Messiah to Open the C E Convention in Seattle 1907
The Christian Endeavor 1907 committee planned an opening oratorio titled the Messiah featuring renowned Northwest soloists and a 1000-voice chorus to fund music for the convention. James Hamilton Howe will direct the preparations while a tent seating 10000 is favored over halls.
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Northwest
Baseo
Christian Endeaver
James Hamilton Howe
Pacific Coast
Beattie
First Presbyterian Church
Seattle
Associated Chart
F. &. Barth
B. Union
State Society
United
William Shaw
Christian Endeavor Society
Halla
Hetela
United Society
Widow's Mite Gifts Reach Distant Hamlet
The Star received three checks totaling 61.50 from Mesquito Harbor in British Columbia for widow Mrs Paulson. A letter signed Dick Parry notes funds to pay mortgage and support her five children, with a reference to Sutton Lumber Co. Monquito Harbor.
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Star
Mesquito Harbor
British Columbia
Beattie
Paulson
Dick Parry
P. S
Sutton Lumber Company
Monquito Harbor
Pauleon
Railroads Order Schedules Resumed To Prevent Wrecks
The Northern Pacific and Great Northern issued orders to tie trainmen warning against wrecks and instructing to sacrifice schedules if necessary to avoid accidents as heavy snow and slides delay all overland trains. Mail trains due yesterday are delayed. crews report coast to coast snow.
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Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Cold Continues Across Hoquiam Amid Frigid Weather
Hoquiam reports ongoing cold conditions with no relief in sight. Ballard postal clerk notes no moderation forthcoming. Civil service exam set for January 30 in Ballard for post office clerk or letter carrier. Delaney, a pioneer of Walla Walla, dies at Mary's Hospital after three illnesses. Humphrey's game preserve bill moves forward in Senate committee. Emma Goldman released after incendiary speech arrest in Liberty.
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Ballard
Washington, D. C
Walla Walla Penitentiary issues visitation ban amid contagion fears
Warden at the state penitentiary ordered an exclusion of visitors and further notice due to danger of smallpox spread from the city. Wreck injuries reported in Reno and Verdi involve two women and overturned cars. Democratic caucus in Topeka names Col Harris for U S senator. Illinois Senate considers railroad committee appointment. Mexican Central workers in El Paso seek wage increases to match U S standards. Sheriff Merrill receives salary raise for prisoner defense. Local ads promote Merrill’s Galery and Geo Woodhouse Co products.
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Walla Walla
Etote
Cole Quegenheim Confirmed as Denver Leader
Quegenheim's election was confirmed at noon. He thanked legislators and pledged to resign from all business interests to serve the state and nation, claiming independence from railroads or corporate influence and supporting Roosevelt's financial plans to address industrial evils.
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Beripps Telegraph Service
Denver
Cole
Quegenheim
Roosevelt
Fur Hats Describe Quaint Left Side Robe Detail
A fragmented 19th century note describes a small fur hat with grey fur trim and a tiny rounded body. The text mentions a left side feature and two large gray tips along with a cravat, though the description is severely garbled.
Survival of the Fittest in Furniture
The advertisement touts top furniture lines including Berkey & Gay of Grand Rapids and Stickley Bros of Grand Rapids as America’s foremost producers of reproductions and Arts and Crafts pieces. It claims Seattle exclusive sales and positions the showroom as offering the best furniture under one roof in the United States.
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United States
America
Seattle
Berkey & Gay
Grand Rapids
Stickley Bros
Sharon Eyeglasses at Schuchard Optical Ceo
A local optical shop promotes Sharon Eyeglasses as the most comfortable and neat in appearance. The firm brands itself as a headquarters for fitting them, with Schuchard Optical led by an Eye Specialist team at 1207 Second Street.
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Sharon
Schuchard Optical
Eye Specialists
Infants' Knitted Wool Sets and Drawer Leg Shorts
Infant wear item details list knitted wool sets for babies with waist measurements in colors dark red and navy blue for 6 months and 1 year. Also advertises a white Ren’a Drawer Leg in sizes up to 2 years.
Wool Blankets Sale Prices and Descriptions
The advertisement lists white wool blankets reduced from 8.50 to 6.50 with extra fine quality, size 70 by 82 inches, silk bound and durable. Gray wool blankets reduced from 6.50 to 4.25. Silkoline covered comforts feature floral designs, generous size, tufted and tied with pure white cotton filling.
Grand Rapids Furniture Makers Highlighted National Brands
The report names S. Karpen & Bros major in upholstered furnishings and Leopold Desk Co praised for office desks. It cites Simmons, Globe-Wernicke, Ostermoor among leading furniture brands, noting their wide popularity and manufacturing reach in the industry.
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S. Karpen & Bros
Leopold Desk CO
Iowa
Leopold Office
Degby Simmons Mpg. CO
Ironworld
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Mount Rainier
Puget
C. BE
Green O
King #1
Hoquiam
George Delaney
Walla "Walla
Dee, Delaney
Mary's Hospital
Humphrey
Senate Committee On Protection
Emma Goldman
Liberty
New York
Reno
Verdi
Southern Pacific
Blate Harrie
Topaka
Kan
House of Representatives
Col
W. A. Harris
Springfield
Senate
Ilinoia Central Railroad
Paso
Texas
Merrill
Galery
Atlanta
J. L. Merrill
Buffalo Gasoline Marine
Geo . Woodhouse Co
University St
Ater
Paterson
Charlee Proach
Frederick & Nelson, Inc
Sie
Lindsay
Chair Rapids
Globe-Wernicke C
Ohio—Makers
Globe-Wernh
Popular
Ostermoor & CO
Ostermoor
Reidertor & Nelson
Second Avenue
Meunasar Moy Street
Soneve Street
Pinney
Rainer Shine
Washington Building
Kohler
Chase
Arcade
Clines Piaxe House
Nature
Gee
Pittsburg
Canada
Edmonton
Western Canada
The
Canadian Geological Survey
Voleum
Treasury
American-Canadian Oil Co
People’s Bank
Second and Pike
Washington
Geattie
Novelty Skirt Mfg. Co
Second Ave
Wath
L. J. Hoffman
Albert Hansen
Tat Avenue
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