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Arizona republican., 1919-05-18

century by looking at the one dug out of the Burg Tannenberg in the Berk- strasse at Darmstadt
 The burg itself was destroyed in 1899 and never built up again, there fore this thimble, which is now 10 be seen in the museum at Darmstadt, must have been in use before the de- struction of the burg.
 The shape is somewhat similar to ours. It is 8. very well made bronze thimble
 As far as we can be certain of any thing, the thimble is to be traced to the inventive and ingenious artisans of Nurnberg, who were the acKnowl- edged manufacturers of it in the four teenth century
 It was not, however until 1884 that the thimblemakers became what is called a corporate body. although for whole century previously the Nurnberg merchants had carried with them thimbles for sale on their yearly expe- ditions to the great fairs of Leipsic, Hamburg and Lubeck.
 There were many thimbles made of gold and silver, designed by the gold smiths for the use of rich and high born danes, for presents for the pretty bride or the good wife; and now and then Q goldsmith would on his own account eXpend time, talent and money in order to produce a perfect and costly thimble for his sweetheart.
 Among these was one Ntkolaus von Benschoten, who lived 200 years ago. His work was so beautiful and called so much attention 10 the thimble, that it gave rise to the fable that he had in vented it; whereas, the fact was that by bringing it into notice it became an article of everyday necessity.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-18

What Benschoten did invent was not the thimble itself, but the a.t.s,-- v. namentation of it.
 A copper engraver, by name Job Theo de Bray, who lived from 1561 to 1923, produced a sheet covered with repre- sentations of the most beautiful thim- bles. the richest of which were adorned with mythological subjects.
 On the upper round of the thimble there is a cupid or a genie. surrounded by the inscription, Force d'amour," Wis Amouris,' La puissance damour' (the power of love).
 It seems that up to the end of the seventeenth century the thimble was to be found in few places outside of Nurn- burg, Cologne and Holland.
 There were at that time double thimbles, of which the under one was quite smooth and gilded, while the upper one was of silver and entirely pierced through.
 Thimbles see into have been intro duced itno England as articles of con- mon use by a man named John Lofting. who came over from Holland at the
Arizona republican., 1919-05-18
TONY WAGNER BACK ID ARMY POST-CASE
 OF WIFE UP MONDAY

Alter securing a furlough from Fort Sill through the intervention of the Great War Veterans association, Tony Wagner was compelled to leave the city last evening before the final action had been taken in the case against his wife, Nina Wagner charged with grand larceny.
 "aSnsr's four-day furlough expired yesterday and last night he left town with the knowledge that his wife's ease would come up before the court on Monday morning. It is said that she may plead guilty to the larceny of SlI00 in Liberty bonds and 5000 in cash from ". D. Thornton, who brought her here from Oklahoma and who is now serving a six-months' sen tence for violation of the Mann act.
 Wagner, after receiving an urgent telegram from his wife who stated she was in trouble, asked for leave of
Arizona republican., 1919-05-18
WHY KNOTS ARE IN BOARDS
Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

Seattle PoSt-Intelligencer)
 We find knots in wood, or boards, which we notice in a lumber pile or In any other place where boards hap pen to be, because the smaller limbs which grow away from the larger limbs Of trees grow from the inside as well as the outside of the tree
 When you see knot in a board it means that before the tree was cut down and the log sawed up into boards a limb was growing out from the in side of the tree at the spot where the knot occurs.
 You will also find that the wood in the knot is harder generally than the rest of the board. This is because more strength is required at the base of limb and in the part of the limb which grew inside the tree than in other parts, for the limb must be strong enough to support not only the limb itself. but also the smaller limbs which grow out of it.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-18

came to Phoenix without permission of his commanding officer and was ar rested on arrival His case aroused the interest of the local soldiers who lntervened in his behalf and secured for him the furlough.
 Wagner was eager to secure a sus- pended sentence for his wife, and it was his desire to place her in the GUS tody of his parents, MT. and Mrs. John wagner, who reside in Lyra, Texas. In practically every instance where a suspended sentence has been imposed by Judge Stanford, defendant has been compelled to retain his residence in the county and report to the probation officer
Arizona republican., 1919-05-18
THIMBLE'S ORIGIN UNKNOWN
Cst. Louis Globe-Democrat1

