Organist Faces Dismissal Over Church and Theatre Duties
The First Methodist music committee orders the church pipe organ silent after deciding organist Donley must quit one job. Donley, earning 2400 dollars yearly, also plays at the Colonial theatre with recitals, arguing his Colonial work does not violate his contract or Sabbath rules. The board cites Sabbath concerns and pressures him to choose between church and theatre duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Lancestere
W. H. Donley
First Methodist
Colonial Theatre
Board of Trustees
Donley
Colonial
Elford
How to Make a Real Wrinkle Remover
An old ad touts a home remedy to erase wrinkles crow's feet and age marks. It claims Saxolite dissolved in witch hazel in a half pint bottle provides quick improvement with daily short applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mivery Seuss
Keven
Severe storm damages crops and rail line in Baker area
A heavy rainstorm with lightning struck Baker Oregon on July 7 causing major crop and road damage. Portions of the O W R N tracks near Lime were washed out in the same storm two days after a prior downpour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker, Or
Japanese cruiser crew visit Bremerton yard tour
Officers and men of two Japanese cruisers touring Puget Sound were welcomed at the Bremerton navy yard. They were escorted through the yard and aboard the battleship Oregon for tours of the facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremerton
Navy Yard
Puget Sound
Oregon
New York Shivers as Temperature Drops
New York experiences a chilly day with temperatures around 4 degrees. Residents brace for the cold as the city endures unseasonably low temperatures in early July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
County Officials Delay Reading Harsh State Hospital Report
State Examiners Tatro and Lieben fault county hospital care and staff, citing inhuman treatment of patients and careless management. Commissioners Hamilton and Knudsen had not read the document before McKenzie demanded a reading, causing a delay before the report finally appeared and then quickly disappeared from discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatro and Lieben
Waldo Richardson
Lafe Hamilton
Kris Knoudsen
David McKenzie
Lafe
Kris
McKenzie
Knudsen
Prosecutor orders recall petition checks for county official
Prosecuting Attorney John F. Murphy wrote letters to J. M. Ogb lesby and J. E. Brockway on Vashon Island directing immediate action to check recall petitions against County Commissioner M. L. Hamilton. The move follows a letter from County Auditor Byron Phelps urging official action after Oglesby and Brockway refused to certify petitions without Murphy instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Murphy
J. M. Oglenby
J. E. Brockway
Vashon Island
M. L. Hamilton
Byron Phelps
Oglesby
Brockway
Murphy
Miss Malone Fined Five For Private Telephone Call
Florence Malone leading woman of the Metropolitan Players was fined five dollars by Stage Director Oliver J. Eckhart for using the telephone switchboard to transact private business during The Woman. The incident occurred as she called Mark A. Kitaman and wife in San Francisco from the Seattle Central line. She defended herself later in her dressing room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Malone
Metropolitan Players
Oliver J. Eckhart
Seattle
Miss Malone
Wanda Kelly
Mark A. Kitaman
San Francisco
Florence
Central
Eckhart
Laundryman Fined for Firing Worker in Wage Case
Ivy manager of a Troy laundry was fined 100 by Judge Gordon for violating state law protecting employees who testify about working conditions. Johanna Hills testified she was not threatened and that Ivy consented to her Olympia testimony, later saying she was fired by Forewoman Jeffries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivy
Troy
Gordon
F. W. Olson
Johanna Hills
Olympia
Sutton
Miss Hills
Jeffries
Keuhlmier
Keuhimier
Olson
Fore
Keeps 'Em Busy: Seattle Fire Responds to Grass Fires
The Seattle Fire Department answered twenty two alarms yesterday. Grass fires plus minor blazes kept crews busy across the city all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Dear Miss Grey Advice Column Reaches Across Hard Times
A reader asks how to cope with an unhappy home life due to a drunken father and whether moving to a new city is wise. The advisor cautions against suffering for another’s sins, suggests independence if possible, and urges charity to heal hate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Grey
Beryl
Neighbors Seek Identity of Alleged Abused Elderly Woman
Cynthia Grey asks if the neighbors who wrote about an elderly woman claim cruel treatment will provide her name and address. The request signals ongoing concern about an alleged welfare matter and potential private information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Grey
Advice Column Question on Love Triangle Etiquette
A reader asks how to handle a visit from a young man who courts one girl while another woman present. The columnist urges treating all involved as acquaintances and friends, suggesting trust and openness to avoid harming friendships. The exchange reflects late nineteenth or early twentieth century social norms on propriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellingham. A
Cheasty's Store New Management Takes Charge
