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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22

through Elyslan fields at one thou
sand miles an hour.
When / came to ! was lying - what
would have bl N a corner OF the hut
If 1t had not been built quite round,
and a rather copiously built Samoan
lady was smiling tolerantly at me
while she famed me with a Tapa
cloth.
was presented with an inventory
tabulating various articles of furniture
and expensive heirlooms which had
somehow or other been utterly de-
stroyed during my kavagaries.
And now a word or two about the
manner of making this Samoan nut
sundae. Large, copper-colored ladies',
whose facilities for masticatiOn are
considered perfect, chew the root Of
the kava plant until 1t is time to-er-
er-er-you know, into the kava bowl.
Then water and cOcOanut milk are
added. The cOncoctiOn is allowed to
ferment. Then 1t is ready to shoot.
On a fishing and shooting expedition
in a remote corner Of New South
Wales, meat became rather scarce.
One day we found ourselves almost
entirely out Of supplies. With no i'm
mediate opportunity Of receiving any,
made up my mind to try an expert
ment and add roast kangaroo to the
bill OF fare for supper.
make no pretense at fattery when
pay my honest tribute to the magnifi-
cent upholstery possessed by the hind
quarters Of kangaroo, alive or roust-
ed. When l attempted to dispose of
my portion Of the succulent dish n
seemed as If an automobile tire
stricken with wanderlust had strayed
into my dish. It possessed Il Krupp-
like recoil that acted redeXly. And
the flavor. Well, the flavor Of roast
kangaroo is supplied entirely by the
Imagination.
Experienced bushwhackers had oft
en- told me that the Australian abo-
riglnals looked upon snakes as more
or less of a table delicacy.
So one day in the bush, on a kan.
garoo hunt, fate led me to cross the
path of a huge diamond snake.
l interrupted his slumbers rather
rudely 10y blowing his head OFF When
The time arrived to prepare him Tor
dinner l had him coiled up in ball
of clay according to the native method
and baked.
In the search for knowledge there
must be martyrs, Of course, but l will
gracefully step aside in future and
let who will wrest from me without IA
struggle the right to inform a waiting
world what it feels like to indulge in
diamond snake baked.
Can you imagine having a quart of
chewing gum suddenly thrust into
your unwilling mouth in such Il way
that you cannot get it out? Well
that's how a mouthful Of snake be-
haves.
Seated on the bank of creek one
day in New South Wales, l was busily
removing leeches from the inside Of
my leggngs, when a flash of brown
fur whipped across my path. /
grabbed my gun and let drive at the
curious creature, and when | hoped
on one leg to the scene Of it's demise
picked up what looked like a colossal
guinea pig masquerading as rat 1t
was a bandicoOt.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22
LEARNING TO THINK EASILY
You Should Room by Yourself and
Spend Much Time Alone, Is
Advice Given.

An important element in easy think
ing is:
Opportunity for thought in time and
n solitude.
Many Of us are too busy" but with
bar less productive things, to really
ave or to really think. One should
AXE time, make solitude for thought.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22

Ington, which are kept in the old Fair
fax county, Virginia, courthouse at
Fairfax. 1t is stated the work is so
excellent as to give these historical
documents almost the appearance of
freshly written manuscripts.
The will Of George Washington
was in very bad condition, it is stated,
by reason of long years of exposure
and innumerable landings since it
was placed on file in the archives of
Fairfax county. 1t is stated the work
Of restoration has been SO perfectly
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22

American money is t. provide ex-
tensive public improvem cnts for the
city of Bogoto, Colombia, Uncle Sam
reports. A contract for loan of $5,-
100000 to the city has been signed by
the American international corpora
ton of New York city. The money
will be used for the extension of the
municipal street railway system, i'm
provement of the waterworks, and the
erection of a new market and slaugh-
terhouse.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22

