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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1901
Page
3
The fourth game of the last series is scheduled to be played tomorrow at Athletic Park in the afternoon. A second game is also set for tomorrow afternoon at the same time.
Bassett a former city saloon keeper died suddenly of illness at Sixth Avenue last night. Coroner and Butterworth attended the body. funeral arrangements to be announced.
The fragment notes Robson visiting a theater role as Bertie the Lamb in a production. It hints at his welcome presence and the character’s place in the show, but details are incomplete.
A two night remainder of Vi Henrys big city minstrels opens tonight at Beattie with a five night run, plus acts by J Probst Hi Henrys band and a strong vaudeville cast. Yon Yonson at Third Avenue theater promises vivid realism and a long successful run.
A local stock broker Bertie Hearn funds a stage production while returning a half million dollars to prevent a legal dispute. Performances of The Hen are scheduled tomorrow and Monday with Katherine of Pemonan noted as a variant title. David Garrick’s adaptation of The Taming of the Shrew is also referenced in the program as part of the engagement.
A Seattle report outlines an unprecedented salmon harvest in Puget Sound this year. Deputy High Commissioner A. D. Boardman estimates 16,000,000 fish, with 14,200,000 edible and 1,400,000 salted or dried, totaling about 90,000 tons. If shipped by rail nine miles of freight cars or four steamships the size of the California would be needed. Despite the record catch the state’s license revenue remains near last year due to licensing tied to bank receipts rather than fish caught.
Prof James H Willson announces a gigantic juvenile minstrel show in Seattle described as the greatest of its kind. Many artists from Snow White and other juvenile revues join the new production with elaborate scenic effects. The final Birth of the Butterfly transformation scene will feature ten dramatic drops. Scenery by Jenkins and Haar. A Seattle stage debut is planned for about December 18 followed by an extensive Northwest tour.
Miss Ethel Magtey hosted a luncheon at her home on Second Avenue in honor of Mrs. Walter Sceam and Miss Isabel Purdy. The Wednesday Avenue Card Club gathered at Mrs. A. B. Stewart’s home on Boyleston Avenue with the next meeting planned for October 7 at Mrs. John Leary’s corner Second Avenue and Madison Street.
The steamship Umatilla under Captain Cousina arrived from San Francisco last night carrying 129 passengers and 1500 tons of freight. The freight was mainly fruit vegetables and other perishables for local dealers. Of the first class passengers 51 go to Seattle 16 to Victoria 2 to Whatcom and several hold through tickets to Skagway.
The negine monthly gathering of the Beattie Federation of Women's Clubs is set for Monday afternoon October 14 at 2 o'clock in Room 69 Hincktey block.
Announcement notes the final chance to view two Hattieships together on Sunday. Mentions a photography effect using Rainier Panels priced at $3.50 per dozen. Credits Meyer at the corner of Second and Columbia.
Robert Walker of Tacoma attempted to end his life by jumping from the Northern Pacific pier at Washington street. He was pulled from the water after bystanders and Patrolman Herald assisted with a boat and a wagon, then treated at police headquarters and deemed not in immediate danger. Walker gave no further statement beyond being tired of life.
A notice claims Wetter Springs Mineral Water heals catarrh of the stomach liver and kidney trouble. The advertisement mentions a tonic sold at 1210 Firat avenue.
Mr Hartrantt recently returned from touring county schools inspecting 144 institutions. He notes strong school work countywide with large student attendance. Some schools remain closed in respect for the late President McKinley, while others have resumed activities at Nalfemaet.
L. B. Honnell, noted astern man, expands holdings in Seattle with a new purchase. John Davis & Co. completed a deal with Mr. Bonnell for portions of several late In North Beattle properties at a price of $26,000. Weeks earlier he acquired £40,000 worth of real estate in the same area. Umbrellas repair and covering services offered by Ahamek at 1221 Ist.
The street committee recommends cement sidewalks on Third avenue west from Highland Drive to Galer street. The panel also calls for 450 for Haet Union Street ranking and 600 for sub-draining and roadway work on Twelfth avenue north. The Fidelity Trust Co petition to remove shacks at Pine Street foot is referred to Muldoon and Kinehart.
A jumble of show notices lists Annie Mack Berlin in Yon Yonson at the Grand next week with Sidney Provendat, a tale of a man cast in poverty. Seabrooke stars in Hermann at the Grand for three nights, followed by Old Kentucky and In O14 Ken, described as crowd pleasing theater for the masses.
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