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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1908
Page
3
A series of Shakespearean plays led by Mr. Notte Mantel features "King Henry VIII" presentation parts this week at Moore Theatre. The lineup includes "Macbeth" and "The Merchant of Venice" with performances through the week, plus standouts from Gilbert and Sullivan's Mikado and other entertainments at the Grand and Lola venues.
Dr McGregor a dentist has resumed practice and will operate from the 603 American Hank Building. The notes indicate a return to professional service after a period away. No further details on services or schedule are provided.
The Frank Maltese company stars in a comedy sketch The Wrong Mrs Appleton as the leading feature on the new bill opening Monday at the Pantages theatre. Also featured are Four Comrades in a novelty knockabout act, Rome May and Juliet, Ed Crawford sing and talk, Marie Rolfson queen of magnetism, Mr Elwell in an illustrated song, and the motion pictures.
Juan de la Cruz, a Fili pino midget at Luna Park, is touted as one of the smallest men today, with sister Martina two inches shorter. Capt Mecklem faces trouble with his airship’s gas leak in the big bag. repairs will restore the balloon soon despite the handicap.
At the Star theatre this afternoon the program features June Saimo the Devil Dandy contortionist Eddie Roesch and the motion pictures Phil Ott Nelson and Stedeman in Nearly a Doctor Tom Gilles as Finnigan's Friend and the Mosarts in Heinie the German Cobbler plus Potter and Harris's novelty gymnastics The farewell appearance of Will Rogers lasso expert. The Y M C A picnic at Fortuna park today and many social events fill the scene with dances luncheons and receptions across Puget Sound society pages.
The final performances in Pain's White City engagement occur this evening with two features promoted as special. The show promises spectacle and novelty as featured acts conclude the program.
The reopening of the corner Summit and Madison street tennis court draws lovers of the sport. A formal opening by the Woman's club of the Pennia is planned for Wednesday in the able house on the grounds. Numerous ladies will preside and a luncheon honors visitors from New York and Oakland.
John P. Hutman, attorney for the railroad, told citizens the line wants the franchise settled and would make concessions. The road plans a $5,000 depot, would trade a site for the city hall location, and provide funds to build a new city hall.
Rev Francis J Van Horn and family camp at Bremer ton while he plans a California vacation. H RR Williams and Misses Ethel and Betty Williams spend July at Port Madison. C A McKensie returns from six months in Europe. Charles J Foster visits McConnellaville Ohio. Allan Armetrong and Ottie Armetrong leave for Crystal Springs. Fannie Fox and Mina Lewin plan a California trip. Reynolds couple visit Portland. H W Byers hosts guest at his home. Mrs B F Bell of Brighton Beach guests Mrs W A Johnston of Modesto. The Whitneys host visiting couple at 154 Highland Drive.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Tim Babtions and Fosods Leland in a dryd Boum Wyain sequence with Gilly from Puma3 of Youle Wy. Other names appear garbled. no clear event or outcome is established.
Reports on shipping in Alaska include the Ohio not arriving at Nome by June 30, the Stan Cedar sailing from St Michaels on the 29th, and the Transit bound for Kodiak to discharge coal. Elihu Thomson and tows with barges Dashing Wave and Trinder arrive at St Michaels after transporting frozen meat from Tacoma.
Charles E. Kelly Fred Miller and Harry Pierce laborers were arrested by Sergeant Hans Damm and Patrolman Brewer in a cabin between the West Seattle grain elevator and Youngstown. Police believe they seized a gang looting warehouses launches and other craft for months. Plunder included rifles shotguns revolvers tools old brass fittings and junk. The men owned a sloop used to cruise the bay and the vessel has been nested by police.
Funeral services for Emma Liel, 20, were held this afternoon at the chapel of House of the Good Shepherd. Father Wolfgang officiated and also conducted the service at Calvary cemetery where she was laid to rest in the children’s plot.
A large local gathering in Georgetown urged city officials to grant the Union Pacific a franchise on protective terms. Railroad officials and city leaders could not agree on franchise details at the time, with the meeting underscoring citizen concern.
Notices for church topics in Saturdays Star sermons will be subject to change. Delays in mail delivery require notices to be mailed early to ensure arrival at The Star office by the specified time.
A church notices schedule lists services for various groups including Beneath tied and career Francia J Van Horn. It mentions a Summertime meditation and The New Declaration of Independence. Additional items include morning and evening services at Broadway and Republic, a spiritual renewal, communion, and reception of members. The Anne Queen Anne avenue church is led by Rev Sydney Strong with Beside the Sea service and evening reception. University Brooklyn Avenue services led by Rev H Mason.
A long OCR list outlines Sunday services at multiple churches including Tabernacle, Grace, and St. Mark's, with sermon topics such as The Gospel a Power and The Declaration of Independence. It also notes a Olympia celebration starting July 3, steamer Multnomah tours, and a free Fourth of July fireworks display at Luna Park with no extra charge.
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