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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1908
Page
6
Mixed 1910s classified ads including furniture auctions, real estate, loans, hair goods and services. Listings mention Chickens cows wood coal business chances abstract services and firearm-related or general merchandise offers. Multiple addresses, prices, and contact hints clutter the page.
Advertisements offer multiple land parcels for sale including 2 acres at 50 dollars per acre and larger valley tracts near Bremerton Washington. Listings mention easy terms, down payments, monthly installments, proximity to stores schools churches and rural routes, with references to a Gardenning tracts and a Lakefront style access. Several agents named Malthy and building offices tied to Alaska Building and Union Block are listed for inquiries.
Old notices describe sale of 96 acres with improvements including a house and outbuildings near Navy Yard Lana 00. Offers include a 8-9 room ranch and a modern bungalow on 7253 .41h with rents around 2 and 6 per month. Interurban service to Pacific City cited. contact Mr Tateman and Mr Testmaches for details.
An old real estate notice describes a corner property at Meridian with a house and attractive lot features. It lists utilities, access, and a price framework including terms and commissions, noting exclusive brokerage and a February/March sale context.
An owner sells a small cottage with a free room layout near 2031 iret Av. Price 628 cash. Nearby land in King county and various lots offered with terms. several entries claim bargains as first comer takes best deal. Listings cite neighbors, prices, and payment options.
Incomplete notice lists Z M Spinning at 10 Second Ave and a Seattle address, claiming a sale or business closing at end of September. The fragment mentions Washinaten County and a sworn statement, with unclear figures and names.
Real estate ads describe cash for property and meanings of terms for waterfront and ridge developments. Listings mention free excursions, offices in Times block, and varied urban parcels including four to eight rooms, city water, and nearby parks with contact phone numbers.
Property listing describes a highly improved tract of 96 acres near Hentam Junction with frontage on Weendam Road. Features include orchard, water supply, several outbuildings, a small front running water feature, and a two room dwelling with additional improvements. Asking prices cited around 5000 and 4400 with references to Anchorage or Alaska addresses.
Partial ad copy lists Eureka black powder shells with multiple prices and quantities. It references shell prices, a telephone order line, and a deadline around October 16. Mentions Premier Shell and Laffin & Hans.
Harry Starr shot Joe Kley, 49, in a Tacoma tent believing him a burglar. Starr fired after saying he heard prowlers. Kley died from a skull wound. Starr was arrested. no charges filed.
Judge Morris approved fees from the Sullivan will estate totaling 39 000 to Terence O Brien and 15 006 to Hughes Mc Micken Dovell Rameey, while J McCafferty earned 3 200. distributees Henator Piles Edward Corcoran and Charlies H Parrett objected and appealed. A stay of proceedings requires bond of 20 in addition to penal bond. Mrs A Preston widow of Charles Preston and Beattie pioneer died in Seattle and her body was to be transported to Seattle.
Ned Kilforn, murderer of his partner David Bergman, both Seattle men, was hanged yesterday after confessing at the last minute. Sheriff Birbeck questioned Elfors, who then confessed to killing Bergman in the woods near Belkirk on July 4.
United Press reports from Victoria Delaware that the will of JoAn Olive Dunamuir leaves more than two million dollars in estate to five daughters Mrs Henry Croft Mrs H Burroughs Lady Musgrave Mrs A Gough Calthorpe and Mrs Rh A Chaplin living in England and Europe. The daughters are named executrices.
Catherine Nessel, held in Media jail, admits killing Capt. J. Clayton Erb of the Pennsylvania National Guard during a family quarrel at his Delaware County summer home. Erb, who faced divorce proceedings involving a sister of the suspect, testified he was duped into marriage and implicated a witness.
McGraw was fatally struck in the stomach by a bullet fired from a revolver by his friend Bam Ray during a hunting trip in a saloon. Ray fired into the air, then shot again, and later surrendered to police after the fatal accident occurred tonight.
Genesee Methodist conference bishop quotes a letter from President Roosevelt assuring he will not campaign publicly. Cranston told clergymen that Roosevelt would not go on the stump, and urged others to correct anyone claiming otherwise.
