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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1908

Page

8

Eight Divorce Petitions Filed as Judge Frater Returns

Judge A W Frater's return sparked a morning surge at the county clerk's office with eight divorce petitions filed. The list includes Ida E Hicks seeking separation from Charles V Hicks after a marriage in 1873 and deser­tion since 1899, Fannie Maria Garnett and George L Garnett seeking separation, Clara Helene Paul accusing Otto C Paul of failure to support, Hilda Brennan alleging habitual drunkenness and non support, Lida N Snyder claiming desertion by George L Snyder, Clara B Lewis facing similar claim against John P Lewis, and Ada F Swinegard accusing Albert J Swinegard of leaving in 1902. Judge Griffin previously issued a restraining order in the Brennan case.

A. W. Frater Judge Frater Ida BE. Hicks Charles V. Hicks Neton Minn John T. Brennan Hilda Brennan Tacoma Arthur &. Griffin Brennan George L. Snyder Lida N Snyder Olean N. Y John P. Lewis Clara B. Lewis Portland Ada F. Swinegard Albert J. Swinegard Eureka Utah

Oregon R R Tickets On Sale July Dates For Round Trip

Round trip tickets go on sale July 22 and 23 and August 6 7 21 and 22 by the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company. Rates routes tickets and reservations available at Union Ticket Office 608 First Ave NE. Wills is general agent.

Oregon R. R. & Navigation Co Union Ticket Office Wills

Train Ditching Near East Stamford Kills and Injures

One person was killed and several injured when the White Mountain express derailed east of Stamford. A wrecking crew and physicians rushed to the scene on a special train. The engine hit a defective rail causing the derailment. injured passengers were transported to East Stamford for treatment.

Stamford Conn White Mountain

Wife Seeks Community Property and Custody in Cross Complaint

Maria Moscero files a cross complaint asking the court to grant her the community property and custody of two minor children. The filing signals a dispute over marital assets and parental rights amid ongoing judicial proceedings.

Maria Moscero

Woman Answers Divorce Petition Over Husbands Request

The wife files a suit in response to her husband's petition for divorce. She cites her husband Joseph Mascéro who runs a bakery at 923 on her boulevard and says the bakery yields about $900 monthly.

Joseph Mascéro

Murdered to Prevent His Marriage in Dover

In Dover Delaware on July 16 a 60 year old farmer Wm Williams was found dead hanging from a tree with a deep head wound. A license to marry the farm tenant’s 13 year old daughter was found on him. Detectives worked through the night and searched for clues but found no leads. Authorities suspect the man was killed elsewhere and dragged to the tree with no signs of a struggle.

United Press Dover Del Wm. Williams Hin Farm

Summer Outing by Str Venus Leaves Galbraith Dock

The Str Venus runs from Galbraith Dock at Madison Point to the beach with departures at 10 am 2 pm and 6 30 pm and returns at 7 15 pm 12 30 pm and 4 15 pm. A on site restaurant and spring water supplied to each boat provide comfort.

Venus Galbraith Dock Madison

Sample Hosiery Final Clearance at 25 35 55 Cents

Three lots remain from a special purdiag of Women's Sample Hosiery plus odd assortments from regular lines. Includes lisle hose in checks by pin dots lace lisle in plaids plain lisle embroidere and contrasting colors in season shades as well as black and white.

Silk Gloves Offer Special Price for Elbow Length

Advertisement notes silk gloves available in black or white at a special price of $1.15. Describes elbow-length, double finger-tipped, and mousquetaire wrist features.

Linen and Mercer Gingham Waists Priced at 2.95

A selection of summer waists offered at 2.95 includes Linen Waists with plaited fronts blue pi front styles embroidered Cros Linen Waists and Mercer Gingham patterns with fancy stripes. Variety noted among several trimmings for Pre-Inventors selling.

Will Ratify Nomination in Seattle Meeting

The democrats of Seattle and King county plan a ratification meeting next Tuesday night. Speakers include Sen ator George F. Cotterill Charles G Helfner Former Mayor William Hickman Moore Charles A Reynolds and Gen. J. B. Metcalfe. Possible remarks from Congressman Sulzer and State Senator Dunn of New York. Bryan Volunteers and King County Democratic club to attend in force.

