Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-06-21
MERE MENTION.

HuNElDC-tlTus arc Iit'ci!i4.., III tl-0
voodbine.
Charming moonlight evenings are
prevailing.
The weather during the day has
been delightfully."- cool.
Four houses on Ayers hin are in
process Of construction.
Mrs. Jas. Simpson and Mis- c. NJ.
Andrews. OF Shelton. are visiting in the
city.
An oyercoat would not have been an
uncomfortable garment this alter
noon.
The trustees OF the Presbyterian
church are taking steps to repair their
edifce
Mr.. John Byrnes new store on
Fourth street is nearly ready for oc-
cupancy.
The new addition to the Hospital
will nearly double the capacity OF that
institution.
1t is not generally known that the
egg OF pigeon has the beautiful tints
of sea shell.
The amount OF Children's Day offer
ing at the Presbyterian Sunday school,
was about $25.
Several Sunday School picnics are
under the advisement of their respec-
tive committees
Miss Nina French, of this city, COM
menced school this morning in the
Mud Bay district.
Miss Rena Bagley, eldest daughter
of Mr.. c. B. Bagley OF Seattle, is visi-
ting friends in Olympia.
Fires were started this morning
under the arches of a new kiln of
pressed brick, on the Eastside.
Mrs. l.. NJ Sizer is removing her
household effects from Seattle, prepar-
atory to residence in this city.
The work of grading and graveling
the streets in the upper part of town
is being vigorously prosecuted.
1t is hoped that the present cool
wave, if accompanied by a little rain,
will extend the strawberry season.
John Freeman, a resident OF Olym-
pia last year, is now an inmate of the
Insane Asylum, at Winfield, Kansas.
The officers OF the Presbyterian
Sunday School have voted for another
addition to their already extensive
library.
Rev. w. B. Lee, administered the
rite of baptism to the infant daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Simon McQuary, yes
terday morning.
Work is progressing vigorously on
the new Episcopal church, and that
structure is destined to be one of the
slightly edifices of the city.
That ubiquitous authority, the Oldest
settler, never knew time in the his
tory of Olympia when dwelling houses
were in more pressing demand.
Mr.. J. L. Henderson will succeed in
treclaiming a large area OF valuable
nd from the mud fats when he fin
ishes the piling he has commenced.
On account of the forest fires two
years ago, the blackberry crop in this
vicinity is remarkable for its abund-
ance and the fine quality of its fruit.
Mrs. o. G. Laberee, nee Rose Clark,
accompanied by her little daughter,
arrived to-day from Ellensburg and
will remain some time visiting rela-
tivcs and friends.
Provident housewives are fitting up
every available space in their houses,
having in contempla ton the legend,
FURNISHED rooms to let" affixed to the
front door casing.
The Committee on Fire, Light and
Water, of the City Council, made a
Thorough inspection of back-yards to-
day, in compliance with the require
ments of the fire ordinance.
School Superintendent L. P. Yemen
held his first "court" last Saturday, to
hear the arguments in favor of and OPP
> posed to a certain petition for the sub
division of school district.
Capt. James Lawson, a resident OF
Olympia, more than a score OF years
ago, is in the city visiting friends OF
the olden time. Mr.. Lawson is now
stationed at San Francisco in the
United States coast survey service.
Mr.. p. M. Lewis, who has been en-
gagged as a teacher in the grammar
department of Olympia Collegiate In
stitute during the college year just
closed, is contemplating return to
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kSwife's continued poor health.
:. A distressing accident occurred at
the head of the bay, at about half-past
two o'clock this afternoon, which may
possibly result fatally to William Hull,
q brakeman in the employ OF Bush &
CASTOR, loggers. AS Hull and several
other men were engaged in unloading
one of the cars, containing several inn
mense logs, one of the logs slipped
from the tackle, and rolled over Hull
before he had an opportunity to per-
ceive his danger. Mr.. CASTOR at once
sent to the railroad station for assist
ance and the company soon dis
patched their engine and tender to
bring the unfortunate man to the city
As soon as it arrived at the station,
Mr.. CASTOR had team in readiness,
and the injured brakeman, who was in
nm unconscious condition, was rapidly
conveyed to st Peters hospital. At
the hour OF going to press it could not
he ascertained whether Hulrs injuries
were fatal or not.
From the daily of Tuesday.