Suburban News Briefs From GeorgeTown Area
Reports from GeorgeTown and South Park on December twenty fifth cover auto speeding fines, a Georgetown arrestee pledging care, a local foundry rebuild plan, Park entertainment, new concrete building blocks, and the reopening of a meat market. Notable items mention Fred Park’s prior burglary conviction, Rainier Park sale, and local illnesses and recoveries.
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Georgcetown
Wash
T. Trne
Seattle
Wheaton
Wea
True
Georgetown
Union Foundry
Fred Park
Ballard
Johnson
Smith's
Park
Colorado Penitentiary
Rainier Perk
Lower
Estella Ar
George Meister
L. C. Bogonse
South Park
Tafty & Hartshorn
Th. FP
Middleton
Valley Road
Orchard Ay
Order of Eagles
H. Holmes
Santa County
California
Local man injured after fall near East Green Lake
East Green Lake on December 25 Roy Blenchard living with his parents on Fourthay near Woodlawn fell while working on a building site. He struck a fence and sustained injuries. Police or emergency responders were likely to be called to assist.
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East Green Lake
Roy Blenchard
Fourthay
Woodlawn
Eee
Start a Savings Account This New Year
The message urges readers to begin saving by opening a savings account this new year. It frames saving as a path to wealth and emphasizes starting now with a first step.
Remodeling Under Way at Methodist Protestant Church
G R Moore, who holds the remodeling contract, is pushing the work as fast as possible. Staging costs alone amount to $200, while total project expenses are expected to reach about $3,000.
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Ravenna
Moore
Bremerton Notes Move Toward Wages Rise and Events
In Bremerton on December 25 a notice announced wage raises in several yard departments while Admiral Burwell pursues a general yard raise. The $21 club hosts the season’s function with Wagner's Seattle orchestra. City officials face mandamus to halt fourth street sewer payments as Commander Doyle departs to command the Chicago. Bishop Keator leads services at the new Episcopal church opening amid 500 invitations.
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Star
Bremerton
Admiral Burwell
Wagner
Seattle
Fourth St
Doyle
Philadelphia
Chicago
Santa Barbara
Cal
Keater
Episcopal Church
Weider
Local residents return and travel notes in Snohomish
Clifford Finkman arrives from Portland to join today’s basketball game. Ruth Sears Gladys Patrick and Mattie Stanton return from Bellingham after attending the state normal school. George Clemens has been in Seattle for a week and Rupert Hill Pat Crane and Edward Helcomb come home from Kent where they played local teams. A Schroeder and wife plan weeks in Bellingham. Peter Johnson serves as night clerk at the Penebecot hotel.
Best whiskey in Seattle at Mike Doyle's
A brief note highlights Mike Doyle's on 2613 Second Ave as a top Seattle whiskey stop with a praised selection and leaning toward classic brands.
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Seattle
Mike Doyle
Second Ave
Debate on Congressional pay raises and perks
A Washington correspondent argues for raising Congress members pay to prevent graft and costly campaign hacks. He cites a Indiana member who saved over 10 000 in four years via passes, family roles, and private secretary duties, and contrasts two more cases to show how inflated expenses erode integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Indiana
M.C
Bech
Hethe
Milking machine touted as dairy revolution at university
In Milwaukee a new milking machine prototype by Murrill Lawrence Kennedy advances at the University of Wisconsin. The device promises a dairy industry upheaval, replacing hand milking with air pumps and iron pipes while restricting visitors during milking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwauker
University of Wisconsin Agricultural Department
Dairy Maida
the State University
Millionaire Tales and Odd Minnesota Anecdotes Recaps
A collage of 1900s anecdotes recounts a Bloomington millionaire's generosity, Millerite endings, and late century mischief. It notes explorers tale tallies, a Minnesota wedding without a license, a Birmingham crowd at a November event, and Nick Altrock gaining fame as a quirky Cincinnati cue artist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick” Altrock
Cincinnati
Nick
Ballard Christmas Day Quiet as Town Honors Local Staff
Ballard observes Christmas with few on the streets as residents stay home to celebrate. The power station and city hall are quiet while police and fire crews remain on duty. Miss Murray of the Ballard exchange receives gifts, including a fine watch, from grateful subscribers. The Icelanders host a holiday event and church services are held across the town. Deputy Coroner Mayfield confirms Robert Plammer, found dead Sunday, is son of Henry Plummer of Twin, Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Ballard
Ballard Exchange
Exchange
Mins Murray
Miss Murray
Misa Murray
Mayfield
Robert Plammer
Henry Plummer
Twiep, Wash
Misses Meyer to Join Washington Social World
The Misses Meyer of Boston daughters of the ambassador to Russia and a prospective postmaster general plan a Washington winter. Viola aged 18 and Adela 17 will have a coming out, having spent years abroad in Rome St Petersburg Dresden. They are linguists and musicians and know Ethel Roosevelt, adding prestige to the White House circle.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Russia
Meyer
Boston
Viola Meyer
Adela
Rome
St. Petersburg
Dresden
White House
Ethel Roosevelt
World series dreams and college influence on big league play
The article speculates on a world championship series between English and American baseball clubs. It notes Rhodes scholars in English colleges coaching and promoting the game, and references Coach Warner of Cornell proposing twelve-man lineups to improve play as in football.
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Miteota
Junthee
Wm. Orendorf
Liense
Manny
England
America
Rhodes
Warner
Cornell
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