In these days, when everything we see, hear and touch is supposed to have Q history it is humiliating to have to confess that the thimble, truly remi- nine article, Is absolutely without any account of it's origin or shape or use in early days.
 The first mention we get of it is in the twelfth century, but this In no sense helps us to it's origin. It occurs In the collection of words or common things, written out by Hildegarde, and. therefore, we gather that 1t must have been in daily use in her time.
 We have some little guide as to the shape of the thimble in the twelfth
Arizona republican., 1919-05-18

end of the Seventeenth century and es- tablished a thimble factory at IsIing- ton.
 The word thimble is sand to be de- rived from the Scotch thummel, or thembbell a sort of shield.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-18

Every Chevrolet is fully equipped with cleo trlc starter and lighting system, one man top demountable rims, extra tire carrier tilted windshield, speedometer, robe rail, foot everything that comfort and con venience dictates there are 10 ''eztras'' to buy.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-27
Presbyterian

March is the closing month of
our church year. The reports of
our work will be in order next
Monday evening at Z 80 in the
church. Officers of the church,
Sunday school, Endeavor Society
and Willing Workers are asked to
be ready with am account of all
our activities. Let us make this
gathering a friendship time. To
meet and greet each other as we
review the past ought to also be
an encouragement for a good be-
ginning on the new year, BE sure
and come. Members of congrega-
ton as well as church are equally
invited.
Come 10 church next Sunday
morning and hear more about the
plan.
"Forsake not the assembling of
yourselves together. -
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-27
Methodist Centenary Drive

The big financial drive of the
Methodist episcopal church for a
fiye-year budget for home and
foreign missions and for recon.
struction work in Europe, total
ing $105, 100000, and known as
the Methodist Centenary, will be-
gin May 18th, Immediately after
the conclusion of the Liberty Loan,
and will last for ten days, accord
ing TO announcement received
from c. S. Ward, financial direc-
tor OF the great religious cam
paign
Owing to the various sums which
have been announced, the public
mind has been somewhat confused
as to the exact sum of money to
be raised by the Methodist Cente-
nary. The total for the Methodist
episcopal church is $l05, 100000.
The total for the Methodist episco-
pal church South is $35, 900, 900,
Making grand united Methodist
Centenary total of $40, 900,
divided in pledges over five years.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-27
CAMULOs CLUB

The Camulos Club held their
regular meeting lat the home of
Mrs. +. Fault. Seventeen mem
bers We're present. The subject for
study was Home Decoration.
Mrs. Petersen MS paper was Floor
Coverings; Mrs. Grayce Therkel-
sen, plants and Pictures;" and
Mrs. Leota Williams, Curtains
and Cushions. " These three pa
pers are among the best the Club
has had, and they We're greatly en-
ioyed.
Miss Walker of Seattle will be
here again next ewek, ON Wednes-
day afternoon and Thursday all
day. at the home of Mrs. c. Peter
sen, to conclude the demonstration
in Home Millinery.
The hostess served a fine lunch
about four o o'clock, and all voted
the afternoon as having been a
season Of pleasure and profit.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-27
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Methodist

Sunday school At 10 ii. m. c. N.
Hutchinson, supt.; Miss Elizabeth
Markham, Junior supt.
The regular church services at
II a. m. Subject of sermon,
Working For God. =
Epworth League AT $3.50 p. IN.
Come TO the League meeting and
get real treat. You are welcome.
Evening service at I 30 At this
hour an illustrated sermon will be
given. Subject, "The Church and
World Democracy. The slides to
be shown will be the finest ever
presented on the Island beautiful
pictures. Come early and get a
good seat SO you can see.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-27
OBITUARY

r.. Gebert of Everett, father of
Rev. e. II. Gebert of Vashon, pass
ed to his reward on Saturday,
March 22nd, at the Seattle Gener-
al Hospital. He is survived by a
widow, three sons, and brother
who resides near Minneapolis.
MINI.
The pastor and his family wish
at this time to thank the kind
friends for genuine expressions of
sympathy. Our daddy was a good
man, quiet, steady and true. He
was true to his family and faith
full to his God and church up TO
the end of earth S pilgrimage.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-27
Will Reorsanize Y. N. c. A.

