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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1906
Page
3
Fragmented notes discuss a potential rail line linking Washington and Oregon regions, mentioning a concept called an owl train and possible transport advantages. The text references planners and regional interests but lacks concrete dates or firm proposals.
Fragmentary notice notes store opening times before Christmas and urges customers to shop early. Mentions limited stock and a call to arrive soon for best selection.
A reception will be held tomorrow night at Bagie's hall honoring the Beattie Uniform Rank No 1 of the K of BP. The unit won the drill prize of 1500 dollars and the long distance prize of 500 dollars at the New Orleans convention. Delegations from Tacoma Everett Bellingham and other Sound cities will attend. Grand Chancellor H D Covely of Everett and Gov Albert B Mead will speak.
Johan Nashton, a laborer at Peterson camp, left after borrowing $5 for a trip to Kenmore of Lake Washington. He was later seen drunk at the latter location with a borrowed shotgun. An investigation by local authorities is ongoing.
An OCR fragment lists low price china items including a toothpick holder, berry dishes, and a child's set with prices 20¢ 30¢ and 17¢, suggesting a clearance or bargain display at Spinning's store.
A tramp was found to have sold the cus linked to Nahton, prompting police to probe the theory of foul play. Investigators will examine whether the sale connects to any criminal act and what motives may lie behind the incident.
The Beattie theater hosts Maxine Elliott and Ming Hiltett in Her Great Match to an overflowing crowd while Max Figman previews The Man on the Box at the Seattle theater. City of New York at Lots theater proves a top stock show with the City of New York. Vaudeville at Star theater features Out of Eight and the Kelgler Zaigier acrobatic trio. Cunette Garden awaits stage alterations with Cinderella reopening planned. Wonderland Exhibit continues with the Colorado train robbery show daily until Monday.
Mulby, alleged highway robber, was arrested on a robbery warrant tied to a beating of Albert McPherson south of the Union depot. A vagrancy charge kept in limbo until the robbery count could proceed. Malloy posted 756 bail. Charles Mattison, a logger, held on 1500 bail in the same case.
The Norwegian Danish Baptist church will hold its annual bazaar Saturday at 8 p m in the church on the corner of Howard and Stewart. A variety of articles will be on display and refreshments served. Rev Fred Linden pastor will give an address.
Gilbert Barry known as John Cort's right hand man who takes tickets at the Grand opera house married last evening to Miss Eldora Davis of this city. Only intimate friends of the couple were present.
A thoughtful husband is seen choosing a rocker at Century Furniture Co for his wife as Christmas presents are advertised. Friday and Saturday specials include solid oak rockers in golden finishes, mahogany cobbler seat rockers, and large oak rockers offered at substantial discounts.
Notting ham lace curtains offered in various sizes and designs at reduced prices for Friday and Saturday only. Prices include 11 4 yard by 3 yard standard for $4.98 from $6.50, 5.00 grade at $3.49, and pure white 212 yard long options priced per pair.
Helen Stuart Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs John L Wilson married William Wallace Chapin a Callae capitalist at St Mark's church The ceremony was performed by Rev J P Lieyd The couple held a reception at Adrien court and left for New York en route to Europe The New Great Northern train to Vancouver B C departs at 11 50 p m daily beginning December with sleepers for Kellinghan and Vancouver provided
Relatives file reports that 45 year old N. B. Weed of 86 West Virginia Street and 17 year old Tene Arnold from Ten Lakeav disappeared December 2 after leaving home to go to a theater with a sailor from the revenue cutter Wante0. No word has been heard since.
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