People are often too much continuous
ly together, especially young people.
Each individual is separate and re-
quires individual separate thought.
Schools are oftentimes too crowded
to allow their students to think. One
can afford as a matter of dollars and
cents to take an extra year in school,
If one can learn to think by doing so;
the time so used is rich and certain
investment.
In default of better time, half
hour after waking and before rising
Is a good time to think and many
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22

zoo, IN met, inc UUTNUTTITVH UTV III IHV
dark as 10 how they got In the creek.
II might have rained alllgators, OF
maybe some person who had them as
pets let them stray down the street
in, an unguarded moment Anyway
they appeared suddenly near the 700.
II was most astonlshed keeper
who looked on the bank of the creek
one morning and saw Mrs. Alligator
stretched out summing herself Assis-
tance was hurriedly called and posse
went nfter the alligator. II slid or into
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22

who had pursued Into the creek
They captured alligator collection in the onhuse
OF
Superintendent Baker said that 1T was og
wading
long wggesome disposition and by last
s has been named Bessie.
by The morning after It's
capture summing about the the creek
hunted down the second arrival
TAIL had be shot before 1t could be
eaptur
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22
HURT HIM TO LOOSEN up"
COLLEGE Tightwad in Distress at HaV-
ing to Pay, as He Put Up, 1.-TWO
Bits a Twist"

Occasionally the proverblal college
sDender finds his opposite in the pad
locked pocketbook variety. One Of
these rare examples was thrown among
a group of always broke" individuals
in the close bonds Of fraternal brother
hood at DePauw.
1t was well known that Irish had
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22

done that the document in almost good condition when
originally General
has been perfectly preserved in the restored WILL
a
in the Office of tile clerk of
nong the documents The case hermeHa sealed exclude the air.
1t metal installed
sealed Fairfax making that
taken safeguarding them
injury either the hands action of the air.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22
No Use for r.

''Have you a fve-dollar bill that you
don't know what to do with2'
'Yes, here is one"
"Oh, thank you. But, say, this Is
counterfeit"
"Wen you asked me for one
didn't know what TO do with"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22
Reasonable Idea.

LIE Roy was being teased by his
aunt, who told him that his father
liked his baby brother better than he
did him. He was almost ready to cry
when he looked up hopefully and said:
II think daddy should like me better,
cause he knows me longer"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22

people have their most productive and
original thoughts occur to them thus
in the morning and early after a good
nights rest.--Dr. G. Van N. Dearborn,
in Scientific American.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22
Color HARMONY.

I'D Ike box Of cigars, please"
said the young wife, blushlng rosily.
They're for my husband. It's his
birthday tomorrow"
Does he prefer them light or dark ?"
inquired the salesman.
"Oh, light, by all means. He has a
blonde mustache."
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22
Too Much Praise.

did you say was four-aush?"
Never" replied Mr. Growcher
"Theres a chance Of four-tiush cor
Meeting up and being some good
somebody"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22
reversing the Usual order.

"Biu Smith is a very unusual man
Always doing the most unexpected
things"
whats he done nowT
"Mortgaged his limousine to pay for
bia cottage in the suburbs"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22

init make the march several days before and Major Pullman told him
did
march
many seeing quaint
i'm ong the route
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22
NAMES oE SUBMARINES.

The meaning the designating German submarines is
~uneseeboot" simply the number
boats "U5" therefore Submarine No 49, The style followed
and figures usedA2
C8 CS followed by the United States but
their submarines
other ships The japanese only numbers o. o. ETC.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22
Where Uncle Sam Cares for 5000 Insane Persons

IN outskirts Washington there large country estate
brick huds frame COTTAGES which
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22

She-I do believe there is a secret
vegetable trust in the markets.
He-Couldn't be. There would
bound to be leek somewhere.
~-~-~-~~~-~~~~~~N-N-~~~~~ ~~~~~~-~~~-~~~~~~~~~~~-~~
and his lower jaw dropped still lower.
He just looked at it and turned it
couple of times Reckon it was two
bits twist. Indianapolis News.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22
Mystery of the AIIigatOrs Found in Rock Creek

al AsHINGToN-There District 1t is true but until
dlorng themselves IN
from the alligator ond AT me
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22
Wills Of Washingtons Made to Look Like New

lU HLIAM BERWICK, old
W library
sebanee to their orn condition the Wills Of GEORGE and Martin wash
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22

