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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1914

Page

3

Confessions of a Wife Chapter CLX Sequel Revealed on Ship

A letter aboard a ship reveals a confused husband confessing he regrets his treatment of Ellen and Eliene, naming his unwanted burden of two children and his love for Eliene. He considers ending his life and asks Dick to convey updates from London bankers.

Newspaper Enterprise Association Harry Symone Elfene Harry Liverpool Ike Ellen Eliene Stations Inc London Ellene

Paralyzed man starts own business in Georgetown store

Leroy Thorpe, once a county hospital patient, now runs a cigar and tobacco shop at 6627 Duwamishaw with support from Seattle women including Mrs Beardshiee and Mrs Gaspard. Donors provided stock, lumber, counter cases, and cash gifts as he reenters work life after five years idle.

Leroy Thorpe Thorpe Beattle Georgetown Duwamishaw Mra Beardshiee Seattle The Star Gaspard Otto Dohm Siddens Alta Stadler Marchmidt Heardslees & Graham Co Wl Dohm

Sweeney Back from Washington as Interior Aide

Bo Sweeney arrives at the North Coast Limited greeted by Mrs. Sweeney their son and local associates after being named assistant secretary of the interior in Washington D C He plans a Washington residence and will return East to begin work by June 15.

North Coast Limited Bo Sweeney Seattle Washington

Josiah Collins Defends Civil Service Provisions

Josiah Collins spoke at the Ross Improvement Club last night defending civil service provisions in the new Hinky Dink charter. He said a merit system would let city employees keep jobs based on efficiency.

Josiah Collins Ross Improvement Club

Avenue Theatre Program at Meridian and 55th

Thursday and Friday showings include The Adventures of Kathryn No 4 Three Bags of Silver Selig drama The Husband Awakening Lubin drama Mary Jane Vitagraph comedy featuring a varied slate at Avenue Theatre Meridian and 55th with multiple titles listed.

Kathryn

Gambling With a Childs Health Is a Crime

A public health notice urges prompt care for fever stomach upset or cold in children. It warns against neglect ending in serious illness and promotes seeking a doctor’s free advice at Brendel Drug Co 117 Yesterday South Pioneer Square. The ex government physician leads the clinic and only medicine costs.

Brendel Drug Co Yester Way Pioneer Square

Illness hits Mrs Franklin Lane in Washington society

May 21 Washington. Mrs Franklin K Lane wife of the interior secretary is seriously ill. A Tacoma arrival and noted hostess, she has endured the social strain of the season and will not appear in society again this year.

Washington Mra Franklin K. Lane Secretary of the Interior Mra. Lane Tacoma White House Iil

Bishopric Wall Board Ad Promotes Cheaper Plaster Alternative

An advertisement touts Bishopric Wall Board as a warmer cleaner and cheaper alternative to plaster from Carrington Wall Paper Co at 215 Spring St Matin 5542.

Bishopric Wall Board Leas Carrington Wall Paper CO Spring St

Ohio Method of Painless Dentistry Promises New Teeth

An advertisement extols the Ohio Method of Teeth Without Plates as painless and transformative. It claims only three teeth needed for a guaranteed result, criticizing plate work for discomfort and irritation while offering free examination and no obligation to proceed.

Ohio

Wheat Siftings Breakfast Food stages eugenic wedding ad

Photo Plays advertises a staged marriage using Maggie and Squint Bumpua to promote Wheat Siftings Breakfast Food. The couple receives 6000 dollars for their pictures and names amid a whirl of action and a mixup. Also showing are The Chief of Police burlesque and The Body In the Trunk Majestic drama with vaudeville life. amateur night adds to the program.

Wheat Siftings Breakfast Food Company Maggie Squint Bumpua Melbourne Mace Proram Mutual Weekly Majestic Apollo

The Pawns of Destiny and Other Cinema Happenings

Actor Florence Lawrence leads Sarah in The Pawns of Destiny at the Alhambra with Matt Moore as the young attorney. A slate of features across local theaters includes The Forged Parchment at the Colonial and Vera Cruz Memorial pictures at the Clemmer.

Florence Lawrence Matt Moore Alhambra Sarah Clemmer Vera Cruz New York City U. S News Pictures Actor Finney Minish Mary Pickford France

Tilikum Bug Reaches Seattle Juvenile Rally

Twenty four youths gathered at Collins playfield in Seattle last night as the Tilikum bug spreads among youngsters. Earl Erdrich was elected tyee for three months while J Gorbulove was named shaman or similar role.

Seattle Collins Playfield Earl Erdrich Tyee J. Gorbulove Shaman

Benefit Plan for Mrs Bow Man Ralston Fausto Mephisto Tribute

A benefit concert is planned for Mrs Bow man Ralston who sang Martha in the Standard Grand Opera production of Faust. The concert will be given next week by members of the company to honor her late husband who had intended to sing Mephisto.

Bowman Ralston Martha Faust Mephisto

Market prices today for vegetables and dairy products

Complete Daily Report by J. W. Godwin & Co presents prices paid to producers for Yakima and local vegetables including potatoes onions cabbage cucumbers and lettuce along with tobacco and fruit items. Dairy meats and poultry prices are listed from Braddner Co with Washington and Eastern creamery products and Wisconsin cheeses.

J. W. Godwin & Co Yakima Oumore Bermuda Prranip California Florida Celery Crate Pareley White River Cal Naval Herries Mons Csee Bradner Co Washington Wisconsin

At the Home Until Friday Shows New Reel Program

A local cinema presents Luctile Love No 4 two reels and titles Birds of Passage A Mexico Mix Stolen Glory Universal Ike's Wooing two reels each through Friday. Pleasant Hour broadcasts Zingo the Son of the Sea a four reel feature through Friday.

Mexico Universal

Chorus of 200 Voices to Sing The Messiah in Seattle

A large choir of over 200 voices will perform The Messiah under the direction of W. H. Donley at the Hippodrome in Seattle on Tuesday night. The concert invites local residents to join or attend the rendition.

Milkman Eager in King County Milk Quality Contest

The King County Medical Society silver trophies draw 186 dairies to compete in grading certified raw market and pasteurized milk for highest scores.

King County Medical Society

Sister sought for dead man John Dun don in Stanwood case

Deputy coroner C. J. Gunderson of Snohomish county asks if a sister of John Dun don named Maria, married to a man in the drug business, can be reached. The brother was struck by a car near Stanwood May 14 and died May 16.

John Dundon Maria C. J. Gunderson Snohomish County Stanwood

Acid Stomachs and Simple Antacids Advised

A distinguished specialist warns that acid in the stomach is dangerous and cannot be cured by ordinary medicines. He recommends a teaspoonful of bisulated magnesia after meals to neutralize acid, prevent fermentation, and allow normal foods without distress.

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