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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1922

Page

6

Northwest Poultry Exhibit Opens at Seattle Pavilion

The Washington Poultry association opened its first annual Northwest show at the Pavilion on Third Ave Seattle with a large display of ducks geese and 160 newborn chicks One hour old chicks are incubated daily by St Helens Incubator Co of Centralia Exhibit features ten pens of pullets competing for a laying cup and prizes mainly feed from local mills The event runs through Sunday with daily music crowd entertainment and cocktails guaranteed at the venue by Collier superintendent of Washington Poultry.

Wanda von Kettler Seattle Washington Poultry Association Third Ave University Northwest Washington H. H. Collier St. Helens Stalin Biddy Collier The

City moves to restart Cowen Park jitney service

Renewed efforts for municipal bus service in the Cowen Park district began Tuesday as a $35,000 city appropriation bill for North End motor buses was introduced and sent to utilities and finance. The ordinance follows the council’s denial last week to permit Peterson jitneys to run a through route to Gowen Park and 10th Avenue Northeast.

Cowen Park

Educator Lectures on Truth of Bible at Plymouth Church

Dr. Shailer Mathews dean of the University of Chicago divinity school spoke Tuesday night at Plymouth Congregational church on Why Believe in the Bible. He said new literary examinations prove the Bible greater as an authority for a mighty Te lliginom. It was the third lecture in a five part series this week.

Shailer Mathews Divinity School University of Chicago Plymouth Congregational Church Mathews

Man Freed After Requesting 1 Day Jail Term

Jemne Hanley 37 requested a short jail stay explaining his wife would not believe he was falsely arrested and could kill him. He received a one day sentence before being sent home to East St. Louis.

ST. Lowis Jemne Hanley Hanley

War Veterans Reinstate Insurance In Northwest

Washington Oregon and Idaho veterans reinstated about 59 million dollars in war risk insurance by 1921. Brailey Fowlkes, chief of the U S veterans bureau district, reports about ten million dollars restored for Seattle area veterans in 1921.

Seattle Brailey Fowlkes United States Veterans’ Bureau Washington Oregon Idaho

U S Agents Inspect Tobacco Factories in District

Federal revenue officers statewide inspect cigar and tobacco factories this week. William T. Beeks says over 50 manufactur ers operate in the district north of Pierce county and west of the mountains. M. L. Hawkins of Bremerton released on 500 bail after alleged mail theft and forged check. The body of Charles Willard Sears Jr. 20 will be shipped to Seattle for burial Thursday. parents reside in East Seattle.

Federal United States William T. Beeks Internal Revenue Pierce County M. L. Hawkins Bremerton U. S R. W. McClelland Charles Willard Sears, Jr Port Angeles Seattle East

Depositors Seek Priority Over Creditors in Bank Claim Suit

In Olympia on January 4 a suit by Tan Ashley Lewis for all proven depositors asks the state supreme court to force the state banking supervisor and tax director to transfer all assets of the defunct Scandinavian American Bank of Seattle to the state guaranty fund. The petition argues the bank was a guaranteed institution and that insufficient guaranty funds exist to cover general creditors, including bonding firms.

Olympta Secandinavian American Bank of Seattle State Supreme Court Tan Ashley Lewis Emmett N. Parker J.P Duke F. N. Farnsworth General Credit Shank, Belt & Pairbrook Sudh Ashley Guaranty Fund Tha

Case Removal Not Fought in City Council

The Seattle city council confirmed Mayor Cardwell’s appointment of Maj. Oscar A. Piper as new superintendent of streets. Case requested his supporters not to block the move, ending expected opposition. Erickson and Herketh praised Case as the best streets chief Seattle had. Hecketh said Case’s removal was politically driven. Mayor also reappointed Ralph M. McCullough to the civil board.

Althe Charles R. Case Cakdwell Oscar A. Piper Case Erickson and Herketh Seattle Hecketh Ralph M. McCullough Board of Civil

Addition Made to Reclamation Plot

Olympia reports D. A. Scott, director of reclamation, concluded purchase of 477 acres of state school land part of the White Muffs Hanford soldier retirement project yesterday.

Olympia Jan D. A. Scott Yosterday

Gay Bandits Rob Grocery Store for Six Thousand Dollars

Three men robbed two store workers in a rear room of a New York grocery. The bandits escaped with about $6,000 as several customers looked on.

Endurance Cycle Results Announced in Oregon

Wells Bennett of Portland won the 490 mile endurance motorcycle run between Eugene and Medford with a 944 score from 1000 possible. Clyde Pick, Eugene, was initially thought the winner but placed second with 980 points after all secret checkers reports were in.

Eugene. Ore Wells Bennett Portland Medford Clyde Pick Eugene

Oregon University Drops 30 Students

In Eugene Oregon 30 students were dropped from the rolls of the University of Oregon according to a registrar’s office trade sheet dated January 4. The notice lists the names as removed from the current relist.

Oregon University Eugene Ore University of Oregon

Eugene’s Wealthy Citizen Fined For Speeding

Eugene resident Frank L Chambers, described as the city’s wealthiest man, was fined 25 dollars and had his license suspended until February 1 after traveling 35 miles per hour in an eight cylinder sedan on city streets in Eugene Oregon.

