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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-14
Frederick mayor May BUN Again.

Frederick. - While no announce
ments have been made, it is practical
" certain that Mayor Lewis II. Fraley.
Democrat. will seek another term, and
that President Of the Board Of Alder
men Charles H. Lewis will try for
the nomination on the Republican side.
1t is expected that Gilmer sehley, Re
publican, will also be candidate.
No candidates have come forward
for city register and tax collector,
which Is the best-paying Office under
the city Government. It IS understood
that both parties are willing to renom-
mate the present aldermen. who are
c. II. willard. Democrat, and Henry H..
Abbott. E Guy Albaugll. C. Allen Jones
and Charles Fl. Lewis, Republicans.
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To Build State Road.

Members of the Good Roads League
Of Prince Georges county have begun
campaign looking toward the i'm
proyement Of the Bladens0urg-Anna
oils road this year. as 1t is pointed
out that the highway is Of great i'm
poFtance. reaching the Navy Wireless
Base, the Army Rifle Range and the
Naval Academy at Annapolis, in addi-
ton to connecting that city with Wash
ington
Army trucks around The Maryland
camps have damaged the roads SC
badly that It will consume all the
available road money in Maryland to
repair them" said John R. Riggles,
president Of the league, and conse-
quently Chairman Frank H zouck Of
the State Roads Commission says
there is little prospect Of any new
State roads in Maryland this year.
Money for the BladensAurg-Annap.
oils road was appropriated by the
Maryland Legislature, but last year
a bid Of $4,000 a mile to build it was
rejected because the cost in war time
was considered too high wish thou
sands Of men out OF work and no re
strietions on material this should be
the FIRST State road built in Maryland. I"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-14
THREAT SPURS
ALLIED ACTION
Measure to Be Taken to Bring
Huns 10 Their Senses
SOME STUMBLING BLOCKS
supreme War couneiITo Fix An EariS
Date For The Germans To Garry
Out UnfulhIled Conditions
or The Armistiee.

Paris.-The Allied premiers VIII f.
now terms to be imposed upon Ger
many. whose tactics Of obstruction
and recriminaHon are said to have
reached a climax in a threat made 8
Welmar by Chancellor Ebert that Ger
many would break off negotiations
with the Allies.
The feeling in Peace Conference
circles is that the Germans are more
and more forgetting their posii on
and it is expected that the Supreme
War Council win take measures tc
bring them 10 sense Of the realities.
Marshal Foch will go to TreYes
February II to fix the conditions fos
third renewal Of the armistiee,
It is understood that the council
will FIX brief time within which taa
Germans must carry out the condi-
tons they have only fulfilled in part
In this respect It is noted that none
Of the German merchant ships which
we're to have been sent to certain ~
lied ports has yet been handed over.
Official Bulletin.
The Supreme Council official bulletin
says:
"The Supreme Council discussed the
terms Of the extension Of the armis-
tice with Germany The discussion
will continue Saturday.
"The Labor Legislation Commission
discussed the representation which
will be given to governments and or
gsnlzations Of employers and working
people in the proposed permanent in
ternational conference. It was deeid-
cd that women should be. equally eligi-
bic as mea as delegates to the con-
ference"
French opinion considers that the
occupation Of Essen is first neces-
sity If the Allies are to control Ger
many's principal war factories Pub
lie opinion in France also IS asking II
the Supreme War Council is going to
allow Field Marshal Won Hindenburg
to establish himself in Bromberg and
prepare a campaign against Poland.
which can only be supplied through
Danzig.
The Supreme War Council also will
fix the size OF the eontinsents Of
France, Great Britain the United
States and Allied nations in the
armies of occupation. both in Europe
and Asia.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-14
RUSHING WORK ON
THE PEACE PACT
Delegates Recognize the Need
of Getting il in Shape
LEAGUE PLANS ARE READY
Members OF The Conference Show
Anxious Desire To Secure Prae-
tieal Results Before President
Wilson Leaves For Home.