Cheasty's haberdashery has new general manager and part owner C. C. Graves. Graves brings four years overseeing clothing at Meter & Frank in Portland and previously worked with major clothing houses in the United States. The Cheasty's name and policy remain unchanged. Graves promises to uphold the store's 25 year reputation and expand its service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheasty’s Haberdashery
C. C. Graves
Meter & Frank House
Portland
United States
Cheasty's
Cheasty’s
Graves
Williamson seeks appeal after divorce decree division
Spokane July 7 Volney D Williamson millionaire filed a bill of exceptions to the decree granting Mrs Mabel Cotter Williamson a half interest in Tidball and Argo properties and the residence in Spokane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Volney D. Williamson
Mabel Cotter Williamson
Million and Half Left by Jacob Furth
The estate of Jacob Furth is valued at about 1.5 million dollars in an inventory filed by Samuel H. Piles for Mrs. Lucy A. Furth, executrix. It lists 1571 shares Puget Sound Traction Light and Power, 150 shares Puget Sound National Bank, 111 shares Seattle National, 1000 shares Burbank Co, 287 shares Horn Rapids Irrigation, two autos, and cash and securities totaling roughly 1.9 million with farm property and city lots included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Furth
Samuel H. Piles
Lucy A. Furth
Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co
Puget Sound National Bank
Seattle National
Burbank Co
Horn Rapids Irrigation Co
Water Shut Off In District Between 22nd Ave SW And 30th Ave SW
Water will be shut off in the district between 22nd av. S. W. and 30th av. S. W. from West Andover to West Genesee st. on Wednesday July 8 from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m.
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22Nd Av. S. W
30Th Av. S. W
West Andover
West Genesee St
Seattle Girls Return From YWCA Conference at Cohasset Beach
Freckled Seattle delegation attended a recent YWCA gathering at Cohasset beach. They swam in ocean swells, boated, shared ghost stories before campfires and enjoyed long hikes while discussing intellectual topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Y. W
Swami Prakashananda to Discuss Theories in Washington Annex
Calcutta philosopher Swami Prakashananda will discuss his theories for interested readers today and tomorrow at the Washington Annex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swami Prakashananda
Calcutta
India
Washington Annex
Pockets Picked of 55 Dollars at Local Bars
Edmond Eiler of Vulcan lodging house on Sixth avenue had $15 in cash and a $40 draft stolen from him after visiting the Brunswick bar at First avenue S and Washington street. He spent part of the evening drinking at $8 for the lodging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmond Eiler
Vulcan Lodging House
Weller St
Brunswick
Av. S
Washington St
Waists in assorted fabrics offered at special prices
Consisting of odds and ends and broken sizes received recently. Waists formerly sold up to 3.95 in voile, batiste and hand kerchief linen. Another lot is old style high neck long sleeves in extra fine material. Waists 9.00 with embroidery and sheer materials offered special at 1.95.
Seattle yachts race for Lipton Paget title bids
Eight teams line up for elimination races toward the Sir Thomas Lipton Paget Sound trophy event starting July 16. Sir Tom Defender and Spray lead contenders over a 12 mile course from Duwamish buoy to West Point to Port Blakeley and back with daily races this week and extra on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Sir Tom
Defender
Spray
West Point
Port Blakeley
Record of Western Washington Church of Christ conference
The Mission society district conference opened last night at the First Christian church Broadway and Olivest. It reports 61 churches 11000 members 62 Bible classes with total attendance 9534 in the Western Washington district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Church of Christ
Mission Society
First Christian Church
Broadway
Olivest
Irish Emigrant at Pantages Delights Audience
The Irish Emigrant with Charley Reilly and his company provides the melody as the operetta feature at the Pantages. Delmore and Lee deliver a sensational acrobatic act, Olive Briscoe shines in a comic role, Bombay Deerfoot juggles, and Belle and Jones add song and light novelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Reilly
Delmore
Lee
Olive Briscoe
Bombay Deerfoot
Belle and Jones
Rupture Dangers and Truss Fitting at Brendel Drug
The article warns that rupture or hernia is a dangerous condition and explains common symptoms. It urges immediate use of a truss and notes the Brendel Drug Store at 117 Yesterway offers expert, free fitting and adjustments with no charge for fitting, only for the device. Office hours are 9:80 am to 9:30 pm, ladies and children 2 to 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brendel Drug Store
Yesterway
South Side
Pioneer Square
Practical Prescription Against Stomach Acidity
Nine tenths of stomach trouble is caused by too much acid. Early stomach disease is not present but acid irritates the stomach walls and can lead to ulcers needing surgery. The remedy is bisurated magnesia in spoonful doses in a quarter glass of water after meals, taken freely as it is harmless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia
Achoolsa
Y. W.c.a
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