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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1901

Page

4

Fire destroys new residence on ty third avenue and Roy street

A newly built house at ty third avenue and Roy street was consumed by fire, leaving $1800 in damage with $1400 insured. Neighbors suspect arson, noting suspicious activity near the burning building and previous burned shavings observed a week earlier.

Twenty-Third Avenue Roy Street John Lovelace Henry Harvey Ty-Third Avenue Leurana Seventeenth Ave East Madison Street C. Olds Harvey

Confirmation Day Reflections and The Crooked Timber

A ceremony at the Temple de terday morning confirms Rose Colaky Peasie Da Geedman and Lisake Ros before a large Jewish community. The program includes sermons, hymns, diplomas, and blessings with speeches from Rabbi Joseph and others. A separate review notes Crockett in a woodlands drama with Eleanor Vaughn, praising its atmosphere and the backwoodshero portrayal, alongside new moving pictures at the Searchlight theater.

Rose Colaky Peasie da. Geedman Lisake Ros Jos Tse Pulpi Shiree Serceaves Tion Lizzie Rosentha Carrie Goodmas Torrente M. A. Gottstein Reem Rabbdi Joseph Verdi Goldsby Mise Abrama Messrs Thomas and Grass Abe Eees Rose Colsky Bion Rodney Katie Grunbaum The Culture Club Lees

Arm of diver found in shark near Charleston

In Charleston D C on June 17 the arm of a negro was found inside a 16 foot shark that had attacked the Nehtahip crew off ion bar. The shark had been skirting the waters after a recent fishing incident and the arm was recovered after a desperate fight.

Charleston D. C Tng

Residents Demand More Frequent Streetcar Service

Southern suburban residents complain about passing through Worstrough to reach the city. A committee has looked into running streetcars every twenty minutes from Occidental Avenue and Way to Sixth and Jackson to connect with Grant cars.

Worstrough Occidental Avenue Sixth and Jackson

The Frawley company at Grand opera house ends Seattle run

An audience packed the Grand opera house last night for a double bill by the Frawley company concluding Seattle’s longest run. Richard Harding Davis’s The Li was the curtain raiser, with Mr. Carruthers played by Harrington Key. The main feature His Wife’s Ther with J. KR Amory received praise for honest, fully drawn performance. Alice Johnson and Miss Phosa McAllister also scored strongly in supporting roles. Frank Mayo’s Davy Crockett at Third Avenue theater drew a crowded house with Vren French in the title role and a solid company, praised for clean, straightforward moral tone.

Frawley Grand Opera House Seattle Richard Harding Lioe Yee Harrington Key Carruthers Frawl Reynolds Mr. Frawley Martin J. KR. Amory Wm. H. Crane Vallam Frank Mayo Davy Crockett Third Avenue Theater Fr K French

Funeral services for Mrs Amelia J Burns held for Seattle resident

The funeral for Amelia J Burns who died Friday morning was held at the family home 1415 Eleventh Avenue yesterday afternoon. A longtime Seattle resident of 15 years, many elf settlers attended. Rev G Reiche of Tacoma officiated with interment at Lakeview cemetery.

Amelia J. Burns Eleventh Avenue

The Summer Man Wardrobe Guide

The summer man should own six outfits for varied social settings. Include a full dress suit with tuxedo or dinner coat, a light tweed Scotch suit, a negligee or shirtwaist two-piece, a summer shirt waist, plus practical daywear for boardwalk and golf outings.

Wardrobe Wisdom For Men In Day Affairs

A fashion expert says a black coat and two medium dark striped trousers form a day wear trio. He warns most men need six suits including a business traveling suit and a rainy day outfit, while suggesting the frock coat and light trousers can be dispensed with for formal events.

Day of Sunshine in Seattle Draws 5000 Plus to Excursions

Yesterday's warm spell lured over five thousand residents out of the city for a day at wood and beach. Sound steamers ran to Pleasant Beach Port Madison and Bremerton carrying painters and decorators to a Pleasant gathering. The Albion City of Denver and Fairhaven ferried workers to Pleasant, while the Alice Gertrude served the Hiberniana at Port Madison.

Seattle Woode Pleasant Beach Port Madison Bremerton Albion City of Denver Fairhaven Pleasant Alice Gertrude Hiberniana

Chicago contractor kills mother-in-law then commits suicide

Robert Fulford, a Chicago contractor, travels to the McCord farm near London Ontario in June. He shoots Mrs. Jenne McCord in the yard after demanding information about his wife and then kills himself. The incident follows a dispute over love and separation from his young wife.