d. 10 ss.sfaf fs1fl
falls'---A leFeflsn has'e - ila' ans
ele ploc'e''liiss oi eiis peace usie5iees
IN the lew Gays remaining before liie
retutn ol fresiue.l W iisoh 70 eue
ohiteu STATES inc most uilicui'
pfVolems relate 70 'ne ne" oouiiuar ries
70 De created ana Which nave aroused
me aspirations OF many naliohs' espe-
eiaiiy the niue ones ior the 'efIllo1y
Oh their helghDors'
lne fresluent mas uennilels post
pohed nus usp 10 beisiuiu' ailhousn
lhe beislans greatly desIeu that ne
personally inspect 'he.r ruineu eouh,
ry ana industries ana pc cohFlhce1
OF the justice OF their eiallh lof rep
aratioh, lhe freaeh also "oula nave
oeen giaa II the PRESIDENT not only
couia nave neen aple 70 go % Bel,
gum out Il ne copiu nave continues
nis visits TO devastated france Inc
French ieeling IN tnis matter mas
oeen voiced ny captain Ahete Tar
aieu IN ms declaration paat the Ger
aehnltely.
More important demands however
nave required the rresiuent 8 con-
tnuea presence IN faris' II is re-
ssreed as necessary that tne assoei'
aleo powers shaH present soliu front
"neh the uelesates OF lhe eeh1rai
powers are ADMITTED mo the confer
ehce' Il tney 90 not present sohu
'front.' II : ieit IN some quarters tne
enemy oeleated on tne held might
succeed oy cunning anu intrigue IN
caeslns aissentlon among the asso'
Grated powers ana IN geluhg better
terms ior themselves oy onerng tempt.
lng alilances' me man enor's q
lhe conference ieaaefs, therefore are
Deiils directed toWaru ene eohsoloa'
llon OF eheir own FORCES ana IN gam
'ng aunesloh 70 tne lunaanental pfln-
stpies Whicn are 90 govern the future
resuiatlons OF STATES
a great aeai mas Deen cone 70 settle
lne various territoriai disputes oy me-
uiation ana IN ehaeavorlhs 70 nave
Sucn uispules submitted 70 the society
n p ~ NlH uNHa
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-14
STATE
CAPITAL


RuAatRAAaf
shshsn's Job Not Easy To Fill.
Politicians Of a practical turn Of
mind are discussing the selection Of
successor to W. Mason Shehan as
State Insurance Commissioner, The
place pays only $500 year, but
there will be candidates splenty be-
fore the Board Of Public Works has
an opportunity to make a selection.
The successor to Mr.. Shehan will be
chosen not for the unexpired term, but
for a full term of four years, according
70 the accepted Interpretation Of the
law creating the Office.
The salary attached to the office,
which was considered reasonable
when the department was established
many years afgo. is now considered in
adequate tor the services Of a com
petent man willing 10 give his entire
time 70 the duties Of the position. The
responsibilities are vast from the
STANDPOINT Of protecting the public
against fraudulent insurance and also
from the point Of State revenue The
revenue for the current year is esti-
mated at $4,000 over expenses, max
ing the place one OF the highest OF
Importance in the State.
While Mr.. shehan, the incumbent
never was able on account Of his
other large interests to give his en-
tire time to the Office, he has kept in
constant touch with It when not in
the city. is exceptionally well yersed
in the intricacies of the insurance
laws as has been manifested at every
session Of the Legislature when
amendments to the law have been
proposed. The result Of his efforts
has been a strengthening Of the laws
safeguarding the insured. It is also
10 be noted that as a result OF his
poicy of thorough examinations. one
OF the largest companies in Pennsyl-
vania. which a few years ago had
been given clean bill of health by
the insurance department Of that
state. was put out Of business by Mr..
shehan because Of questionable prac-
tees. Under his administration the
department has been brought to the
highest level among departments Of
various States and it VIII not be easy
for the Board Of Public Works to find
man who, from the start, will be
able 10 take Mr.. Shehan's place.
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STATE NEWS
BRIEFLY TOLD
The Latest Gleanings From All
Over the State.
THINGS SEEN AND HEARD

Chestertown. - Game Warden lie
Compile, Of Cambridge, has written to
Clerk OF the Court A. Parks Rasin in.
forming him that there will be 500
OF more Mexican quail placed in Kent
county this month. and requesting that
committees be appointed to receive
same. Acting upon these Instructions.
Mr.. Rasin has named the following
ehairmen. First district Dr. Merritt
Brice. Andrew Wilson: Second. John
E. Redmile, Edward B. Pennington:
Third. Roger B. Harris, Howard F.
Owens; Fourth, Thomas Massey;
Fifth, John c Wilson, Jabes NJ. Wood
Sixth. William G Smyth; Seventh. Ed
ward wilkins.
Resolutions were passed by the gun.
ners association calling upon the Coun.
" Commissioners for a better enforce.
ment Of the dog law; also as fayoring
the State road to Rock Hall
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-14

Frederiek.-T Thieves broke into the
barn on the farm OF ]. Harry Grove,
rear this city. and stole calf from
the side OF KS mother, carried 1t to
an adjoining field, butchered the ami
nal and made away with the meat.
Three mules were united from their
stalls and liberated The hide Of the
calf was found where It had been
slaughtered, but nothing else remained
Of the carcass.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-14

Members o. clubs want TO know
how and wbon the new tax in the
war revenue bill is to affect them.
Information from Washinstou IS to
the effect that the bin makes the new
tax oolectib.e after April l o. the
present year The tax /, an annual
one. and in the case Of life members
such members shall pay annually the
tax at the same rate as the ordinary
member. but shall not be required 10
pay tax based on the life member.
ship payment
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SOLDIERS TO HONOR 7. e
Bill introduced To Make Roosevelt's
Birthday Holiday.

