Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-09-13

The dramatic performance at the
Methodist church, Tuesday night, is
quite popularity commented upon by
pleasure seekers, and the unique occas.
ion warrants the conclusion that the
Capital City has now new place OF
amusement.
VIM. Ogle and W. H. Shepard have
bought the Craig property opposite
the theater, on Fourth street. 1t is
said to have been trade" deal, and
only 5000 passed hands, although the
property is valued at six times that
sum in cash.
And now the two undertakes occupy
stands on the same street, the same
block, and within a stones throw OF
each other. Now if we could only get
the doctors in a row and the churches
all on one block, the millennium would
surely begin.
Ora E. Parker obtained a divorce
from Orlando Parker, in the Superior
Court, Monday. The parties were
married in 1898, and had no children
or property to complicate matters.
The decree was granted on the ground
of abandonment.
Robert DeLaud who left for Missouri
a few months ago to permanently re-
side in that State has reconsidered
that resolve. Mr.. DeLand is already
back and his family will soon follow,
satisfied that one jump out of the fry.
ing pan is enough.
The residence of Walter Case, at
Tumwater, was burned yesterday
morning. WheE the fire was discov-
cred it had made such Roadway that
extinguishment was impossible. The
loss is stated at $500. exclusive OF the
$500 insurance carried.
"Unity Auditorium" is a thing OF
the past, having been converted into q
very modern and comfortable church
by the Baptist people. 1t will be &C.
cupied by them for devotional exer-
cises soon as the renovation is com.
pleted, sometime next month.
If you want anything extra nice in
head-gear, ladies, do not fail to call on
Miss Tarbell. She is just from the
realm of Fashion, and has brought
with her goods that are up-to.date,
and ideas to make them of service in
heading the line Of social progress.
The Quaker Doctors who made such
a satisfactory cleanup here a m onth
ago, are meeting with rocky journey
east of the mountains. They have
gone into court to have an ordinance
framed by North Yakima, imposing a
license fee OF $500 per quarter, set
aside.
Do not say that peaches, and fine
ones too, cannot be grown in Western
Washington. A plate of that prince
OF fruits was sent to us by Mrs. Gratz-
mere, grown in her yard at the foot OF
Washington street, which rivaled the
famous Yakima Crawford" in size,
color and flavor.
A test of the Talcott mineral paint
is to he made on the galvanized iron
roof of the Steilacoom Hospital for the
Insane. The pigments 80 far used
have failed to adhere. and it is de-
sired that some substance may be
secured which in combination with
the oil will stand the erosion of the
elements.
The prospect we'll for oil on the
Carver ranch, near Tenino. has come
10 an abrupt termination. The drill
is wedged at the depth of 100
feet. and it Was necessary to cut
the two-inch cable connected with it,
. loss of drill, cable and the deep hole
that 90 much time, labor and expense
has been expended upon-estimated
a. $4,000.
The Pioneer Iron Works foundry
"Wednesday cast gear-wheel for the
Teniro stone quarry to replace the
one which was broken the day before
and which resulted in temporarily
shutting down = portion OF the quarry.
The casting weighed in the neighbor.
hood Of 1900 pounds. This firm is
now doing most Of the work for the
logging railways Of this and Mason
! counties which formerly went Ia
down-Sound points.
The paragraph in last weeks paper
announcing the death OF a grand
daughter Of Thurston countys we'll.
known pioneer William McLane, was
incorrect in several particulars AZ
published. The girls name wal
Martha Pearl Swan; she was II
years and 5 months old, Instead OF II
years, and she died ct Mud Bay, in.
stead Of South Bay. She was daugh.
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Swan. and
. child Of exemplary habits and much
promises.
The telephone system Of this city
has been vastly improved; new and
higher poles having beeu erected 90 ~
not to interfere with the foliage OF our
much-prized shade trees, the newest
and best appliances used, and many
new patrons added, all OF which adds
very materially 70 its efficiency. Mr.
Doragh, the local Superintendent hal
made il his pride to improve the ser.