London Ont Chicago Robert Fulford Jenne McCord Oherton Here Fulford

Telegraph Operator Exam Notice at Port Royal City

The local civil service board received a Washington bulletin announcing a July 3 examination in this city for the telegraph operator position at Port Royal with a salary of $2 per day. Diamond Lee & Storage Co. promote savings on books and offer contact via Tel Main 1059. address 1407 Second Ave.

United States Civil Service Soma Today Washington, D. C Port Royal Diamond Lee & Storage Co Save Money Tel

Cornerstone laid for Academy of the Holy Names on Broadway

The cornerstone for the Academy of the Holy Names at Broadway and Madison Street was laid with Rt. Rev. B. J. O'Dea presiding. About 400 children and clergy attended as donor, architect, and school leaders were named. The ceremony included a benediction and a Jubilee hymn.

Academy of the Holy Names Broadway Madison Street B. J. O'Dea Nisqually McKinley Hishop O'Dea Gov Rogers Mames Mary

Building permits issued by city engineer office

The office of the city engineer lists permits for several structures. J H Stack receives a one story frame dwelling at 615 John Street East costing 600 dollars. Lare Peterson gets foundation repairs at 110 North Broadway for an unspecified sum. Chas N Putterworth expands at 521 Olympic Place for 800 dollars. Cora Atwell files for a one story dwelling at 6843 Meadow Place costing 200 dollars. PF H Jacobs builds a one story dwelling at 6514 Fourth Avenue Northwest for 200 dollars. A G is noted but details are incomplete.

J. H. Stack John Street Lare Peterson North Broadway Chas. N. Putterworth Olympic Place Cora Atwell Meadow Place PF. H. Jacobs Fourth Avenue Northwest A. G

Summer Vacations Boost Soda Fountain Busy Times

Summer has returned, the soda fountain runs busy with mysterious drinks and patent medicines offered at low prices. Shoppers get exactly what they ask for with no coaxing to buy unwanted items. A fresh batch of Gunther's famous candies arrived yesterday at modest prices.

Gunther Bartell Co Northwest Tleef Liebig Hood

Unplotted land and multiple frame dwellings listed for building costs

A Northeast quarter land plot and several proposed structures are described with estimated costs. Purchasers include J F Anderson for a theatre frame cottage, D McNamara for a 1 story dwelling at 601 Republican Street, Jan Gleason for a barn addition at 2011 East Columbia Street, John A Holmen for a two and a half story dwelling at 6703 West Green Lake, Jas Walley for a 2 story dwelling at 310 Maynard Avenue, J B Ricard for a 3 story dwelling at 121-123 Yerler Way, Minor and Howell avenues stands for the North West Siegele Track association, H Middleton for a 2 story dwelling at 712 Ninth Avenue, Swann Lewis and Nelson Lewis for a 2 story dwelling at 1427 Fifth Avenue.

Fivon J. F. Anderson Pitty-mixth Street D. McNamara Republican Street Jan, Gleson East Columbia Street John A. Holmen Weet Green Lake Jas. Walley Maynard Avenue J. B. Ricard Yerler Way Siegele Track Association Minor Avenue Howell Avenue

Deer Eye Haunts Buffalo Hunter In Quirky Quote

The fragment recalls Huaffalo Hil admitting a deer’s gaze unsettles him, saying only a brute can shoot a deer when it looks at him. He notes deer appear soft and confiding, unlike buffalo or bear. Special sale by M. D. Pease Johnson Co. lists millinery and apparel at 1107 Second Ave. Keep in mind Cline's piano house.

M. D. Pease- Johnson Co Second Ave

Dolphin and Charles Nelson Shipments to Alaska Reported

Two steamships cleared for southeastern Alaska last night the Dolphin and Charles Nelson. The Dolphin carried 126 passengers and a large cargo while the Nelson carried 400 000 shingles material for canneries and 96 009 feet of lumber. Dr Cumyow s Chinese Root cures rheumaticm. Office Lyon house 214 Columbia street between Second and Third avenues hours 9 4 m to p m.

Alaska The Dolphin Charles Nelson Nelson Cumyow Omee Lyon House Columbia Street Second Avenue Third Avenue

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