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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1915
Page
9
A collage of 1916 classified notices includes personal ads seeking marriage partners, arranged by age, wealth, and looks, plus public bankruptcy notices and a disclaimer from MW. CO HADE. Highlights name LILLIAN LA MONT MASBAGE and addresses, with many suitor requests and a bankruptcy filing for T T Barbour and M A Barbour.
The stockholders of Union Savings and Health and affiliated corporation will meet at the company office at the northwest corner of Second and Cherry in Beattie Kingounty Washington on Wednesday January 10 1915 at 2 o clock in the afternoon to elect directors and to transact any other business properly brought before the meeting.
A mixed list shows multiple marriage licenses including Beattie, Tacoma, Seattle pairs such as John Kesio maquist with Unees and Marie Matver, and Clarence Mealy with Nellie Douglas. Also listed are deceased individuals with dates in December and notes of hospital locations and ages, ending with a divorce granted for Fiera Taylor from Joseph C. Taylor.
New York December 22 Mrs Bridget McGarran died after a bite on the cheek from her daughter. The tragedy occurred in a domestic dispute leaving investigators to sort out the circumstances surrounding the fatal injury.
Superior Judge Mackintosh denounced jurors after J T Egan and three other officers were acquitted of manslaughter in the October 22 death of Andrew Johnson, run down by an auto driven by Egan van. Witnemen testified Kean had been drinking and at Clancy's roadhouse all night.
R J McIntyre once again in trouble after allegedly striking Madison park ferry captain J J Oliver during a Lake Washington crossing. Deputy Prosecutor Meier filed assault charges after the incident at Madison park. McIntyre posted a $50 bond and awaits court.
Attache Von Papen of the German embassy sails for Germany at America's urging. He says he departs without bitterness and trusts history will prove Germany’s clean record despite alleged misrepresentations. He thanks those who kept friendly feelings despite wartime tensions.
Frank Andrews a youthful giant stands trial in Judge Mackintosh's court on Wednesday charged with assaulting Lucinda Ferrera a Spanish woman. Five Japanese and three burly policemen assisted in his arrest on the night of November 9.
Admirers and friends display a gold and silver loving cup in Friedlander & Son jewelry, Second Avenue and University Street, to be presented to Sheriff Hodge as a Christmas gift. The cup bears Hodge's profile on one side and a likeness of the King County Courthouse on the other.
Ed Golden, former employe of the Ow Drug company, is on trial before Superior Judge Tallman’s court for alleged theft of merchandise from the store. He allegedly stole more than $70 in goods between October 24 and November 22 and made a deal with a local cigar dealer to obtain gum and other items at a low price.
Health Commissioner McBride cautioned Seattle residents about a severe grippe season. He noted rising cases including more than a dozen evolving into pneumonia with fatal outcomes and urged prompt medical attention.
Joe Schermer sent $20.45 to Mother Ryther Home as net profits from Dreamland hall Tuesday night. The funds will provide turkey and stuffing for Christmas Day for the children at the home.
Market stalls advertise a wide range of groceries and meats including fresh ranch eggs 30c per dozen at Stall 0S soft shell pecans 200 lb from Stall 26 1.00 per 100 lb 6c tea at several stalls fresh herring peanut butter shredded wheat Roman meal tuna canned goods and various produce and dairy items listed across many stalls with prices and bulk options across the complex.
A fragmented OCR list details stalls and prices for various produce and items including olives, figs, popcorn, spinach, oranges, walnuts and potatoes. Entries reference stalls 6 861 20 219 104 344 with prices in cents and dollars and brief product descriptions.
A garbled catalog-like snippet lists various grocery items with prices and quantities. It mentions salmon, Olympia oysters, apples, sardines, bread, butter, flour, sugar, corn meal, rice, soap, and candies with scattered prices such as 25¢ 11¢ 12¢ and 40¢ per unit.
London dispatch reports Gen. Monro is appointed to command the British First Army in France, succeeding Sir Douglas Haig who becomes commander in chief. Haig had led the First Army after replacing Sir John French, with changes seen as part of forecasts following French’s retirement.
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