Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1888-03-16
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soon be in operation.
Billy Houston, of Tenino, came in te
see "She" last evening, and it is not the
first time lie has travelled fifteen miles
for the same purpose.
Wednesday the Polttkefsky brought il
a cargo of supplies for the Port Blakely
Mill Company's camp near here, return
ing with boom of logs.
Local temperance workers are contem
plating a literary entertainment Il,
Columbia Hall, and drama is unde,
rehearsal for the occasion.
A well regulated debating society is
now sustained by the students OF
Collegiate Institute, meetings being held
on Friday evening of each week.
Last week the STANDARD published a
school report of this district. Why not
send in reports OF all schools in the coun-
ty? They are interesting, to parents, es-
pecially.
Quite a number of prominent citizens
visited Seattle during the week. They
came back well pleased with their trip,
and better satisfied than ever to live in
Olympia.
The sound Of music sweet Is in the
balmy air, because of the local brass
band boys meetings. Their membership
is ten; their conduct good, and Their
music still better.
Bud Bartlett has purchased 300 acres
of timber land front the Port Discovery
Mill Company; consideration, $1,000
The tract is situated near Mr.. Bartlett
present logging camp.
Three of the most incorrigible sinners
attended service Sunday evening at the
Congregational church, and the commu-
nifty has ever since been on the qui rice
as to what it portends.
Ii the local scribbler has not made
proper mention of past happenings, it was
not Intentional. The best way to
remedy the defect is to call around If
in possession Of any local news.
Olympia holds out splendid induce
ments to anyone desiring to earn an hon
livelihood. but is terror to tramps and
dead-beats. All of that ilk have their
choice of going to work or leaving town.
Services at the First Congregational
church next Sunday. Subject of morn
ing sermon, "Cross and Crown" even
ing lecture, "Absalom." Topic Of Thurs
day evening meeting, "The Wedding
Feast" All are cordially invited.
Mr.. B. W. Johns has purchased the
book-bindery, formerly belonging to the
Tallentire estate. Having secured the
services of first-class book binder, he is
now prepared to do all work in his line.
Give him call.
Our advertisers are constantly receiv-
ing new goods. It would be q good idea
to give them call before sending orders
elsewhere. Every dollar invested in
town will aid in its advancement, either
directly or indirectly.
Samuel c. Woodruff. Accountant of
Hospital for the Insane at Fort Steil-
accom-, was in town, last Monday. He
has purchased property near Steilacoom
and seems to have firm faith in the
future Of that city of by-gone days.
Gov. Semple has made the following
appointments of Notaries Public in
addition to those published elsewhere !:
John Alexander and J. NJ. Hall, Seattle
H. NJ. LilIis and c. E. Claypool, Tacoma
and Fred L. Prescott, Spokane Falls.
]. r. Meeker, Grand Master of the
I. o. o. F., of Puyallup, was in town
yesterday, and last evening superintend-
ed the merging Of the two local lodges of
the order into one, bearing the name of
the senior organization, Olympia, No. l..
The Democratic Central Committee of
Thurston county will meet at the office
of the WASHINGTON STANDARD, on Satur-
day, March oath. at 10 O'Clock p. N, to
consider matters appertaing to party
measures. A full attendance is request
ed.
II new Corners become weary of feast
ing the eye on mountain scenery or gag.
ing down the bay, they would do we'll to
take walk or row to Tumwater and see
the waters gliding over the Falls. that
some day will turn the wheels Of Low
ell.
Mechanics are at work putting up q
new engines and boiler at the Westsidc
saw mill. The capacity Of this mill is to
be largely increased and but short
time will elapse before it will be running
on full time. A good supply Of logs are
already on hand.
Messrs. Hughes and Ward have closed
their temperance meetings and gone to
Vancouver. About 900 signed the pledge
here, and it is hoped much good has
been accomplished. The entertainment
given ct the close Of their meetings by
the ladies was complete success.
A grand concert will be given in
Columbia Hall, on Monday evening.
April I'd, under the auspices of the
Congregational society, q full programme
Of which will be given next week. Talent
from abroad has been engaged, and all
sweet singers Of Olympia, it is said, will
appear.
One Of the springs of the Carlton
House hack broke last evening as it was
returning from Second Street wharf, and
let the rear end of the bed fall to the
ground. Fortunately 1t was empty at
the time and the horses were gentle, or
we might have had a more serious dis
aster to chronicle.
The pupils of Mrs. Jones' class will
give q musical recital at Columbia Hall,