Elks to Convene at Alaska Building Session
Elks lodges statewide plan to attend a special session at their quarters in the Alaska Building Friday evening. The event honors Grand Exalted Ruler J P Sullivan and Grand Secretary F C Robinson with guests Grand Foreman Wm Koch and Chief Correspondent W B Davy of Des Moines Iowa. Local Yeomen host a reception at the Labor Temple tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge of Elks
Elks
Alaska
J. P. Sullivan
F.C. Robinson
Wm, Koch
W. B. Davy
Des Moines
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Labor Temple
County offers reward for murder arrest at Factoria
Following the request of John Stringer chief deputy sheriff the board of county commissioners offered a reward of $200 for the arrest and conviction of the murderer of Jas Blackham who was slain and robbed at Factoria.
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John Stringer
Board of County Commissioners
Jas, Blackham
Factoria
A Job for Him
A light local anecdote centers on a father and son exchange about athletic ability in college The father asks about college athletics and the son notes relay events as his strength The punchline hints he can relay other tasks like carpets pulled up by his mother last week
Free Home Music Lessons Offered By New York Institute
The International Institute of Music of New York offers a free complete course for piano organ violin mandolin yin guitar cornet banjo cello or voice with weekly lessons and simple graded instruction. A small weekly postage fee averages 14 cents covers music sheets. Write International Institute of Music 6th Fifth Ave Dept 251 New York NY for the free booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Institute of Music of
New York
International Institute
International Institute of Music
Fifth Ave
N.Y
Limelight Scenes and Union Notice
A tourist praises the valley scenery while a landlady offers coffee. A separate notice states Union Veterans Protective Union will meet twice monthly at Veterans’ hall on the first and third Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.
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Union Veterans’ Protective Union
Union
Veterans’ Ball
Theatres Advertise Moore Kubetik Concert and Vaudeville
An old paper lists Moore Kubetik in concert at Theatres Seattle and George Sidney showing Busy Lazy, plus acts titled The Web and motion pictures at Orpheum Pantages Empress Grand Vaudeville.
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Moore—Kubetik
Nape
Seattle
George Sidney
Lole
The
Web
Orpheum
Pantages
Steamship Humbolt Sails with Toy Laden Passenger List
The Steamship Humbolt departed from port last night bound for Skagway and Alaska ports carrying a full passenger list and a cargo of toys and Christmas gifts.
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Humbolt
Skagway
Alaska
Hobbies Of A Busy Bank President Limited To Driving Golf
James D. Hoge, busy as a bank president and once a messenger, admits his best hobby is automobile driving with family and occasional golf on holidays. He briefly tried politics as a hobby but soon returned to golf, letting the political interest fade.
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James D. Hoge
Hoge
City of Seattle Can Condemn White River Power Site
Corporation Counsel Bradford informs Chairman Blaine that Seattle may condemn the White River power site under resolution 3414. He cites Ta coma vs Nisqually Power company, 67 Wash 20, where Tacoma was allowed to condemn property thirty miles from its city limits.
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Seattle
White River
Bradford
Blaine
Finance Committee
Council
Tacoma
Nisqually Power Company
Wash
Supreme Court
Council moves to acquire Yesler land for library memorial
The harbors and public grounds committee initiated legislation to accept Yesler estate land near the way and Thirday for city use. The city would buy a campus site on Yester day and Twenty-thirday and spend about $40,000 to build the Yesler memorial library.
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Yesler
Aa Way
Yeeler
Four Hundred Foresters Celebrate Court Excelsior 19th Anniversary
Four hundred members attended Court Excelsior No. 17 at their hall to mark the 19th anniversary with a banquet boxing bouts music and speeches.
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Court Excelsior No. 17
Meade's Civil War link and local excerpts from 1861
A Dranesville Virginia operation in December 1861 is noted for sending two nephews of Gunnell to capture them and forage. George Gordon Meade led the expedition, later commanding the Union army at Gettysburg. The item also covers H A McLean speaking on modern legislation, Boy Scout Christmas camp plans, Pilgrim Congregational Church dinner, James Wickersham reception, King County Poultry Show entries, and a debater lineup change for an upcoming Pullman contest. The mix reflects local history, civic events, and community notices.
