Posted Tuesday, October 14, 2014 8:30 pm

125 years ago (1889)

The Morning Leader carries an advertisement from Jarrett T. Lewis, as the "sole agent" for Sperry’s Noted Flour, Heinz’s Renowned Canned and Bottled Goods, Pickles, Catsup, Chow-Chows, Onions, Olives, Sauces, etc., and "sole agent" for J.W. Brown & Co’s “Dew Drop Brand” the Finest of Eastern Canned Goods; also "sole agent" for Lavarine Washing compound and Sanchez & Haya Key West and imported sugars. "It will afford me much pleasure to have you call and examine for yourself.”

50 years ago (1964)

“A Seattle hunter got the scare of his life – and a cut lip – Sunday morning when a bullet from a high powered rifle shattered the pipe he was smoking. The incident, which occurred on the Coyle Peninsula, is under investigation by Sheriff Bob Hansen, who has a lead on the identity of the careless marksman.”

“A frantic mother called for police assistance Tuesday after her two-year-old daughter got herself locked in a pay toilet at the local Laundromat. Another coin wouldn’t trip the lock. Chief Phegley flagged down the Erickson Brothers auto body and repairmen who happened to be driving by and they came in and picked the lock.”

“The Washington State Patrol and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department announced they would rigidly enforce the new posted speed limits in the Hadlock-Irondale area.”

20 years ago (1994)

Port Townsend is one of 100 towns in a book naming the 100 best "art towns" in America. "Who, you may wonder, ever thought of an art town, and what does it mean? Is there a plaque we can hang somewhere? Will it change our lives forever?"

"Port Townsend's water supply is getting low, and city officials are anxiously scanning the sky, looking for rain.

"The Jefferson County Soft Tip Dart League began action with teams including the Hilltop Tavern Hitters, Hadlock House Wanna Bes, Hadlock House Has Beens, Valley Tavern A and C, Port Townsend Cafe and the Back Alley Alley Cats. Rick Gore, Gary Hambley, Jeff Othoudt and Breck Gault had hat tricks.

(Source: Leader Collection, and Jefferson County Historical Society Museum and Research Center, 379-6673.)