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New Britain herald., 1920-09-02
Financial
NALL STREET STOCK REPORTS

Wall Street. 1880 D. Indecent saderH sucI as Rcplogle, Vanadium, |cthlehcm and U. S- Steels became bore active at midday gaining 1 to points. Sentiment was favorably snucnecd by the decline of call koney tor per cent. Rails were less Continent.
 Closo--SeIlinE for profits reduced Alna in rails and steels later. This ba partly offset by buying of cop rrs. ssfppings and utilities. The bsing was irregular. Sales approNi-
 ted 100000 shares.
 tNew York Stock Exchange quota
 bns furnished by Richter & Co.
 rmhers of the New York Stock
 Kchange).
New Britain herald., 1920-09-02
BOYS WRECKED TRAIN
Mcriden Youngsters Admitted That They Placed Stone On Track Which Derailed Express Killing Two.

Meriden, Sept. 1.-Two boys aged \ and were taken to police head quarters this forenoon by railroad detectives and upon being questioned there. admitted, according to the police. that they placed stones on the rails that wrecked a New York Springfield express train on the New Haven road at Holt's Hill, August 21. causing two deaths.
 Captain James Carroll of the rail- road police said he would take up the cases with the prosecuting attorney. The boys are Thomas and John Rychele, brothers
New Britain herald., 1920-09-02
CITY ITEMS

Victor records for September. c. L. PieNce & Co.-advt
 The New Britain Military Band will render concert at the Ncwing- ton Sanatorium Sunday free of charge, for the inmates. The program will be announced later.
 The Misses Mollie and Sophie Kall- man have returned from their vaca- tion at East Hampton, Long Island.
 Go to the opening of The Bootery Shop, 11S Main street, tomorrow. Souvenirs.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-02
TENDERED FAREWELL PARTY

A farewell party was rendered Miss Leona Lewis at her home in kensington last evening, There were about 40 Of her friends present
 Friends from Bristol, Forestville, New Britain and Berlin attended. The party was given in honor of her leav- ing next Tuesday for Northfield Seminary. Miss Lewis was the recipi- ent of many beautiful and useful gifts. Refreshments were served.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-02
HEADQUARTERS RAIDED
sim Feiners Take Loot Fron, Royal Air Force Station Near Belfast Secret Code Gone.

London. Sept. "A Sim Fein raid ing party invaded the royal air force headquarters at BaldoyIe. near Dub lin Saturday nght and carried off a large number of secret military docu- ments. including the army code and cipher used at the present time, ac- cording to the Daily Mail. It is de- clared the coup was the most daring and important since the present un- rest began. Revolvers, ammunition and field glasses also were taken
New Britain herald., 1920-09-02
INSPECT WATER BOARD.

Members of the board of water commissioners conducted an investi- Gation of properties at Shuttle Meadow reservoir and Roaring Brook this afternoon. The trip to the lake was made in city's cars under rho guidance of Chairman William B. Rossberg. Properties on the im- mediate watershed, not owned by the city, were also inspected.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-02
PERSONALS

Samuel Castle has accepted a posi- tion in the office of the Stanley Works. Marguerite Levasseur has accepted a position with the Hart and Cooley company.
 Lawrence Colon will meter Mont Lawrence Colon will enter Mont
New Britain herald., 1920-09-02
O'Brien Takes First
 Holiday in 12 Years

Michael o'Brien. employed by the board of public works superin- tendcnt of sewers, took a half holiday yesterday afternoon for the first time in l2 years, according to fellow employees of that department. MT. OFBrien's record of service is one of the best on the city's roster.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-02
Longshoremen Clash
 In North River Riot

New York, Sept. 2.-More than 2,00O white and negro longshoremen engaged in a pitched battle at pier No. 50, North River. tod ay, which re- quired police reserves from virtually all precinct stations along the water front to quell. Traffic was suspende ed for an hour in the Sicminity.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-02
ROOSEVELT. N. T.. NEARLY
 DOUBLES ITS POPITaTYnN

Washington. Sept. 2.-Census for state of Washington, 1.s5s,31e; in- crease 214.626, or 1S.S |per cent. spokane county. Wash, containinz Spokane 141,2s9. increase 1885. or IA per cent. Roosevelt, N. J.. 11.o47. increase 5,261, or e0.s per cent
New Britain herald., 1920-09-02
TO SAIL FOR ITALY.

