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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1919

Page

8

Will of Ocean Victim Helen Ferreira Probate Opens

The will of Mrs. Helen Louise Ferreira of 1616 Summit Ave. who was swept overboard from the President on December 12 was probated by Superior Judge King Dykeman. Nine thousand dollars is left to her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Greenus, while her San Diego home royalties from graphophone records and musical instruments go to her husband.

Helen Louise Ferreira Summit Ave King Dykeman A. E Greenus San Diego

Salesmen urged to talk Americanism at banquet

More than 450 members attended the seventh annual banquet of the Sales Managers' Association at the Butler hotel Saturday night. Speakers included Nathan Eckstein president of Schwabacher Brae Col Roland H Hartley of Everett and John L Boyd president. Ruth Osborne Hoyer provided harp music.

Sales Managers’ Association Butler Hotel Nathan Eckstein Schwabacher Brae Roland H. Hartley Everett John L. Boyd Ruth Osborne Hoyer

City names girl housing board to study conditions

A mayor named committee of Seattle women will meet January 9 in City Council chambers to plan improved housing for girls. The group includes Mrs. A. H. Albertson, Mrs. Donna Baker, Mrs. C B Burkhardt, Mrs. G K Bogardus, Miss Evelyn Gardiner, Miss Lucy Case, Mrs. Sophie Clark, Mrs. Thomas Crahan, Miss Almina George, Mrs. Eliza Leary, Mrs. Edwin London, Miss Cleo Hurlburt, Mrs. Theresa Me Mahon, Mrs. Robert Sandell, Mrs. C E Peabody, Miss Lillian Stevenson, and others.

C. Bt. Fitegerald Mabel Ashley Seattle At & P Donna Baker King County Legislative Federation Cbd Burkhardt Central Council of Mothers’ Congress Parent-Teacher Association John Durnaide Broussale Coman Beek Chamber of Commerce Civic Bureau G. KE. Bogardus Parent. Teacher Association Mre Gertrude Brawley Francette P. Maring Ansociate Judge Juvenile Court Me. Mahon Seattle Union Card and Label League Theresa Me. Mahon School Women's Club Robert F. Sandell Community Service C. E. Peabody Council of Catholic Women William D. Perkine Sunset Club Jackson Silbaugh Lillian Stevenson University of Washington Mra. Thatcher West Side Improvement Club Rose Cohen Business Women's Civic Club

International Police Raid Nets Diverse Detainees

At 613% Maynard Ave police raided a Chinese gambling house and arrested a dozen suspects. Those detained included Irish, Swedish, Polish, Austrian, Serbian, American, Russian, Chinese, Norwegian, Korean, Romanian and Bulgarian nationals. The patrol wagon used was locally built in Seattle.

Martin J. Cleary Charlies C. Legate C. L. Bryan Old Albion Frank du Cette Maynard Ave Seattle

Army Turns Down World War Veteran Daniel B Briggs

Daniel B Briggs a World War veteran six feet six inches tall and over 225 pounds was rejected by the local army recruiting officer due to defective vision. He served two years with the British army during the war and sought enlistment in the home forces.

Daniel B. Briggs

New Taxicab Meter Prints Fare for Seattle Rides

A new device installed on all cabs of the Seattle Taxicab and Transfer Co prints the fare on a ticket the passenger receives at the end of the trip. The machine records the fare and the Seattle company is said to be the second in the world to use such a device.

Seattle Taxicab & Transfer Co Seattle

First Bluehing Couple Seeks Marriage at Federal Building

Deputy U S Marshal W E Theodore and clerk H M Hareshberger were willing to marry them but lacked the procedure. For the first time, a bluehing couple sought nuptials at the federal building and were directed to the county city building for the ceremony.

U. 8 W. E Theodore H. M. Hareshberger District Court Federal

House Raided Twice in Five Days Time

Police Sergt Ralph Olmstead raided a house at 68 Froad St Saturday night for the second time in five days. He had seized a still in full operation the previous Tuesday. In the Saturday raid Blas Fernandez aged 50 and a laborer were arrested. 15 gallons of wine 1/2 quart of grape 24 gallons of raisen mash and a complete still were taken.