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Dranesville
Gunnell
George Gordon Meade
Gettysburg
Christmas Stationery Items and Prices
Christmas Seals and cards offered with multi color designs. Hand colored calendars 15¢ and 25¢. Linen stationery in holiday boxes 25¢. Two-quire cabinets holding note and letter sizes 35¢. Holly poinsettia gift wrap 4 sheets for 5¢. Christmas boxes in various sizes 5¢ or 10¢. Post cards special 5¢ per dozen. Masement Balesroom.
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Masement Balesroom
Christmas Perfume and Shaving Accessories Sale
Various perfumes and toilet waters in Oriental colors such as Sandalwood Lotus Blossom Oriental Rose Corylopsis and Japanese Violet priced 25¢ 50¢ up to 2.50. Nickel plated shaving stands with mirrors and optional brush mug priced 1.50 to 3.50. Fancy hose setters in Christmas boxes 25¢ per pair Casement Balerroee.
All-Wool Plaid Blankets Offered in Three Colorways
Blue and white blankets with brown border gray and white with pink border and tan and white with blue border priced at five dollars and eighty five cents per pair.
Assortment of Crepes and Galateas for Garments
A selection of Serpentine and Mikado Crepes in colors and patterns for dressing lacques and kimonos plus Cossack flannels in Persian patterns for waists and house garments. Tomorrow only, yardage 10 cents. Also remnant galateas named Iron-clad at 10 cents per yard.
Alice Tristman Dies After Acid Drinking On Stage Night
New York report cites Alice Tristman a presumed born performer who, after audience preferred ragtime over her classic set, drank acid and died. Police say motive unclear and investigation continues.
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New York
Alice Tristman
Purple Lady Weds Aviator Beatty in Kinch Meet
The so called mysterious lady in purple who first flew with aviator George Beatty at the Kinch meet in St. Louis has married him. She is identified as Genevieve O'Hagen formerly of New York. The text also asks if a movement should be organized to oppose the rent trust.
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ST. Louis
Purple
George Beatty
Genevieve O'Hagen
New York
Gift Jewelry at 25c in Cat A Basement Sale Room
Large assortment of artistically designed novelties suitable for gifts. Includes cuff links brooches hat pins beauty pins bar pins belt pins scarf pins and gold filled rings. Also silver plated picture frames in 25 cent varieties. Basement salesroom.
Drapery Scrims and Mission Items Specials
Special pricing on 36 inch drapery scrims four patterns printed both sides available in multiple colors at 10 cents per yard for Thursday. Mission waste baskets priced at 25 cents, sturdy with weathered oak frames and silkeline filling. Mission sewing stands 50 cents each, 22 inches high with weathered oak frames and cretonne receptacle. Basement Balesroom.
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Mission
Children's Muslin Drawers Basements Salesroom Ad
Classified item listing for children’s muslin drawers in blue gingham with red trim offered at basement sale. Specifies sizes from 2 to years and notes aged garments for sale in a rummage-like setting.
Ribbon Values In Satin Taffeta Ribbons In Store
Satin taffeta ribbons offered in popular colors and a broad range of widths priced 24 to 30 cents per yard. Fancy Dresden ribbons feature floral designs at 25 cents per yard. Holiday tie up ribbons come in red green and other colors, sold by the piece at 20 cents.
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Dresden
Silk Floss Cions in Cretonne Bags at Basement Sale
Linen and craft items offered from a basement sale room. Silk floss cions covered in cretonne and made in own workroom are sold at 50 cents per laundry bag. Each bag measures a generous size and cretonne fabric is used.
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the Star
First National Bank
Pioneer Square
Bpinning’s
Harguine
Fourth Avenue
Tahe
Knapp
Commerce Court
H'm
Fliegende Blaetter
M. A. Knapp
West Seattle
Crichton
West Beattie
Maine
Perntere Dry Goods
Frederick & Nelson, Inc
Forestey
Native Sons and Daughters
Chamber of Commerce
Native Daughters’ Society
Native Children
Arcade Annex
H. A. McLean
Direct Legislation League
Denny Hall
Direct Legislation and Political Science Club
Boy Scouts
Maj. Ingram
Smith
Snoqualmie Falls
Pilgrim Cong. Church
James Wickersham
Wickersham
Coliseum
King County Poultry and Pigeon Ass'n
Pullman
Tuck
Priestley
Cottnussah
Shantung
Tasement Falerroom
Erman China
Sp’l
ROKEN
Garm’t
OMEN
Frederick & Nelson
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