Washington. American soldiers
abroad, as well as those in military
camps in this country, will join in the
memorial exercises for Theodore
Roosevelt Sunday the date fixed by
Congress for the ceremonies. Secre-
tary Baker. in a letter to Representa-
tive Mccormick. said he had cabled
General Pershing asking that general
orders be issued for observance Of the
day BY the army in Europe.
The birthday OF Theodore Roosevelt,
October q, would be set aside as a
national holiday by a bill introduced
by Representative Edmonds, Of Penn.
sylvania.
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Accepts $4,000 For TurnpIks.

Hagerstown.-The Middleburg Turn
pike Company has notified the County
Commissioners that it has accepted
the offer of the commissioners to pur-
chase the turnpike for $4,000 The
road is about FIVE miles long and ex-
tends from this city to the Pennsyl-
vania State line. It contains the only
tollgate in that zone between the Sus-
auehanna and Potomac rivers. The
county, after completing the purchase,
will make 1t toll-free highway.
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wm Eafora. vsaIeIe Llqh. Lam.

Rockville According to c. A. Smith.
deputy automobile commissioner, who
has been at work in Montgomery
county for the past few days the law
passed by the lasa Legislature requir-
ing all horse-drawn vehicles 10 carry
from one-haH hour before sunrise eith-
er white light visible for POO fee.
from both the front and rear or a
white Light in front and red lighs
behind each visible for 200 feet, viii
hereafter be strictly enforced through
sut Maryland.
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SEES pAM.AmssIcAN NATION.
Bolivian Minister Predicts One Great
Confederation.

Washington.-Sug that the
sphere OF action Of the Pan-American
Union be extended to the settlement
Of boundary and other disputes be-
tween nations of the Americans is
made by Senor Don Ignacio calderon,
Bolivian Minister 10 the United States
in pamphlet published by the Unit
ed States Government.
Prediction is made by the Minister
that the day will come when the
American republics. instead Of quar-
reling about boundaries, viii abolish
them and from one great confederation
based on the ideals that awaken in
our soul the love OF liberty. justice
and peace, and of whatever is gener-
Gus, beautiful and divine"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-14

Easton. "A meeting Of leading clti-
zens from the nine counties on the
Eastern Shore was held in Easton to
organize Y. NJ. c. A. branches in each
county on the Shore. The morning
session was presided over by W.
Mason shehan and the afternoon by
Fred P. Adkins, Salisbury. 1t was de
eided that each county rent rooms and
employ a secretary and begin at once
holding meetings and taking in mem
bers
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WILSON GETS DEGREES.

Representatives OF crscow And
Athens Universities Confer Them.
Paris.-President Wilson received a
committee Of the Society for the Pro
lection Of Polish Victims. who present.
ed to him manifesto expressing ap-
probation Of his good Offices. He also
received delegations from the Univers-
tiles Of Cracow and Athens. who con
feFfed upon him honorary degrees.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-14

Westminster-The driver Of the
mail truck running between Baltimore
and Gettysburg was hsld up BY two
negroes on the hill east OF Union
Mills. After ra'ng the mail sacks and
taking some parcel post they escaped.
One Of The men covered the driver
With a revolver while the other did
the work.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-14
DRY ENFORCEMENT SOUGHT.
sheppard's Bill Carries st,sOo,oco For
Liquor HINT.

Washington, Provision for enforce
melt Of the wartime prohibition law
efective July ! Is embodied in bill
introduced in the Senate by Senator
Sheppard OF Texas, and referred to
the Senate judiciary Committee The
bill provides an appropriation Of 81.
100000 for enforcement, which would
be in charge Of special deputy Of
tue Ipie.ual Revenue Bureau
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FIRST TO BE DECORATED IN U. S.

