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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1908
Page
5
A garbled notice lists a bridge club gathering at 403 Silat Avenue Gould to entertain and derive funds after the event, a Rainier wedding reception, and various engagements. It mentions Iddy Atkinean and Mere J. M. BEAt with November Carman Shorts, plus teas, dances, and home receptions at several halls.
Two Seattle newsboys Henry Gleason and Sam Ring describe their earnings and discipline. Gleason, 12, saves for his mother and profits from honest change. Ring, 13, has $500 saved and supports his mother while attending Central School. He treats selling papers as a business like any other job.
A sequence of social events unfolds for the bride-elect with invitations issued for a bridge breakfast hosted by Mrs J V Paterson, a Moore Theatre box party attended by Mrs Mens and Mrs Robert J Mens, and a tea by Miss Hanford and Miss Lowise Manford.
Mr. Freak Goodkind and Miss Mary Ludington, both of Tacoma, wed Saturday with Rev. M. A. Matthews officiating and plan to live in Seattle. McDowell Thomas reports Mr. Harry McDowell and Miss Marquette E. Thomas, both of Ravensdale, married Wednesday.
A local report notes a couple leaving their residence at Laachi Heights for a ten day trip along the coast and other points on the internet. The record records Miss Ethelenene and Mr. David F. MacTague as married on Tuesday.
The Woman's Century club meets November 18 at the Federation club house. Daughters of Inia meet at Miss Mary Winehip's home. The Clionian club meets Tuesday at the Federation club house. Ladies' Musical Club lists soloists for Monday concert at the YMCA. Mrs Motugh entertains the Cath Ladies' Charity club Wednesday. The Alamo club plans a November 17 dance. The Shanandasee club meets Tuesday at Mrs Willems. New England Club hosts an Ol Home Night November 18 at Chamber of Commerce room. The Woman's Educational Club meets Tuesday. Mrs Galloway to speak on Distribution of Income. King County Equality Club to entertain Seattle Women's Club November 14 with several speakers and solos. Colline Tea noted. Wallace G Collins hosted yesterday with five-table game and autumn decor.
A public notice describes Virgin Oil of Pine Compound as a rapid remedy for hoarseness and colds. It claims immediate relief from throat trouble and a cure for coughs when mixed with glycerine and whisky taken in doses. The product is sold in half ounce vials with a protected wooden case and is claimed to be prepared under the Drugs Act with serial number.
A week in Seattle society features include Mrs. Winfield A Smith and Mrs Henry Dickenson hosting a dainty gowns event for the Wednesday Evening Club. Mrs Carkeok and Mr and Mrs Surprise host a Nov 18 card party at the Heinier Club. A warprive party honors Mia Peters at 2497 Kshaev home. About 40 to 60 members of Seattle No 6 IOOF visit the Peters home for a late evening social.
Miss Hollinghead gave a successful concert at the Arcade hall for Lady of Good Help. An effort to form a permanent men’s musicians club will occur at the Butler Annex with Edward J. Myer as provisional president and F F Beale as temporary secretary. St Mark's Concert features Edwin Fairburn and Kaethe Pieczonka with Albert Gray in a Mendelssohn and Bach program. Music lovers urged to attend Wayside Benefit Concert.
The Moore theatre hosts a Thanksgiving morning service led by Herr Mort Rosen violinist with Leopold Rosen as first violin. Mrs Rosen and others perform with Adrienne Langer and Beatrice McClure delivering dramatic readings aided by Grieg music. H. Gill presides and Rev Major conducts with Dr Lyons speaking. Amateur Philharmonic convenes at 106 Woodlawn circle with a student lineup in an engaging program.
Mrs. Colline of Bellingham and Mr. and Mrs. Langdon Henry tour California and expect return in two weeks. Mrs. James Campbell and daughter Miss Lucy Campbell depart for a United States and Mexico trip. Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Patterson visit eastern cities. Mrs. Murray Miles from North Yakima leaves after visiting Mrs. Maxwell. Judge and Mrs. BE Turner take a southern tour. Col and Mrs. Theodore Coe head to California for the winter. Mrs. A. J. White of Kansas City, mother Wayne Whipple, accompanies the group.
The community records numerous visits and guests including Mrs. C. W. Barrett in California, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Butler returning from Europe, Miss Margaret McClaine staying with Aunt Mrs Prank G. Taylor in Tacoma, and Mr. and Mrs. John Crosson plus Mr. and Mrs. George Thompson of Minneapolis as visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Brown. Also listed are Mrs. Josiah Collins visiting Philadelphia, Mr. and Mrs. Jobert H. Boyle touring the East, Miss Violette Morrison hosting Miss Gilmore of Manchester, Helena Rink heading to New York for two months, Mrs. J. M. Ryan and Mrs. Fred Stimson visiting Portland, Mr. Samuel Lancaster and Mr. Samuel Hill at Hotel Lenox in Boston, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Carson occupying winter apartments at The Oriy, Mr. and Mrs. Manson F. Backus hosting Mrs. Frederick H. Parke of Campbell River, Vancouver B C.
A central committee to be called the Lumber Inspection Bureau of the Pacific Coast is planned by Mer chants Exchange members. The three separate bureaus in the coast states would be unified to reduce buyer confusion. Echooner Bainbridge, in collision with Cottage City, is repaired and towing to Port Gamble for lumber. U. S. & Charleston arrived yesterday at Honolulu.
Attorney Wrenk J. Murphy former counsel for Abraham Ruef will stand trial November 17 for allegedly attempting to bribe a prospective grand juror John Martin Kelly. The delay enables prosecution of John and Peter Claudianen in Oakland for dynamiting former Supervisor Gallagher’s home. Murphy and Newburgh pleaded not guilty. A. Blake confessed to bribery attempts implicating them.
New York police undergo a major reorganization with four inspectors reduced to captains, three captains demoted to lieutenants, four inspectors transferred, five captains reassigned, two lieutenants promoted to captains, and ten sergeants made lieutenants as gambling concerns are blamed for the upheaval.
In Victoria British Columbia a small group of Crimean War veterans, members of the British Campaigners association, received a personal cable from King Edward in reply to their Inkerman anniversary message. The king expressed thanks and appreciation for their loyalty and the message of loyalty.
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