Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-07-24
LOCAL HAPPENINGS

The freight shipments TO SedrO yester-
day amounted to 20,00O pounds.
City Marshal Parker now has his Office
with Riedel a MOiiit. ON the corner Of
Harris and Eleventh streets.
Messfs Perrin q company, OF Arlington,
Oregon, Will occupy store In the BlOn-
din block with a stock Of confectionery,
fruits, etc.
The steamers State Of Washington and
Premier came in Yesterday morning
bringing a large number of passengers
and heavy cargoes Of freight.
Messrs. Hill & Weldon have established
a city Office which will be- located in the
Office OF Strader & Richards, the well
known real estate and insurance agents.
Judge Currys time was occupied all Of
yesterday afternoon and evening hearing
the ease OF j. NJ. Haley, who was arrested
for obtaining money under false pre-
fences.
The steam schooner Lucy Low came in
yesterday morning from Seattle. She
viii leave this morning for Chuckauut
quarry, where she will take cargo of
building stone.
The racing team Of the fire department
has been reorganized and will soon COM
mence TO practice again. They are con-
templating trip to Victoria on the 18th
of August.
A man living at Lake Padden, whose
name could not be learned was sWeling
/ a pipe near a keg OF black powder when
| d spark fell into the keg. and before he
could get away IL ignited, burning him
severely about the face and hands
c. W. Howard. Esq, Of the law firm Of
| Evans, sherman a Howard. has just re-
turned from trip 10 Pittsburg accom-
4 n..n. -. O..
East they say was almost unbearable.
aud they think that fairhaven is emf
nently satisfactory as an abiding place.
The informal dance given by Captain
aud Mrs. Leonard ON board the ship
Moody was a brilliant event ana was al
tended by large number of people. A
detailed account Of the event il reserved
FOR Sundays issue.
Postmaster Keeler has commenced the
construction Of an extensive addition 10
the postoliice building. The addition
will be two stories in height and will be
fifty feet Ia length and Of the same width
and dimensions as the postoiiice.
The steamer Michigan will arrive at
eight O'Clock this morning, from Portland,
with large amount Of freight, AS tcle-
wariingcr McLen II -. ~ llye
steyedores TO help Vl ~ e411|
Police Officer Brse& afrr1111 1o@1& II
Stevens yesterday afternoon ~ u11II y
ing the peace. Sheis undoubtedly insanc.
as her actions are clearly that of an in
sane person. Her incoherent cries and
loud singing attracted quite crowd la
the vicinity Of the jail.
A telegram was received TODAY from
the Great Northern officials, offering 90
haul freight into Fairhav m. from all
ar.lt aud ~ m
" as any other line. This is a splendid
opportunity for merchants who buy their
goods east.
Judge Curry Is having a sort Of vaca-
tion, as very few maiefactors are-haing
brought before him. Yesterday one pri--
oner only was brought up for sentence,
and he gave his name as John Mclnnery.
, lie was charged with being drunk aud
disorderly. for which he was lined five
dollars aud costs.
The plastercrs OF the Bay cities met at
DeFres hall and organized union Mon
dav evening. and adopted resolution
/ calling FOR nine hours a day's work. After
, giving contractors thirty days notice
they will adopt the eight hour schedule
They will meet at same place Tuesday
l evening, July -. 20 perfect their 0rgani'
( ization a1d elect officers.
e The thick. black column Of smoke ris.
! ing In the EASTERN 1rs.Ql the city Tue
. day afternoon wa n. slasb
being burned on w
b huge, thich, bias sz1@ns - ~ 9 =. =.
= skyward was a grdrW ~
hung In the air II tempefTH1I
the sun aud cast a mellow light 0V~l
p city. The flames rose to a height % lD
4 feet and roared like a cataract.
2 Chief Wilmot sounded test fire alarm
Z Wednesday evening about 7:3O 10 seclhOv
quickly the apparatus could be br9ogh
into action. Everything worked suis
- factory aud the department responded =
the call with alacrity. 4 team OF liofSc
was quickly hitched to the eugine an'
taken ON the fiat where IL was attachc
10 the hydrant The boys laid u thei
: hose and in very short time water wa
thrown.