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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1902
Page
4
Joseph Jenkins a steamboat man and former prize fighter known as Denver Ed reappears in a local arena incident. Deputy Tom Bevan reports a morning arrest following a confrontation that left Ed with a badly marked face, a memento of past battles and public notoriety.
Markets show a boxy seasonal pattern with fruit selling well and ample staple goods. California shipments by rail arrive with new stock favored at high prices. no standout feature today. Butter eggs and meat prices stay steady, while wheat and grain rates remain as quoted. tomorrow may bring changes.
An outlet advertises a combined sale of vegetables and canned goods alongside men’s suits and footwear. It touts buying stock from Lord & Church at 45 cents on the dollar, promising deep discounts across suits, shirts, socks, and calfskin shoes with sample prices listed and the store at Washing and Occidental avenues.
A garbled OCR style fragment lists items like eggs and poultry, cream, and market prices. Mentions Washington Creamerton and Puget nouns. Appears as a rough catalog of per unit prices and product names with unclear context or dates.
George Ardis reported a missing dishwasher from his residence at the Georgie Hotel, with a theft noted yesterday alongside stray phrases about a pursued man. The garbled text also references financial concerns and a proclamation of continuing a fight, mentioning banks and a firm called Hi Dearborn & Co.
Harrington Reynolds came back to California with several new company members led by Mina Kiener Gordon who portrayed leading roles with Florence Roberts in Za Za. He found the factory in good shape and plans LA engagements in August and September with an option on NY agents for several plays to be presented on return to Beattie. The Caledonia Club picnic was rescheduled for Beadle Life Sunday with Madmon Park as the venue and a $1000 prize.
Mrs Fwnorworth will hold an exhibition of hand painted china in her studio in the Downs lock room 24 44 86 on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday of this week.
A special sale in the children's department offers nearly 50 white dresses with regular prices from 15 to 4.25 dollars, now 25 percent off. The ad notes a closeout of fine fabrics to move perishable goods as the department undergoes building changes.
A Monday sale features Grass Linen and Batiste novelties at $1.19, with extra special tucked and embroidered pieces closing out as the season wanes. Natural linen shades offered at low prices, and an elegant line of neatly tucked cross and over linen and all-overs, worth up to $5.96 per yard, advertised.
Several childrens frocks described with Persian lawn fabric, Mechilin and Point de Paris lace, ruffles, tucks, and sashes. Prices noted show former marks, discounts, and sale figures including 46.76 dollars, with references to satin ribbon details and lace inserts.
The Downstairs Store advertises daily bargains as it moves stock toward the Pike Street basement end. Featured items include China plates, pickle dishes, candy sticks, dinner sets discounted to 12 98, Rogers forks and knives, spoons, and graniteware at substantial off prices.
Advertises 50 dozen men’s socks at one dollar each with a special 3 for $1.00 offer. Mentions new arrivals including white moire antique hands and other men’s wear, emphasizing low prices and display at the store.
A listing notes a marking priced at 1.98 dollars to be set tomorrow at the exteami nary location. The fragmented text cites minimal details about the item and venue, with no clear entities beyond the stated price and vague place hints.
A Northwest knitwear retailer touts itself as a leading bargain spot for women’s wear. The store advertises large purchases and daily sales of quality stock from moderate to premium. Tomorrow prices will include Silk and Lisle Stockings and Silk and Lisle Underwear for Women.
Purse friendly offers on women’s hosiery including Pure Thread Sik Black Lace Openwork Hose and Pure Lisle Openwork Hose in multiple colors with spliced heels and toes. Also advertised are Swiss Ribbed Silk vests and ribbed silk and wool vests in assorted colors, with sale values ranging from 0c to 31.29.
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