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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1907
Page
6
Hittite north of Green Lake offers cleared tracts with fruit trees and pasture. Prices range from 1000 to 1950 dollars per acre with one fourth cash. Interested buyers to visit office at 309 Colman Block to arrange viewing with Wrest and Wheeler.
Advertisement urged readers to buy summer acreage north of the Sound with low down payment. Listings include a 2687 Seacrest tract near Fauntleroy Park for 750 dollars with 56 dollars down and another tract south of Fauntleroy Park priced at 7006 dollars. Names Thomas & Co and Braviiron Yaleenant appear in the block.
The firm at 109 Cherry Street reportedly hires a lawman to chase a payday dispute. No official charges visible. Local sources indicate a business dispute over funds and collection efforts involving the named company and an unnamed officer.
A promotional notice from The National Land Co. touts a new Parkland addition near Tacoma asserting demand for a rail terminals project by Union Pacific Milwaukee and others. It promises tens of thousands of jobs and a tenfold return within two years, inviting readers to visit and invest with free Saturday transportation to the office.
Real estate ad promoting four cottages of 4 and 5 rooms in West Seattle. Highlights include down payments, monthly terms, and locations near Ninth and California, Sea View Park, and nearby schools. Listings feature new 6 room homes, bungalow and cottage options with city water and sewer, and prices from 1,500 to 2,200 with balances on terms. Contact details reference Ninth and California offices.
Multiple owner offers list land and homes with Lake Washington and Green Lake proximity. Properties include three corner lots near Rainier Heights and Woodlawn Addition, two blocks from Green Lake Station, and parcels near Pioneer Square. Prices range from 1 200 to 1 800 with various cash and balance terms. Contact Main er at Pioneer for details.
Jim Sha aged 50 a Chinese merchant of 412 Mainet was found dead in bed. Health Officer Parry and Assistant Health Officer Buckley will conduct an autopay this afternoon to determine the cause of death.
Lachmund Pincus filed against Paul R. G. Horst for 50008 dollars damages alleging loss of trust and failed funding of hop contracts. The action stems from Horst not advancing money on contracts made by Lachmund and Pincus as Horst’s agents, shocking Oregon hop trade circles.
San Francisco observes the third semianniversary of the great fire with praise for the progress since Oct. 18. City leaders note more than one third of the burned area has been rebuilt and done so better and stronger than before.
William Beach and Annie Howard of Seattle Frank Allen Rivers and Mary Elizabeth Hutchins of Seattle Harney Herteman and Mildred Savage of Ballard William Foster and Annie Ferry of San Francisco Charlies Eugene Chapin and Mary Winifred Carney of Seattle.
A daughter was born to Featagawo-To wife of 8 at 706 N Broadway on October 16.
Registration entry lists Lowe Watterman 86 born Oct. 12 in Providence hospital and Goodell B. RK Goodell 47 with Oct dates and address 1116 4th Ave plus infant Weck born Oct 17. Amount $28 and 25th Ave BA noted.
The Seattle grocers stage their first Pure Food show at the Second Regiment Armory on 1829 Terry Avenue. The event draws immense crowds and is hailed as the largest and best display of its kind in the Northwest.
In Newport on October 18 William Collier the mediator in Canaht in the Rain rebuked Cornelius Vanderbilt and Gladys Vanderbilt plus Conny Kenly and other society folk in a box during the first act. Voices rose and Collier tripped over lines as chatter from the box drew attention and he demanded who is there.
Journeymen Tailors' union No 71 sent Mayor Moore and the council copies of a resolution condemning the arrest and incarceration of socialists in the city.
Charles C Eddy aged 26 died at his home 2212 North Fifty seventh street after a two day illness attributed to typhoid pneumonia He was employed by the Henney Watson Co and leaves many friends and acquaintances No funeral arrangements have been made
A general demurrer denying all allegations was filed in the United States case against A. J. Hosburgh. He was indicted last May for fraudulent use of the name to offer alleged civil service positions that did not exist.
The fire and water committee advised the board of public works to rent the former fire engine house on Third Avenue and Pine Street to O. M. Haroldeon.
Mens S ox heavy cotton and merino undergarments in several colors offered at 2 pairs for a quarter tomorrow and Monday. The lowest price seen was $2.50 with many items at $3.50 and $8 originally, now $1.98 in all sizes. Boys pants on sale tomorrow and Monday 19¢ per pair, not all wool but durable for school, usual price 39c.
Joh McDonald aged 68 died suddenly at his residence 703 Marian shortly after 1 am. Death attributed to heart disease and no physician attended. The body will be at home pending further arrangements.
The Hutchinson Co at corner Ind and Union offers a large stock of overcoats in every desirable style shown this season. Prices and sizes available to suit shoppers seeking quality outerwear.
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