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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1909

Page

5

General Ballington Booth Arrives in Seattle Tomorrow

General Ballington Booth head of the Volunteers of America will arrive in Seattle tomorrow afternoon from Portland. He will be met at the depot by Major Markel and ride to the Savoy hotel with General Peiding and Colonel Walter Duncan. He will address gatherings at the First M B & B church and the YMCA auditorium and Plymouth Congregational church, as plans for expanding work are discussed. Mrs Booth is in New York recovering from an appendectomy.

Ballington Booth Volunteers of America Seattle Portland Markel Savoy Hotel Peiding Association Walter Duncan M. B&b Y. M Plymouth Congregational Church Spokane Mra New York Quaker Drug Co

City to detail extensions for street and house lighting

Superintendent L B Youngs will submit a district based lighting plan to the council outlining additions to street and house lighting in every ward. The plan divides the city into districts and sub districts with a full estimate per foot to guide bond funded extensions. A commission will confer on allocating funds after the district map is prepared.

L. B. Youngs Municipal Light and Water Departments Supt Youngs

Shiny Fat Folks Cure Promoted For Oily Skin

An advertisement describes a facial cure for oily skin and excess fat. It claims a remedy using Fluid Extract Aromatic and Peppermint Water to clear blood of fats, improving complexion. It promises weight loss of 26 to 30 pounds in a month with regular use after meals and at bedtime.

Fair Opens In 57 Days

Federal and Wall Paper Co announces Beredsim wallpaper production and offers paperhangers and plans to supply materials in time for the upcoming fair opening in 57 days.

Federal & Wall Paper Co

Minstrated Orthodontia Lectures At Dr E H Stanley

Dr E H Stanley presents evening lectures on orthodontia at his residence 222 North Tier Street through March. Tonight focuses on mouth and dental care.

E. H. Stanley North Tier St Mouth

A Y P E Mystic Emblem Puzzle Attracts Prizes

A Y P E Mystic Emblem features a collection of letters and figures allowing many word and sentence constructions. The Star announces prizes for the most letters found and the most words created from those letters, with capitals and lowercase used freely.

Magnolia hill residents urged to join city water main

Residents along Thirty-third avenue West on Magnolia hill peninsula rely on a stream reported contaminated by city bacteriologist tests. The health department warns immediate connection to city mains to prevent a potential epidemic of disease.

Thirty-third Av. W Magnolia Hill Health Department

Heary Wins Contract for CM Spokane Feeder Line

H. Heary awarded contract to construct the first feeder of the Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound railroad from St. Maries to Potlatch. Project opens up thousands of acres of timber and fruit lands for development and shipment.

H. ©. Heary Chicago Milwaukee Puget Sound St. Maries Potlatch

Hens in Seattle: how many cackles per day

A playful piece notes 250000 hens across the United States lay 52500000 eggs annually to feed Seattle. The text humorously questions the exact number of cackles produced, while listing breakfast eggs and varied phrases.

Seattle United States

Too Young to Wed J L Bryen and Blanche Raynor

In Ann Arbor on March 24 a license for J L Bryen a 23 year old University of Michigan law student and Blanche Raynor a New York actress was canceled by the local clerk after fraternity friends argued the marriage was ill advised.

Ann Arbor, Mich J. L. Bryen Law Department University of Michigan Blanche Raynor New York City Firyen Bryen

Bonnie Scots to entertain brothers at Moore theatre

April 1 at the Moore theatre will feature J. M Milton the world’s greatest Scottish tenor and the Imperial Beota Concert and Entertainment company direct from Scotland. Ruby Grant and Barclay perform, with a pianist and other acts promising a lively program for Scots and friends in town.

