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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1902
Page
4
A sale offers plain and fancy meshes, double ceilings and silk ceilings in black and white. Prices range from 25 cents per yard minimum, with most values at 39, 45 cents. Buyers urged to pick their selection tomorrow.
Friday bargains feature cretonnes in 25 inch patterns at 9c, white Nottingham lace curtains, belts, silk and leather goods, and women’s gowns and waists at deep discounts. Also offered are manchester, glassware, cook serials, Bibles, shoes, blankets, and health and household items at reduced prices.
In Amsterdam a Boer delegation led by Botha and De Larey arrived today to an ovation. They then attended a general reception at the city hall, marking a warm welcome.
Two men were arrested by Patrolmen Hubbard and Wilton in the early hours in the city’s lower section. Watches recovered on them included some with missing pieces, linking them to recent robberies. Owner M Hurwits reported his store on First Avenue South was broken into earlier that night. Police held the suspects without charges as the case developed.
An inventor in Rome reports complete sale of the wireless telegraph over a distance of 1590 miles. He is confident in a rapid Eu-America communication link.
The page lists varied commodity quotes including carrots onions wax beans cucumbers and green corn with per unit and case prices. It notes round lot offers to producers in Seattle with figures for barley oats corn wheat and related feed products and mentions market prices from Puget Sound and New York sources.
An advertisement promises daily open house at warerooms for piano and organ sales. It touts the largest piano and organ stock in the state, Bell Pine new pianos from six dollars per month, plus a full range of sheet music talking machines records violins guitars mandolins banjos and supplies.
Col J B Slinkey a well known California hotel man, owner of the Hotel El Monte near San Francisco, plans a summer stay in Beattie. He serves as state secretary of the Society of Old Friends, formed in San Francisco in 1864, and expresses pleasure with the general appearance and activity. He may decide to stay longer if conditions suit.
John Morrissey and Daniel Boyd are in custody on suspicion of involvement in the Anchor saloon attempted hold up and shooting. Police report growing circumstantial evidence while Jim Cooper lies wounded at the Mission with a chance of recovery. No new information released today, but officers continue investigations for possible charges.
Local report notes factional rifts in the populist movement. Old guard leaders plan their own county convention seeking a quorum as they oppose the main party lineup. Also mentions dancing classes by Professor Wilson at Ranke Hall on Monday and Friday with private lessons daily.
Seattle defeated Portland 4 to 2 with Hickey starring on the right. Beattie outplayed the Webfoot era and Kid Hulen joined Seattle after yesterday’s win. Helena topped Tacoma 3 to 1 in a separate game. Butte beat Spokane 2 to 0. Races Everett event lists City of Everett service with reduced rates on September 9 10 11 12.
Hradlee Strong and May Yohe registered as husband and wife in Buenos Aires after arriving Sunday. They secured elegant apartments and began life under constant medical care.
BITS OF GAIETY reports the Mariposa boys will host a banquet next Tuesday at the Maton Barbera. Club members and a few intimate friends will attend, including Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Stewart.
Local residents announce travel plans and visits including Mise Alma Stewert heading to Farmington Connecticut for school with her parents visiting afterwards. Mr and Mrs Stewart and guests Mrs Frederick Swanstrom host at 1223 Seventh Avenue. Engagements of Helle Jane Singerman and Benjamin J Gordon noted with a forthcoming home gathering. Seattle Choral Society rehearsal schedule and first production chosen. Woman's Century Club meeting at Mrs James Kerr’s residence and Classic Culture Club entertained at 280 o'clock. Miss Alice Lillie and Frederick M De Kelmer to wed late month at St Clement's church. Miss Denny and Miss Mabel Beagrone bound for Wellsley College. Buena Tiempo Club dance planned for September 24 at Rank e Hall. Catholic Order of Foresters host a dance at Madrona benefiting House of Shepherd with Wagner's orchestra. Mrs J Maxwell hosts Miss Thomas in honor of Montana visit. dancing featured. Mrs W H Liewe returns to New York after visit with Mrs Bilis Morrison.
New modern Queen Anne residence one block from Car street with splendid view near Green Lake. Includes 2 room house on a large 4% acre lot and terms offered. Trade for city property possible. Parties headed to California. asking price $2,700.
The ad catalogs deep discounts on children's shoes and clothing. Notable items include Dongola Lace Shoes for various ages, boys overalls, underwear, curtains, belts, umbrellas, and household basics with marked prices from a few cents to a few dimes, emphasizing value and wide selection.
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