Peter PierIeomi and Ieenio Zu- ca ronikwill set sail for a trip to Italy in a Aort time. accompanied with their respective families. Both men have been in the employ of the city sewer department. They plan to visit their old homes. and then will remain for several months.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-02
PROTEST MACSWINEY ACT.
Loyal Coalition of Boston Tells Col
 by That It Is None of Our Rus;pess

Boston, Sept. 2.-The loyal coali tion of which Demarest Lloyd is pres ldent today sent to Secretary of State Colby a telegraphic protest against lntercession in the case of Terence MacSwiney. lord mayor of Cork. '.The starvation from which he is suffering is self-inf1icted. The case is not in any sense proper concern of the government of the United States inc protest said
New Britain herald., 1920-09-02
ENVOY TO VATICAN.
Turkey Announces That It Will Be
 Represented at Rome.

Constantinople, Sept. 1. (By The Associated Press) Turkey will send q minister to the Vatican, it was an- nounced here today. This is the first time Islam has affiliated with Christendom.
 The sultan initiated the step as a mark of gratitude for tho Pope's fnan- eial and other aid to Turkish war
New Britain herald., 1920-09-02
MACSWINEY VERY WEAK

London. Sept. 2.-Lord Mayor Ter ence MacSwiney of Cork was report ed to be very much weaker this morn ing but despite his rapid failing was still bright A sudden weakness de- veloped~ during the night but this was somewhat offset by the two hours of fitful sleep.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-02
CARD OF THANKS.

I wish to express my appreciation for Kindness and sympathy shown at the time of sickness and death of my wife Sarah Distin. I am also thank full for floral contributions.
 FRED DISTIN
New Britain herald., 1920-09-02
GROTTO MINSTREL TROUPE

Tonight at o'clock in the Masonic rooms in City Hall, a meeting of the AZiz Grotto minstrel troupe to be pre- scented October II, 12 and 13. will be held. The committee will organize and begin arrangements for early re- hearSalS.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-02
SPECIAL NOTICE

Anyone wishing to go to the outing to Ocean Beach, New London, Sum- day. September 5th, may do so by calling phone 25203. Tickets limited. Round trip s1.75.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-02
LOCAL STOCK
 MARKET TODAY

lrurrNhsd by Richter and co.. Stanley n. Eddy. ManaEerl
New Britain herald., 1920-09-02
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION

FOR SALE-191S Overland six-cylin-' der sedan. Apply Russell P. Taber,
 Inc. 10 Chestnut St. 92-1w
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-03-11
Launching of the ELLA A. F"

A very successful launching
took place on Tuesday morning at
Z % when Mrs A. Poison, with an
armful of beautiful crimson roses
broke the bottle of champagne on
the bow of the ship, naming it the
Ella A. The vessel glided very
gracefully down the cradle into
the bay and was a beautiful pie
ture with ali her colors flying.
She Aoated along toward the S. S.
verona which was in waiting
and ready to tow her back to the
wharf where the finishing touches
will be applied. In the christening
party were Mr.. ana Mrs. Poison Of
the Sound Navigation Company,
Capt. Olson, who is master of the
vessel, and Mrs. Olson. and sever
al ladies and gentlemen connected
with the company.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-03-11
A PLEASANT SOCIAL EVENT

Mr.. and Mrs. +, W. Bibbins
entertained the Tipi Oakhe Club,
Saturday evening, Feb. 9th, at
their home at Quartermaster in
honor of Mr.. and Mrs, Kerl, who
are leaving the Island, and will
make their home in Seattle.
An exquisite picture, painted
by the hostess, and framed by
members and friends of the Club,
was presented to Mr.. and Mrs.
Kerl as token of high esteem
and good will, coupled with re.
grets at losing such wholesome
members from the Club.
Miss Jones presented the gift
with a few well chosen words,
expressing so well the sincere
good wishes of host of friends.
The house was decorated with
jardinieres and vases of huckle-
berry and pussy willow.
Refreshments We're served at
II 30; cards were played at nine
tables, Mr.. o. S. Van Olinda and
Mrs. Kerl winning first prizes.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-03-11
BURTON


The Il. w. Wilbur family of Par
adise Valley are now occupying
the Miller house on Burton beach.
They moved in this week.
A number of Burtonites wit
messed the launching of the ship
Ella 4" from the Dockton ship
yard On Tuesday morning,
The Tonneson orchard property
has been leased TO Mr.. John
Knowles OF Tacoma, who moved
his family and goods over on Sat
urday. Mr.. Knowles is "a carpen-
ter.
AT the school election last Sat
urday, W, G. Whitfield was elect
ed to serve ON the school board for
three years, and 2. NJ. Armbruster
of Newport for a term Of two
years.
Five eighth-graders from Center
school are now attending the Bur
ton grammar school under the SUI
peryision of Prof. f. c ,Leathers.
The high school bus brings them
with the high school students.
Mrs. IL. Bigelow and little
granddaughter LOIS left on Tues
day for Snohomish, where she will
care for her daughter, Mrs. Rich
eson, who has been i'll for some
time.
Mr.. Alex Smith arrived Friday
from Hammill, South Dakota, and
stepped into the home of his sis
ter, Mrs. f. c. Heilge, as though
he had been gene two weeks in
stead of two years, His former
Burton friends are glad to know
that he has come to stay this time.
During the fire on Tuesday
might which destroyed Brown S
store, the meat market and Jack
son S cottage, valiant service was
rendered by Don II. Green, c. 0.
Pointer and George wye, who
were on the roof of Whitfield s
house sweeping cinders of. while
the heat was almost unbearable,
and using the hose, which saved
the building. If Whitfeld's house
had burned, the two store build
mgs could not have been saved,
and most of the town would have
gone. The old hose and buckets
that had been stored for several
years under Woodman Hall, We're
invaluable in fighting the fire.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-03-11

