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The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
Chautauqua Beach

The common citizens OF Chan
tauqua Beach are still using the
streets Of their town as usual.
Mr. Gowan, the would. be
street magnate. seems TO be hay
ing troubles of his own. and just
escaped spending his Merry
Christmas" in Jail. according to
the city newspapers, for appro
priating money TO his own use
that client claimed at least
small share in. Hence his ar
rest. But we know Gowan. He
will be out and attending TO bust.
ness as usual with the New Year,
and it is best TO be prepared for
the worst.
His Ellisport client objects to
being mentioned in connec
ton with the street matter,
and we admit that it does not
look pretty, but when one goes
into Il wholesale real estate tran,
saction that affects so many PEG.
pie as this one does. il is hard to
keep ones name off the record,
especially when it has been used
so recklessly by the sheriff ON
the steps of the County Court
House with the consent of said
party
Meanwhile the County Prose
cutting Attorney is attending to
the whole affair for the county.
and if he leaves anything out,
the property owners here have
employed an attorney to look
after 1t.
When the case is settled the
public will be notified.
Still A Neighbor.
Ellisport, Dec. 26, 1916.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28

of drilling The rooms were
nicely decorated and the attend
ance was fair. Parents, &c
oftener and learn what is doing
1t Will do you good.
On Christmas eve sacred con,
cert was held in the Baptist
church, and want 10 say we
certainly have some good talent.
The singing was exceptionally
clear and every word was to be
heard. Great credit Is due Miss
Stewart and thanks are due those
who took part.
AT the recent high school elec-
tion.b but nine votes were cast, all
on the right side, however, aud
the other districts will now be a
part of our high school district.
This is move in the right direc.
ton; Il big district means Il big
school and, let us hope, a better
one.
The Klos Tilicums met at Mrs.
Swanson's on Tuesday evening.
There was n large attendance.
Refreshments were served and
all departed at a late hour with
regret and declaring they had
enjoyed the best time ever.
We are informed that the Yeo,
men Lodge, Tacoma, will give a
benefit ball to assist the Lofgren
family; also they have offered to
send their members over to as.
sist in rebuilding the wrecked
house. No clue as TO the myster-
ious explosion has been found.
Mrs. Hedge is spending Xmas
at Vancouver b. c., with Mr.. H..
who is finishing contract which
was stopped some months ago on
account of the war.
Mr.. Chas. Taylor has gone TO
Port Blakely to take charge of a
large shipbuilding plant. The
family will soon follow.
Mr.. Grandy and family came
from Bremerton and spent Xmas
in the old home.
Mr., and Mrs. Elliot spent
Xmas at Auburn with Mr.. Ell
liot, ST.
Mr.. Murray and family have
moved to Seattle.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
COLUMBIA

The Parent Teacher Associa-
ton met in the school house on
the evening Of Wednesday. Dec,
18th, Mrs. l.. A. Walls presiding
Miss Petersen, secretary, read
the report of the last meeting.
A hearty vote of thanks was
given to the friends who had
helped to build the school shed
The need of a bell for the
school was brought before the
meeting by Mr.. Huffman
A very enjoyable program fol
lowed in which several members
took part:
Song, Mrs. o. Madison
Cooperation of Parent and
Teacher in the Education of the
Child" paper by Miss Gladwin
Reading, Mrs. Huffman
Recitation, Mrs. Cherry
Piano solo. Miss Barney
Home Influence paper by
Mr.. Siegrist
The next meeting will be held
in the school house on Wednes-
day evening, Jan. 10th, at $
o'clock. All friends heartily
welcome.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
BURTON

A very enjoyable affair was
held at the grade school on Dec.
22nd, a number of plays and
dances being given by the the
pupils. There We're some very
good Rotations and our old
friend Santa" was present to
find out what the kiddies wanted,
and he carried his part to per-
lection. Great credit is due the
teachers for their painstaking
care, as we are sure it took a lot
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
TlDBI7S FROM WEST SIDE

