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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1904
Page
5
Hundreds of letters to Z Yi Litt te from Seattle girls express willingness to wed Merich Kladiker in a “for better or worse” arrangement. The spree reflects a local social trend as women privately petition the husband hunter to choose among suitors.
A personal ad from a brunette woman seeking a kind husband. She promises travel interest and multilingual ability, states she is ready to meet, asks not to judge the letter written in haste, and expresses desire for mutual affection and reciprocation.
A Seattle man responds to a matrimonial ad, describing tall frame, black hair, very fair complexion, and slender build. He notes differences in lifestyle and emphasizes health and blessings, inviting the writer to call and promising to be employed during the day.
A brief, fragmented excerpt indicates a person feeling tired and refers to being 27 years old with an interjected remark of 17. The text hints at a stream of consciousness or diary-like line unrelated to a larger narrative.
A humorous personal ad from MISS A HOPELESS KASE invites a playful match. She portrays herself as poor but healthy and eager for witty, informal companionship while offering a cheeky self description and a late evening call.
A fragment notes an author addressing Zachary Little, stating intent to write a few items. The passage shows a formal opening and hints at forthcoming questions or topics to discuss. No further names, dates, or locations are provided in readable text.
A dated personal ad from a tall 20 year old woman with blue eyes and brown hair offers to meet a man named Mr. Little. She states she is a working girl living at a contact address and lists hours from 2 to 6 pm and after 8 pm for calls.
A brief plea from a 25 year old working woman requesting discretion about appearance. She notes dark blue eyes and dark brown hair and refuses further physical description, signaling a desire for confidentiality.
Passable note requesting a call after 7 in the evening during a day full of work. The writer urges no harm and signs the message Very sincerely yours.
A brief dating note from a 19 year old Welsh man in casual, handwritten style describes his height 6 feet 1.5 inches, blue eyes and brown hair, fair education, good health and character and requests acquaintance with a Seattle girl.
A poignant 19th century letter reveals a young widow, 20, seeking companionship and marriage after describing herself as tall and plain yet possessing a good disposition. She asks the recipient to take her if interested, or leave her alone, noting she has a 2 year old child and feels exhausted by loneliness.
In a curious exchange a young Seattle woman writes about being mild in disposition and in need of respectable work while alone in the cold world. She offers evenings for calls, notes self confidence, and hopes to find a Seattle husband. Another 18 year old brunet posts similar lines seeking correspondence and a future wife reflecting city life.
A 22 year old woman seeks marriage via a letter to the Seattle Star. She provides her height 5 ft 6½ in and weight 150 pounds, notes a “jolly disposition,” invites a call or visit, and says she lives with her mother in the city, requesting an interview or reply.
A brief 19th century note shows a widow seeking a wife role in a humorous classified style. The writer describes herself as brunette and offers living space with a rental room while addressing a personal advertisement.
A man replies to a classified ad in The Star describing his appearance with light brown hair and blue eyes, noting he is not a beauty and comments on suitability to the reader's tastes.
A dated, informal letter discusses a man seeking a well behaved, well heeled partner. The writer notes his plan to write to the newspaper in hope of finding a suitable match and mentions the appeal of a working girl with no bad habits and the means to support her. Address omitted.
A young woman seeks interview after answering a Star ad. She states age twenty, brown hair and eyes, height five foot six, works as a stenographer, willing to travel, and will share her phone number to protect privacy. She lodges with a private family and invites a call to disclose address.
A correspondence notes a Mr Little in Washington and a reader expresses admiration for his candid speech. The writer asks for a reply and offers a phone call option if preferred, signing as a friend.
A letter from a Beattie girl expresses interest in marrying a reporter, describing herself as a stenographer of average looks with blue eyes and brown curly hair. She emphasizes independence, willingness to travel, and asks the recipient to respond via Miss Pseudonym, promising to reveal her real name later.
Edward Bruce Montcalfe traveling photographer was shot dead in his room in San Francisco early today. The killer was identified by Montcalfe's wife as Edward Keeley, a man she had been friendly with. Keeley fled. The wife, facing a divorce suit set for today, claims she saw Keeley exit the room shortly after the shot. Metcalfe hailed from Auburn, California.
Edward J. Lawson son of Jacob Lawson the Brooklyn millionaire manufacturer who died recently is being widely sought as heir to the estate. He went to Seattle years ago and is believed to be somewhere in the West.
After securing an electricity distribution franchise from Ballard, Seattle Electric aims for Renton. Renton is currently served by Seattle Tacoma Power with a $1 monthly rate for incandescent lighting. City officials hope competition would cut rates to half and curb graft concerns tied to franchise grants.
In Fall River Massachusetts acting on a teatile council recommendation subordinate unions plan meetings tomorrow to consider calls off the strike after 23 weeks most unions expected to favor ending it. J A Gultedge of Verbena Alabama was hospitalized twice for severe plies tumors. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve helped reduce inflammation and pain.
Roy Thompson, a newsboy, was buried this morning. The funeral from Seattle Undertaking parlors was attended by every member of the Newsboys' union. Rev. T. P. Revelle delivered the obituary sermon.
A hopeful suitor writes from Seattle expressing eagerness to meet after reading the Star description. He offers to host evenings at his home and hopes to hear back during leisure moments, signing the note respectfully.
A letter signed Good Canadian from Vancouver warned police of counterfeiters tools and a log in Everett. Police recovered the cache and found imperfect coins. operation base location remains unknown. United States Secret Service Agent Bell seeks more information. Also noted: a Mukilteo freight wreck and a London buyers purchase of Northern Lumber plant, Hotel Mitchell, and related property, planning steady operation with about 100 workers.
In Toledo on December 29 Standard Oil cut crude oil prices by five cents in Pennsylvania and three cents in Ohio Indiana and Kentucky. Operators say market conditions do not warrant the cut and that the system needs the money. They attribute the move to Lawson's crusade against Standard Oil.
In Indianapolis on December 29 Judge Anerson sent 14 Macbeth Lamp Chimney Factory strikers at Kilwood to jail with heavy sentences for interfering with non union workers.
The Neill company at Seattle theaters draws large crowds with The Holy City this week and Cinderella at the Alcazar continues to attract audiences. Next week Monte Cristo by Platt Fanning is planned, based on Dumas novel.
Outlet Clothing Company bought the Guarantee Company’s entire stock held at the Guarantee store corner Second Avenue and Madison Street. Merchandise will be moved to the Outlet at Occidental Avenue and Washington Street and sold at about half value. The sale begins Tuesday.
The McKinley circle of the Ladies of the G A R will host a card party in room 320 New York block tomorrow evening. All G A R members and friends are invited. A $75 crazy quilt raffle will be held during the event. Also tonight the Green Lake Improvement club meets to discuss ward division and sewerage for the Green Lake district.
A neatly typed letter dated December 28 1904 from Beattie Washington addressed to Mr Zachary Y Letue at the Hotel Washington City begins with a formal salutation Dear Str and appears as a personal correspondence fragment from a historical newspaper page.
A lively comedy titled A Little Outcast draws big audiences at the Third Avenue theater. Rudolph and Adolph, a German musical farce, opens New Year’s afternoon at the same venue for a week, while Go to Spinning’s advertises bicycle repairs.
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