Distinguished Service Cross Presented
Soldier In Hospital.
Washington The first Distinguished
Service Cross to be presented In this
country to an enlisted man for gal
iantry overseas wss worn BY Corporal
Newell B. Davis. of Rochester. n. Y,
Company, TweEty-eighth Infantry Of
the First Division. who received the
decoration at Waiter Reed Hospital.
where he IS recuperating from wounds,
General Pershing cited Davis for res
cuing wounded eomrade at Cantigny
IN the face Of machine gun FIRE
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CHILD TORTURE ALLEGED.
Head OF orphanaee In Georgia Is
Deemed OF Unsound Mind.

Marietta, Ga-That Mrs. Naomi
Campbell, founder OF the undenom-
national orphanage, who is held in
jail here awaiting trial on charges Of
subjeeting child inmates OF the insti-
tuition to inhuman treatment is not Of
sound mind, YVES the declaration made
by Sheriff W. E. Swanson. Children,
ranging in age from to 1G years. told
stories Of being forced by Mrs Camp
bell to torture babies Of and years
and Of being beaten unmercifully and
having red pepper and turpentine
rubbed into the raw flesh.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-14
TO BE the U. $. DELEGATES.


William Allen White, Of
Emporia. KAN and Prof George Davis
Herroa have been APPOINTED the Amer
icln delegates to the Marmora con
ference with the Russian factions.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-14

Washington Within less than a
minute the Senate passed the House
Annual Invalid Pension bill. calliaa
for an appropriation Of s2l5.0O0.0o0.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-01-16
MAURY CENTER

Mr.. Roach was home visitor
on Sunday.
Allison Kellogg drove to Ia
coma last Monday.
s. b. Morris was Seattle visitor
the first of the week.
I. G. Ogilvy and c. S. Kellogg
We're visitors in Seattle ON Friday.
r. b. Hayes made a trip to Sc
attle on Saturday to bring home
his ear.
S. B. Morris, who is working at
the Todd shipyard in Tacoma. was
a home visitor on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. B. Hayes mo-
tored TO Seattle on Thursday. Ow-
ing to the dense fog another car
ran into their machine, putting ii
out Of commission.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-01-16
BURTON

Mrs. W. j. Kloeppel are quite sick
at this writing.
|. C. Graham of Camp Lewis
was a week end guest at the home
of Mrs. Alice j. Miller.
Mrs. Godfrey, who was at a Ia
coma hospital several weeks, is at
home and is improving slowly.
S. S. Heath, who is working in
Tacoma, came home on Friday to
attend the funeral of Mr.. S. l.,
Wadsworth.
Miss Cleo Cheney of Tacoma
was calling on friends on the Is
land last Saturday and Sunday.
Three of the children of Mr.. and
Mrs. R. Robson of Seattle spent
several days the early part of last
week at the home of her father,
Mr.. S. l.. Wadsworth, and was
with him when the end came.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-01-16
OBITUARY

Stephen l.. Wadsworth was born
at Beckett, Mass, June !, lS43. He
was a pioneer in Kansas, moving
there with his parents III 1856,
where he was successful farmer
for forty years. He was married
at the age Of 2S, and to this union
three children were born. A few
years later Mrs. Wadsworth died,
and in 1889 he was married to
Miss Margaret Philip. Mr.. Wads-
worth served his country in the
Civil War, and was a member OF
the G. A. r. Post in Tacoma. He
and Mrs. Wadsworth came to
Puget Sound about u years ago,
and after residence of years in
Tacoma they came to Burton,
where they purchased the present
home. Mr.. Wadsworth carried the
mail between the wharf and post
Office for many years, and by his
bright, CHEEKY words endeared
himself to all who knew him. He
passed away on January Sth, after
an illness of a few weeks.
The funeral was in charge of the
q. A. r. Post, with a few remarks
by Rev. Z. II. Gebert.
In the passing of S. l.. Wads-
worth this community has lost one
Of its best and most respected citi-
zens.
Besides his wife, he leaves to
mourn their loss son, 4. Il. Wads-
worth of Tacoma, a daughter, Mrs.
Ralph Robson Of Seattle, seven
grandchildren, two of whom serv-
ed in the present war, and two
brothers in Kansas.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-01-16
ELLIsPoRT