Later in the evening a second
surprise brought nelghbors and
relatives, with basket lunch. Five
hundred was played until late
hour then lunch was served.
Everyone had a good time and
departed with best wishes.
The Camulos Club met with
Mrs. lIibble on March 9th. The at
tendance was small on account Of
a number being i'll. After the bus
mess session Mrs. Wise read pa
per on Fear, which was very
good. A delicious lunch was sery.
ed by the hostess. The Club will
meet in two weeks with Mrs, Clay
ton Williams. The previous meet
ing was held at the home of Mrs.
Martin Sorlie. Owing to the small
a short business meet.
ing was held, followed by a social
hour which all enjoyed. The host
ess served delicious lunch.
The Rebekah Lodge met Tues
day evening and initiated seven
candidates. 1t was planned TO
have the Tacoma drill team come
over and put the work on, but at
the last minute word was sent
that so many of the members were
i'll that they could not come. In
the midst Of the meeting word
was brought Of the fire at Burton,
which took all our brothers, but,
nevertheless the candidates re-
ceived their degree, after which a
lunch was served downstairs. The
new members are the Misses Gil.
bert, Swanson and Brown; Mes
danes Allison and Bridgman and
MesSrs. Tjomsland and Bridgman,
The next meeting will be on Mar.
23rd.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-03-11
A DESTRUCTIVE FIRE
Large Property Loss at Burton
THREE BUILDINGS BURNED TOTAL Loss
HEROIC WORK FIGHTING FLAMES

\ fire at Burton ON Tuesday
evening about s 30 wiped ont three
buildings, including the entire con
tents of one. the meat market.
How the fire started is still a mys-
terry. RumorS as 10 the origin there
are plenty, such as spontaneous
combustion or defective wiring,
but mp to this time hesc are only
conjectures.
The buildings occupied as a groc-
cry ard a meat marhtI are thC
property of Mr., NJ. O. Brown, who
formerly was in business hcrc, hut
is noW IN Oaklaui. Cal. The small
dwelling VIZ, th" properly OF Mr..
jackson, and was occupied by lImr-
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-03-11

old Schaefer, who succeeded in
saving most of his household eff
tects, The buildings, it is reported,
wa nsure4 but not The contents.
Mr.. Morrissey, the butcher, esti-
mates his loss a; from $500 TO 500.
Mr.. Gleason, the grocer succeeded
in saving a part Of his stock.
Heaps of ashes and debris are all
that remain to mark the site of the
buildings.
Fortunately there was very little
wind, and a rain during the after
noon made conditions favorable
for the heroic iire-iighters who
worked untiringly to save adjoin-
ing buildings, and succeeded.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-03-11
CENTER

Miss Swanson spent the week
end III Seattle with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hansen of Seattle
enjoyed a week end visit with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j, Hansen.
Mr., and Mrs. j. Therkelsen eel
ebrated their fortieth wedding an
.niyersary last week with a dinner.
Mrs. Newcom of Bremerton has
been spending a few days on the
island visiting Mrs. Hearst.
Mr.. Hendriclsson was over last
week TO plant clover. He expects
to move back to the Island soon.
Mrs. NJ. L. Morgan of Seattle
spent few days with her mother
while conyalescing from ain attack
of the flu.
Mr.. Wilbur and family are
moving to Burton this week, and
Mr. Dowd and family are moving
to the home place.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. NJ. Winery
left on Monday for Seattle, and
later will so east. They expect 10
be absent year or more.
The eighth grade pupils of Cen
ter are now attending the Burton
grade school, leaving three grades
for the two Center teachers, as
Miss Hill eliminated the sixth the
first of the year.
Mrs. Clayton Williams enter
tanned at dinner Sunday, Mrs.
b. J. Wylde, Mrs. Cynthia
Williams, Mrs. w. II. Palmateer,
and Mrs. II. f. Davis and daught-
ers. The dinner was in honor of
Mrs. Palmateer birthday.
Mrs. b. J. Wilde was pleasantly
surprised last Wednesday, when
two old friends, Mrs. Spencer and
Miss Luther of Seattle. came
to help celebrate her birthday.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-03-11
Baptist Church
Sunday, Mar. IA.

