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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1908

Page

3

University line double tracking delayed by weather and earthworks

The university line upgrade faces months of delay due to unstable ground near the old car, sewer construction, and weather. Single track operation persists as paving and track laying proceed. a double track is promised to bridge by year’s start and Latona bridge double tracking will be let soon.

James Almy At Latona Fair Grounds Fighth Pike Bastiakeav

City to Complete Unfinished Street Contracts and Overtime

City officials plan to finish overdue street improvement contracts by using overtime and city labor. The board will deduct differences from contractor bids and may hire additional workers to complete work past the agreed dates in Green Lake and other districts.

Offerala Green Lake District

Wife Seeks Divorced Life After Saloon Owner Spouse

The filing alleges Ferguson quit the saloon business for two years on a ranch near Monroe Washington after disputes over religion and life, then resumed drinking and abuse. Plaintiff seeks half of $45,000 in community property plus $16,000 cash for herself and child. Defendant claims only $22,000 in property remains and that she released community interests for $10,000. He is alleged owner of the Brunswick hotel in Seattle.

Monroe Wash Ferguson Brunswick Seattle

Portland Defeats Visitors 27 To 0 In Park Test

The Portland team overwhelmed Athletic park Willeason 27 to 0 as the game progressed to halftime. Portland dominated possession and maintained clean play while the visitors struggled to score throughout the match.

Willeason Portland

Western Reserve Defeats Case 11-7 in Thanksgiving Classic

In Cleveland on Thanksgiving Day Western Reserve University defeated Case by a score of 11 to 7. The rivalry game highlighted WRU playmakers and closed the holiday spectacle with a narrow victory.

Cleveland Ohio Western Reserve University Case Today

Theobald Fined $100 for Remarriage Violation

W. J. Theobald, Seattle businessman, pleaded guilty in Judge Frater’s court to violating state remarriage law after securing a divorce. He was fined $100, having remarried Frances Howard Tappan of Victoria two days after his divorce, despite a six month remarriage prohibition. The case marks the first use of the statute against such remarriage.

W. J. Theobald Santa Barbara Cal Theobald

Giving Is Better Than Receiving Rockefeller Advice

John D. Rockefeller states in The World's Work that giving surpasses receiving. He argues novelty fades when purchasing all desires and urges focusing on where one can be most effective in the world. He notes cultivating a giving taste yields lasting gratification and philanthropy as his career’s greatest challenge.

United P NEW Vor John D. Rockefeller Sider

Students and Alumni to Clash on Gridiron

Tomorrow at 2 20 the alumni and high school teams meet at Ball Park for a football showdown. Coach Fleming expects the high school to win, while Captain Ervin leads the alumni in tough practice and a high level of play.

Star Ballard Ball Park Globe 4 Fleming Ervin High School Sigurdson B. Shafer Wood Ureh Stendal Woody Bevery Stranberg Q. Cusick Rf. H Aegell B. Cunningham B&b Wal Alumni C Prassen Aghton Reynolds Cadman and Gay R. T Ervin Capt T. Stone McDermott R. E. Dunmore J. Donald P. Mackey Kempe Q. Caye Hight

Noises Alarm Seattle Family in Haunted Cottage

G and Stenberg of Seattle Electric Co retires to a cottage at 60th and Greenwood amid a night of terror. A masked intruder or forces climbed the siding and entered the home through a bathroom window. The family endured loud noises and furniture being moved all night, fearing death, before daylight revealed the two week occupancy since Friday the 12th.

G. &. Stenberg Seattle Electric Co 60Th and Greenwood Sternbera Bief Wnhappy Stenberg Sten Berg

Licensing Bill of England Dead in Lords Battle

London dispatch reports Britain's licensing bill is effectively dead after the House of Commons approved it only to face rejection in the Lords. The bill, long opposed by the public and ministry, faces extinction or drastic modification, with Liberal leaders blamed for its precarious fate.

England United Press London Great Britain House of Commons House of Lords Commons Lberal

Baby Show Draws Crowds at Mid Winter Carnival

The mid winter carnival and industrial exposition hosts continuing events led by manager Trumbull Prowes. Hundreds attend with Star coupons. Monday features free Parta ice cream for all and a China baby show with prizes for all ages. Miss Buckley leads the ladies contest and Carl Reid tops the gentlemen standings in Seattle.