A meeting was held in Y. NJ C.
A. hall on Monday evening to
discuss the ACCESSIBILITY of reor-
ganizing the Y. NJ. c. A. In view
of the fact that many of the young
men of the Island are being mus
tered out of Uncle Sans service
and are returning home to resume
the duties Of civil life, it was the
concensus of opinion that some
organization like the Y. NJ. c. A.
was needed to take up the differ
eni activities which should be fos-
tered for the benefit of the com.
munity at large.
The general feeling at the meet
ing was one of optimism as to the
future, and if was enthusiastically
decided to proceed at once with
the work of organizing.
Realizing that in the past the
Y. Nj. c. A. on the Island has
found il difficult to maintain inter
est for any length of time, the sub
Ject was debated in order to learn
if possible the cause of former
failures. 1t was found that the
trouble had been largely that some
branch had been specialized to the
elimination of others. 1t was then
decided that every branch should
have its place, and with that end
IN view IT was thought best to put
on a moving picture entertainment
IN the near future. with a nominal
admission fee, OF a character that
would tend to develop both the
mental, moral and social life of the
communities.
The athletic side, under the di
rectlon of Rev. Il. II. Gebert, will
give all the young men chance
for physical improvement. and
some good entertainments along
that line will be given the public.
Debates, lectures, and religious
education of an interesting nature
will be provided for.
Realizing that little can be done
without strong organization, the
first efforts will be directed to-
ward perfecting one. After a
strong working machine has been
realized, there is no limit as to the
good that can be accomplished.
1t is certain that a growing
community needs some such or
ganlzation, and this movement
seems most suspicious at this time
for getting results. But, like any
other organization, it must have
wholehearted support and co-ope-
ration of all, so if the men-old
and young-of the Island wish to
see this thing go ahead and sue
coed, they must be willing to give
a little time and effort. If they
will do this it is bound to be a
success.
The next meeting date will be
Monday evening, March 31st. Fur
Their plans of the organization will
be outlined at that time.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-27
vAsHoN

Mrs. Anna Stetfenson has been
quite i'll.
Mrs. Il. c. Thompson WAS Wis
itor in Seattle on Monday.
w, j. Gordon made trip to the
county seat on Monday.
Leon Barnes was a week end
visitor at the Island home.
G. j. Hendricks returned on
Monday from IA visit in Tacoma.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Maloney
motored TO Seattle on Monday.
Mrs. Ed. Willhight is slowly re-
gaining strength after prolong-
ed illness.
G.. s. Moorehouse returned ON
Monday from business trip to
Seattle.
Mrs. p. ID. Halsey and Mrs. Fred
Halscy were visitors in Seattle the
last of the week,
Miss Helen Hansen is enjoying
the U. of w. vacation this week
with the home folks.
Mrs. David Oastler and Mrs. j..
G. Dubois returned on Monday
afternoon from a visit in Tacoma.
Mrs. Hazel Bibbins spent the
week end at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. 4. C. Thompson, returning to
Seattle on Monday morning.
Mrs. Gillfllan had the misfor-
tune TO lose a number of chicks re
Gently when her brooder house was
burned.
Mr.. and Mrs. Holman of Wild
by Island were guests over Sunday
at the home of Mr., and Mrs. G. w.
Blekkink.
Attorney j. r. Chambers visited
his Island ranch over Sunday, re-
turning to Seattle on the early
boat Monday.
Mr., and Mrs. Graham Maloney
are new at home in the d. II.
Fowan house, which they have
taken for the summer.
The II. G. Ward family is NOV
ing TO Seattle this week, which it
is planned will make it pleasanter
for the two eldest sons, who are
employed in the city.
For shingles see w. V, Convey,
Vashon. The quality and price is
right. Phone 223.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-27
Read the Classified ads,

