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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1922
Page
4
Seattle business leaders hail a building permit surge that signals a broad revival. More than 3 million dollars in permits cover 300 homes 36 new stores and offices 24 warehouses three churches and four houses with further large projects eyed including a 1 million dollar university library addition and a 2 million dollar Skagit project.
Adelaide and Hughes headline at the Orpheum with songs and dances that delight the Seattle crowd. Clarence Oliver and George Olip present a charming clip playlet while Frank Van Hoven returns after six years abroad with a witty act and the Dutton trio end with an impressive equestrian performance. The program also includes Cullen with a new line and the Haley sisters with lively songs, making it one of the season’s best shows.
Local stores stage a fashion revue this week with regu lar displays along Second Avenue and Pine Street. Shoppers viewed styles for the coming season as store windows featured artistically changed displays and welcoming scenes.
The comedy Wait Till Were Married stars Terry Duffy and Barbara Brown at the Metropolitan theater. The pair pose on a tandem ride as they perform daily at the golf links, returning for evening curtain.
Vanity Encampment No 2 1 0 C F announces its second annual high jinks on Saturday night March 25 at the Odd Fellows temple on 10th Ave and E Pine. The night opens with a illuminated street parade featuring 3000 lodge members. 600 candidates will be initiated and a supper served following the parade. Parade forms at 7 30 pm at Fourth Ave and Lenora St with a route to First Yesler Second then back to Lenora and Fourth.
Indorsed by the Seattle Chamber of Commerce and the Elks the Centralia memorial building campaign moves toward completion in King county with a structured Seattle division. Chairmen for divisions include Banking J W Spangler Wholesale John F Welborn Lumbermen J J Jennelle Steamships A F Haines Retail H A Schoenfeld Manufacturing J H Fox Automobiles J G Fenton Rail Roads Fred W Graham Buildings J F Douglas Hotels J C Marmaduke Theaters Carl Reiter Insurance Real Estate D K MacDonald Physicians Dr J B Eagleson Lawyers Carl E Croson.
Under management of Moe er M. Bone son of Gov. Scott C. Bone of Alaska A B Leach Co Eastern bond and investment firm has opened branch offices at 1609 Hoge building.
A widow’s purse containing 3.50 in change and two car tokens was found in Pike Pl market Saturday. The owner reported it to The Star and asks for help locating the rightful owner. the paper will return it if presented.
Auburn roundhouse and a big Mallett locomotive were engulfed after an oil spray caused ignition on Saturday night. Loss estimates range from 500000 to 756000 with property and equipment at risk. Auburn fire department and engine crews fought the blaze until extinguished before Beattie fire department arrived. Special administrator Parnell P Murphy appointed for Helen V Denny estate after her death in Los Angeles.
The term panch derives from the Hindu word meaning five and reflects the original five ingredients in the traditional mixture. The name hints at the recipe’s balanced, quintuple composition.
Joseph A. Swalwell, president of Union National Bank, insists bankers are custodians of deposits and must make prudent loans. He notes Seattle banks lack surplus for broad lending but denies neglecting small factories and manufacturers. He argues banks perform full functions for city development.
The Seattle Coopers tive Stock company presents Thuddies a musical comedy drama set in a French village before the armistice. A doughboy romance drives the plot with songs that captivate the audience. Leading roles are played by James Blaine Mary Ann Robbing Harriet Hellen Vaughn Morgan Howard Tuscell and James Coutts.
Under Sheriff Matt Starwich the 1921 daily operating cost per inmate fell to $1.207, compared with $3.53 in 1920 and $2,506 in 1919, according to the county auditor’s report.
A new Loews Palace Hip show features Elisabeth Solti and company in a musical dance carnival with lively bal lads and popular songs. Reilly Feeny and Reilly perform as a male trio. Hodge and Lowell supply character work in a ribald skit. Turner and Turner execute difficult balancing feats. The future photoplay is The Last Door starring Eugene O'Brien. Funeral services for Benjamin H Schwabland 43 will be held after his mother Mrs John C Schwabland arrives from California. he is survived by his widow Harriet two children and a brother Dr Wallace W Schwabland.
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