set to depart for the United Kingdom after completing grain cargo at Tacoma.

Ae Ycommite San Pedro San Prancisco Sakkarah Hamburg H. D. Bendixsen Port Ludlow San Francisco Yucatan Valdes Cordova Sybil Maraton Vanguard United Kingdom Tacoma

Northland Steamer Repairs After Reef Grounding

Investigation shows the steamer Northland sustained minor damage after grounding on Enterprise reef. Ten bottom plates are bent but no holes exist and the ship remains seaworthy with only slight leakage. straightening will take about ten days.

Northland Enterprise Reef

Cotterill Predicts Wide Dry Counties If Local Option Law

State Senator George F. Cotterill told I. O. G. T. members that if local option becomes law then 40 of 37 counties will be dry within two years. He spoke in an address highlighting the potential spread of prohibition statewide.

George F. Cotterill I. O. G. T. Ietnight

Atlantic Fleet Ships Sail From Manila Harbor

At 9 o'clock this morning without ceremonies the battle ships of the Atlantic fleet lifted anchors and steamed out of Manila harbor for Colombo Ceylon marking a routine deployment move with no accompanying events or signals from command.

Ic Press Manila Colombe Ceylon

Ophir Mine Sells in Butte for 7400 to Walter Whe

The Ophir mine, famed as a major asset of the Butte Central and Boston Copper venture, sold yesterday for 7400 to Walter Whe. The overall district sales total reached about 146000, with the deal linking Bagton and Canadian financiers to the 15,000,000 venture.

Butte Mont Ophir Walter Whe Butte Central Boston Copper Bagton

Roney’s Boys Concert Company to Perform at YMCA

The Roney’s Boys Concert Company will present a 3:30 pm afternoon show for boys and an evening concert for the public at the YMCA auditorium. They recently received a White House invitation from President and Mrs. Roosevelt for a musical program attended by 600 guests.

Roney's Boyse Association Roney Invita T Roosevelt White House

Fels-Naptha Endorsed For Gentle Cold Water Washing

An advertisement explains that boiling wears out fabrics and that Fels-Naptha cleans in cold or warm water without boiling or hard rubbing. It claims whites stay whiter, fabrics last longer, and invites readers to follow the wrapper directions to wash clothes, dishes, and floors.

Women's Long Coats Special Value at 12 75

Black broadcloth coats offered at a special value of 12.75 with semi fitted backs turn back cuffs satin bands and soutache braid trim. Lined throughout in black cas tor green and navy colors.

Waistline Fashions: Basements Sale Nets Elegant Waists

Basement sale offers ercu and white net waists with tucked blouses, painted yokes, taffeta piping, and imitation insertion. Prices range from $1.95 to $3.95 for mesh satin, Persian lace yokes, high collars, long sleeves, and lace edging.

Ecru Marie Antoinette

Semi-Made Corset Covers and Embroidered Edges

Semi-Made Corset Covers at 59c with finished neck and arm holes and scalloped embroidery. Three-quarter yard of beaded shoulder straps. Nainsook Swiss and Cambric Embroidery Edges at 10c a yard. Petticoats in black and black and white heather bloom with gathered flounce priced at 45c.

Morning Sacques Feature Wide Tucks and Peplum Fit

In Copenhagen style, morning sacques at 85c feature broad shoulder tucks, a fitted belt, and a circular peplum over the hips. Three quarter puffed sleeves with turn back cuffs and turnover collar. Heavy washable percal fabric in dark blue or black with white dots.

Copenhagen

Crashes Napkins and Towels Special Value Sale

Crashes Napkins and Towels offers 16 inch linen and cotton crash at 8c a yard. Damask napkins 19x19 at 79c a dozen. 18x36 hemstitched linen and cotton Huck towels at 14c each. 19x42 hemmed linen and cotton Huck towels at 10c each.

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