Fragmentary Notice in Archaic Ledger
A sparse OCR fragment references streets and light, with unclear details about a well, road, or utility works. The readable text hints at a restoration or inspection, but specifics remain indiscernible.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1907
Page
10
A sparse OCR fragment references streets and light, with unclear details about a well, road, or utility works. The readable text hints at a restoration or inspection, but specifics remain indiscernible.
A sensational arrival plan for The Phenomenal Lafayette with The Colonel takes center stage. A band, procession, and Times Investment Company autos will lead the welcome from Second Avenue to Union and the New Wallington annex with hotel guests awaiting.
The Seattle Electric Co seeks to acquire control of the Seattle Tacoma Power Co and its Snoqualmie Falls power with local financiers lured by a plan to sell the Diamond Ice Co and the Mutual Light and Power Co to the Seattle Power Co. Charles Baker faces suit over alleged fraud as N H Latimer and Crane deny outright sale proposals.
A garbled OCR list shows couples from Beattie, Seattle, and nearby towns including James H Weld and Idilien M Beatle, Rebecca Ardick, Henry M Peters, Annie Lareen, Geo Brunia, Kelta Walker, Lucy M Church, James A Hamilton, Herb A Clark, and others. The text also cites locations such as Beattie, Concordia, Portland, and Adana with various ages noted.
Owners at a chamber meeting challenge the appraisal board on lake land values amid a proposed sale to fund a canal and expo plans. Commissioner Ross and the appraisal board insist on current sale value, not speculative estimates, with a decision to be announced after review in Olympia.
A list of recent deaths records individuals from ages three to seventy three. Notable entries include Campbell Renay Campbell aged 93 and Charles M Barnes aged 73, with deaths dated mid May at various local hospitals and homes across Seattle and nearby districts. Funeral details are not provided in the notice.
A birth record lists Mathewson and Seattie registering a child on May 18 at 1917 Fifth Ave West. The infant is the son of George Mathewson and his wife, with another birth entry for Charles Frosgerd and his wife at the same address.
Officers of the Cooke and Watters union deny reports that Hotel and Restaurant Keepers decided to launch a six day week after June. The union, with over 100 members and several women cooks in Beattie, argues employers won t declare open shop due to insufficient nonunion help. They claim over 90 percent of workers have given notice to support the six day plan.
W H Sheets of the Occidental hotel in Occidental and Wahofa area reports a theft. A silver watch and five dollars in cash were taken, with the incident described as part of ongoing thefts unsettling residents.
The last six of Reading's 17 victims in the ShrinerW wreck at Honda California were buried today after services.
The Presbyterian general assembly on May 22 voted to hear reports from the foreign mission board and extend missions next year. It urged publishers of church literature to exclude patent medicine advertising and unanimously endorsed the universal peace movement. No change in the church name was proposed.
The twentieth annual Washington State Dental Society convention ended this afternoon with the election of officers. KR A Munro of Spokane was chosen to succeed C A Custer of Seattle. The next convention will be in Spokane, following the tradition of having the president reside there. The society also voted to recommend to Governor Mead the fol-
The article highlights Ed White offering a fine light weight suit aimed at comfort in hot weather. With years of experience, White showcases expertise in tailoring for discerning customers at his shop in the Collins building.
When cash is tight buyers can use our liberal credit plan to pay small installments for any selection. We feature the latest styles in apparel for men women and children with guaranteed style fit and quality.
A chaotic report details a fatal shooting in Ravensdale linked to a dispute over a liquor sale. Victim David Logan dies after a confrontation with John Frazier, tied to a saloon owner and license renewal issues. Charges emerge as authorities review a string of related incidents and the license status.
The prosecuting attorney files charges against William Mareh, a loewer, alleging attempted seizure of a five year old at Denny Park. He has been arrested.
The steamer Oscar from Victoria carries dynamite and fertilizer for a Rossland mining camp while the Humboldt from Frisco brings passengers and freight. Large consignments of mining gear head to Whitehorse for camps along the White Pass and Yukon Route. About thirty miles of hydraulic piping will be sent to Dawson with navigation opening on June 1.
Marcus Cole of Denver, a well known businessman, was taken to Seattle General Hospital last night with a jaw fracture suffered in a fall. Hospital doctors said he will recover rapidly.
The state board of dental examiners appoints Dra. Barnes and Dr. Badgers of Beattie plus W. A. Fishburn of Milensburg to a one year term. Dr. Lee Baker, dentist, 206 Mitel building, phone Main 6266.
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