United States commercial attache
at Buenos Aires, who, as one Of Uncle
Sans world "drummers," is playing
a big part in the campaign that is
being made TO build up the business
NJ United States exporters in Latin
America.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22

sOcaic experiment the asylum for the insane the
world psychologists
from all the United States work the psychological laboratory as
of Dr. William A. White
who
which all produced
peent
be said favor of the the majority of the
cOntented
aborng busy about the
the pathetic similarity of their faces the
which
that
a
called established
1850 primarily military although
addition all the insanity the federal
guard
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22
Veteran Of Civil War Repeats March in Capital

M blue uniform muk baynet
Civil
Soldiers mahed Psyvana from the
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22

house over 5000 residents. There are
Ill the appurtenances Of a self-support-
Ing colony, from a blacksmlth's shop
to a shoe factory. There Is an ice
plant, a bakery, a dairy with a herd
Of POI cows, and a big carpenter shop,
where tools and furniture and brooms
are fashioned. The residents make
their own clothes, farm the land and
care for the lawns, do the building
and repair work and give their own
theatricals in a theater built for the
purpose. The colony Is not federal
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22

Famous Hymn Credited to Saint.
A famous hymn, THE Day Is Past
and Over" is believed to be a trans
lation from the Greek and written by
st. Anatolus,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22

figures put petroleum production last
100000 barrels a gain 100000 barrels in year.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22

boodhounds do
merely hayes the ice in the Ohio river
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22

Almost any city man could almost anything
shut him up on a goodszed for three years.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22

On the surface their
submerged they driven by electricity
The United States produced paper $2943s
silent contempt is almost impossible try keep
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-16

For SALE, CHEAP = Acetylene
gas plant, complete and in ex-
cellent condition, Inquire OF
Y. Hansen, Vashon,
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-16
NOTICE

Owing to failing health | have
disposed of my grocery and feed
business to Mr.. David Gammell,
of Burton, who will continue the
business at the old stand and
doubtless serve you more prompt
ly and satisfactorily than | have
been able to do. | bespeak for
him a continuance of the patron
age given me during the past
years. | shall retain my harness
and shoe business as heretofore.
Thanking ali for the good will
shown me, | remain.
Yours truly,
S. j. STEPHENSON.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-16
NOTICE

The undersigned has purehas-
ed the grocery and feed business
of S. j. Steffenson, Vashon, hay
ing taken possession Tuesday
A residence of twenty-fiv years
on the Island, seven of which |
was engaged in the mercantile
line in Burton lnow owned by w.
G. WHITFIELD warrants the state
inent that | have a wide acquain-
lance on the Islands, and know
from experience what is expected
by patrons OF a tirst-class store,
such as my predecessor has con,
Quoted, and which | expect to
continueand, ifpossible, improve.
| shall use an auto delivery, so
all can depend upon prompt and
quick service right to their doors.
Soliciting a share of the pat,
ronage and good will accorded
Mr.. Steffenson, and inviting all
in the community to call that we
may become better acquainted, |
am Yours. truly,
DAVID GAMMELL.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-16

For RENT OR SALE A Good
house; splendid fireplace. A.
Harstad, Nashon. 2
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-16
Library Opening Is
a Pronounced Success

The formal opening of the
Vashon Public Library last Sat
urday afternoon was well attend
ed IA decided success.
Tea was served from two until
five, Mesdames Harmeling and
H. G. Weiss presiding at the
tables.
About forty people visited the
coy reading room that has been
fitted up in the Y. NC. A. build
ing, and many brought contribu-
tons of books and magazines.
The members of the library
association feel much encouraged
with the beginning thus made.
AT the next regular meeting,
Tuesday, Dec. 5, the members OF
the Vashon Woman's Club will
be guests of the Association.
The following ladies from Bur
ton and vicinity were among those
attending: Mrs. Ray Whitfield
and daughter, Mrs. w. G. Whit
field, Mrs. Marsh, Mrs. Frank
Kingsbury and daughter, Mrs.
Stanley. Miss Stanley and Mrs.
Knott and granddaughters,
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-16
VASHON

