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The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-09
VASHON HEIGHTS

q. S. Bonnell was in Seattle on
business Wednesday.
The sewing circle meets this
week at Mrs. Robinson's s at Dol
phin Point.
Miss Ruth Brown, at Cowley's
landing. is visiting in Seattle for
several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. DR.. Frank West,
of Seattle, were visitors at +. W.
West 3 home last Sunday.
George Geiger, Jr., is getting
ready to erect "A house near his
parents home at the heights.
Mrs. f. w. West is visiting with
her daughters, Mrs. Chas. b. and
Austin Taylor, at V.ashon this
week.
Charles Randolph, who is work
ing in the Ames shipyard in Sc
attic, was "a weekend visitor at
the Heights.
Mr.. and Mrs. Manning Cox, OF
Seattle, were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. f. W. West, at Cowley's
landing on Sunday.
The county commissioners have
ordered the road at the North End
to be regarded, preparatory to the
coming of the ferry.
w. o. Cook is seen almost every
day taking ride in his machine.
He has lots of friends who are
anxious to try out a Maxwell.
Conrad Tjomslandwas in Seattle
on Tuesday on business.
w. NJ. Cowley of Seattle came
to see his old neighbors last Sun
day and map out several improve
ments to his already beautiful
place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robinson, who
have been summer residents at
Dolphin Point for several years,
have come again and expect to
remain until September.
Permit us to say, Come and
take a look at beautiful Vashon
Heights. " Elmer Harmeling 5
field cannot be improved, and also
take a look at the immense crop
of rutabagas near Ed Mace $
home.
When it comes to voting you
can always count in Vashon
Heights people-nit. From Scale s
road north there were seven who
braved the weather and cast their
ballot. Two of them were women.
In Washington, ID. c., the women
do all kinds Of stunts to vote ;
here-well they won I vote. That $
all.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-09
DOCKTON

Mr.. and Mrs. Knute Andersen
spent Wednesday in Tacoma.
The freight boat, r. W. Lake,
is being repaired on Stuckey's
ways.
Capt. and Mrs. Phillips spent
Saturday at the Fred Harrison
home.
Miss Jean Turnbull has been
very sick with an attack of poi
son ivy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ness entertained
on Sunday Mr.. Ness brother of
Camp Lewis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. G. Larsen and
daughter Anne spent Saturday
evening in Tacoma.
Mrs. Nielsen of Tacoma visited
Monday and Tuesday with her
sister, Mrs. Halsen
Miss Jean Turnbull spent
Thursday and Friday in Taco.
ma where she attended the we'd
ding of her cousin, Janet Bar
clay.
1t is reported that we are soon
to have the "Vashon" on the
run again. She is undergoing a
thorough overhauling while laid
up at the Dockton wharf.
The Sunshine Girls Club,
met Saturday afternoon with
Mary Plancich. Those present
were Jennie Nielsen, rngeborg
Nielsen, Rachel Halsen, Helen
Keen, Edith Keen, and Mary
Plancinch.
The Ladies Aid Society met
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs.
Claud Petersen. The members
present were Mrs. j. F. Riehm,
Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Algier Ander
sen, Mrs. Pankratz, Mrs. Larsen,
Miss Turnbull, Mrs. j. Daniel
sen, Mrs. j. Petersen, and Mrs.
G. Petersen. Visitors were Mrs.
Hay, Mrs. Miller. Miss Clark,
Miss Beeson and Hazel Peter
sen.
Miss Bertha Beeson spent Fri
day and Saturday in Tacoma.
The month of May brot a
bunch of birthdays. On Friday
afternoon, May 3rd, Mrs. Rodin
entertained a party for her little
son Johns seventh birthday.
On Saturday yafternoon, May 4th,
Mrs. Harrison was hostess at a
party for her son Georges 9th
birthday, and on Monday after
noon Mrs. Ruhlen entertained a
few of Gordon's friends in honor
of his 9th birthday
Dockton people who spent last
Saturday evening in Tacoma
and who intended to return on
the midnight boat were left in
the lurch" on the Municipal
Dock because the "Verona"
took an excursion party out and
evidently had such a good time
that the captain forgot all about
those anxiously waiting to &c
home. But thru the kindness OF
Mr.. l.. Plancich, who happened
to be in town with a launch,
the majority of the people arriv-
ed home before daylight. But a
few were unfortunate enough to
be left and had to come home on
the owl Trip" the Verona
made to the Island. Say, cap
tain, please don't neglect your
passengers. "
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-09
The School Election