Read the ClaSsliled ADS
You can get Tanlac at Garvin s
-Sl.00.
Il. Il. Deyo is laid up with a
severely bruised leg. caused by a
log rolling on him while working
at Stems mill.
Mrs. II. p. Waldron and son
Lloyd went to Seattle on Wednes-
day for short visit. Lloyd has re-
ceived his discharge and expects
to find employment in the city.
Mrs. G. w. Blekkink, Mrs. David
Oastlcr and Mrs. II. A. Stanley at,
tended a meeting Of the Presbyte.
rial at the University church, Sc
attic, last Thursday.
Mrs. George Barnes went TO Sc
attic on Monday, where she will
visit her daughter, Mrs. Morley,
and from there will go to Woodin
vile, where she will make an eX-
tended visit with her mother.
Many people seem to have for
gotten that we still have a library
in Vashon and that il has been
kept open at the regular hours by
faithful few. Who will volunteer
to give little time and assist in
the good work.
Mr.. o. c. Spencer is enjoying a
visit from his two grandsons. Har-
old aud Earl Trivitz. The latter
has been in the service two years
and has just been mustered out
He will return to his former job,
which has been held for him, at
Eatonville.
The sale at the Ellsworth Farm
on Wednesday afternoon attract
ed a large crowd from all over the
territory. All the livestock, in
GLIDING poultry, il is reported,
brought good prices. There are
many rumors ahoat as to the dis
position of the farm, but as yet
nothing tangible has been given
out.
Rev. and Mrs. 4. II. Gehert re
turned on Tuesday afternoon from
Everett, where they were called
on account of the death Of Rev.
Gcber, s father, who passed away
at the Seattle General Hospital OH
Saturday. While not entirely I'M
expected, his death leaves a va
cancy that cannot be filled-the
family circle is broken. The be-
reaved family have the sincere
sympathy of this community in
their great loss.
Mrs. Il. A. Stephenson of Seattle
gave an inspiring talk last Sunday
morning in the NJ. L. church, the
occasion being the 50th anniver-
sary of the Woman S Foreign Mis-
sionary Society. The local society
had charge of the morning hour of
service, and the speaker was intro
duced as one of the pioneers who
had blazed the way nj the mission
field for the past forty years. Mrs,
Stephenson held the close atten-
ton of her audience from her
opening remarks until the close as
she drew word pictures of the dis
tress in many darkened lands and
the pressing need of funds 20 car
ry the Gospel to China. India, At
RIGA, and the islands of the sea.
A generous response was made to
the appeal for money.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-27

For Sale-About 300 fence posts,
Zoe each. S. A. Parker, Port
age. 0-23-4
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-27

For Sale-Two thoroughbred Du-
roe Red Jersey brood sowS; also
some young pigs. John Turquette,
: blocks west of Burton high
school. -
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-27

For Sale-Good buggy, $l5. Good
single harness, $l5. Both To-
gether, $25. h. Thurston, Vashon.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-27

For Sale = Chalk's Early Jewel
tomato plants. Ready May to
ID. Let us book your orders now.
Phone or write today, Fir Tree
Farm, inc, Portage, Wash. 23-4
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-27

For Sale-Rose Comb White Wy
andotte eggs, $l.25 per setting,
parcel post, prepaid. Geo. Shef-
field, Burton. Phone Red S92. -
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-27

Wanted = Farmers TO improve
their stock by breeding their
scws to my Reg. o. |. C. boar.
Don't look at the service fee, but
at the best individual. If not con
venient to come here. my little
Ford will call, no matter where
you reside. Improve your herd
with good Mood. n. Hoshi, wash
on Garden Co, Vashon. Phone
722. -
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-27

Mrs. II. p. Waldron and son
Lloyd went to Seattle on Wednes-
day for II short visit. Lloyd has re-
ceived his discharge and expects
to find employment in the city.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-27

For Sale-Sash bars, l12x2 in, u
tt. long. Painted, in good shape;
also several thousand ? and 2E in.
flower pots. o. Il. Ramquist, Cove
20tf
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-27

Il. Il. Deyo is laid up with a
severely bruised leg, caused by a
log rolling on him while working
at Stems mill.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-27

For Sale kinds seed potatoes:
Early Rose, Early Harvest, and
Uncle Sam and Green Mountain.
$3.50 per 100 lbs. 4. o. Rindal, at
Cove. l9tf.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-27


You can get Tanlac at Garvin Z
81 90.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-27

G. j. Hendricks returned on
Monday from "A visit in Tacoma.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-27

For shingles see w. V. Covey
Vashon. The quality and price i,
right. Phone 223.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-27

Mr.. and Mrs. George Maloney
motorcd TO Seattle on Monday.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-27

Leon Barnes was "A week end
visitor at the Island home.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-27

Mrs. G. w. Blekkink, Mrs. David
Oastlcr and Mrs. II. A. Stanley at.
tended meeting Of the Presbyte.
rial at the University church, Sc
attic, last Thursday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-29
WONDERS Of A
DEAD PAST ACE
Startling Figures of Ami
mails That Lived Before
Man Came Here.