Trumbull Youterdey Seattle Miss Buckley Mall Rainier Booth Carl Reid Grand Theatre

Carriers to Be Pantages Guests at Theater

Tomorrow afternoon The Star carriers are invited as guests of Alex Pantages at the Pantages Theatre. A large group of boys on The Star’s carrier list will gather in the alley behind the office by 1 16 o clock. Led by Prof. Miner’s Boys’ band they will march to the theatre. Manager Pantages promises an enjoyable afternoon.

Alex Pantages Pantages Theatre Prof. Miner Pantages

Alameda Girl Edna Clark Found In Toledo After Disappearance

Edna Clark, the Alameda girl whose three weeks long disappearance prompted a citywide search, was located today in Toledo. Her presence in Chicago earlier caused renewed attention before confirmation of her location.

Edna Clark Alameda Chicago Toledo

Opie Read Appeals for Domestic Mission Aid

Opie Read spoke at the M M A auditorium urging support for local girls in sweat shops and criticizing fundraising for foreign missions. He recounted Lem Jacklin's First Trip to Chicago to illustrate the need for redemption at home.

Opie Read Mr. Read

Sink Cleaning Instructions With Metal Frame Sieve

A guide advises using a Reece 4 metal frame with fine wire netting to filter solids from water. Wash and scrub the sieve basket thoroughly, dissolve dust in hot water, and rinse the basket to prevent pipe clogs.

FredericK and Nelson Women Misses Apparel Sale Notice

Apparel for women and misses offered by Frederick and Nelson Inc. at 6180. Dressy tailored suits in navy, black, and green, with long semi fitted coats, velvet collars, and gored skirts. Prices range from 25.00 to 45.00, including novelty diagonals and chiffon broadcloth options. Lining features include Skinner’s gray satin and mescaline finishes.

Wistaria Messaline

Women's House Dresses at Popular Prices

Women's and misses' one piece house dresses in chambray percale and gingham with plaited waists and pearl buttons. Prices range from 3.50 to 6.75, featuring polka dots stripes checks and plaid gingham in pink blue tan brown and black and white with various sleeve and skirt details.

Gibson

Tailored Waists Describe Linen Plain Styles With Plait Front

Linen tailored waists feature stitched plait down the front, pearl buttons, and gib son shoulder effect. They have tailored pockets and long sleeves with cuffs, offered at $2.50.

Gibson

Toilet Preparations and Toiletry Goods Ad Listing

An advertisement lists toilet powders soaps perfumes and toiletries with prices. Items include Mennen's talcum powder La Madonna Castile Soap Sempre Giovine skin food Dr Spangler Arnica Tooth Packer's Tar Soap Pinaud Violet Toilet Water Palm Olive Soap and assorted face powders and creams. The ad notes items on the first floor and highlights several low prices and multi pack deals.

Mennen Spang Arnica Tooth Packer Dickey Pinaud Astman Hudnut

Winter Hats For Women In Beaver Fur And Turban Styles

Hats in distinctive winter types for women and misses are shown in profusion. Beavers, furs, French felt, mushroom shapes and turbans are available with trimming of flowers or feathers to add smartness. Black or gray beaver hats with sailor crowns and ribbons are featured at 12.50 on the Recond Floor.

Stationery bargains offer wide selection of writing goods

Hurd's writing paper and envelopes in white tan or turquoise prices from 50c a box. Hurd's lawn finished paper 75c, Trianon 95c, Berlin novelty cabinets 75c, pineapple linen envelopes 25c, fountain pens 1.00 with 14 K gold nib. Includes place cards tally cards calling cards sealing wax and more with photos from Alaska Yukon Pacific Expo.

Hurd Berlin Dennison Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Grounds

Notions and notions items sale on first floor

An assortment of women’s sewing notions and accessories offers items such as Radiant Corset Laces at 20 cents, Mercer hose supporters, silk covered round and side supporters, Mohair material at 39 cents per yard, Setwell Hair Roll, nickel finish Skirt Hangers at 25 cents, featherbone collar forms at 10 cents, French Darning Cotton at 6 spools for 25 cents, and various buttons pins and pins. Includes English pina fabric and plastic brocade trims with prices from 10 to 50 cents.

S. H. and Mercerancy Emeries Warren Craven Ping

Children’s Aprons Skirts and Suits at Low Prices

Values listed for children’s wear including white aprons in Hubbard and Gibson styles with tucks and hemstitching, sizes 2 to 12 years, at $1.28. Also included are Hubbard style dimity aprons, outing fringe skirts in pink or blue stripes, rompers in dark blue gingham, and pink or blue checked rompers with white piping. Second floor.

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