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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1916
Page
8
Retail notes indicate a broad price adjustment across women’s apparel as several lines see notable reductions. The move affects mid tier and budget ranges, signaling an industry push to clear inventory and attract bargain shoppers.
Luther Burbank, famed California plant wizard, and his secretary Miss Elizabeth Waters wed quietly in San Francisco. Waters, about 30, became Mrs. Burbank after meeting in New York two years earlier where she worked for publishers of his books. He is 67.
In Ramey Pennsylvania on December 26 John Churilla locates his wife who fled with farm hand John Zyoboron to Chicago. Police help secures the reunion as the couple decides to forgive the past and move forward with both men returning to the farm.
Chicago December 26 Advancements of 50 cents a ton in all coal grades push Special Assistant Attorney General R W Childs to summon dealers to his office. Dealers blame holiday labor shortages and higher mining and transport costs. The shortage, long near famine levels, eased today after freight yard congestion was reduced.
Wilbur D Alene of Nevada had a lucky escape when his car crashed at Ascot Speedway during the 50 mile match race. Eddie Pullen and Wart Cooper chased for second as Cooper led most of the way, finishing 25 feet ahead with an average speed of 67.13 mph.
After five and a half months in Northern British Columbia and Southern Yukon, Mr. and Mrs. George Chandler arrived in Seattle from Skagway and set out for Salt Lake City. They voyaged 400 miles by dog team through 59 degrees below zero weather, with Mrs. Chandler mushing the entire trip and beans the sole meal during meals.
Felix McCarthy a caretaker at the suburban home of Frank H Paul vice president of Kinnear Paul Realty Co was found in a small stream on the premises Christmas day by assistant caretaker B E Peck. Deputy coroner Frank Koepfli said death occurred Sunday night. He was unmarried and a sister Nora in Spokane was named in a letter.
A holding company will be formed to control Northwestern flax mills with three existing plants. Col W T Perkins and GN Marsh of Seattle and Joans Brolin of Sioux Falls plan headquarters in Seattle. Brolin arrives January 10 to finalize erection of several new Washington mills.
Brig. Gen. Holton Richardson, Civil War veteran of Keyport, died Sunday after a brief illness in which he forecast his own passing. He enlisted with the Seventh Wisconsin and saw nearly all Army of the Potomac engagements, earning three brevet promotions on the field and present at Appomattox. Richardson had lived in Washington since 1900. funeral arrangements will be announced from his home later this week.
The clearance offers substantial savings on outer apparel from Frederick & Nelson's regular stocks. Items include tailored dresses coats skirts and girls coats and middies suitable for remaining winter and spring wear.
Local sale listing showcases coats and suits at deep prices with multiple fabrics and styles. Coats in gray brown and tan reduced to 9.75, Wool Velour and Wool Cheviots at 11.25, suits 9.75, poplin over rubber coats 3.95. Listings emphasize exceptional values and varied trims and colors.
Fur muffs priced at 2.95 in black and melon styles, satin lined. Girls coats for 8 to 14 years in wool velour and mixtures, belted with velvet piping, large collar. choice of brown, green or navy, price five dollars. Basement Salesroom.
Linen remnants and cotton blends include Toweling and Bath Towels in blue and pink stripe effects. Dresser Scarfs Battenberg lace drawn work and hemstitched items offered with reductions. Hemstitched and Drawnwork squares tray cloths doilies and table covers priced at 25c to 1.55 each, some slightly soiled or imperfect.
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