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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1905
Page
8
Ivins, Diets & Metzger offer a large stock of art squares in many patterns and sizes. Reductions take effect tomorrow with specials on sizes 7.6 by 9.0, 9 by 9, 9 by 12, 12 by 15, 10 by 12, and 12 by 12 with prices slashed from regular marks.
Mrs Swartz with three young children lived alone on a small Kalama ranch destitute and nearly naked when the sheriff found them. The husband had earlier left after suspecting violent temper as the cause of the mother’s alleged madness.
At the Ballard council meeting the Ballard Electric company was granted a franchise with conditions. A 1000 payment must be made within 30 days to avoid forfeiture, and the lease with the city remains unaffected. The council also passed a bill extending pound limits and approved a Times street sub sewer district proposal to connect to the main sewer.
Relic collectors race to claim timber from the old university building slated for demolition. Rivalry grows as regents must fairly distribute boards and timbers while the library shifts to its new temporary location at Fifth and Seneca amid crowds eager for the material.
Prof E. 8. Meany of the university holds an option on much of the antique woolwork lumber from the building. Several octogenarian exstudents, who helped build the structure, seek portions to craft a pigeonhouse a bookcase or a chair. They are eager to reclaim historic timber for nostalgic purposes.
Under Rule 118 issued in Washington by Commissioner John W. Yerkes, all mixed drinks must be prepared in the presence of the customer or not at all. Deputy Revenue Collector James S. Bushnell enforces the rule, though the law does not specify the required interval between mixing and serving.
The Woodmen of the World Camp 69 held its regular annual session at the Masonic hall on Second avenue and Pike street last night. Chiefs from neighboring lodges attended to aid in ratification. A fine program featured leading local talent and an address on the order’s work by G. K. Rogers.
Olympia March 15 Governor Mead will delay naming the three railroad commissioners until May and will avoid selecting Harry Fairchild. He intends to choose men favorable to railroad interests and not radicals, signaling a cautious approach to the commission despite Fairchild being a close political ally.
Miss Hertha M. Bower of Puyallup obtained a divorce from Clayton J. Bower in Tacoma under a showing of constant quarrels and incompatibility since their 1890 Montana wedding. She also received custody of their two minor sons. The suit cited indignities and lack of support by the husband.
David Bispham delivered a remarkable recital at the Grand Opera house under the Ladies' Musical club, praised as one of Seattle’s finest musical events alongside Schumann-Heink. His versatile program, superb baritone, and stage presence earned wide acclaim from a large, discerning audience. Creatore and his 60-piece Italian band were set to perform tonight, boosting expectations for packed houses. The Ferris stock company’s Thelma drew strong applause as it refined its performance, while The Ferria stock company warmed up for upcoming acts.
John Crittenden Webb presents Thad Little Swede on Third Avenue this week. The dialect performance is well handled with solid singing and several good specialties enhancing the show.
The Star Theater struggles to furnish seats for the steady afternoon and evening crowds as this week's bill proves unusually strong with a high turnout and popular performances.
AnAdvertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pile by M. Flannery of Chicago as a cure for appendicitis peritonitis constipation and biliousness. Priced at 25 cents at G. O. Guy, druggist.
Mayor Ballinger moves to obtain the state estate statute regulating automobiles from Olympia. If no conflict with city ordinance is found, the local measure will be enforced rigorously. Also listed are services for bicycle repairs key making and tool sharpening at Spinning.
Auction style sale offering 250 new laces 10c yard and 10 000 yards embroidery edges 9 to 18 inches wide. 3 000 yards of new soft ribbons 2 to 3 inches wide in silk with fashion shades. Regular values shown but sale price offered Thursday. Strong emphasis on cheapness and variety of patterns and widths.
A sale advertisement lists Royal Granite and Berlin kettles in various sizes with markdowns from regular prices. Copper bottom wash boilers and polished iron kettles are offered at reduced sale prices. Royal Doulton ware a jugs and plates also featured at special sale prices with multiple patterns and decorations.
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