Moore Theatre J. M Milton Imperial Beota Concert and Entertainment Company Scotland Brown Heath Shaggy Wood New York City J. M. Hamilton Scotia Ruby Grant Barclay Harry Lauder Marclay

Beatty Sent Toward Extradition in Monrovia Bank Robbery

Dayton dispatch reports George Allen Beatty, accused of robbing the First National Bank in Monrovia California, is en route in custody of Sheriff Hammell Los Angeles. A woman arrested with Beatty also heads to California.

Dayton George Allen Beatty First National Bank Monrovia Cal Hammell Los Angeles Beatty California

Library contracts let for central library approach

A contract with Cawsey and Lohse for the central library approach was let yesterday at a price of 22,925 dollars. Contracts for three new branch libraries in Green Lake Wear Seattle and University districts will be awarded on April 6.

Central Public Library Cawsey & Lohse Green Lake Wear Seattle University

White girl to wed her Japanese lover

In San Francisco a rumor says Helen Gladys Emery daughter of Archdeacon John Emery plans to wed Gangiro Aoki outside California to evade state law. Public opinion condemns the alliance though the couple proceeds amid controversy and press attention.

San Francisco Helen Gladys Emery John Emery Episcopal Diocese of California Gangiro Aoki

Retired Accountant Fires At Wife in San Francisco

Thomas W. Grant a 65 year old retired expert accountant living at 787 Baker Street fired three shots at his wife while delirious from illness. Two bullets struck her abdomen and right hip leaving her condition serious. Grant has been jailed.

San Francisco Thomas W. Grant Baker St

Acting Governor signs general bills and state aid measures

Olympia reports Acting Governor signs bills including topographic map funds of 20 600 for veterans early Indian wars, highway levy increase, state aid for university regents, rail rights-of-way grants, and 60 for Puyallup and Stuck River improvements. Montana senator cites Flathead reservation open for settlement by late summer.

Olympia Peineen Dink Aerestieiion National Item Congress Osher South Wesern Washington Stateiversity Regents Puyallup Stuck Rivera New Lande Mibroula Mont United States Dixon Montana Flathead Reservation

Judge Silas Reid Retained in Third District

Fairbanks dispatch from Delegate Wickersham reports Judge Silas H. Reid will stay as judge of the third district despite the division bill shake-up. Locals hoped a new Tenana district judge would be drawn and Neid might move to Valdez in the fourth district.

Fairbanks Alaska Wickersham Washington Silas HH. Reid Tenana Neid Valdes

Pianola Recital Draws Strong Interest at Johnston Co

The Pianola Recital by Misa Francenia Eldridge and Mise Marte Mishop at Johnston Co. promises a large audience with heavy demand for tickets. Those planning to attend should apply for reserved seats tomorrow at D. B. Johnston Co. and University to secure free reservations.

Johnston Co Misa Francenia Eldridge Soes Mise Marte Mishop Vioniste D. 8 University

Gold Dust Stands In For Many Cleaners

A writer claims there is a universal cleaner that replaces all special preparations used for washing and cleaning. The article notes Gold Dust as the single cleaner that removes the need for borax ammonia BAUTU sene or naphtha and can substitute for a wide range of cleaning compounds.

Strike at Yakima Association Claim Opens Rich Trunk

In Chatanie district a new strike on the flat near Little Eldorado Creek reveals an extensive uncovered trunk linked to a Tennessee find. Chatanika is expected to become a major producer like other rich tributaries. In Fairbanks Alaska on March 24 the Gold Stream claim reports early yields. The first two weeks netted 18000 dollars and the season may yield about 500000 in gold.

Yakima Association Chatanie Little Eldorade Croek Tennessee Chatanika Fairbanks Alanka Goldstream Hase

Bake Oven Cure Lasting for Rheumatism

A testimonial praises the Bake Oven Treatment from Loughney and Loughney as a lasting cure for rheumatism. The speaker reports full daily work resumed after eight months and claims the doctors provide free consultation at their Seattle offices, with hours and a nurse available for women.

Loughney and Loughney Booth Park Seeattle People's Savings Bank Bidg Seconday Pike Et

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