Pittsburg Pa Oct 7 Rey Knabenshue the aeronaut was repairing slight damage on his airship when a cylinder broke during yesterday's flight. He credits his life to mechanic George Druessier who crawled along the framework and grasped a wire to right the balloon before it plunged to earth.
The New York board of aldermen public buildings committee announced a public hearing on a proposal to cap building heights at 300 feet citywide, with 350 feet allowed for structures facing a park, square or plaza.
The governor appointed panel met at the Arlington hotel in the afternoon to discuss a plan for separate housing at the Walla Walla penitentiary and the state insane asylum for the criminal insane.
Mrs. Annie Augusta Greenleaf longtime Seattle resident died at her son J T Greenleafs home at 602 14th Ave N She came to Beattie in 1862 with husband Captain 8 N Greenleaf a noted mariner and leaves a daughter UH Percival of Rochester N Y fixed details incomplete but notes her pioneer status and family connections
Reports from Venezuela claim President Castro III is seriously ill and that Venezuela may turnover government to the vice president. The city council agrees to absorb Starpetetre of the former Orp eum theatre site which no longer exists after the building’s destruction.
A self help promotion promises a free 100 page illustrated book on curing oneself. The notice asks sick and ailing individuals to mail or call for the booklet and provides a mailing address at 1414 Recond Ave, Keattle, Wh.
The article reports Charley W. Clark son of former Senator W. A. Clark of Montana lost about $20 000 at a roulette wheel in a fashionable apartment house. City Prosecutor Woolwine triggers investigation into a police ring as Clark aided by others sought to recover his losses from the gamblers.
Grant Smith Co begins wooden stave pipe manufacture for Cedar River Pipe Line No 2. Water delivery planned from July 1 to 16 next year with one quarter of construction done. City projects cost of 1,172,564 dollars for a 20 million gallon daily capacity, boosting supply about 60 percent.
Commercial club resolution urges Navy Department to assemble the Pacific squadron at Elitett Bay for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific fair. A second resolution seeks Navy attention to orders for five submarines. Batley peninsula park purchase postponed for later decision.
After two hours of talks, Washington coal operators and miners reach a pact to keep the current wage scale for two more years. The deal awaits ratification by the miners union meeting at the Labor Temple Friday at 10 o clock.
State tax commissioner T D Rockwell announced a 100 percent rise in railroad property assessments. The total value of steam railroads exceeds 84 million dollars with about 14 million more for electric lines, up from 44 million last year.
Reports from New York say E. H. Harriman is considering two new transcontinental railroad lines. One would link the Erie with the Union Pacific via Illinois Central tracks from Chicago to Omaha. The second would involve Union Pacific, the Frisco and the Central of Georgia.
Everett St. Claire, accused of stabbing two young women, Ruby Hurne and Lillian Clipper, was bound over to the superior court by Police Judge John B. Gordon. Bonds set at $1,000. bail not posted. Jesse Clipper, husband of one assault victim, posted $100 to testify.
Judge Alfred Battle Judge J T Ronald F A Wing and James H deVeuve met as a special committee to lay plans for an automobile highway from the Columbia River to British Columbia through Western Washington. They aim to complete the road by the exposition opening.
Reduction of the board's estimate for next year was the principal matter before the meeting of the library commission last night. It is believed that a reduction of $20,000 will be made from the $193,000 asked for.
In Salt Lake City the Me President Smith led a conference that approved Utah's presentation in Congress. Senators Smootherland Hepresenta Howell, all Republicans, supported the approval during the closing hours.
Chicago Ot Oct 1 The drive to secure a minimum rate on all western freight lines moves forward with a vote to abolish colonial expo rates and extend reduced suburban fares for special occasions. The outcome hinges on continued policy support and industry concerns.
Agricultural market notes list prices for live poultry chickens hogs and cattle by weight and grade, including hens at 1B per pound, spring chickens, steers, hogs at 71 to 79 cents per pound, and dressed veal around 11 cents per pound. Produce prices include apples, tomatoes, corn potatoes lettuce onions and spinach with per ton or per dozen figures and regional quotes.
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