A fair price for your chickens
at your door. Phone Red POI, or
call Ind. 112. Forrest Poultry
Ranch, Burton.
Mrs. L. S. Covey is reported
to be improving.
Miss Brogan of Seattle is the
guest this week of Mrs. r. x.
Carver.
Miss Gertrude Murray visited
with friends in Seattle over Sat
urday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allan Beall OF
Seattle were visitors over Sunday
with Island relatives.
Miss Marie Reed attended the
football game at the U. of w.
campus last Saturday.
Mrs. f. f. VanOlinda has been
i'll the past few days, but is re-
ported to be improving
Mr.. and Mrs. G. b. Taylor Wis.
tied in Seattle over Sundayat the
home of Mr.. Taylor's mother.
Mrs. E. H. Gorsuch went 10
Rolling Bay, Tuesday, where she
will make visit of several days
with friends.
Mrs. A. Steen, who has been
taking treatment in Seattle for
blood poison, returned Monday
somewhat improved.
Mrs. Clarence Prentice OF
South Park, Seattle. was the
guest of Mrs. Geo, Barnes on
Tuesday and Wednesday.
Vashon students at the Z. OF
W., Miss Clara Moberg, Mr.. Ar
thur King and Miss Helen Han
sen, We're home over Sunday.
Miss Nellie Dick visited with
relatives on cambridge Island
over the week end.
Tuesday evening, NOV. DIST
the Vashon Y. NJ. G. A. will hold
an open meeting for members
and friends. Rev. Galley has
consented to give q lecture on
Astronomy" which promises
to be very interesting. Several
good musical numbers will be
given. Come and bring youl
friends.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-16

Mrs. w. G. Locklin was Wis
itor in Seattle Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Gammell
expect to move from Burton to
Vashon the last of the week.
Mr.. Neon Barnes of Seattle
visited at the home of his father
and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Barnes, last Thursday and Fri
day.
Noting the reference to G. n.
Hutchinson's late sweet corn
crop in The Record of last week,
G. w. Blekkink went to his field
of Stolles Evergreen corn and
picked a fine lot for We EDITORS
table (which was much enjoyed
by the entire family.) Mr.. Blek-
kink stated that while the frost
has injured tender vegetation,
this variety OF corn remains
as sweet and palatable now as
earlier in the season.
Those having games, such as
checkers, dominoes, etc, that
they are willing to donate to the
library, will kindly leave same
with Mrs. Blel1lsink or at the
library room. The room will be
open on Tuesdays from Z to 10 p.
m, and on Saturdays from 2 to
6 p. m.
Mr.. Al Miner came over from
Seattle the last of the week and
was a guest at the Geo. Barnes
home.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-16

Fox SALE 1915 Ford Roadster,
in good condition. l.. C. Beall,
ir. 3
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-16

WANTED Beef cattle, veal calf,
and hogs. Maury Store, VIM.
Bush. Phone Red 1865.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-16

S. j. Stetfenson has been i'll at
his home for several days.
Miss Virginia Busick of Seattle
was a guest of Mrs. b. Fl. Cor
such over the week end.
Mrs. K. G. Boyd went to Brem-
erton on Tuesday, where she ex-
poets to remain during the winter.
Louis Deppman has been on
the Island the past two weeks
assisting his father in gathering
the apple crop.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Morley of
Seattle visited the week end at
the home of the latter's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Barnes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Y. B. Allison have
moved from Tacoma to the Will
Jams place south of Center,
Williams & Thompson an
nounce they have purchased a II
passenger Buick auto which they
will place on the Vashon run in
few days.
Mrs. George w. Shields and
son Kenneth, of Seattle, have
been the guests of Rev. and Mrs.
X. G. Murray at the Manse dur
ing the past week. Mrs. Shields
is sister of Mrs. Murray.
A. Harstad has been among
the number on the sick list the
past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hedrick enter
tanned with a musicale at their
home on Friday evening Those
present were Miss. Marjorie Stan
ley, Mr.. Bert Stanley and Mr..
Kenneth VanHouse, of Burton;
Misses NellieDick, Ethel Phillips,
Emerine Shannon, Kate Harmed
ing and Mr.. Edward Harmeling
Mr.. VanHouse sang in his usual
pleasing manner and Mr.. Stan
ley with his violin delighted the
company very mach. The piano
solos by Miss Phillips and Mr..
Harmeling were enjoyed by all.
Dainty refreshments We're served
at late hour.
The regular monthly business
meeting of the Epworth League
was held at the Methodist par
sonage Monday evening. There
was good attendance.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-16
New Ferry Ready

