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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1907
Page
5
Plans outline an annual meeting on February 22 at the Chamber of Commerce rooms followed by a banquet. An oratorical contest on revolutionary history will be held at the high school under the Bons of the American Revolution. A funeral program and address by Dr S J Holmen are also noted with a special patriotic program in all public events.
Schools the state and city and the various churches will hold memorial services. The National Guards await orders from Olympia to parade and no plans will be made until orders are received. Veterans and other military groups await National Guard action before finalizing plans. The day will be observed as a holiday with offices closed.
The body of H. D. Gibson, who died last Tuesday, was shipped to Buffalo New York by the Henney-Watson company. Gibson had worked at the Georgetown county farm seven years as bookkeeper then night nurse for four years. He fell ill after a cold and died Tuesday afternoon following a fatal fit. Relatives live in Buffalo.
The funeral for Louise Borge, mother in law of Gustave Werth, Fremont resident, is set for Sunday at 1 PM from the M. O. Carton undertaking rooms. Born in Germany in 1830, she is survived by four children including Mrs Louise Werth of Green Lake and Mrs Anna Andermach of Victoria BC, Otto Borge of Port Townsend, and Hermann Borge of Fremont.
Davie & Co sold the southeast corner of Western Ave and Union for 965,000 to W. D. Miller with 1. W. HDT as seller. J. Smith acquired a triangular block bounded by Fourth and Fifth avenues, Olive, Stewart, for 96,000, once owned by S J. Mark’s church. Pioneer Rent & Collection sold the northwest double corner of Beyond and Cedar to Mrs. Laura Allen for 52,500, seller FM Loomis of Derby, Conn. The northeast corner of Seventh and Madison sold by W. C. Stetson to Madelia Investment Co for 120,006, a fixatory hotel being erected on the site.
In St Petersburg on February 4 Governor Alexandrovak of Ponsa was shot by a terrorist at a theater. The assailant fled, fatally wounded the chief of police and the theater director who rushed to aid the governor. The gunman then killed himself in the women’s room.
Residents of the Ubat district will gather this evening for the regular monthly meeting of the Anne Improvement Club at the corner of Queen Apneay and Garfield.
Isabel Irving in Jerome K Jerome Comedy in New York style farce. Also program features The Craziest Act in Vaudeville with Bert Weston and Tom Brantford. Seattle Theater showcases Human Hearts with Lincoln Carter cast and next week Past Mail. Matinees daily at 1 and 2. Prices 10 to 24 cents depending on seat.
Playbill fragment advertises Russell and Drew at the Lyric with a matinee week. It lists titles like A Woman's Power and a Valley day program. Matinee pricing appears as 36 and 40 cents, with evening shows nightly.
West Beattie seeks a larger supply with a centrifugal pump pushing 666000 gallons every two hours. The plant at Elliot Ave and Brooks Ave will run on a 160 hp electric motor powered by Seattle Electric. Ready by May 1, it should serve about 10000 people, from a 2500 population, with machinery contracted to Huxbaum & Conley.
City payroll and general fund warrants have been signed for park, library, water, and municipal light. the payroll will be paid on Monday the 10th. Mayor Moore says he will continue to refuse to sign the Walters pay warrant, delaying payment.
Thirteen year old Arthur Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Thompson, 912 Ninth Ave, died late Wednesday night from spinal meningitis after only two days illness. He was a carrier for The Star and trusted by many patrons. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm from Beattle parlors, under Beattle Newsboys unit, with Rev. Clifford of Lane Street Presbyterian church officiating.
The city council voted down the mayor Moore appointment of Theopolis Crown to street superintendent. Twelve councilmen voted. Councilman Keene was absent and did not support the mayor’s pick.
The 7 percent preferential rate granted by the Northern Pacific to Portland in 1906 will be withdrawn February 20. The removal ends a policy seen as giving Portland a huge edge over Beattie in the Alaska market for Willamette Valley products.
The Beattie dealers must pay transport costs from the Willamette valley to Seattle in addition to the route to Alaska, while the Portland dealer pays only one charge. Credit for this concession comes from the railroad commission after the Merchants' association pressed the case.
Isabel Irving headlines a Grand Theatre program tonight with a strong supporting company of British and American actors in Busman in Search of a Husband. The production stems from Eleanor Robson’s New York success at Liberty and features cast members prominent in Robson’s engagement. Also on the bill are The County Chairman with five performances starting Sunday and The Fast Mail along with Human Hearts continuing at Beattie Theatre.
The Olympic Market at 118 Pike Street advertises a special sale with prime roast beef priced at 12 cents per pound. The notice emphasizes limited quantities and quick purchase.
The Lyric Theater gains in popularity with shows this week and next including Thanksgiv ing Day and In a Women's Power by the Lyric stock company. Tomorrow they close Lord Chumney at Lois Theater while Held by the Enemy headlines matinees. The Star offers strong laughs in vaudeville headlined by James Francia Sullivan. Onetta the Arabian dancer and the Oxave jugglers also feature. A school children matinee is planned tomorrow at 2:90 with continuous Sunday performances.
Meat prices draw shoppers to City Hall Market at 6009 Third Avenue near Yesler. Vendors advertise value with clear targets, while aisles showcase cuts and daily specials. Shoppers compare deals as lunch-hour crowds browse the stands.
More new Spring Goods will be shown here tomorrow than in any three other stores in Seattle. The store promises substantial assortments including Fancy Silks, Fancy Wool Dress Goods, Colored Wash Dress Goods, Spring Suits and Skirts, Shirt Waists, Muslin Underwear, Embroideries and Laces. Display begins tomorrow morning for customers to see.
A large showing at McCarthy's features over a hundred ready-to-wear spring suits and shirts. Emphasizing up-to-date designs from top designers, guaranteed fit, and no alteration charges with prices from 18 to 52.50 dollars.
More than six hundred new spring waists will be shown in the Shirt Waist Department tomorrow. The large collection features many pretty styles, white predominates with a good range of colors. Prices start from ROE upward. Second floor opposite elevator.
A local store advertises more than 15000 yards of embroidery fabrics including Flouncings Edgings Allovers Insertions and Readings. It offers various styles in blind and open work with pattern matching options. Imported from Swiss mills at lower prices than competitors, the goods are described as high quality.
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