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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1902
Page
4
Charities B. Jackson, a Seattle widower, plans to marry Mrs. Julia Day of Chicago after a brief courtship. He had left for Chicago a month ago seeking his fortune following years of loneliness and a rekindled past with a former sweetheart.
Police notes describe theft where wheels were stolen from a victim named Ryan and a messenger. Alleged thieves are said to have picked the pockets of the victim and are charged with larceny from the person and related counts.
A garbled markets note lists prices for prunes, beet, corn, wheat, and rolled barley. It mentions Puget Sound pricing and a $16 figure, with a teaser about dancing classes at Wilton’s Ranke Hall on Fridays, and notes daily prices.
A small town ad touts the store as having the largest assortment of organs in the state with daily receptions for customers. It promises affordable piano and music items per month and a broad stock including sheet music records instruments and supplies.
Burke Building listing for D. S. Johnston Co a general music dealer located at 903 Second Avenue offering instruments sheet music and related supplies.
The registration books opened yesterday at city hall for the regular election in Illinois. A separate school election to select a city school director will be held the following Saturday, November 16.
Readable ad fragment lists durable school suits in cheviots cassimere and Scotch tweeds with prices around 1.08 dollars per item and heavy knee pants for boys 13 to 20 years and similar youngsters.
Fragmentary copy notes Capitol Hill as a desirable Capitol Hill site for business men and resident prospects. Mentions investment firms, wartime surroundings, and a theater show running one week starting Sunday matinee with ticket prices listed.
The shop emphasizes an extensive music inventory including popular songs classical oratorios cantatas operas and a full sacred music assortment for church choirs A note claims it is a complete music store on the coast
The Bon Marche advertises easy shopping for boys outfits with cheap furnishings and underpriced men’s fall goods. It highlights $1.00 underwear at 75 cents, two to five dollar wool and jersey undergarments, and heavy wool garments in multiple colors, all offered in Saturday specials from Australian wool sources.
Spieled dark wool vests and pants offered with fleece lining and spiked heel features. Fast black cotton hose with double toe and heel advertised at 26c. Ribbed cotton hose for men priced with special values.
Two dollar gloves offered in women's French lambskin kid with Paris features and embroidered backs. Two and three clasp styles in assorted colors and all sizes, claimed as best quality and perfect fitting. Regular prices listed as 1.25 1.50 and 2.00, sale run from 2 to 6 p.m. only.
Local sale advertises satin taffeta ribbon in pure silk for dress and neckwear with four inch width and removal prices. Novelty Latin taffeta features striped borders and neckwear accents at modest sale pricing. Liberty Silk Neck Ruffs display full collars in black and black white combos with cascaded ends and lowered sale price. Liberty Stick Neck products show black designs with zigzag ends and wide ribbons offered at discount.
In the waist department for Saturday selling about five dozen cotton cheviot mercerized momie cloth and heavy foulard waists are offered at 1.98 instead of 3.00. These strictly tall waists come in all colors and a variety of styles.
A retail list highlights after six sale prices on hats, dresses, linens, and numerous small goods. It promotes children's wear, women's garments, Cambric embroideries, linens, shoes, and houseware with deep post six discounts and wide assortment across sizes for men, women, and children.
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