The new ferry boat, "Vashon
Island, made the run from Seat
tie to Portage last Sunday. After
making a few minor changes in
the machinery, it is expected that
regular service will be establish
ed on Monday, Nov. Goth.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-16

Notice the view of the noun
tains at sunrise these clear morn
ings? If you fail to rise in time
you miss a vision that is worth a
little effort to obtain "A pictur'
that no painter amt got the coll
orin' to mock"
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-16
Auto Freight Service

Beginning next week we shall
establish a freight route for gen
eral transferring between Island
points and Seattle, via the ferry.
Phone Ind. l73. Il. B. Allison.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-16
Plan to Celebrate

The Commercial Club will hold
a meeting tomorrow friday
evening, at Burton, to formulate
plans for celebrating the iraug-
uration of the ferry service.
Come out and assist in getting
up a good program.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-16

For SALE Perfection currant
bushes, Oregon Champion
gooseberry bushes; two year
stock. Prices right. p. Nc
Cormick, Vashon Center. p. o.
Portage, Wash. 0-2-5
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-16
Classified Advertisements

Five cents per line tcount six words to
the linel. Minimum rate 25c, cash
in advance. Remit stamps or NJ. O.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-16

For SALE Two or three horses,
harness and one heavy wagon.
Phone Ind. 206. 0-3 4 5
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-16

For SALE A few selected White
Leghorn cockereis, I'ancred or
Hogan breeding; very heavy
laying strain. Il. G. Beall, jr.
3
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-27
EAGLES BIGDAy
Parade, Drill by Teams and Iilumin-
ate Night to Take Place on Thurs
day, June 22-Third Day of State
Convention.

Thursday, June 22 will be the big
day Of the Eagles convention. 1t is on
this day that the big street parade will
take place with it's many bands, drum
corps and drill teams. Some of the
uniforms worn by the marching clubs
are beautiful and the manuevers gone
through with while on the march are
marvellous This big parade is sched-
uled to start at 1:30 p. m. from the
east side, near the library building
and will proceed through the business
streets to the west side and return to
the starting place.
At 3 p. m. display of daylight fire
works will be given including the as
cension Of Zeppelin. At 7:30 the
drill teams will give exhibitions on the
principal streets and at $50 O'Clock
an Illuminated parade will be given,
fireworks and colored fire will form a
big part of this parade making veri-
table Italian night of the spectacle.
During the morning hours of this big
day, the reception committee will meet
the arriving bands, drill teams, etc.
and escort them to their respective
headquarters. The competitive exem-
Publications. of the ritual will take place
in the forenoon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-27
MOOSE INSTALL
new OFFICERS

The installation of officers of the
Loyal order of Moose took place last
evening at Moose Hall.
Past Dictator A. J. Crowns acted as
installing officer. The following Of
fcers were installed:
E. N. Pomainville, Dictator.
W. H. Heath, Vice Dictator.
Alex Perrodin, Prelate.
John Jung, Treasurer.
Henry Pagel, |. G.
Charles Pagel, 0. @.
The new dictator made the following
appointments:
John Roberts, Orator.
Paul Beasa, Sergeant at Arms.
Following the installation, the men,
bers called upon the new dictator for
a speech. The new dictator complied
with the insistent demand and gave a
talk in which he outlined what the or
der would try to accomplish in the fu-
ture and spoke OF the prosperity of the
Grand Rapids lodge and the good it
had already accomplished in the COM
munity and among its members. Die
tator Pomainville was heartily ap-
plauded when he finished speaking.