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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1906

Page

8

Death of Mrs J M Wilson Wife of Rev J M Wilson

Mrs. J M Wilson wife of Rev J M Wilson pastor of Westminster Presbyterian dies after long illness. Born October 28 1860 in Cambridge Ohio daughter of Col J C Doutea. Funeral at Westminster Presbyterian Church Thursday 2 PM with Lakeview Cemetery burial.

J. M. Wilson Weentmineter Presbyterian Church Wilson Cambridge Ohio Col. J.C. Doug Tea Sherman Gen. Grant Topeka Kan Clarence Foreign Mission Board The Presbyterian Church Bhanghai China Weaetminster Presbyterian Church Lakeview Cemetery

Young America Awake Early in Seattle on Christmas Day

A Star reporter describes Seattle on Christmas morning with children rousing at 4 o clock as stockings emptied and houses warm. Joyful shouts of Merry Christmas erupt as youngsters rush to see gifts, while older residents rise reluctantly to begin the day.

Seattle Santy the Star Beattie Steekeee Bia

Saddlery Deals On Parraffine Covers For Rainy Weather

Tom Henderson, saddlery man at 212 Occidental Avenue, advertises a large stock of paraffin horse covers for rain. He touts unusually low prices and urges buyers to act quickly while stock lasts.

Tom Henderson Occidental Ave Dental Ve

Minnesota Steamship Arrives From Orient for Christmas on Land

The Minnesota of the Great Northern Steamship Company reached port near noon today allowing passengers to spend Christmas ashore. The vessel hastened across the Pacific with a full load and a large cargo aboard while the passengers enjoyed a Yuletide on land.

Minnesota Great Northern Steamship Company Orient Fanesota Pacific

Burglars Work Georgetown Home In Morning Raid

Thieves entered the Hallen residence in Georgetown early this morning and seized four valuables before an alarm drove them off. Marshal Oleon reported to Seattle police that a $75 watch and chain a lady's watch and chain a ruby charm and two gold rings were taken. This was Georgetown’s third burglary in two weeks.

Hallen Georgetown Oleeon Seattle

Kelly Accused of Shoplifting In Alaska Building Store

Fred Kelly of Foster was arrested last night by Officer Prothers on a shoplifting charge. A saleswoman identified him from a previous visit and a blue foxskin and beaded moosehide gloves were found during a search by Officer Kennedy. He will be charged.

Fred Kelly Foster Prothers Kelly Rhodes & Co Alaska Kennedy

Tapioca Pudding Recipe Note

A pantry style note describes soaking tapioca in water or milk with yolks butter sugar and milk. The text instructs cooking until bluish, then adding milk cage and sugar and a teaspoon of Mepleine.

Beggars Probed Amid Holiday Street Crime Scene

An odd Christmas Eve scene downtown shows five beggars, two well dressed, staging in front of busy shops while police maintain tight guard over the city. A recent arrest for unlicensed candy peddling is noted as one man returns to a street corner stand.

Ava Becond Ave Wesler Way Youser Way Becond First Ave

Christmas Tree Party at Ravenna Park Church

A Ravenna Park Methodist Christmas Tree Party drew o ies women and children, with a large tree and 100 pounds of candy and delicacies for the kids. Mrs Henry Carolyn received a silverware set. choir and Sunday school recitations entertained. Rev HM Ward and Prof M F James spoke. James gave the preacher $25 as a token of regard.

Oies Ravenna Park Methodist Church Henry Carolyn HM Ward Seattle M. F. James Ravenna

Happy Day at Steilacoom Christmas Feast and Tree

In Steilacoom Washington on December 25 citizens responded to Dr Calhous appeal for a Christmas celebration for the inmates. A Seattle donation of 100 dollars funded a feast and a tree with presents, bringing uncommon happiness to those less fortunate.

Steilacoom Wash Calhous Seattle

Salvation Army Delivers Basket Dinners and Christmas Cheer

Three hundred families received basket dinners from the Salvation Army, Santa Claus visited two hundred fifths giving each child the clothing they needed, and over 500 children received gifts from the Christmas tree.

Salvation Army Santa Claus

Insurance paid to Dix steamer victims widow by AOUW

The initial life policy due to the Dix sinking was paid yesterday to the widow of Joseph P. Conway by the Ancient Order of United Workmen. The amount was $2,000. Next week the same organization will pay the widow of C. A. Williams, another victim.

Dix Joseph P. Conway Order of United Workmen C. A. Williama

Ideal Christmas Conditions Reported in West

The article notes a clear crisp Christmas day in the West with a low morning fog lifting after 6 o'clock. The air is dry and just enough chill in the atmosphere to invigorate residents and set blood tingling with seasonal energy.

Beatile

Torquay Player Mears Wins Long Chess Match

W Mears of Torquay defeated J Ibbott of British Guiana in a six game simultaneous match that stretched over more than three years. The event involved about 30 moves per game and required six weeks for each move.

W. Mears Torquay J. Ibbott British Guiana Mears

Maria Jose Famento Dies in Madrid at 125

Maria Jose Famento died in Madrid yesterday at the extraordinary age of 125, marking a remarkable lifespan witnessed in the city. Her death closes a long life that spanned two centuries.

Madrid Maria Jose Famento

TIDELANDS EQUAL MONEY and independence for old age

Fr Cooper Wills advertises plans for homes and a book offer through Knapp and Weed architects at 353 Coleman Building. The notice promotes a beauty of design and includes an address for inquiries.

FR. Cooper Wills Colman Building Knapp & Weat Colman

Tiny Tim Christmas Feast in Cratchit Home

The Cratchit family gathers for a modest Christmas with a goose that surpasses expectations. Tiny Tim delights at the table as Bob Cratchit serves hot jug punch and the family toasts, sharing gratitude and Christmas spirit.

Bob Peter Cratchits Mrs. Cratchit Belinda Martha Grace Tim Cratchitea Rob

Asbury Church Plans Kingly Guest Christmas Program

The Asbury Church at the corner of Fortieth and Whitman Ave Fremont will host “The Kingly Guest” this Thursday at 7:30 PM. The program features 24 numbers with declamations, two novelties, choral singing, and an orchestra. Everyone is invited to attend.

Bury M. E Fortieth Whitman Avy. Fremont

Roller basketball hits Seattle scene with new game

A city sports note says a roller basketball style is spreading from Madicot garden to Spokane. The game uses a basketball like rule set with dribbling and ten foot advances, though it carries a higher risk of accidents than traditional play.

Seattle Madicot Garden Spokane

Newmyer Leaves Game Plan For Spokane Club

George Newmyer captain of the Spokane Athletic Club football team announced he will be out of the game next year. He steps back from on field duties as the club prepares for upcoming schedules and possible roster changes.

George Newmyer Spokane Aletic

Ketchikan Connects Alaska by Cable Network

The article reports Seattle linked to Alaska towns including Wrangle creating a territorial communications web. It notes Ketchikan now in touch with the Seattle hub and claims connections extend across the territory via the United States network.

Ketchikan Seatte Kan Alaska Wrangle United States Seattle

Saddlery Vendor Offers Rainy Day Horse Covers

A saddlery merchant promotes horse covers for rough weather as prices drop. The note mentions a family connection and seeks buyers intending to protect gear and mounts during heavy rain.

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