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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1905
Page
8
An advertisement details a folding bed by Eastern manufacture priced at 12.00, finished dark golden with a large oak front panel. It describes simple construction, easy operation, woven wire springs with three spiral rows, and a beveled French plate mirror top. Regular price 18.00.
Three quarter and full size iron beds offered at special price of 4.85 with regular price 7.00. Full size available in white and gold forest green and gold and dead black and gold. Three quarter size in blue and gold or black and gold.
Stone, Fisher & Lane Company plans to expand its department store by adding two stories to the current building after leases expire. The main store and its annex have grown closer over the past year and will be connected to form a larger complex. Construction is expected to begin in the coming months, making the store one of the largest in the market.
Perry Sanford, described as the oldest colored citizen of Battle Creek and a former Kentucky slave, tried to kill himself at the St Nicholas Hotel on Friday night by slashing his throat with a jackknife. The wound was examined on his right side and it took over an hour to open the knife. He is expected to die.
Detective reports introduce Jackie Dick Ryan new to town. five years earlier he burglarized a lakeside home near Denay Park, stealing $000 worth of goods. Arrest followed at the Exchange saloon. most plunder recovered. He pled guilty and served five years with early release for good behavior.
In Norristown Pennsylvania the court dismissed a case over land once held by the Borore family in Pottstown. The ruling held that no law can disturb graves reposing on land conveyed by individual deed not tied to church grants or Commonwealth gifts.
Rates for westbound colonist passages published by Great Northern Railway offer pre payment options for relatives or friends by mail or wire. Money back if unused.
Extra Special net top lace patterns offer Velvets and inserts in white cere Paris shades with widths up to 8 inches. Notting ham and Point de Paris laces feature values to $1.90 yard. Wash laces in Normandy Verise tingham and Chantilly designs priced around 60c to 76c yard. Additional Yorkings and bands display Paris and ecru shades with varying widths and prices.
A local jeweler promotes a sensational sale to boost the Jewelry Section featuring watches for men and women at significant discounts. Listings include various gold filled and hunting case models from leading makers with regular prices and sale figures, urging customers to visit the store to see the unprecedented value.
Local ads announce short term discounts on a oak dresser with mirror, serpentine front and brass trim, two day only sale. A highly finished banister back rocker and a steel spring rocker are offered at reduced prices alongside a lifetime warranted steel wire top.
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