Christmas is over. The fol
lowing entertainments were "A
great success; Columbia school
held forth at the school building.
Recitations, singing, presents ex-
changed and Merry Xmas to all
filed out the programme.
Friday evening at NJ. E. church.
Cove, the Sunday school gather
ed around a large tree that reach
ed to the ceiling MIR. Peterson
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
WIEN IN SEATTLE
eat at the
MADISON
RESTAURANT
Between First and Second Avenues
Meals zoe up
EUerything First Class
Tables for Ladies

and Miss Gladwin had arranged
for presents, and so everyone
got something The children
went away with a nice box of
candy. Dorothy Goodchild pre-.
sided at the organ, and every
child did fine along the line of
singing, etc. Dorothy Goodchild,
Cephas Ramquist, and Melvin
Holland represented the Old
Year, Father Time and Xmas.
Misses Agnes Lokke, Consella
Ramquist, Margaret Hamerquist
and Mary Lokke circled round
the Old Year and Father Time,
and after reciting joined hands,
and Il song was sung by a quartet
consisting of Mr.. and Mrs. Ram
qujst and Mr.. and Mrs. Good
child. Everyone seemed to en-
JOY the evening. Rev. Petersen
addressed the school and Rev.
Waldron read the Xmas lesson.
Xmas night there was a large
gathering at Mr.. and Mrs. Ram
quist's beautiful home. The DC.
casion being the twentieth ami
versary of their wedding day.
The house was decorated with
evergreens and Japanese cher
ries; table was laden with good
things to eat; music, speeches,
and good wishes were in order.
Some beautiful presents were
left as tokens of love and esteem.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ramquist looked
happy after twenty years of hand
in hand life tG4s9ainer Their five
beautiful children, three boys
and two girls. ranging from g to
l6 years looked as though moth
er and father cared for them.
Masters Cephas and Reuel Ram
quist attend the Vashon high
school and are reckoned among
its brightest pupils. All wished
the family long life and happi-
ness, as they are the kind of PEG
pie that help a community.
Mrs. Seigrist-Johnson and her
sister, Ruth Abrahamson. spent
Xmas with their mother, Miss
Ruth having spent some time in
California,
Capt. Alfred Edwards was
home for Xmas. He reports Il
rough trip north with his fishing
boat, but landed his fish and got
to Seattle with broken rudder.
Mr.. and Mrs. Krokset had
visit from their married daughter
and son-in law, Mr.. and Mrs.
Diller of Willows Lake.
John Sevesen, ODE Jarguson,
Charlie HamerquiSt aud Miss
Hanah Jarguson were home for
Xmas.
Misses Gertie and Lizzie Fox
spent Xmas with their parents
Misses Frances Scliaeter,
Grace Piatt. and Helen Steen
spent Tuesday afternoon with
Dorothy Goodchild. They walk
ed around the Cove beach; but it
was too cold for swimming. They
are coming again.
Mrs. Stockley scalded her arm
a few days ago. Although very
painful. she is getting along
nicely.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28

Hop growers of North Yakima
are blowing up their vines and
will grow sugar beets insr,pd
with the coming of the Utah.
Idaho sugar factory to this sec.
ton.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28

A. j. Earling, president of the
Milwaukee system, has eomplet-
ed inspection of 4I0 miles electri.'
fed section to Puget Sound and
pronounces it an unqualified sue
cess.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28

The estimated cut of lumber
mills ut Aberdeen for 1916 is
$50, 600, 900 feet. -; :.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28

The Anacortes Lumber & Box
Go. has ordered machinery 40 III
crease The daily capacity 60 10,
600 feet.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
al IsIand points
Steamer Dart
STEAMER yIRGrNiA M
WEST PASS OF vAsAoN. ISLAND

Leaves Seattle Pier tfoot OF Spring
Street Daily except Sunday,
at $3.50 p. m.
Leaves Tacoma, Daily Except Sunday,
at $40 A. NJ Saturday, Gas p. Nj.
For Seattle and Way Ports Municipal
Dock. t
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
WINTER SCHEDULE
STEAMER VASHON
Tncoma-Q lnriermnster Route

Leave puartcrlnaster Saturday even
ings NJ 100 p M, Returning leave
Tacoma at HOO p. m.
Sunday Schedule
Leave Quartclmastcr 7l5 a. m.
and 3.0O p. m.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28

A fine Christmas program was
given at the M. Il. church for
members of the Sunday school.
Saturday evening, with a tree
and gifts for the children. A
NUMBER OF reciUations, suios AMI
class songs comprised an in
teresting entertainment.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28

Married
HoFMEIsrER. WErMoRE

On Sunday, Dec. 18th, at one
O'Clock, Miss A. Pauline Hof-
meister and Harry b. Wetmore
were united in holy matrimony,
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28

Little Heber Ward. who was
injured at Center school recently,
is reported to be doing nicely.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28

sunday--Leaves Seattle a 800 a, m.
and 500 p. m.
WEST PASS
TRANSPORTATION, CO.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-03-03

