Seattle civic items and society notes from a local paper
A dense list of events and incidents in Seattle includes a 1915 convention note for New York bankers and various community activities. Items mention divorces sought or granted, church fairs, a park officer’s past and present duties, a Commodore Barry monument unveiling with dance, foot-bridge obligations, dances and mixers, a Kappa Alpha Theta alumnae meeting, a Broadway high senior play prep, a Louisa Engstrom grand larceny case update, and a plan for Annapolis enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birthen
R. G. Hopper
New York
Seattle
James Meehan
Gill
St. Anne's Church Fair
Bracken
Park Cop
Seattle Association of Congregational Churches
Conention
Y. W. C. A. Federated Clubs
Prem Club
Commodore Barry Club
Commodore John Barry
Washington
E. Co
Ravenna
Baglea’ Hall
Missouri
Danilo Biornetad
M. J. Nicholson
C. H. Shelley
Trinity Parish
Madrona
Parent-Teacher Association
Hubby
Carl Jacobson
Young Men's Hebrew Association
J. H. Jennings
Fortuna
Madison
Lewehi
Kappa Alpha Theta
Adams Parent-Teachers Association
Broadway High
Louisa Engstrom
Deaconess Home Association
Robi. L. Mitten
Annapolis
Umbermen’s Club
McMasters’ Shingle Co
Kenmore
Martin Hefner
Olverine
Albany
Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
Mre
Ida M. Clark
A. Hambach
Uniform Rank Dancing Club
Driftwood Camp
Moose Hall
Stolen Guarnerius violin and other varied items reported
Los Angeles resident Arthur Gripp reports a Guarnerius violin valued at 1000 dollars stolen. Reports also note A A Nell arrival in Mexico City after being held in Central Mexico. Other items include shipwreck losses, political maneuvers, and social notices across cities from Los Angeles to San Francisco and Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guarnerius
Arthur Gripp
Los Angeles
Mexico City
A. A. Nell
Mexico
Friends
Congress
Roosevelt
South America
Colorado House
Ammuons
Des Moines
United States
Salvador
Mary Robson changes outfits on stage in quick succession
Vic recounts attending The Honeymoon Express at Moore theatre and watching Mary Robson perform rapid quick change gowns. He notes seven rapid costume entrances, wonders how hidden gowns are managed, and jokes that a two hour preparation time signals laziness or deception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic
Little Willie
Annie
Moore Theatre
Mary Robson
Ben Ketchum
Ben
Drop A Tear For Vanished Circus Tradition
A nostalgic column laments the end of a longtime town rite as the Selle-Floto circus and Buffalo Bill stop in Seattle on May 28 29 and 40. It notes water carrying for elephants will end and recalls earlier joys of attending the show with muddy boots and prized tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selle-Floto Circus
Buffalo Bill
Seattle
Fred B. Hutchinson
Portland Woman Relieved of Rheumatism and Bad Stomach
Miss Anna Ingals of Portland reports relief from two years of stomach trouble and rheumatism after using Akoz the California mineral. She says her recovery began quickly and plans to continue the remedy until fully cured. The Northwest cases of relief include stomach, kidney, liver and other ailments. Akoz, a natural mineral mined in California, is sold at The Owl and other drug stores with more information available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Ingals
East Water Street
Portland
California
Akoz
Northwest
The
Owl
Sluicing Season Opens as Tanana River Drops
START SLUICING FAIRBANKS Alaska May 14 With the passing out of the tee in the Tanana river yesterday and the lowering of the water in all Alaska streams sluicing on many creeks started yesterday Prospects are for a good season with plenty of water and labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Alaska
Tanana
Ohio Method Dentistry Promises Gum Health Reform
An advertisement extols the Ohio Method of Dentistry as a cure for gum disease and pyorrhea, claiming it eliminates plates and diseased gums. It touts bridgework, sanitary teeth, and free examinations, urging readers to decide without pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Dear GWENDOLYN and readers seek counsel on love and life
A sequence of answers from Miss Grey addresses a 19 year old in love with an 18 year old mill worker, a 16 year old mother-to-be considering adoption, two underage girls facing illegal marriage, bullying over complexion, cosmetic remedies, and beginner English classes. Each letter seeks guidance on personal choices, responsibility, and social pressures with practical follow ups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwendolyn
Miss Grey
Reform School
Dental ad promises 15 year guarantee and low price plates
Dr L R Clark D D offers sterilized instruments and courteous service with a 15 year written guarantee. Regularly priced Never Slip Plates $5 and extra heavy Gold Crown $4, touting gas and low costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regal Dental
The Neal Treatment Accessible at Seattle Institute
The Neal Treatment offers a safe internal remedy for drink habit, claiming three days to remove craving. It is presented as modern, internationally endorsed and available at the Seattle Institute at 1785 16th Ave or via home service with East 4381 contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal
Seattle
Neal Institute
16Th Ave
East
Mrs Magdalina Werner Heads to Trial for Husband’s Murder
Composed but now refreshed, Mrs. Magdalina Werner prepares for trial next Monday on a complicity charge in her husband’s murder. Her jail illness and recovery are noted as she returns to court appearances. Attorney G. H. Rummens is mentioned in an association election report alongside Spokane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magdalina Werner
G. H. Rummens
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Milan
Panama
Fifth Fleet
People’s Bank Bldg
Pike
White Sewing Machine Co
Moetn
Kiel
East Daily
Bos
Milwaukee
Ali Sveti
Pacific Northwest
Chicago
Duluth
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Montreal
Toronto
Ont
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Dave
Olympian
Milwaulkee
A. P. Chapman, JR
Dept. J. J. Chiswell City
J. P. Whitney
San Francisco
Humphey
W. B. Hale
Wilson
International Federation of Unions
Southern Methodists
Holy Catholic Church
H. D. Winters
Owen
Huerta
St. Louis
Rockefeller
Workhouse
Tempus
Anna Ingale
University Street
Second Avenue
Peg
Dot
L. R. Clark
D. D
Mdougall
Southwick
Bhoonday
Eton
James McCreery
Lily of France
Redfern
Nadia
Parisette
Berlin
Gotham
M McDougall
Pike St
Herman Bindels
Julia
Herman
Henry Werner
Issaquah
J. N. McCash
Inland Empire Sunday School Association
Spokane
Cleveland Club
Norman Lind
Everett Man
Alexico
Credit House
Union St. Men's Store
Union Street
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