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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1904

Page

3

Pockets Filled With Gold In Restricted District Scout

Lake Frank an Alaska Indian lay unconscious in a restricted district after drinking. A search of his pockets yielded $1,000 in gold and $200 in bills with drafts for more. Patrolman Westadt found him on the track and could not wake him. The man’s mouth bled and a pocket was turned inside out, suggesting an attempted robbery frightened the thieves away. He will be held until sober enough to handle his fortune. A Democratic rally is set for Schiotter hall Wear Seattle next Monday eight with candidates and Senator W H Moore. Mrs Jennie Murray files for divorce from John D Murray alleging desertion and non support.

Lake Frank Westadt Frank Schiotter Hall Wear Seattle W. H. Moore

Edmonds Presses Move to Join King County

Edmonds citizens plan to petition county commissioners in Everett to secede from Snohomish County and annex to King County. Zephar Howell of the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce cites advantages as a manufacturing town and suburban residence site with waterfront resources. John Hoffman of the Edmonds Electric Light & Transportation Co notes outside capital interest and a proposed electric light plant and trolley line to spur growth and timber land development.

Everett Snohomish County Zephar Howell Edmonds Sound Country Beattle Seattle John Hoffman Edmonds Electric Light & Transportation Company Snohomish

Doings At Ballard Local Club and Church News

All Ballard church social and lodge doings will be published in this department of The Star. All those having notes will kindly leave them with P. H. Mullen, 821 Ballard avenue.

Ballard Department of the Star P. H. Mullen Ballard Avenue

Ballard Stops Gambling After Mayor Orders Crackdown

Ballard officials move to end gambling amid long-standing toleration and public outcry. Mayor Ingalls issues orders to shut down gambling rooms after complaints and a flush of civic action, with police and saloon proprietors pledging to stop.

Rushing the Work Delays Hope Reservoir Drilling

Drill rods lost two weeks ago at the reservoir were recovered this morning. Thies has caused some delays but with regained equipment the crew plans aggressive progress to finish before wet weather sets in.

Thies

Fire Escape Questioned at City Hall

City hall is being equipped with a fire escape but current exits from the upper floors are limited to the front stairs raising concerns about safe egress if a fire occurs when the lodge hall is full. The funeral of Hans Thorntenson will be at Icelanders hall on Sunday afternoon with remains at Mayfield undertaking parlor. Thorstenson, a contractor, died at Seattle General hospital last Tuesday night. He led two boys. The captain of the fishing schooner Mary shot a sea lion near Edmonds on the way to Ballard. The lion weighed about 600 pounds.

Theor Hans Thorntensong Seattle General Hospital Icelanders Hall Mayfield Undertaking Thorstenson Mary Edmonds Ballard

Nervousness blamed on wear and tear of the nervous system

An article describes nervousness as a common nerve disease caused by long- term anxiety and overwork. It notes symptoms such as low mood insomnia twitching and fatigue and promotes Paine's Celery Compound as a remedy with testimonials from Brooklyn in 1904 asserting its cure for nervousness and stomach trouble.

Brooklyn Paine Geo. W. Darren Fifth Ave

Presbyterian Ladies Bazaar and Barn Party Planned

The Presbyterian Ladies' Aldao society hosts a bazar Friday afternoon and evening on October 28 with a barn party at Broadway and Firet avenue. Rubber goods including boots shoes and new items are offered with price quality guarantees. The Rubber store at 714 Piret avenue advertises discounts and no photo coupons. Eyean and Eric on at 1516 First avenue provide details.

Presbyterian Ladies Aldaociety Broadway Firet Avenue Piret Avenue Eyean & Eric First Avenue Ove

Columbia Medical Institute Opens Seattle Offices Offer Free Treatment

The Columbia Medical Institute opens new Seattle offices in the Arcade offering two weeks of expert medical treatment medicines and appliances at no cost to applicants. Dr William McHarrie in charge is a leading physician and The Star endorses the institute and its methods.

Columbia Medical Institute William McHarrie

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