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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
3
Officials discuss straightening and deepening the Duwamish mouth, seeking 16 miles of river distance and necessary appropriations. A meeting with South End representatives weighs recommended improvements and a resolution to send to Congress, with influence from United Press dispatches.
Pierce county backs J. W. Slayden as the King county delegation sits out the speakership battle. Pierce counts 46 of 95 total votes pledged with seven Democrats against Slayden. Slayden says the southwestern part of the state is solid for him.
The Milton tercentennial celebration honoring the forefathers took place at the university church last evening. Milton is honored as the leader of the English Puritans who founded the Congregational church.
Personal visits and gatherings mark the week with Mrs. D B. Lesh and Mrs. Frank P. Lewis visiting in North Yakima. Denise Mahon attends gatherings at Miss Kila Giileepy’s home, and the Pennsylvania club Auxiliary plans a meeting at Mrs. HM. Dubbs’ home. The Classic Culture Club meets at Mrs. Barber’s Saturday, while Hart Keefe and Lola Keefe wed at Westminster church manse. The Myrtle Social Club hosts an Eastern Star card party at Christensen's Broadway hall on Friday evening. Mrs. George O'Reilly hosts a luncheon and whist at 106 Dara Avenue. The James A. Sexton Woman's Relief Corps No. 35 hosts a reception at Mrs. Leoni Follett’s York Station home, decor and guests noted. Century Club’s regular meeting is at the club house with the Art department directing under Mrs. Joseph Mert.
In Vallejo investigators study food poisoning from the Prometheus launch as an entertainment committee begins blame inquiries. The Vallejo outbreak reports twenty four new cases and doctors warn of dangerous illness while medicines are dispensed heavily and guinea pig trials are planned.
Crusity alleges John Metzner beat a horse borrowed from him, the animal died the next day. Muller files suit in superior court for 550 against Metzner. Reed & Barton plated ware featured by Wm H Finck, Seattle jeweler. Retail and wholesale pyrograhic goods touted amid Christmas shopping at 1414 Pier Ave.
The ad promotes several dressers including maple quarter-sawn pieces with serpentine fronts and beveled mirrors, a birch Princess Dresser with top and drawers, and an oak master dresser in golden finish. Also listed are buffets in quarter-sawed oak with storage, large beveled mirrors, and other styles in golden oak and bird's-eye maple. Prices range from 10.85 to 26.75 with multiple mirror sizes and dimensions noted.
Timely savings in the Silverware Section offer $10.00 specials. Iris, 1847 Rogers Bros, and 1835 Wallace sets include 24 to 26 piece combinations in lined cases. Designs range from iris to floral, with dinner knives forks spoons and more.
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