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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1913
Page
8
A chaotic scene near 189 street ends with a tall elevator boy aiding a young woman in warding off a Vodvill agent. The agent is restrained in a corner after a struggle, and the girl and her mother seek safety as the agent is expelled from the building.
King County communities vie for cash prizes and a trophy at the second annual fair opening at the Meadows next Monday. Tolt, Duvall, Cherry Valley and Vashon enter. Valley Central grange of Kent plans a five wagon display Saturday with grains grasses fruits vegetables canned goods and more. A 60 foot WWU Puyallup display reserves space for grains grasses dairy and horticultural products.
At Nashville Tennessee two cars a Stutz and a Buick collided with a Studebaker leader after a wheel came off the Studebaker causing a multi car wreck. Drivers and mechanics John Sherrill Thomas Bridges William Sherrod and Gooch Brown died. Clyde Donovan Freeman Ormedy and Edward Polk were injured.
John Nelson of Port Angeles claims a staged hold up netted his four taxi companions 450 dollars. Suspects Ross Morrison Frank Smith Ethel Dale and Mrs Ray Wilson are jailed. Morrison reports stopping after a gun threatened him. Nelson says Morrison gave him five dollars to be a “good fellow.” Morrison waited to report the loss until after arrest.
Silk Velvet Shapes in black and colors offered in four styles at 1.95. Silk Velvet Shapes with soft and stiff crowns in black brown navy taupe with 20 styles at 2.95. Black Silk Velvet Shapes in seven styles at 3.95. Velvet facings on Black Silk Plush Shapes at 2.95. Velvet faced Plush Shapes with stiff or soft crowns at 3.45. Artist Tams in velvet plush and corduroy 1.75. Trimmed Erect ply Plush Hats in black brown navy taupe 3.95. Silk and Velvet Roses with foliage in brown pink blue cardinal 0.65. Smaller Roses with velvet foliage in old rose pink green American Beauty 0.55. Small Clusters of Flowers in assorted colors 0.35 0.50 0.65. Small Velvet Buds Fruits and Foliage 0.65 1.25 1.45. Large Open Roses with foliage assorted colors 1.25. Breasts Bands Imitation Goura Aigrettes Paradise at low prices. Coque Feathers in bands and stick-up effects 2.95 3.50. Small Paradise Sprays 2.95 5.50 9.75. Ostrich Bands black and colors 1.95 2.95 3.95. Ostrich Plumes exceptional values at 4.75.
Advertises a 30 inch square mahogany finished card table with green felt top and braced legs selling for 2.50. Features include folding legs with rubber tips and metal bound corners. Limited time offer noted as unusual value.
A strong showing of weaves and color assortments in wool dress goods for school wear. Half dollar per yard items include Albatross, 36 inches wide, all wool. Corduroy 27 inches wide in dark shades, 90¢ per yard. Moire Silk in sought colors at $1.25. Pin-stripe Serge 46 inches wide all wool $1.00. Kimono Silk 30 inches wide Cheney Bros. patterns 78¢ per yard. Basement Salesroom.
An old newspaper ad lists Colgate's Perfumes Lily of Valley Heliotrope Italian Violet and White Rose at 25 cents per ounce. Rice Powder in a fancy package priced low at 10 cents. Sachet Powder in bulk with Violet Heliotrope and Crushed Rose odors offered at 25 cents per ounce from the basement salesroom.
Fall coat sale offers women and misses Astrachan, Sealette, Zibelines, and mixtures in three quarter and full lengths. Navy brown tan gray and black colors in sizes 16 to 44. Also serge dresses in navy brown black Copenhagen and black and white, with Kasement Frierroom styling.
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