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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1908
Page
6
Advertising rates and terms are listed for consecutive days per line and word pricing. The Ballard Agency and Main Office contact details are provided with phone numbers and locations. The Star disclaims accuracy and liability for errors in telephoned advertisements.
The notice calls for private lodging in Beattie during a visit by Prince Mupert. It seeks volunteers to accommodate guests, with payments around $6,006 total. Public interest focuses on committee meetings set for May 5 at a residence near Polk and Division, urging available rooms and safe hosting arrangements.
Reports indicate Thama Likmont plans five blocks of a new water system, with a level and solid installation. Water piping connects to nearby areas as a present low rivets of 6660 to 800 dollars. An American bank main 41 intersection is noted in relation to the project.
A property listing notes prices in the University District will more than double this summer. It urges quick action on a $100 lot opportunity that could be a money maker as lines extend to the end of the line.
Ballard notes report the funeral for Dr M L Adams deputy health officer of Nillard set for 2 50 pm at Gilman Park M B church with Fraternal and medical associations involved. Other items include Republican caucuses in Ballard precincts for county convention and various school dances church services and a baseball game featuring Ballard against Schlumpf’s Imperators.
A 2 million dollar offer has been made for the Moran company plant and 27 acre tidewater site near Charles I. The Moran owners ask 2.5 million and negotiations may hinge on a compromise. If sold the plant must relocate within a year.
OCR text fragment mentions orchards and reed, but lacks coherent facts or names. Content hints at orchard terms and prepositions without clear event, person, organization, place, or date. Unable to determine a newsworthy item from readable fragments.
In Selah Wenese Valleys near North Yakima the Century Realty Co markets Jewell Orchards and Opportunity Orchard tracts. The firm promises simpler terms than competitors and invites Penditeag orchard owners to inquire at 1018 Alecks Bide.
A fragmented ad details multiple land and home plots with prices and cash terms. Properties include lake view sites near a new car line, suburban lots near DPuniap, 4 room cottages near Millman City, and near Marrett end Hremerten. The notice stresses a sale by The yest TV Loan Banking Co at hirt Ave Cor James Maio.
A real estate notice describes a farm between Seattle and Acoma with seven acres and main structures. It lists house, barn, poultry buildings, gardens, and fields producing grain and vegetables. The owner must deliver a loan or payment of 1500 dollars, with terms specified by ChaRice Somers Company of the Alashe Building.
Prospectus for an excursion from Gun Day to Paget offers 10 acre plots near Reattion with $25 lots and $1 down, $1 weekly payments. Steamer Reliance from foot of Columbia Coleman Dock advertised May 1 outing by G Honon WH Green & Co Inc.
City officials suspended salary payments to a bacteriologist after an oversight left the council unaware of regular extra pay. An ordinance to correct pay procedures was not enacted, delaying part of the month’s salary while authorities review the matter and return to proper compensation. The issue involved Kellogg Wan and Dr Vriende amid council discussions and a committee motion.
A judge remarks on a defendant who pleaded guilty to assault to avoid prison. The case involves Denuty Prosee Prigmore and a warning about dishonor. The narrative references a California earthquake and remarks on the defendant’s prior seven months in jail and three additional months granted by Jo Frater for his drinking habit.
A large paving plan covering 38 Rainier Heights blocks and streets from Jackson Bridge to 20th Street is proposed by the Second ward company and to be presented to the council as an inj ordinance.
A morning accident at a Milwaukee location on the North Bend pass way left several injured while at work. A man and two others were involved, with a bystander named Bonney Watson identified as a 30 year old spectator.
Advert responds with bold prices for large homesites near University urging quick action. Mentions Hemlock Ave access and a down payment plus monthly terms. Prices range from 460 to 9650 with monthly payments around 168. Locations include University and Hemlock Ave.
The Standard Furniture Co won a major contract to furnish the new federal building in Seattle after nationwide competition. April fire losses totaled 19 324 with building and content values at 981 800. Two fires were caused by curious children and matches in the home.
Real estate notice describes a house on Tard Ave between Wester Way and Jefferson with a wired electric pea and 8 good baths, priced at 1.8 cash 600 part. Includes lot worth 1.8 and weights house and ICT. Contact W B Orr & Co Inc at 118 Alesha Building for details.
The fight against bubonic rats along the waterfront will restart after a Chamber of Commerce conference with the health department steamship officials and pier owners scheduled for next Wednesday afternoon. A man under care of the King Street Passenger Depot supervisor was arrested at dawn by Patrolman Hank Keefe on a trespassing charge to be prosecuted by Robert Dedgeon.
A Pall Mall car porter named William Wilson was discovered asleep on duty, prompting an investigation into his conduct and potential disciplinary action by the railway company.
The steam er Iroquois of the Inland Navigation company broke her propeller while en route from Seattle to Victoria last night and was forced to return to her pier.
Special excursion offers to East Chicago and return 72.50 to St Louis 67.50 to Omaha and Kansas 60.00 to other points Tickets issued by the Ore n R R Nav Co through Port nd and Baltlake or Denver Departures May 4 May 18 June 5 6 and 20 and other dates through August Call or write Uns ten ket Office 608 First Ave KE Elite General Agent.
Pioneer Nine members of Nationat Land Co. pursue a project listed as O8 F046 with details scant in the readable text. The report notes organizational involvement but provides few concrete facts or outcomes.
An unclear report describes Erling Lueken in a room at the Acial hotel reception with a friend, with a bed containing $70 in gold. Details are incomplete and the sequence of events is not clear.
Cc Cushman and the assay office associate with L A Arnold appear before Judge A W Frater in superior court on March 28. The proceedings cover three days of testimony in a murder in the second degree charge.
Bessie Ellis petitions for divorce from William A. Ellis on grounds of non support and cruelty. Ada Russell seeks desertion as a basis for divorce from Roy F. Russell. Details indicate multiple petitions filed in local court.
Ella Brown of 1735 East reports a warrant sworn against Lee Williams for assault and battery dated April 29, seeking legal action.
A man at 314 W Crockett told police today that a stranger warned of a trial. The report notes the man’s apprehension and ongoing investigation into the unidentified visitor.
Boats depart daily from Pier for brief harbor tours as Piper and Taft present a baby carriage ride event for families.
A Homesite 2 tote and a Four-room cottage are offered with low initial cash, monthly balance plans, and limited details. Listings mention Alaska Ride area, 707 to T13, Eighth Ave N W, and contact Hard 1167 for outlay, plus Waller Bros offers parcels at 6th and California.
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