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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1914
Page
5
The V and H shoe store prepares a final clearance eight days before new stock arrives in Seattle around June 1. Mr Brown has taken charge and ordered men and women shoes to replenish stock, while current inventory of about 4 800 pairs is marked down further and the store closed for final arrangements.
The V. & H. Shoe Shop announces a closing out sale on all women and misses shoes in stock. White canvas pumps and oxford styles in small sizes and narrow widths are priced from 2.00 to 4.00. Forty eight hundred pairs remain, with only eight selling days left. Sale begins tomorrow at 9 oclock from 1208 Second Avenue.
Regal Dental Offices promotes services at 9405 Third Ave NW corner Union. Dr L R Clark is listed as manager and customers are urged to bring the advertisement when they visit.
Herbert T. Condon bursar of the University of Washington faced two youths who held him up near his home at 4616 21st Ave N E. They aimed nickel plated guns but fled when approached. The incident preceded a $200 salary increase granted to Condon by the board of regents.
Stewart Steele, a taxicab driver, was found guilty of third degree assault by a jury in Judge Gilliam’s court. Camila Casaleri, a vaudeville dancer, accused him of kidnapping her during a wild cab ride. Penalty potential includes a $1,900 fine, a year in county jail, or both.
Irenah Fuqua files for divorce alleging February 1 incident when her husband Waldallace Fuqua told her he would take another woman to a show and left her standing on the street. Attorney Hugh C. Todd represents Irenah Fuqua.
The Ross Improvement club meets at 3310 Third Ave W tonight with W Jas Tullock leading a discussion on the new municipal streetcar line and the Seattle Renton and Southern dispute. Josiah Collins and other prominent men will discuss the new city charter.
A physician-advised advertisement touts Sargol tablets to treat “fat-nutrition” by boosting fat absorption. It claims weight gains of 10 to 26 pounds per month, promoting the product as natural and harmless, with a money-back guarantee and drugstore availability.
A young girl seeks advice on love and life after wealth and beauty fade. Cynthia Grey counsels self reliance, forgiveness, and unselfish love, urging her to engage with others, trust God, and forgive herself to find happiness. Readers ask about fishing laws, berry picking attire, bread weights, can safety, and personal ethics with brief replies.
Arrangements are completed for a shirtwaist moonlight informal dance by the Follies club at Fortuna park Friday night May 29. Boats to the parks depart Madison at 8 15 and Leschi at 8 30.
Cases against 13 teamsters arrested for disturbances during the strike were dismissed by Judge Gordon except for F. Angovine who was held on third degree assault. He is out on bail.
The event promotes a dance hosted by the First Uniform Bank of Driftwood Camp and Modern Woodmen at Moon Hall. Attendees are invited for an evening of music and social gathering with potential community benefits.
Kirchheimer accused of stealing Mary G. Kittoe handbag and $20 worth of valuables. Police said he was caught after a chase and placed on trial in Judge Gilliam's court today.
An old ad claims four ounces of liquid arvon dissolved at night will remove dandruff, stop itching, and leave hair silky and lustrous after a few applications. It asserts arvon is inexpensive, available at drug stores, and guarantees complete elimination of dandruff.
Three men were arrested in Spokane today in connection with the Bank of Spangle robbery. About $5,000 was taken in the crime, though police found little money on the suspects.
Acting Secretary Franklin Roosevelt said five battleships four destroyers and a tender would likely return from Mexico within a week.
The advertisement promotes Apron Day with percale garments in light or dark colors. Styles include a left front buttoning apron with pocket and belt priced at 6 nine cents and Wilhelmina apron designs at 69 cents. Located on the third floor.
Five deaths reported amid a roundup of local items including eight divorce complaints filed, nineteen men arrested at a Chinese gambling house raid, and various society notices. Also noted are court terms, club meetings, weddings, and civic events across Seattle and nearby areas.
The Seattle city council seeks charter election approval on June 30 to issue bonds for four new bridge projects over the Salmon Bay and Lake Washington canal. Estimated costs: 15th Ave Northwest bridge 479,500 dollars. Fremont Ave bridge 350,000. Montlake Boulevard bridge 180,000. Sixth Ave Northwest bridge 318,500. Construction would take about a year after start with prior advertising and sale of bonds. Water is to be directed into the locks January 1, 1915.
The ladies of the West Seattle Congregational church will open a rummage sale in the South 2nd market at 119 Prefentine place tomorrow. It will remain open through Monday.
Final arguments in the Lafe Hamilton Cecil Upper $3,000 county ambulance case will be heard tonight at 7:30 in a special session by Judge Mackintosh. The court could not hear today as the Werner trial is in progress. judgment will decide whether Upper is entitled to pay for the machine.
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