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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1909
Page
6
A Motley tale from Arden New York describes Harriman’s recovery effort with his Scottish cook Mary Josh, the family’s wealth, and the Ramapo estate. It notes the mansion, an inclined railroad, a deep well, and private telephones linking Hanover to Wall Street as Harriman battles illness.
A historical column urges readers to study four lions guarding a Vancouver arch pedestal. The piece notes two eastern and two western aspects, praising their noble yet comic expressions and the statues' peculiar personalities as crowds pass by.
Two Renton youths drank eight free sample bottles of near beer while watching a burlesque at a Pay Streak venue. Darkness and foggy atmosphere hid labels as they consumed the beverages, unaware they were samples. A 45-year-old performer appeared, revealing the bottles were free two percent near beer.
The Ballard Seattle debate on routing the Ballard Fremont car line resumes before the city council with petitions for and against. C W Casler argues the present path protects business and property values, while supporters urge quicker service. The plan moves to the corporations committee for Friday action. The notice includes two obituaries: Frank Ackerman aged 67 of Ballard Transfer Co. and infant John Marvin Johnson, died Sunday, with services pending.
School started this morning with large attendance at Ballard schools. Webster school will run two sessions until Adams school is completed, one class in the morning and one in the afternoon.
Dr. Flesher of Gilman Park M. E. church left this morning to attend the regular annual council of the Methodist preachers in session this week in Bellingham. He is expected to be assigned to the Gilman Park church for the coming year.
Albert Hansen Jewelers is linked with Firet and Cherry Optical Department in a historic city business listing. The entry notes affiliations and potential specialty shops, highlighting a multi-business presence in downtown retail.
Residents near Arden speak of Harriman as endlessly busy and detached from farming fishing and hunting. They recall his farms lakes and grounds neglected for years while his wealth in Wall Street dominates his time and vigor. The article questions whether his fading strength can be rekindled and if the hills he owns still hold potential.
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