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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1914
Page
7
An affordable bungalow priced at $1,200 features a new fireplace and a splendid view of the Sound and mountains. Located near the city limit with access by car, the property advertises appealing home ownership and nearby builders HOLMEPS HARING at 653 Empire Midge.
Six acres within five miles of Seattle, near a paved highway and crossed by a trout stream. The land is level with good soil and is advertised as the cheapest bay north of Seattle. Price is 300 per acre, with $260 to purchase the acres and the balance payable monthly.
Stall 86 offers fresh shad at 10c each and halibut cheeks at 3c each. Stall 1611 features Labrador herring 2 for 16c and smoked herring 20c per box. Stall 1623 lists fresh flounders 100 lb at 8 1 2d, rock cod 100 lb at 8 1 2d, and Finnan haddine 1d per pound. Stall 18 shows fresh salmon at 3d 1 1 2d per lb and large fresh crabs 2 for 60c. Stalls 44-45 advertise large sweet cantaloupes 60c each or 6 for 3. Sweet oranges and grapefruits also noted. Stall 69 features cauliflower 6c per head and green peas 3 lb for 1c. Westlake stalls list German coffee cake 16-6 per each, Butternut and raisin bread loaf, wax beans 2 lb, black cherries 10c lb, Winesap apples 1d per dozen, asparagus 2 lb 25c. Stall 900 sells hanging baskets with geraniums at 1 each. Stalls 129-182 show dill pickles 10c a dozen, sweet pickles 1 lb, ripe olives 1 lb, full cream cheese 2.00 lb. Stall 21 offers red snapper 100 lb and black cod 8 lb. Stall 801 lists halibut 4 lb at 2.60, salmon 100 lb, and smelt 8 lb at 2.60.
In Judge Gordon's court two interpreters clashed as witnesses testifying for Thos Sedria and Gua Conones accused of hitting Frank Migros with chairs in a Washington street-house. About 75 witnesses were present as disputes over who spoke what caused confusion. The judge called for a disinterested interpreter and adjourned the case to June 30.
The Star staff dines on a single large strawberry cut into steaks with reporters and boys offered portions. Crawford White, deputy county prosecutor, brought seven berries from his Rainier valley patch in a quart box to the Star office.
Citizens of Tolt have reorganized the Commercial Club and drawn up a new constitution. The town will host a grand Fourth of July celebration, with committees appointed at the latest meeting already at work on plans.
J Homer Hess, a former school teacher, was found guilty of a statutory offense by a jury in Judge Dykeman's court. The conviction decision was reached around midnight after the morning session.
Run is Record Portland reports the Grace liner Santa Catalina arrived after a record passage around the Horn from New York to San Pedro in 44 days with engines in continuous operation throughout the voyage.
Mrs. Alice Blair received four thousand dollars in damages from Judge Mackintosh's court after a Madison street cable car started suddenly and twisted her knee. She had sought eleven thousand dollars.
Fire in an early morning blaze destroyed the Mallin Crodt Chemical Co.’s other house in St Louis causing an estimated loss of 150000 dollars. Firefighters battled the flames and officials inspected the scene for causes and damage extent.
The steamship Humboldt, nicknamed the gold ship of the North, is in port today with the first treasure cargo of the year from the Fairbanks district. It brought gold bullion valued at 300000 dollars and 3500 dollars worth of gold dust from the Atlin district.
Melvin Morford eight and his friend John Fulks have been missing since Monday. Authorities sweep Puget Sound county seeking the boys. Twenty three graduates receive diplomas at Seattle seminary exercises with Dr. R A Van der Law Bethany Presbyterians new pastor attending a large reception.
A revised county central committee report shows caucuses in 256 of 411 precincts with 155 precincts unrepresented. After considering Loren Grinstead and ex Gov Mc Bride the committee now booms John H Powell former speaker of the house for chairman of the convention Saturday.
A freckled newsboy on a busy downtown corner shouts through his nose and draws curious questions from a passerby. She asks a Star reporter how Seattle children say the word star, noting Vancouver norms differ and praising the distinctive nasal delivery of Seattle newsboys and conductors.
Ready for Vets Aberdeen reports the city gaily decorated as Spanish American War veterans begin their annual state convention today and continue sessions through Sunday with many social events and parades planned.
Chehalis June 11 A site for a large shingle mill in the new town of Mays twelve miles from Chehalis has been obtained by C A and J C Butler of Ballard. Construction will start at once with a daily capacity of 90000 shingles.
The John Hay Parent-Teachers Association will host a cafeteria luncheon Friday at noon at the schoolhouse. They will listen to addresses during the event.
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