Take HERBINE for indigestion. It
relieves the pain in a few minutes and
forces the fermented matter which
causes the misery into the bowels
where it is expelled. Price SOC. Sold
by j. D. Curtis Drug Co.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-03-03

New York. N. Y.-Raymond Beck,
well known as the Choir boy with the
angel face" has just been sent to Sing
Sing for ten pears on six charges of
burglary,
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-03-03
MID-YEAR ORATORICAL CONTEST

The Mid-year contest of the Phi
Gamma and Delta Sigma literary So
cieties of the Haywood High School
was given on Friday night, February
25. The program was one of the best
ever given and it was difficult task
for the judges to decide to which side
the banner should be given, but after
much elaboration it was awarded to
the Phi Gammas. The Program was
as follows:
Essay-The Switchman-
- Lillian Shirley, Delta Sigma
Essay-Victory From Defeat ---
- Mary Sue Lewis, Phi Gamma
Eulogy of La Fayette -
- Henry Carlton, Phi Gamma
Future of the PHILIPPINES -
- Maxwell Bond, Delta Sigma
AS the Moon Rose - -
= Pauline Russell, Delta Sigma
Pro Patria - ---,--
- Carmen Rice, Phi Gamma
Piano Solo - - - - -
Debate-Resolved, That Our National
Defense Calls for Substantial and
Immediate Increase in Our Army
Navy and Coast Defense.
Affirmative = Irby Rocks, Henry
White, Phi Gamma.
INSTRUMENTATION Davis, Carey
Solomon, Delta Sigma.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-03-03
FREE FLOWER SEEDS
Hastings Catalogue Tells You All
About Them

No matter whether you farm or only
plant vegetables or flowers in small lot
you need Hastings 1916 Catalogue.
1t Is filed Goo pages) from cover to
cover with useful farm and garden infor-
nation.
1t tells Of seeds Of kind and quality that
you can't buy from your merchant or
druggist, seeds that cost no more but
give you real satisfaction and real gar
den.
II tells how every customer can get abb
solutely free five tickets Of easily grown,
yet snowy and " ..iiful flowers.
Hastings is I che best and largest
seed firm in the S5usp, the only firm that
you should buy secddfrom.
When you plant Hastings Seeds, you
meet Good Garde1 Luck" more than
half way. Write toby for their big 1916
Catalogue. 1t is fred A postal card re-
quest will bring II. ZIG. HASTINGS CO..
Atlanta, Ga.-(Adyt.N
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CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank all our friends and
neighbors through the States-Graphic
for their friendly aid and deeds of
kindness extended us during our moth
er's recent illness and death. The Lord
only knows how we appreciate what
you have done for us, and we pray
God to bless you one and all.
Leonard Smith and Sister
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-03-03
Wildwood School Honor Roll.

Ninth grade-Stacy Lea.
Eighth grade-Duryea and Myrtle
Hill.
Seventh grade-0wen Joyner.
Sixth grade-Nettie Boiling, Thel-
ma Lea.
Fifth grade-Ruth Joyner, Leslie
Sullivan, Ethel Medlin.
Fourth grade-Mabel Joyner, Annie
Lee Watkins.
Third grade-Bertie Lou Walters.
Second grade-Hubert Church.
Miss FRANCES BAILEY, =
Teacher.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-03-03
Lackey- Booker.

Mason, Tenn, Feb. ga wedding
of unusual interest throughout West
Tennessee will be solemnized Sunday
evening at the home of Capt. and Mrs.
E. N. Lackey, on Main street, when
their daughter, Mizzette, will be mar
ried to John l. Booker of Brownsville,
Tenn. The Rev. S. R. Hart, pastor of
the Methodist church will perform the
ceremony. Miss Lackey is very
charming lady of the younger society
set and has often visited in Memphis,
where she is will known. Mr.. Booker
IS a telegraph operator at Brownsville
was reared in Mason, but lived in
Memphis for twelve years They will
make their home at Brownsville.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-03-03
Bond Montedonico.