The special election held last
Saturday to decide whether we
would increase the tax levy to 16
mills was emphatic - 81 for and
l against. There were SO votes
cast. the largest of any election
for several years. The vote to
sell the old school property was 43
for and 6 against.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-09

Every boy leaving this community
to enter the army or the navy is in
vited to make the Y. NJ. C. A. his social
and recreational center. 1t is his
club. His uniform is his membership
card. He will find writing paper and
envelopes, magazines, books, compan-
ionshlp, amusement and recreation. He
will find pleasant, clean, uplifting sur
roundings and Y. NJ C. A war work
secretaries to serve him.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-09

Just as we go to church to get new
religious inspiration, to confess our
faith before man, and for the sake OF
the influence 1t has upon others, we
should attend patriotic demonstrations
to show our faith in our government
and its ideals, its efforts to preserve
them, and to receive new enthusiasm
and inspiration ourselves.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-09

Eleven members of the Island
|. o. o. F. visited Des MoineS
lodge on Tuesday evening. The
party embarked from EllispoYt in
Fuller's launch. All reported a
grand time and had only words
of praise for the Des Moines
people.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-09

Members of the Tahoma club
enjoyed their annual picnic Mon
day at the beach home of Mrs.
Florence Hielge at Burton. The
ladies came over on the morn
ing steamer and spent the. day.
a picnic lunchern at noon was a
jolly feature of the OCCASION.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-09

The Oregon poultry breeders asso-
citation has inaugurated a plan to in
crease the supply of poultry. The as
sociation will distribute free 10000
eggs to persons who will agree to raise
chicks until three months old before
selling.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-09

1t is apparent from late reports
that Hindenburg is in fair way
to meet his Waterloo. 1t is hoped
his next drive will meet the fate
of those attempted recently and
seal the doom of military autoc-
racN.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-09

A revised enemy trading list con-
tanning more than 5000 names and for
the first time including enemy firms
in the neutral countries of Europe, has
been issued recently by the war trade
board. 1t was established in coniunc-
tion with Great Britain and France.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-09
$25,0OO.00

vashon and Maury Islands went
"over the top" during the closing days
of the Third Liberty loan by running
the total sales up to ,0O0.00-three
times the original quota. The quota
Was oversubscribed the first week
honor week" Not only is the islanil
community entitled to an honor flag,
but TO flag with two stars, which will
be presented by the U. S. treasury
department.
The following telegram WAS received
on Saturday and is selfexplanatory
San Francisco. Cal, May A, 1918.
II. X. Carver,
Chairman Vashon Council of
Patriotic Service,
Vashon, Wash.
Heartiest congratulations. Magnifi-
cent work, winning flag. Flag mailed
today.
(Signed) LYNCH,
General Chairman, Twelfth Dist.
At the meeting of the Vashon
Council of Patriotic Service on
Saturday evening it was decided
to unfurl the honor flag With ap-
propriate ceremonies. on Memor-
ial Day, May Both, Immediately
following the exercises at the
cemetary. A patriotic program
will be given, and it is proposed to
make this notable event in the
Islands history. Details will be
given later.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-09

The senior class of yashon high
and guests enjoyed launch party
last Saturday, May 4. They left
Vashon Heights about u o'clock,
bound for Sandy Point. After an
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-09

What are you doing for your country
and yourself? Why not work for I'm
Gle Sam? Inquire about our Civil Ser
vice Courses. We teach Shorthand
and Bookkeeping by correspondence
as well AS personal attendance. North
western Shorthand Reporting School,
Arcade Bldg, Seattle, Wash.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-09

A sub-chaser on the speed
course east of the Island attrac-
ted the attention of every water
front resident the first of the
week. 1t is reported that the
boat developed some speed.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-09

The NJ. E. Ladies' Aid of
Cove will hold an auction at the
Cove M. E. church on May 18th,
at 8 p. IN. Refreshments and ice
cream will be served. All are
urged to come.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-09

Mrs. Grant Sorrenson, prin-
cipal of Center School, is plan
ming to make an extended visit
in Everett during vacation,
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-09