Ralph Olmstead Froad St Blas Fernandez

Woman Hit by Car in Fog on City Streets

Foggy Sunday afternoon traffic accident injures Mrs. K Kakuda 49 of 1942 Wiret Ave as she was struck by a Georgetown street car near Eighth Ave. She suffers fractures and possible internal injuries. Motorman James Murray 519 Ward St states visibility blocked by fog.

K. Kakuda Wiret Eighth Ave Holgate Carmody

First Baptist Church Celebrates 50th Founding Anniversary

Members of First Baptist Church at Beneea wt and Harvard Ave mark the 50th anniversary of the church founding this week. Mrs Ella Helm Boardman directs special singing with Dr Floyd Beckwith acting pastor leading Music of the Years. Monday night features choirs and a varied program including Old Christmas melodies and traditional cradle songs.

First Baptist Church Beneea Wt Harvard Ave Ella Helm Boardman Floyd Beckwith Matthews

Bogus Detective Targeted Hill Homes on Saturday Night

A fake detective visited Queen Anne hill homes claiming a planned robbery and offering services. He avoided police and left a card for J. A. Kellogg, national wrestling champion, at one residence. Homes of C. F Black, 613 W. Lee, A. Kjos, 1407 Sixth Ave W, and Joseph Black, 222 W. Highland Drive, were among those visited.

Queen Anne Hill C. F Black W. Lee Et A. Kjos Sixth Ave Joseph Black W. Highland Drive J. A. Kellogg

Better Join Army to Cut Down Cost of Spring Clothes

Passersby linger at the window of army recruiting headquarters as a sign touts tailored suits. The ad notes high class sulta made to order for officers while $21.50 suits are available, with a new army tailor shop opened in San Antonio, Texas.

Army San Antonio Texas

Legion Jazz Band Tunes Up for Jan 1

The five member orchestra of Seattle Post No 18 American Legion trains for a New Year debut facing King Jazz. A Roosevelt Veterans' hall dance at 1616 Third Ave. will showcase the band and run into the new year as members seek ample music.

American Legion Seattle Post No. 18 King Jazz Roosevelt Veterans’ Hall Third Ave

Hold Reunion of Alsaciens Here

Annual reunion and entertainment of the Association des Alsaciens Lor raines de Seattle took place during Christmas week at the Geneva hotel. The program featured music, a short talk by President Jacques Sommer, and a supper of French and American dishes.

Jacques Sommer Association Des Alsaciens-Lorraines de Seattle Geneva Hotel

Burial planned for Mrs Minnie G Kurth at Minneapolis

The body of 58 year old Mrs Minnie G Kurth will be sent to Minneapolis for burial. She died at Swedish hospital on Saturday. Her home was at 416 Meadowf here.

Minnie G. Kurth Minneapolis Swedish Hospital Meadowf

Boldt's French Pastry Shops Spotted in City Areas

A note lists Boldt's French pastry locations at Uptown 1414 Third Ave and Downtown 915 Second Ave for shoppers seeking assorted buns and confections.

Boldt Third Ave Second Ave

Alsatians in Seattle hold second annual festival

Alsatians of Seattle gathered at the Geneva hotel for a Christmas festival marking the second annual celebration of the Association Francaise des Alsatians Lorraine de Washington. Union Francaise guests attended and President Jacques Summer delivered The Return of Alsace Lorraine. A musical program followed.

Alsatians Seattle Geneva Hotel Association Francaise Des Alsatians- Lorraine de Washington Union Francaise Alsace-Lorraine Jacques Summer

Herman Goetz Weds Clara Hamilton in City Ceremony

Herman Goetz a widower and father of three married Mrs. Clara Hamilton on Saturday with Judge Mitchell Gilliam officiating. Goetz serves as president of Pioneer Sand & Gravel Co. and is vice president of Independent Asphalt Paving Co., and they will reside at 707 14th Ave N.

Herman Goets Clara Hamilton Mitchell Gilliam Goetz Pioneer Sand & Gravel Co Independent Asphalt Paving Co 14Th Ave

War veterans renew U S life insurance in state

Two million dollars in government life insurance has been reinstated through the efforts of American Legion peace in this state, according to Bradley T. Fowlkes, just returned from a trip to Southwestern Washington.

American Legion Peace Bradley T. Fowlkes Washinetag

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