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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1913
Page
4
One thousand two hundred children dressed for a final dress rehearsal at the Armory as the May festival opens Friday night. Conductor David F Davies notes strong talent and tickets are nearly sold. A 50 member high school orchestra led by Max Donner accompanies the singers. A full program is set for tomorrow with a new lineup.
State Examiners Lieben and Tatro report 1908 to 1912 coroner funds and valuables went unaccounted. Receipts vanish and unclaimed property should go to the county treasurer, who in two years received only seven dollars in cash and about two hundred dollars in property. Books of E W Butterworth Co undertakers, who handled most cases, were briefly turned over then withdrawn.
The case against the $950000 courthouse bond issue is taken under advisement by Judges Smith and Albertson. Vivian Carkeek alleges the public was misled about the cost of a seven story courthouse and that Gould acted for the commissioners. The outcome hinges on whether the money will only cover three stories.
Chair man McKenzie, after review, will vote for the Hamilton resolution authorizing 1.8 million dollars for roads. He had opposed it earlier due to not reviewing the text while serving as a court witness, but now supports adoption at the next commissioners meeting.
The Faurot Academy of Dancing presents Cinderella at the Metropolitan tonight featuring 22 numbers. Principal performers include William Hanson and Vivian Drake with Nellie Hanson as Cinderella. Other featured pupils are Evelyn Atkinson Farland Maxwell Stanley Gill Marshall Gill Margaret Raine Wilma Heinrich Nan Barritt Lorian Casey and Matty Condon who rehearsed for weeks.
Readable catalog excerpt describes 38 inch and three quarter garments in Eponge Matelasse Wool Brocades and Coverts. Backs are draped plain and belted with self-material or black satin collars. Excellent values at 28.50 offered on the Becond Floor.
Basment Salesroom offers well made Wash Dresses in sizes 6 to 14 years. Dresses feature neatly patterned prints and ginghams with tailored bands and strappings. Special price 65 cents.
Listing of women s apparel fasteners and hair nets with special prices. Items include dress shields Naiad Omo Kleiner in sizes two and special 15 cents Zouave and Bolero Drew shields 38 cents Zone Hair pins steel toilet pins 200 cube 10 cents Wire coat hangers two for five cents Real hair nets small size style special five for 25 cents.
An advertisement showcases three gingham house dresses in blue white and pink tones. The left dress costs 1.50 with a lm collar and turn-back cuffs, the center dress 1.50 with neck and short sleeves, and the right dress 1.95 with a sailor collar.
Lingerie waists offered at 75 cents with fine French lawn and Valenciennes lace. Dutch-neck styles feature French embroidery. Basement Salesroom advertises the special priced items and looks to attract bargain shoppers.
Savings on hoses, reels, mowers, rakes and grass shears offered in a lawn care equipment sale. Hose and reel combination priced at 5.50, diamond lawn mowers 3.25 to 3.50, twenty inch rakes 0.35, grass shears 0.40, and garden tools 0.40. Rainbow Lawn Sprinklers 0.40 with broad spray coverage. Housefurnishings Beetles.
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