Toluol. coal tar product and high
explosive, is to be produced in the
Seattle Lighting Co.'S plant, and will
also be made in Spokane and Tacoma.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-09

A meeting of dairy farmers in
the neighborhood was held on
Thursday evening in the Grange
hall. Mr.. Mayhem of Kent at
tended and explained the contract
under which the milk produced
in King County would be mar
keted by the King County Dairy
mems Association. Already a
large number of cows have been
signed up under this agreement,
and last nights meeting brought
the total up to 1900 ows in the
county.-lssaquah Press.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-09

Fred Pugh. Southern Heights,
has two fresh cows for sal e.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-09

If it is shingles you want, see
W. V. Covey, Vashon, Phone 223.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-09

Neolin soles at Rendall's re.
pair shop, Portage. Black 155.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-09

enjoyable time on the fine beach
they proceeded to Kingston, where
the hungry crowd enjoyed a sub
stantial lunch. They left King
sion about & p. m, returning
through the West Pass by Balm.
bridge Island. Ice cream and cake
were devoured on the return trip.
Music was furnished during the
voyage by "A victrola. Many pie
lures were taken en- route by those
who were so fortunate as to pos
sess camera. About % young
people enjoyed the outing.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-09

Dance at Burton pavilion, Sat
urday evening, May II. Good
music.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-20
The Day Has Come.
Omitted


Omitted Press STAFF Correspondent
NEW YORK. Nov 3O.-Todays S
first act Of surrender Of the principal
part of the German hattie fleet is the
most stupendous feat in Germany s
capitulation. II means that Germany
can never again become a first-class
naval power. The disposition of Ger
man war vessels is to he decided at
the peace conference. They viii be
permanently lost to the great fleet
Hohenzollern and Won Tirpitz Gre
ated. 1t is possible for defeated
army to be reorganized through new
manhood coming to its growth regu-
larly in all countries hut this is not
true of warships. Once a naval pow
er is allowed to recede, recovery has
always proved practically impossible.
Der Tag" the famous toast of Ger
man officers to the day when they
Will meet the British fleet has come
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-20
pics OF influenza.

Mrs. Era Stabor who with her
mother Mrs. c. O. Reisted has been a
resident of Pendleton for the past
month died of spinal meningitiA
brought on by Spanish influenza. at
the emergency hospital last night at
. 40 O'Clock. Mrs Stabor who was
2g years OF age. came to Pendleton
from Portland to accept a position in
Alexander's Department store but was
stricken by illness four days after she
began her duties. Besides her moth
er, she ls survived by her father. c. o
Relsted of Woodhurn. and "a brother.
Oscar .Relsted who is in the service,
She is a cousin of DR.. Fisher of Sa-
lem. Mrs. Reisted VIII accompany
the body to Woodburn tomorrow for
burial.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-20
War Historian for un,atiIIa County.

The state Council Of Defense has
notified N. r. Chessman Of his APP
pointmeut as war historian for Uma-
tiIla county It. Is at least an ap-
pointment with some such title. He
IS asked to compile data and file with
the state office information covering
the fun war activities of the county,
including the military record Of every
man in the army or navy from the
county. with a good many other
things thrown In for good measure.
Fortunately he already has a great
deal Of this matter and has been do
ing for the county many of the things
being asked at this late day by the
state council.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-20

Baker Of Portland as a member of a
committee Of so citizens Of this state
representing all activities, to outline
a definite plan to raise necessary
funds for the proposed construction
in Portland Of a victory monument or
triumphaI arch. The purpose of the
monument is to perpetuate the mem-
cry of the thousands or Oregon boys
who have served their country in'the
war. The committee to select the
type OF monument and It's location. as
well as making arrangements for the
handling OF the funds
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-20

The nearest relative of IA soldier
overseas, who has not received a
Christmas label from the man in
France or who has lost or DESTROYED
such a label IS asked to report at the
Red Cross after today, November 90.
and a label will he given to the rela-
tive who signs a statement that he or
she is the nearest relative and that
the soldier win receive only the .one
package It is requested by the Red
Cross that mothers who have sons
in the army overseas and who have
not received label come forward i'm
mediately and secure label and car
ton, so that all boxes may be shipped
be November 80. Nearest relatives Of
soldiers are Urged to take Immediate
action so that no member OF the ar
my will he forgotten at Christmas.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-20
I.aIseNIew nnvs Drown.

