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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1907
Page
3
A proposed extension of John Street into Bellevue Avenue provoked anger from owner Paul Faulk who argued against opening the street. Councilman Mallen and others faced an agitated audience as Faulk scoffed at plans to destroy property and urged the committee to block the project.
Portieres offered at notable prices with options for cord, velour, and leather styles. Green red and blue combinations include two and three pair sets, with measurements up to seven feet wide. Prices range from six twenty five to nine dollars per pair, with heavy lattice and solid color designs available.
Claimants in the Sullivan estate filed in county clerk’s office for a new trial in the recent distribution. They allege irregularities and misconduct against adverse claimants. Superior Judge Griffin set February 14 to file charges and Cornelius Mullan through his attorney filed a separate rehearing request.
BRINGS A. Johnson & Co report the following sales on Johnat and Flint avenues, and Bell's Fourth addition. Purchasers BF Wittler W. H. Shepherd, James Liddle A. W. Rhea, Calhoun Denny Ewing notes several lots and two flats with prices ranging from 4 100 to 22 000.
A brisk description markets a two piece visiting costume with a circular skirt and short coat. The outfit blends black chiffon velvet with satin and brown braid in a bold late winter style. Priced at 14.00, it targets businessmen visiting near Union Street and Second Avenue.
The text describes a brown satin suit overlaid with a braided decorative design. The collar is wide and extends to the jacket front bottom. Sleeves are three quarter length with cuffs at the forearm. A coquettish brown felt hat accompanies the ensemble.
The Portland Rowing club plans a strong crew to contest the Seattle regatta next July. Ralph W Wilbur, president of both the club and the North Pacific Association, will represent the group at the Seattle meeting. Talks will cover preliminary arrangements and securing Coach Murphy for next summer.
Local ad notes a suit sale at W. B. Hutchinson Co at the corner of Second Avenue and Union Street. A $16.00 suit special for men has kept the floor busy in recent weeks, with $15.00 suits highlighted as a bargain.
Seattle Park board filed deeds to shore lands around Green Lake as purchases reached 19 485 40 total. Mortgages for 16 000 and five year terms secure 6 092 feet of frontage at 2 70 per front foot with offers from A Dougan 402 feet Green Lake Home Building Guarantee 1 141 feet and Solomon and Rose Levison 400 feet. Remaining frontage to city ownership includes parcels from Seattle Electric Patterson Cravens addition and others, with first park bonds expected to settle mortgages soon.
D. & Johnston Co plans a Saturday canvassing campaign with virtually every public school student in the city and nearby suburbs recruiting homes lacking a piano or organ. Children will carry ten cards each for signatures from residents, then turn in names and addresses at 603 Beconday for payment, with teacher and parent signatures verifying identity.
The County Clerk released a statement showing January receipts of 4408 dollars and 16 cents. Naturalization fees amounted to 161 dollars with half to the state and the rest to the county. civil filing fees 3142.90, probate 246.60, and notary certificates 66. The County Treasurer's month end statement was not yet completed but expected to be unusually large.
Fragmentary notice notes an egg poacher named Span Huffalo at Spinning's lac location. Context and specifics are unreadable. details unclear.
Licensed to wed entries show Hassendale Grace and William, both Tacoma, and several other couples from Tacoma and Seattle. Births list multiple infants registered at addresses including Dearborn and Apruce streets with accompanying parent details. A death record notes infant Rosenthal registered in January at Apruce street location.
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