Never in the history OF living man
has there been shown such q wonder
ful display Of animal life as is dis
closed in The Ghost Of slumber
Mountain" the superfeature picture
shown at the AIhambra theater today.
This marvellous picture was made by
Maj. Dawley. late OF the United States
army, and a scientist OF national repu-
tation. The strangest beasts known
TO zoology are shown on the screen.
and the opportunity that comes pos
sibly only once in the lifetime OF man
is given the reader to see these crea-
lures No circus, menagerie or zoo
has their counterpart The truthful
ness Of the existence Of these animals
Is vouched for by the leading scien-
fists Of the world can you imagine
an animal that makes an elephant
pigmy in comparison, whose lower
jaw supported 400 teeth, whose hind
leg from the knee down is nine feetZ
The vertebrate Of this animal were
four and one-half feet thick. exceed
ing in dimensions those of the whale.
Take the BrontOsaurus. or "thun-
der lizard" as an example IN
the handbook Of animals OF the
Past" issued by the American Mu-
scum Of Natural History, the state
ment is made that this animal. be
meath whose mighty tread the earth
shook" and his kindred were from
90 70 60 feet long and ten to Il feet
high, their thigh bones five to six
feet in length This animal is shown
in The Ghost Of Slumber Mountains"
and is only one of the many big thrills
this picture disclOses- The animals
Maj. Dawley has picturized are not
creatures Of imagination They lived
and are vouched for by the ablest au-
thorities Of the present day How he
pictured them is the one mystery that
is not disclosed Sufficient It is that
we are enabled to tear aside the veil
that hides a million or more years ago
and bring those days TO the present
moment
The AIhambra will also show "A
Clouded Name" a superfeature star
ring John Lowell. Corinne Uzen and
Keller.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-29
POLICE RECOVER
STOLEN BOOTY
Two Youths Held in Con
nection With Thefts
in Homes.

Following the arrest Of two youths
Thursday night by the police at Lee
street and Magoffin avenue, a guam
tity Of silverware. 5ewelry and other
articles was found hidden in the
brush near the street The boys. who
gave the names Of Alfredo Carmona
and Luis Morales. at the police sta
ton. tried to hide IN the brush when
they saw the police approaching.
Most Of the articles recovered have
been identified at city detective
headquarters as stolen property.
A watch was identified as having
been stolen from the residence Of
Mrs C. A Stewart, 1911 East Boule-
ward, Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Stew
art heard some one enter her home.
but thought Il was her husband When
she looked in the front room she
found two boys gathering up NUM-
Der Of valuable articles. She fright
eued the boys away. but. while they
dropped most OF their booty. they es-
capped with several articles.
Also included in the list Of recov-
cred articles was some silverware and
a wrist watch identified as having
been stolen from the residence Of J
7. Fletcher, 1113 Grama street. on
Thursday afternoon.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-29
ADJUSTMENTS
n1nnrn1I a lNeT llseIIeIL a711Iali11i
ELLANAY-TO1I MOORE.

Tom Moore. the handsome. genial
1ikabIe chap with the smile that never
wears out, viii be seen at the Ellsnay
theater today and tomorrow in Basil
Kings tremendous story Of deep hu-
man interest The City OF Comrades"
This story is based on the motto
that "a man may be down. but he is
never out" and in this story it is
shown that he is never out while
rades.
You viii see Tom Moore IN a sur
prising new dramatic role and you
viii see him IN a picture spleudly pro-
duced and OF deep, gripping. intense
human interest
See The City Of Comrades at the
Ellanay either today or tomorrow
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-29
wIGwAM-PRIsCILLA DEAN.

Dainty Priscilla Dean. the best por-
trayer Of female crooks on the screen.
viii be seen at the WigWam today for
the last time in a silk Lined Bur
glar." one Of Jack Boyle's famous
Boston Blackie" stories. Boyle is the
best writer Of underworld stories in
the country and he Is said to have
gotten his stories from his own per-
sonal experiences
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-29

The best bill in the movies today
will be shown at the Biiou-a new
Fox feature starring Albert Ray and
Elinor Fair, a Poppy comedy, showing
some very pretty girls. and the Uni
versal Current Events reel, with the
Fort Bliss boys in New Mexico on a
hike. All are new
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-29

Council Bluffs. Ia. Aug. zs.-Fed-
sral Judge Walter L Smith, Of the
,ircuit coutr OF appeals, former con-
gresham, was taken to a hospital
Thursday. following a general break
iown and stroke Of facial paralysis.