L4AKENIEw. or. Nov 1S.-Hul-
lard Bailey. SON of Mayor Harry Bailey,
and Lame Thornton. son Of A. l.
Thornton, were drowned last evening
while fishing In Goose lake. Ben
Beal sdn of Lee Beal member of
the party. escaped In an exhausted
condition and gave the alarm. The
youungsters were in "A boat which cap
sized. The bodies were recovered In
shallow ater three hours after the ac-
cldent
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-20
BUT so YANKS
ILL AT SEA DIE

, LONDON. England Nov. %.
+ About 80 deaths have occurred
+ at sea from natural causes out
q of all the men Uncle Sam has
= sent across-olose to two millions
& This is the statement of BriEa-
+ dier General Francis A. Winter,
= chief surgeon OF the American #
+ forces in England.
= General Winter added that one
+ convoy OF American troops was
attacked hN Spanish influenza on
+ the way TO England, There have
= been a number OF deaths from
+ influenza and pneumonia in En-
+ gland camps but this outbreak.
+ was confined to one convoy.
= n a = n = = 4 = 4. + = = : = q
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-20
GERMANY BELIEVED
OVERLAPPING RIOTS
BY CARL d GRoAT

Omitted Press STAFF Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Nov 20.-There is
active danger Of bolshevikism in Ger
many, but Teuton leaders, are over
playing that possibility for their own
ends it is officially believed. as re-
yea'ed by the state department The
-semi-calm of recent days is not me-
cessarily significant. Russia started
quietly. but once bolshevism started
the nation went mad. Liberty, how
ever, for the Teuton probably will not
prove as Intoxicating as to the Rus
sian. The chief danger as seen by the
etate department is that there he hun,
ver during the winter. due to unequal
tocd distribution. Wilson has said
this causes anarchy. Consequently il
is felt here there is still a chance for
genuine belshevillism with ban con-
-equcnces in Germany.
Wants Sympathy
on the other hand the official siv-
ing ont information added the sug-
,astion that Germany is over PLAYING
this possible menace in an effort to
enlist sympathy for herself and to
gain a modification of the nrmistice
and peace terms Officials indicated
that neither the United States nor the
allies are being unduly swerved by
Soils radiogram waiting for help and
appealing for sympathy
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-20

Early in 1919 a new series of war
savings stamps and certificates will
be put on. sale by the United States
government for an aggregate amount
o. 81 00O. 600, 900. known as series OF
1919. to mature January J.. 1924.
The thrift stamps and cards now in
use willtbe continued in 1919 and wilI
he exchangeable into 1919 series OF
So stamps, thus enabling those who
have not filled their cards 10 obtain
Interest bearing stamps next year
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-20
Paid Balance Of ZINC.

Ross Billyard was released from the
county jail today upon the paying of
the balance OF $146 of his fine on a
bootlegging charge. Billyard was fined
S200 after pleading guilty and at the
time OF his release had served ~
days in the jail. He<was arrested by
Sheriff Taylor with two suit cases Of
whisky when getting off the train at
the \. ~ depot.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-20
n. n. t+nndnz I.1.n,lnr.

T. f. sandoz, who has been en-
rloyed for the past year in the watch
department OF sawtelle's jewelry store.
will leave tomorrow for Astoria, Ore
gon. 10 take charge OF the watch de-
partment Of Shaner & Co.'s jewelry
store. Mrs. Sandoz and their five
children win remain in Pendleton
for short time but will leave soon
for Astoria. Mr.. sawtelle has not yet
secured a man to be Mr.. sandoz' sue
cessor.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-20
Valley Railway headquarters at Ba-

Valley Railway headquarters at Ba-
kerr.
advised 800 tons chrome ore wait
ing shipment at Prairie. No ears
available. This commission demands
that you furnish adequate facilities.
You have breen granted the increased
rates requested and good service is a
condition precedent to increased
rates. ANY further complaint on serN-
ice this commission will make inves-
tigation and, if conditions warrant, you
will be required to secure more cars. =
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-20
Arter New settlers.

