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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1904
Page
5
City and county schools opened with thousands of pupils returning to classes. City attendance reached about 29 000 with 403 teachers on duty, while several county schools started with full or near full enrollment. Interlake area construction caused new boundary adjustments for several districts.
Last night Gorton's minstrels played the Grand Opera House to a lukewarm reception. Some numbers by the three Mardo brothers fell flat while Jake Welby and Sam Lee sparked audience interest with fresh jokes and a lively performance. The show featured a tiny band and an odd siren effect from a stage manager, which initially startled the crowd but later became a running quirk.
The Third Avenue theater drew full houses last night for On the Bridge at Midnight a scenic comedy drama inspired by Longfellow’s poem A blind mother searches for her kidnapped child driving the thrilling scenes Richard Hastings earned loud hisses as the villain Frank Weed as the German lover Charles Leekine as the Dago and Katherine Crego Eva Lowia also star in the production
Vera Hamilton and the blind mother character performed their party scene to thunderous applause, ending the performance with a finish that drew praise from theatergoers.
About eight hundred members of the Modern Woodmen of America and friends left early today for Monte Cristo aboard two special excursion trains. Twelve Northern Pacific coaches were needed to carry the party.
Police still guard Rehnerchild and Suleberger plant as butchers strike called off. Guards to remain until tomorrow when strikers seek their former jobs.
A 185 strong Culbert party from Ontario and Toronto arrived in Seattle this morning, departing for Victoria by steamer then Vancouver by special cars. The month long tour included Kansas City, St Louis, and San Francisco as among the larger cities visited. Merald Tailor at 1229 2d advertises high salaried cutters.
Garden City residents organized a Saturday action to compel Harold Hiankenship to bury a horse he killed nearly a week earlier. A deputy was dispatched with orders to ensure he complies with the community’s demand for closure.
Johnston Co the big piano and organ dealers announce all day closure of their Seattle and Tacoma shops and other locations today. The notice indicates a company wide closure for service or reasons not specified.
On Tuesday morning we invite buyers to view a selection of pianos organs simplex piano players and other small musical instruments with many attractive offers across lines.
Listed are nickel plated items including 4 gallon urns and 6 gallon sizes with regular and sale prices. Other goods include No. 319 Sausage Cooker at 3.75 and No. 11 China Bowl at 4.00, No. 12 at 2.50, plus brass Walters trays and Brass Cuspidors priced to move.
Enamel and Tinware Department sale announced with discounts and multiple item listings. The notice highlights reserved stock lines and pricing while inviting customers to visit the shop for further details.
A late sale advertises several refrigerator models including No. 206 Milk Tile at 68.00 from 75.00, No. 208 Milk Tile at 68.00 from 85.00, and Herrick opal lined units priced from 48.00 to 66.60, with enamel lined options down to 20.00. The copy emphasizes durability and tile exteriors with heavy glass interiors.
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