Rice Eugene Ore Frank L Chambers B'Gosh King Chambers

Dr McElveen to Stay at Portland Church

Dr William T McElveen once censured for swearing in sermons will remain pastor of Portland First Congregational Church after withdrawing resignation at a church meeting Last night he had considered a call to the Associ ate Congregational church in Baltimore Md Church members express satisfaction with his decision to stay in Portland reflecting relief over the controversy surrounding his conduct toward women in his employ and his use of language May have earlier faced charges that his speech in public was inappropriate and unministerial

Portland Ore William T. McElveen Cussin Elveen First Congregational Church Associate Congregational Church Baltimore McKiveen McBiveen

Old Town Notes Preview Vancouver Dock Business

The municipal dock at Vancouver will get its first business January 15. The Murphy Lumber Co plans 000,009 feet over the dock, and nearby lumber firms expect steady activity. A. T. Doerner and others visit Olympia for community work while a new member reception is planned in Walla Walla. Stumberg Hon may close Vancouver’s oldest grocery, and the Dellingham American Publishing Co gains an incorporator. County farm bureau weighs a public market and state business outlook remains optimistic. San Diego reports an acquittal in a Dartmouth student murder case and a fatal auto crash.

Vancouver Murphy Lumber Co Narrows

Abolish Dogs Petition Presented to Tacoma City Council

A Tacoma petition with about 390 signatures led by Frank Morrison requests making dog ownership a misdemeanor within city limits. It seeks fines and jail for first offenses and stricter penalties for subsequent violations, arguing dogs threaten modern city life. Signers include Scott Bnyder, Louis Burnett, and others citywide.

Tacoma Frank Morrison Scott Bnyder Tmepeeter Lous Burnett Pacific International Baseball Leaepe

Presbyterians Here Arrange Field Day in Seattle

Presbyterian pastors in Seattle plan a field day on January 15 with Dr John A Marquis general secretary of the Presbyterian board of home missions and Dev Henry Chapman Swearingen to speak. Local Presbyterians meet at a noon luncheon and attend three other meetings at the church and nearby venues.

Presbyterian Seattle John A. Marquis Presbyterian Board of Home Missions Dev Henry Chapman Swearingen Presbyterian Church Haat

Pawcett Seeks Tacoma Mayoral Seat Again

TACOMA Jan 4 State Senator A V Pawcett three times mayor of Tacoma announces another run for the mayoralty. Mayor C F Riddell whose term ends in May will not seek reelection to the office.

Tacoma A. V. Pawcett C. F. Riddell

Half Million New Dollars Put Out

Washington dispatch reports the distribution of 500000 new silver dollars of the action of 1921 started yesterday. There is heavy demand for the coins and indications are the supply will be exhausted soon.

Washington

Dance Revue at Palace Hip Opens Three Day Engagement

The Hong and Dance Revue brings a lively three day engagement to Loew's Palace Hip tomorrow featuring a quartet of steppers and a skit titled The Kid's Last Might with Marty Collina and Jack Pillard. Also appearing are Paul and Georgia Mall Ted and Dabty Lane and De Laone Duc. The feature photoplay Luxury stars Rubye de Remer. Yakima reports Mimi Alice Whitehead, a St Elizabeth's nursing student, injures her knee in a coasting accident.

Loew's Palace Marty Collina Jack Pillard Paul Georgia Mall Ted Dabty Lane Rubye de Remer Star

Silk Clearance Offers Deep Discounts on 36 to 51 Inch Silks

January clearance showcases printed radium silk at 1.59 per yard and 36 inch chiffons and crepes from 1.00 to 2.95. Desirable black satin and charmeuse silk highlight durable, fine weaves in bold colors. Numerous widths from 32 to 51 inches are reduced for quick sale.

Tiger Rose Aprons Priced at 2.95 on Second Floor

The Tiger Rose Apron features a black lateen skirt with a bright Oriental creperose waist and hand appliqued posies of roses and lilies. The distinctive design is paired with an unusually low price of 2.95 on the second floor.

January Sales at White Offer Dainty Undermuslins

Assorted undergarments priced at 1.65 include gowns chemises slips camisoles and corset covers on the second floor. Lingerie features lace embroidery ribbon beading and trimmed shoulders in muslin good quality material.

January Sales Highlight White Fabrics and Bedding Deals

Lower prices on white fabrics and bedding list items with yard and bolt pricing. White poplins 30c yard, white repp 25c yard, fancy voiles 35c, nainsook 15c yard, Long Cloth bolts from $1.50 to $2.00, bed sheets $1.00 to $1.60, and pillow cases 30c to 35c. Offers span various widths and finishes.

Bon Marche Reduces Stationery and Hair Goods Prices

Stationery items include 696 playing cards at 25 cents each and gift novelties reduced to 15 cents. Gift Stationery in white blue and pink drops to 50 cents. Hair switches on the upper main floor cut from nine to five ninety five dollars and from twelve to seven fifty. Jaynes shades reduced to nine dollars.

BON March Jaynes BON Marche

Also Mentioned on This Page

Big Northwest DR. M’elveen A. T. Doerner State College Walla Walla Stumberg & Hon L. H. Darwin State Fisherien Department Dellingham American Publishing Co County Farm Bureau Iate Wala Walla San Diego Cal Lhst Elmer C. Drewer Dartmouth College William P. Thines Tacomans Petition Council Presbyterians Pawcett Palace Hip Yakima Mimi Alice Whitehead St. Elizabeth's Hospital White Poplins Nainsook Pacific Northwest Bon Marché
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