The Red Cross auxiliary il
working on dresses for Armenian
girls.
Mrs. @. Il. Evans has returned
from Seattle, where she went to
nurse a family that had severe
attack of the flu. She is now i'll
with the same malady. Mrs. Clau-
sen Of Seattle is attending her,
and il is hoped that she will soon
be herself again.
Johnnie Fuller was obliged to
undergo another operation last
week in the hospital in Seattle,
where he is till confined. He is
reported to be doing well, how
ever, and entertains the hope
that he will soon be able TO work
He is already looking for q job.
The old Chautauqua Assembly
Hall is being torn down. This
building is a landmark which the
older residents of the Island will
be sorry to have removed. But
for many years it has been a de.
serted shell and a menace to the
community because of the danger
of fire. 1t is we'll to have il
wrecked and the menace remov.
ed.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. X. Starr of Lis
abeula took possession of the Ellis
port store this week, which they
recently purchased from Mr.. Pa
ron:o. The citizens of Ellisporl
greet them most cordially and
hope they will become permanent
residents here. Mr.. Starr in
tends to make some needed i'm
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will stay here for the present, and
Mr.. j. comes home for the week
ends.
Here's hoping this Spring-like
Winter does not mean IA Winter
like Spring.
The new clubhouse-sehoolhouse
at Magnolia Beach is being erected
just north of the Heard cottage, a
short distance south of the post
office.
The local Red Cross auxiliary
held its regular monthly all-day
meeting last Thursday. There
was a smaller attendance than
usual, hut as everybody came
early good deal was accomplish
ed.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-01-16
COVE COMMENTS

. Napoleon was one of those men
called a king Maker'--made by
the power Of the sword. But Pres
ident Wilson will go down in his
tory as Il King Breaker aided
by the sword and broken by the
word.
No doubt it would be great
to not only have our houses illum-
mated by electricity, but, as re-
marked in last week S Record, also
heated by electricity. Thus would
we poor men be relieved of a chorc
on the wood pile and the house.
wife would not have to complain
of wet wood. And here comes the
inevitable but AS long as the
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-01-16
DOCKToN

Mrs. p, Steiro entertained few
friends from Tacoma on Monday.
Mrs. John Manson of Tacoma
made short visit in Dockton Sat
urday evening.
Mr.. B. f. scanlon of Seattle
spent Saturday and Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs. Middlccofi.
The sympathy OF the community
is extended Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Claus in the loss of their little
son.
Mr.. VIM. Newton, who has been
seriously i'll with pneumonia, is re-
ported to be slightly improved at
this writing.
Miss Helen Riehm of Seattle and
Mr.. Laurence Riehm of IT. law
ton came home Friday evening. re-
turning to Seattle on Sunday
afternoon,
The L. S. S. merchant marine
training ship Iriquois F" of Seattle
anchored in the harbor Monday
afternoon and remained here until
Tuesday morning.
Scrgt. Lloyd Campbell who re-
Gently received his discharge from
the L. $. spruce camp at Seaside.
Oregon. visited friends in Dock
ton ON Wednesday and Thursday
while on his way TO his home h
roppenish.
\ number Of young folks from
here attended the Trio de Ince
and Lucy Gates Concert at the Ia
coma theater on Wednesday even
ing. The ,shipyard boat "Sea
hmg was chartered TO carry the
party to Tacoma and back the
same evening. Those going over
Iioiil poektOn We're the Misses
Jean Tnrnbull, Ruth Andersen and
Bessie Dean: Lieut. Laurence
'Tnrnbull and Mr.. Wiltse.
NJ rs. Lucas PIancich, wife of
Sergt. Lucas Plancich, died at her
home in Dockton after a short i'll
ness, the result of an attack of
bronchial pneumonia, She was
taken suddenly i'll on Sunday even
ing and gradually grew worse un-
III FRIDAY evening, when she pass
ed away. Mrs. Plancich was be-
fore her marriage, five years ago.
MISS Alma Petersen. She is sur
vived by her mother. sister and
a brother IN Norway, and her hns-
band, who was home on a six.day
fnrlough from FL. Casey at the
time OF her illness. Funeral serv-
ices were held at the Maury Gem
etery on Saturday afternoon. at
which Rev Gehert of yashon off
ciatcd,
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RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT

AT the regular session of Yashon
Camp, No l0059, NJ w. of A..
held ON the 1lth day of January
1919, the following resolutions
were adopted;
Whereas, Ii has pleased AL
mighty God to remove from our
midst our esteemed ueighbor and
fellow Woodman. Geo. C. Dowd, a
member of Vashon Camp, No.
l0059, NJ. w. A., who passed away
on December %, 1918; and,
Whereas, In his death there has
gone forth IA valuable member, an
earnest, kindly, conscientious
man; an upright citizen and a
real friend to all who appealed
in distress therefore, be ii
Resolved, that this Camp go on
record in this expression of the
sense of its own loss, and extend to
his bereaved family our sincere
sympathy, hoping and believing
they find comfort in their sorrow
in the thought of a reunion on the
other shore with him who has now
put on Immortality; and further,
be if
Resolved, That these resolutions
be spread on the records of this
Camp, a copy sent to the family,
and be published in The Vashon
Island Record.
Committee.