A wedding Of much interest to
friends in the city occurred in Mem
phis Monday afternoon, the contract
ing parties being Miss Rosa Monte
donico and Mr.. w. w. Bond. Father
Morath performing the ceremony
Mrs. Maud Currie and Mr.. June Smoot
were the only attendants. After the
ceremony the bridal party, with Mrs.
Montedonico, were entertained at din
ner at the Peabody Hotel. Mr.. and
Mrs. Bond are enjoying a few days at
Hot Springs, Ark. They will be at
home with the brides mother after
their return home.
o o
Bride and Groom Elect HonOred.
Miss Idle Mann and Mr.. Albert
Carlton were complimented on Thurs
day night, when Mrs. Ruth Hay en-
tertained a few friends in their hon
or. The decorations, games and con-
tests were in keeping with the cele-
bration Of Washington's birthday. In
a contest Miss Cornelia Bond and
Richard Lyle were awarded the prize.
Refreshments were served in the din
ing room, which was prettily decorat-
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-03-03
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to extend our sincere
thanks to our neighbors and friends
who were so kind and considerable Of us
during the recent fatal illness Of our
sister and aunt, Miss Emma Rocks.
Mrs. Bette Jones.
Miss Sallie Anne Rocks.
d. G. Rocks and Family.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-03-03
An Interesting Statement by One of
the Big Men In the Drug Business

of Houston, Texas, says:
IF you have a muddy complexion
and dull eyes, you are constipated. Six
glasses OF water daily and one or two
Rexall 0rderlies at night win correct
this condition and make you fit as a
eddie Rexall Orderlies, in my opinion,
are the best laxative to be had, and can
be taken by men, women or children"
We have the exclusive selling rights for
this great laxative. Trial size, 10 cents.
COPPEDGE DRUG CO., Inc.
THE RExALL STORE
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-03-03

ed for the occasion with flags and 9TH
er national emblems. About twenty
four enjoyed Mrs. Hays Hospitality.
o o o 0
Magazine Club.
The Magazine Club was delightful
ly entertained on Friday by Mrs. c.
w. Forrest at her home on Church
Place. The afternoon was most pleas
antly spent in conversation. Miss Hill
lis gave several vocal selections which
were greatly enjoyed. Midway of the
afternoon a delightful two-course
luncheon was served in the dining
room. The decorations and favors
with each course were suggestive of
Washington's birthday.
o o o
Friday Evening Entertainment.
Mrs. r. NJ. Chambliss entertained
on Friday evening complimentary to
her house guest, Mrs. A. w. Chamblss
of Chattanooga. The guest list was
limited to the visitors in town and
their hostesses.
Saturday Reception.
Misses Kate Smith and Cornelia
Owen will entertain Saturday after
noon with reception for Miss Lidie
Mann, popular bride-elect of this
month.
Forrest Chapter, U. ID. c.
Forrest Chapter, U. D. c., will meet
on Friday, March 10, with Mrs. Jul
ius Felsenthal.
o o 0
Friday Luncheon.
Mrs. D. |. Dupree will entertain
with a luncheon today complimenting
Miss Lidie Mann.
o o o o
Mr.. Dan Shaw is in Louisiana.
Mrs. Dan Shaw is visiting in Mem
phis.
Miss Margaret Wilson visited Ma
son last week.
Mr. H. NJ. Nash of Stanton was in
Brownsville Tuesday.
/ H. J. Livingston of Memphis was in
town Tuesday on business.
/ R. Z. King spent Sunday with his
mother, Mrs. T. B. King.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Lyle returned
Sunday from visit to Chicago.
( w. H. Wilson Of Somerville visit
ed relatives in Brownsville Sunday.
| Mrs. C. R. Sherman and little son,
Charles, were in Stanton last week on
a visit.
Mrs. j. W. E. Moore mad daugh-
ter, Miss Mary, spent last Friday in
Memphis.
Mr.. June Smoot was in Memphis
Monday to attend the Bond Montedon-
leo wedding.
Mrs. T. B. King and Mrs. Opal Bur-
ton will leave the last of the week for
New Orleans.
Mrs. Robert Holbrook and children
will leave the last of the week for a
visit to Mobile, Ala.
Misses Violet, Tessie and Mabel
Cohn will be the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ike Felsenthal for a month.
Mrs. c. L. Jackson spent last week
with her mother, Mrs. Kate Williams,
returning Monday to Memphis.
Miss Marion Anderson spent the
weekend at home and had. as her
guest, Miss Mary Williams of Airing
ton.
Mrs R. NJ. Chambliss has returned
to her home in Chattanooga, after a
pleasant visit with relatives in this
city.
Mrs. Maud Currie was in Memphis
Monday and attended the marriage of
Miss Rosa Montedonco and Mr.. Billy
Bond.
Mrs. g. w Cooley and little daugh-
ter, Margaret Chambliss, is the guest
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ.
Chambliss.
Miss Mollie Claiborne Of Nashville,
who has been the charming guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. j. Claiborne and 9TH
err relatives for the past week, has re-
turned to her home.
Mr. Robert Young was taken to
Memphis Monday for treatment. Mr..
Young has not been we'll for some
time, and his physician thought
it advisable that he be taken to hos
pital.
TADn IN mr. ARC.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-03-03
A Neglected Cold

