Washington state fair of 1905 promises grand attractions
The Washington state fair opens with hypnotist Dr Leonidas Jonas performing a buried living subject and a schedule full of horse races Indian and vaudeville acts. Daily balloon ascensions and aerial shows by Prof Williams and Logan Zan Tola add to a packed program. The stockmen relay race in midweek features strict rules and rapid horse changes.
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Leonidas Jonas
Grand Istand
Ellensburg
Williams
Logan Zan-Tola
Wie
Board of State Fair Commissioners
Wandae
Mammoth Madison Carnival Company
Cyclone Minstrel Show Delights Orpheum Audiences
The Cyclone Minstrel Show at the Orpheum theater has drawn large, enthusiastic crowds this week. The amateur cast delivers new songs and jokes, with standout moments including Guy Grafton's city council parody and Rose franchise, and strong vocal numbers by Warren Erwin, Herman Crawford, Leo Bivens, and Joe Broulette. The final performance is set for next Sunday evening, Sept. 24.
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Orpheum Theater
Guy Grafton
City Council
Rose
Fred Alter
Santa Claus
Warren Erwin
Herman Crawford
Leo Bivens
Joe Broulette
Bob Frayne
Jess Walker
Resumes Business After Arrangements With Creditors
J. J. McDonald announces satisfactory arrangements with creditors and resumes business at 8 Second Street. He launches a large special sale for the coming weeks to attract customers. W Manheim of Globe store at First and Chestnut promotes a closing out sale due to his wife’s illness and plans to retire, selling the entire stock without reserve.
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J. J. McDonald
No. 8
Second Street
W. Manheim
Globe
First
Chestnut Streets
Brakeman Johnston Bound Over for Rail Shooting Case
Johnston, a railroad brakeman, held for shooting a young colored boy who was stealing a ride on a freight train, was bound over by Justice Taggard in 2000 dollars. He is represented by Snively and Thompson and may be released on bail provided by a railroad men’s organized body to which he belongs.
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Johnston
Young Price
Justice Taggard
Snively
Thompson
Sewer Bond Issue On The Ballot This Fall
City council adopts engineer plans for a trunk sewer and authorizes a 48000 bond issue at 4 percent for twenty years. A special election is set for October 12 to vote on the bond, with voter registration urged as only 300 of 1500 are registered. Supporters expect a strong majority despite low current registration. Also notes visitors A B Flint and F Knemeyer, and a play Honest Hearts by Alma Hearn company.
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Herald
A. B. Flint
Outlook
F. Knemeyer
Portland Exposition
Waterville
Kentucky
Klimt-Gazzolo
Alma Hearn
South
Miss Hearn
Marty
Rural Comedy Weaves Love and Gossip in Small Town
A village ensemble centers on Marty and an engineer as romance sparks amid envy and rumor. Characters include Stebbin Hellpin neighbor Joshua Lacey Holland and Rose Osborne from Cincinnati. The plot blends jealousy scandal and revenge in a peaceful rural setting.
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Stebbin Hellpin
Enineer
Notice to Voters Registration Books Close Sept 30
Notice to Voters states registration books close on Sept 30 and that those who fail to register before that date cannot vote in the special election on Oct 12 1905. Also advertises fall and winter hats at J W Kauffman with a display by J V Kauffman.
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J. W. Kauffman’s
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Prop
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Larson
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Laura Lockwood
Chicago
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J. V. Kauffman
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