Seattle King County George F. Cotterill Charles G Helfner William Hickman Moore Charles A. Reynolds J. B. Metcalfe Sulzer Dunn New York Bryan Volunteers King County Democratic Club

Utility complaints prompt legal view on telephone penalty

Complaints to A. V. Bouillon, superintendent of public utilities, accuse the Independent Telephone Co. of enforcing a 60 cent late penalty on business bills after the 10th of the month. The issue has been referred to Corporation Counsel Calhoun for an opinion on legality.

A. V. Bouillon Public Utilities Independent Telephone Co Calhoun

Firemen To Get Their Full Pay

Fire department members who fought the Hinckley building basement fire will be paid full salary for the time under physician care. Mayor Miller announced the decision and Chief Bringharst said the payroll will go to the auditing committee with full month’s salary for all men.

Hinckley Miller Bringharst

Public Works Boards Accepts Hawley & Lane Olive Street Contract

The Board of Public Works signed the contract with Hawley & Lane for the Olive regrade work after Hawley & Lane submitted the lowest bid of 66014 dollars. Judge Griffin declined to enjoin the action yesterday. Unions met last night at Lahor Temple including Brewery Drivers House Movers Pile Drivers Lion Ship Builders and Holsting Engineers.

Board of Public Works Hawley & Lane Olive Regrade Griffin Superior Court Lahor Temple Lion Ship Bulilderas Holsting

Divorce Granted to Charles H Gray Over Incompatibility

Charles H Gray a local attorney with offices at 598 Bailey Building was granted a divorce from Marian A Gray by Special Judge Fred H Lysons on incompatibility of temperament. They wed Aug 15 1902 in Golden Colorado and have no children. Gray waives reunion of Marian A Peck. alimony set at 60 dollars monthly.

Charles H. Gray Bailey Building Fred H. Lysons Marian A. Gray Golden Colo Gray Marian A. Peck Atty. Lysons Arthur E. Griffin Atty William Parmerlee G. A. C. Rochester

Pastors Debate Suffrage Question Schedules Public Debate

Rev. Sam G Bettes the Cowboy Preacher challenges Rev. Dr. M A Matthews of First Presbyterian to a joint public debate on the woman's suffrage question next Saturday night at the tent on Fourth Ave and Washington St. Volunteers of America participate in heated meetings as Dr Matthews is believed to be in Seattle. American Bankers Association to hold its annual meeting in Denver on September 28.

Sam G. Bettes M. A. Matthews First Presbyterian Church Fourthay Washington St Volunteers of America Matthews Seattle American Bankers’ Association Denver

Twenty-Five Drown As Manila Pleasure Launch Founders

A Manila pleasure launch carrying 75 passengers to Corregidor Island sank today. Twenty-five people drowned including three Americans among them a surgeon in the United States Army. Details of the wreck are incomplete.

United Press Manila United States Army Corregidor Island

Hodge Supporters Plan Meeting Tomorrow Evening

Supporters of Robert T. Hodge, candidate for the Republican sheriff nomination, will meet tomorrow evening at Matthew Dow’s residence 414 Pontinsay. City Republicans have grown interested in Hodge’s campaign and invite all supporters to attend.

Robert T. Hodge Matthew Dow Pontinsay Mr. Hodge Hodge

Victims Recovering From Hinckley Fire Engine Incident

The condition of Howard Th a driver of fire engine 1 who was overcome in the Hinckley breach arpoon was reported today. Andrew V a man of engine could be discharged in a few days.

Howard Th Andrew V

Detached Brick Wall Move Near Complete On Fifth Street

A 40 foot high detached brick wall was moved this forenoon by Ostin and crew at 1528 Sixthay. Eight steel rollers under the rear wall and seven cuts allowed rolling the wall back seven feet. Nine workers assisted, with a quarter turn adjusting the position under foreman supervision. The building is owned by Jess Kelly.

Drew Ostin Jess Kelly

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