is often followed by pneumonia. Be
fore it is too late take Laxative Qui-
nidine Tablets. Gives prompt relief
in cases of coughs, colds, La Grippe
and headache. Price 25c. 1
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-03-03
Death Turks in a Weak Heart

so on first symptoms use "Renovine"
and be cured. Delay and pay the aw-
full penalty. "Renovine is the hearts
remedy. Price $1.00 and soc. 1
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-03-03
SOCIAL And
PERSONAL
DanOdil Luncheon.

DaHodil Luncheon.
Miss Marion Anderson entertained
on Saturday with beautiful and elab-
crate luncheon in honor of Miss Lidie
Mann, whose marriage will take place
March 10th. Covers were laid for six
teen on a beautifully appointed table,
which had as center piece a wic
basket of daffodils, resting on a mag
nificent crocheted piece over yellow
satin. At each place were hand paint
ed place cards of daffodils, bearing
each guests name, and the favors were
little yellow baskets of nuts. Each
course carried out the yellow and
green color scheme. The orange ice
was served in glasses with green hold
ers, and on the top of the cakes were
bows of yellow ribbon which held the
favors of fortune Miss Fletcher Cop
pedge represented the witch and came
in at the last course and read the
prophecies in rhyme corresponding to
each article drawn-these were very
amusing and clever. Cards bearing
the initials of the bride and groom
elect were given to each guest on
which to write wish in rhyme. Cow
ers were laid for Misses Ida Mann,
Kate Smith, Laura B. Mann, Cornelia
Owen, Helen Carlton, Mary Williams
Rubie Mann, Frances Mann, Mary Du-
pree, Marion Anderson, Mesdames
Henry Dupree, Bland Boyd, James
Bond, Veirs, William Kinney, Ruth
Hay.
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The br,fty days with Old Sol beam
ing down have dried things 50 Mr..
Farmer had to get busy and SOW some
oats.
/ The roads are good. expect to see
the "Fordss out soon.
| Mr.. Robert Trip was in Memphis
on business last week.
| Mr.. Will Dancy of the flooded area
| Of Arkansas is visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
~. H. Dancey and also her sister, Mrs.
In. w. Ford Of Dancyville.
| Brother Maxedon met his regular
appointment here Sunday II a. m.
and his next regular preaching day
Twill be observed as Cemetery day.
being Sunday, March IL. At that
time Bro. Maxedon win preach ser
mon or part Of a sermon on the sub
| ject, at the close Of which the Gene
terry committee viii make a report
and q public collection viii be taken
for the purpose of building a fence
around the cemetery at Daneyville.
Mrs. c. L. Coghill of LaGrange is
visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. I.
B. Dancey.
Prof. H. E. W. Jones and Miss En-
ma Lidia Caldwell of the Asbury
neighborhood, visited Mr.. R. F. Jones
and family Sunday.
Mrs. Woods of Clopton Station is
visiting her father, Rev. 7. F. Max
edon.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. E. II. Rogers,
a fine bayr
Mother earth was covered with a
white blanket Monday morning, max
ing things look like winter sure
enough, as it was our first snow.
The county road commission has re-
moved John Darnaby from his posi-
| ton as manager of the convicts and
road working system Of the county and
elected in his stead Tom Smith, who
for some time has been doing road
work in Madison county.
For Sale--l portiere curtain made
Of handsome linen, edged with green
ball trimming, suitable for a 12-foot
hall. Win seu at bargain. Mrs. w.
II. Written, Rra&asyille, Tenn, tel. 230.
Preaching at court house Sunday at
II a. m. and 7:15 p. M, by Rev John
t. Smith Of the Church of Christ. The
public is cordially invited,
New York, N. raymond Beck,
well known as the Choir boy with the
angel face" has just been sent to Sing
Sing for ten pears on six charges of
burglary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-14

ment, who had kept "A
good ION time record
for eight years with II
less important passenger
train; a man who knew
the complications of a
locomotive as you and |
know the fingers of our
two hands. 1t was not
a seniority appoint
ment. The seniority"
jobs come to the very
Oldest of passenger en-
gineers who. because of
the very length of their
service, are permitted to
pick and choose the runs
that would suit them
best. These rarely ever