The o. II. Skotheim Co. with head.
quarters In the Henry building, Port
land, has announced. Il is entering up.
onla campaign, the CHIEF purpose OF
which will be TO attract settlers from
the middle western and eastern states
L. the Pacific northwest.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-20
Rcstnnrnnls Cct orders.

Public eating places in Pendleton,
have been notified by w. X. Newell.
assistant food administrator for Ore
gon. that they must comply with GER
tain enumerated rules OF service until
further notice is given. The order is
to the effect that no person may he
served at any one meal with more
than two ounces Of white bread. more
than half an ounce Of butter, more
than one half ounce OF cheese or more
than 6ne-half ounce OF sugar. Every
eating house in Oregon has been sent
these Instructions.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-20
Wants Sympathy
5000 COAL MINERS
RELEASED AT ONCE

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2O.-Ifvc
thousand anthracite coal miners now
la Cantonmcnts will he immediately
released 60 return TO work In tire coal
Fields. Fuel Administrator Garfield to-
day announced. The men will go di-
rprtly homo.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-20

viii bo employed in war service work
and one or her duties will be to
arrange travelling libraries Miss
Richardson gives as her reason for
leaving Pendleton the fact that her
mother is In poor health and the new
position will provide an opportunity
to be near her. Miss Sabra Mason,
head OF the library. has not named a
SUCCESSOR to Miss Richardson.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-20
''OH, If | COULD
BREAK THIS COLD!"
Almost as coon as said with
DR.. Kings New Discovery
Get a bottle todayt

The rapidity with which this hfty-
year-old family remedy relieves coughs,
colds and mild bronchial attacks IS
what has kept Its popularity on the
increase year by year.
This standard reiever Of colds and
coughing spells never loses friends. Il
does quickly and pleasantly what It Is
recommended to do. One trial puts It
IN your medicine cabinet as absolutely
Indispensable. 60c and $l-20.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-20

pr. Marie Equi. on trial in Port
land for alleged violation OF the es-
pionage act, is d former PendIeton
resident. She was practicing ply
slcians here 1S years ago and had Of
ficcs IN the Judd building.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-20

Inventory and final appraisement
of the estate of Walter L. Guerrant.
deceased, was filed yesterday in the
office OF the county clerk. 1t shows
a total valuation of s17,13osO. r. o.
Earnhart, 0. G. Bissinger and Herman
Kressin are the appraisers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-20
VIII Return Monday.

y. ~ Averill Of the u $. Biological
Survey, who has been absent from
the local office for some time on a
trip of Inspection to Bend, expects
to return to Pendelton next Monday,
according to word received at the Of
flee today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-20

at last 1t lis day OF ruin for Hoh-
fenzollern. so fond Of describing HIM
self as Admiral of the Atlantic It
is the day OF destruction for all Pan
( German hope OF overseas domination.
: It is the day Of retrfhntion OF Ger
man submarine piracy. 1t is a day OF
freedom for the worlds demoeraeies.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-20
spence Bentley Much improved.

Spence BENTLEY. who has been III
for the past six weeiys with Spanish
influenza. and who Is at st. Anthony's
hospital Is much improved. His
brother r. n. Bentley who has been
here from Portland as a visitor at his
bedside, returned to his home today
ON No. II.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-20

H-ou Needn't keep on feeling dis
tressed after eating. nor belchlng, nor
ex periencing nausea between meals
Hoods SarsapariIla cures Dyspepsia
it strengthens the stomach and other
digestive organs for the proper per-
formance of their functions. Take
Hoods.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-20
ASK COTTON ENPERT.

WASHINGTON. Nov. s0.-Cotton
states senators today appealed 10
President Wilson to remove the can
barge on the export of cotton. In "A
letter Ia Wilson il was stated that 500
600 bales of cotton are tied mn i'm Am
erican ports while n scrions shortage
exists among European manufactur-
CPS.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-20

COnvalescing from Blood Poisoning.
r. c. Elder prominent rancher of
the Echo country is IN Pendleton to-
day, having come up TO visit his bro
ther, 1. Il. Elder. who is at ST. AD-
thongs hospital convalescing from
blood poisoning.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-20

Bert BLAND of the overland Pen
dleton company. has recovered from
Injuries received some time ago in
Waila Walla when tractor fell upon
him. Mr.. Bland's condition was
complicated by an attack of Spanish
Influenza. but he is able to resume
his duties now.