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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1909
Page
8
Fragmented ad text mentions selling items and ranges with prices, listing various furniture pieces and miscellaneous goods. The readable portion hints at used items for sale and an interest in merchandise, though the full context is unclear.
In Bremerton a new promotional offer advertises a free auto tour of Navy Yard sights. The ad lists offices at Seattle 106 Cherry Street and Bremerton Oregon Building with calls to visit for details and to obtain tires for the trip aboard the steamer HH Kennedy.
Delegates gathered for the first annual Pacific Coast Logging Congress to discuss careful logging methods aimed at preserving young growth and fostering second growth. Officers to be elected. attendees plan to visit Morrill and Ring lumber camp near Mukilteo by train.
An advertisement promotes Bremerton near the Navy Yard as a growing area with city water and a guaranteed profit in one year. It touts a high-elase residence parcel placed for sale alongside Uncle Sam’s expenditures and promises large returns from a small investment.
The Star prints gratitude for support given to Mrs. Fasenidge after 11 months at Beattie General Hospital. She has moved to Mrs. Beck’s home in Columbia City for care. Donations fund burn treatment gear and essential supplies. additional help needed. W. S. Dunlop and W. H. Murray seek linen and sheets. Communications about George Fasenidge’s employment welcomed (East 891).
Washington lawmakers near finalization of the tariff bill with President Taft's priorities still unresolved. Fort Worden saw militia and regulars practice as three forts repulsed a nighttime squadron attack. Other items note Cushman successor election urged by Washington legislators, Mrs Edens death, missing county attorney E K Brown, Chamberlain death rumors after meeting the king, Parrish nominated postmaster at Wilbur, and wheat prices closing lower in Chicago.
Four baby elk about six weeks old were brought to the five game exhibit at AcYoP by L G Kern of the park. They were fed after a 200 mile journey through Olympic foothills and arrive weak but expected to recover with nourishment and care. Catalogue 18 of the exposition department was completed by Director of Exhibits Dobeh and will be on press in ten days detailing every exhibit on the fair grounds and official buildings.
A shelter would be created at the triangle at Yenlor Way and Thirday under a DIN introduced by Councilman Con waynet nlaht. The bill envisions weather protection and overhead coverage for people waiting for cars, halting exposure at the curb.
A Paris society forms with prominent figures from letters art and the army to create a monument. The event outlines future plans and the objectives of the group in commemorating a significant cultural or national landmark.
A 10 year old boy named Robert Fitch vanished from 120% Harrison Street after leaving for his newsstand at Thirday and Pike. His mother, worried and holding no hope he ran away, describes his clothing and fears he may have been led by older boys seeking work. Police and neighbors urged to contact the mother with any information.
Wednesday marks A Y P E program and many society days across the Pacific Coast Exposition. Highlights include the Japanese Building dedication, Pacific Coast Logging Congress activities, Oregon and Washington medical associations, and a full slate of concerts lectures and exhibitions at the Oregon, Utah, and Japanese Buildings. The day closes with a Butte Anaconda excursion arrival, a fireworks display, and receptions in multiple pavilions.
Multiple divorce actions surface in Puyallup and nearby areas. Frances Zavolovekik granted separation from her husband entangled in insanity claims. Edith M Wright awarded divorce from Alfred H Wright. Maude M Wilson and Stella Payne file suits in Ballard. Ethel J Alyott seeks divorce from Samuel E Alyott. Covell families show separations amid residency moves from Lincoln Nebraska to Washington Navy Yard era context.
Mrs Sarah Rogers widow of the late Governor John BR Rogers of Washington died last night at her home 6421 15th av N W Paralysis, with which she was stricken six months ago, was the immediate cause of death. she had been an invalid for years past.
Dance tonight at Dreamland located at Seventh Avenue and Union Street with free admission. The notice also promotes The Star's classified real estate column offering home buying information.
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