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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1901
Page
5
A store advertises magic lanterns of various sizes and prices to aid Santa’s budget. A trimmed red lantern with six slides sells quickly for 1.25, a smaller model for 0.50, a large complete set with slides at 2.75 for 1.95, and a fine lantern with three slides priced at 4.00.
The listing offers all wagon and dray types plus automobiles and cabs with varying prices. Includes racing horses and drivers, a dray with yellow wheels and black horses, and a highlighted great price for rapid sale. Many items emphasize low costs and quick turnover.
We must move after January 1st and must unload delicate goods. This appeal quotes prices that are actual losses to us but invites quick response to benefit all. An unusual seasonal occurrence and we expect wide profit from these toy lines as the lowest prices known.
A dealer advertises a large assortment of hanging globe and vase lamps with porcelain bases and florals. Discounts include No 2 burner porcelain lamps and brass lacquered models, all promoted for quick sale before Christmas.
A dealer offers many games old and new all reduced from one third to one half. A large selection includes popular titles and a gamen all ready for purchase at ten cents each.
A large polished crokinole board described as a handsome red black and gold item, originally sold at 2.00, is discounted to 1. The style notes a second large, well made board in the 1.48 to 1.18 range, indicating a sale on these classic gaming boards.
Train of nickel plated engine tender and two coaches advertised near Christmas sale. Item described as nickel plated engine and tender with two coaches, 15 inches gauge, noted price movement and impending sale.
In Olympia Governor Rogers weighs Turner’s warning against the Great Northern and Northern rail merger. A ten-page typed memo urges an immediate legislative extra session or executive action to block the consolidation. Senator Turner argues the deal would wreck interstate commerce and competition.
A shoplifter was caught in the act at 769 Third Street by Detective Sam Corbett. The suspect faced petit larceny charges and was detained at headquarters. The incident unfolded yesterday as officers pursued the thief who dropped items and fled the scene. The case is under investigation with personnel from the local police bureau.
The public library commission will attend a university meeting Monday. A definite proposition is expected to purchase a library site.
The listing offers fine Austrian china in floral designs with gold handles, priced at 65 cents and the regular 40s for different patterns. Higher grade pieces range from tied to one dollar, all offered at special prices.
A selection of tea sets in various shapes and finishes is priced for fast sale. Sets include sugar cream and teapots in transparent china with gold trim and floral decor and range from 1.00 to 1.96 dollars. Other French china sets offer finer quality with prices up to 86.75 dollars.
Charley Smith was fined five shillings plus costs by Judge George this afternoon for disorderly conduct.
The body of Rev. R. E. McCoy arrived from Redlands California at 7 45 am. He was 62 years old and the father in law of W. Clise and H. R. Clise. A Beattie resident for 16 years he had gone to Nedlands two weeks earlier for his health. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 pm from H. R. Clee 1 Highland Drive with Rev. Modney Arney officiating and burial at Mount Pleasant cemetery.
Public schools dismissed at the final hour this afternoon and will not reopen until Monday December 3. Sept. Cooper praised the term work noting teachers and scholars competed in the real work and expressed pleasing outlook for the term’s achievement.
The funeral of Thos L Kempster father of Arthur Kempeter superintendent of Seattle Electric Co was held from St Mark s church at 11 this morning Prayer was read at the funeral parlors before the body was taken to the church Rev J P D Llwyd of St Mark s conducted the services A large number of Beattle Electric Co officials and friends attended Pallbearers included William Merce Fred Rice Rowell J L Carlisle P F Clingan J D McLean and W D Wood Interment was in Lakeview cemetery Last night Rev A Wolcott aged 67 died at his son s residence in Fremont He was a Methodist minister who came here from the East several months ago in search of health The body is at Butterworth Son s awaiting funeral directions General Manager Dickinson of the Seattle Electric Co said an order for 22 additional new cars was placed.
Catherine Scheuermann Beckwith charges her husband T. R. Beckwith with adultery in Justice Cann's court with alleged acts on August 6, 1901. She says Beckwith has lived in adultery with Sadie Schultz, known as Mrs. Beckwith. Trial date not yet set. Diamonds and jewelry offered for sale at Moore's, 705 Second Avenue.
A burglary at Samuel Hill's residence netted goods worth 1000 dollars but a golden rosary in a plush jewel box was recovered by Beattie High School student Carm Gibson who found the case on the grounds and handed it to Professor Edwin Twitmyer. Police believe the thief discarded the rosary rather than desecrate a sacred symbol.
Laborer James McElvoy, living in a shack on the southern city flank, was badly cut and bruised in a morning fight. Police found him dazed with liquor influence and later identified the assailant as a man known only as Jimmy who wielded a large knife.
Carpenters' Union No 181 will host an elaborate New Year Eve entertainment and dance at Carpenters Hall Fourth Avenue between Pike and Pine. The Queen City orchestra will play to usher out the old year and welcome the new, with dancing to follow the preliminary program. La Roche moves to First Avenue, Pletcher and Carpenter realty reports gains.
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