1894

The story has leaked out that there is a move on foot for a fusion ticket, made up of Democrats and Populists, for Jefferson county this fall.”

The Leader

Editor’s note: The following information is taken directly from The Leader on the dates given. Information is presented today as it was at the time.

1894

The story has leaked out that there is a move on foot for a fusion ticket, made up of Democrats and Populists, for Jefferson county this fall. It was intended to keep the matter a state secret till the Democratic convention met, when two or possibly three Populists would be named for county offices; then the Populist convention would be held a week later and “endorse” the Democratic ticket. It was a nice scheme, as planned, and the Democrats are said to cherish hopes of its ultimate success.

The doubtful outcome of the tariff bill, which reduces the duty on opium from $12 to $6 a pound, together with the war in which China is engaged, have served to keep up the price of opium in this section, so that when Deputy Marshal Quilter came over from Seattle the other day to auction off 97 ½ pounds of Opium by government sale he was surprised to get $12.90 a pound for it. In view of the probable reduction in the duty he had not expected any such price for the drug, and before he began the sale expressly reserved the right to reject all bids if he thought best.

The work of Port Townsend artists has taken a leading position in comparison with that of other artists all over the country, and it ranked among the best of the Washington exhibits at the World’s fair. An effort was made to get some of the local artists to contribute work for exhibition at the Midwinter fair at San Francisco, but was not successful, but it is likely that Port Townsend artists will be well represented at the Interstate fair which is to open at Tacoma, August 15th.

1919

Last Wednesday evening a Grange party was given by Mrs. Nailor in her home. Many of the Grange members attended and the evening was spent in games and conversation. Later cake and ice cream were served.

P.H. Seed, one of the best known residents of Fairmount, died yesterday afternoon from the effects of an accidental gunshot wound. The bullet struck near the heart and Mr. Seed collapsed so soon after the accident that the facts of the shooting could not be accurately learned. The unfortunate man had gone to the barn to shoot a chicken, taking with him a 34-20 rifle. It is supposed that a cartridge failed to explode and that in making an investigation to learn the cause, the gun was discharged while pointing toward the victim’s body.

A lady passenger who debarked here last evening from the Sol Duc was the envy of many thirsty local denizens, who sadly remembered past days when anyone could acquire such a cargo at a nominal price. The passenger hailed from Victoria, where, according to rumor, dry laws do not prevent travelers from discovering an occasional oasis in the desert, and the lady had to all appearances tarried long in such a delightful spot. It is claimed that the incident will probably cause an increase in travel from this city to Victoria.

1944

A note was received this week addressed to the “Ain’t nature wonderful” editor of The Leader, stating that F. W. Walsh, who resides at 1229 Tyler is already eating ripe tomatoes out of his Victory garden. He asked if this was not some kind of record, but being one who derives most of his vegetables from the display counter of a local grocery store, after paying the market price plus the usual three per cent, the aforementioned editor is unable to say.

Cape George Fishermen, Inc., an organization of local sports fishermen, will hold another salmon derby at Beckett’s Point on Labor Day, N.W. Raynor, president of the club announced this week. The derby will be run on the same line as several recent derbies, the participating fishermen paying into a “pot” to be distributed to those catching the largest fish.

Neah Bay Indians of the Makah tribe are jubilant over the fact that they will soon be in new homes as a result of a recent purchase by the tribe of a large construction camp, built early in the war at an estimated cost of upwards of one to one-half millions of dollars. The price paid for the camp by the Makahs was $22,000. The camp was built to house workers on the Neah Bay breakwater project and other workers employed by the War Department in that region. It contains many large buildings in addition to the small dwellings in which the Indians are primarily interested.

1969

Two Port Townsend boys, both 15, were apprehended last week following a series of vandalism attacks and burglaries including one which damaged the interior of the Wheel-In Motor Movie concession building. One of the boys, home on probation from the Department of Institutions, has been recommitted for his part in the activities. The second boy is being referred to juvenile court for disposition. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s report, the two boys were reported as runaways by their parents, Aug. 15. The report alleges the two boys stole bicycles from Port Townsend residences, prowled churches in the Port Townsend area, entered the Theriault Building, vandalized boats at the Port Townsend Boat Haven, took a bicycle from a Hadlock residence, along with damaging the Wheel-In Motor Movie concession building.

A further reduction of fishing time for purse seines and gill nets in some areas of Puget Sound was announced Tuesday by the Washington State Department of Fisheries. Purse seines were required to cease fishing this week in Commercial Salmon Fishing Area 4 at 9 o’clock last night. Gill nets also halted fishing at the same time in Areas 4, 4-A, 5 and 6. The reduction is necessary because of the increased number of boats participating in this commercial fishery and catching a greater number of salmon this year, Fishers Director Thor C. Tollefson said.