HOO a. m.-Sermon: "The Seal
of the Spirit. "
7;30 p. m.-''The Wage of Sin.
On the following Sunday even
ing companion sermon will fol-
low on the theme, "The Free Gift
of Life. "
The Rev. T. S. Frctz will be the
speaker.
A girls chorus will lead the
singing at the morning service,
and a special choir has been or
ganized to sing at the evening
service. All are welcome.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-03-11
PORTAGE

Mr.. Wade Hazelhurst spent the
week end at home.
Mr. A. J. Marsh was business
visitor in Seattle on Monday.
Miss jeanette Fenton spent the
week end with the home folks,
Mrs. L. NJ. iIazelhurst and Mrs.
l.. c. Whaite were visitors in Sc
attic ON Friday.
Mr.. d. G. Fenton, deputy asses
sor, was in Seattle on business the
first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. N. Harrison
We're visitors in Tacoma over Sat
urday and Sunday.
Mr.. Ed HARRISON has his tire
repair shop completed and is now
ready for business.
Mrs. }. l.. Masterson has been
confined to her bed for the past
week, but is much improved at
this time.
Mrs. Innis Hopkins of Vancouv-
er, B. G., is spending the week
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
r. w. II Martin.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. X. p. Malone
and children have returned to
their summer home here after a
week S absence in Seattle.
Mrs. L. NJ. Knott is spending a
few weeks at her home here, over
seeing some improvements that
are being made on the place.
Al Kellogg, prompt auto service.
Day and night. Phone Black S32,
Portage. II
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-03-11
DOCKTON

a 4
Rev. Harry Earle was dinner
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. B. f. Sean.
Ion on Sunday.
The canneIy tender Betty" is
undergoing extensive repairs at
Stuckey's ways.
Mr.. and Mrs. Potts are the proud
parents of a little son, who came
to their home on Saturday, March
9th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stenberg and fam
lily attended church in Tacoma on
Sunday and visited friends dur
ing the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stero and family
of Tacoma and Miss lnga Nylund
of Puyallup We're guests at the j.
Swanson home on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Botieh are re.
ceiying congratulations over the
birth Of son, who arrived at their
home ON Saturday, March 9th.
Mr., Carl johnson has sold his
home here TO Mr.. Mattson of Ore
gon, and will move to Bellingham
with his family, where he has a
fine position.
Mrs. w. S. Bentley OF Burton
spent the week end with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Il. Turnbull,
who are now located al the Dry
Dock Hotel.
Mr.. Halsan and Mr.. lnar Nilsen
left for Seattle on Sunday and
will sail on the S. $. jefferson on
Wednesday for Alaska where they
have employment at the Dundas
Bay Cannery for the season.
The young people Of Dockton
will give an entertainment at the
schoolhouse this Saturday, March
18th, honoring the young people
of Burton, who will be their
guests for the evening,
The following party went to
Tacoma on Saturday afternoon
for little recreation; Mr.. aud
Mrs. X. Andersen, Mr.. and Mrs.
Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Ii. larsen
and daughter, Miss Anne Larsen,
They returned on the midnight
boat.
News has reached Dockton of
the marriage of Miss Esther Pc
tersen, on Saturday, March 6, at
her home in Seattle. Miss Peter
sen formerly lived in Dockton and
is the charming daughter Of Capt.
and Mrs. S. Petersen.
At the annual school election
held at the schcolhouse last Satur-
day, Mr.. c. Ruhlen was elected di-
rector for the three-year term,
succeeding Mr.. Claude Petersen.
who wished to retire. Mr.. P. r.
Wiltse was elected for one year.
The bond proposition carried: SO
there is now prospect of new
building, which is very much
needed.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-03-11
For day-old chicks call siegrist
Hatchery. Phone Black 202. IL

Tacoma Exclusive Boys Suit
Shop is located at COZ Fidelity
Building. There is where the mon
ey is saved. Special features:
Double Seat and Knees in every
Suit, making them last twice as
long. II
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-03-11

At cost of nearly two and one
half million dollars, eight counties
of the Inland Empire will build
approximately $50 miles of perma-
ncnt highways this year.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-03-11

Senator Borah was right when
lie told his Republican colleagues
that it is by the present congress
and not by the rhetoric of an I'M
official committee that his party
will be Judged in the coming cam
paign.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-03-11

Mothers pension laws, designed
to make it possible for widowed
to give their children an
education, are now in force in 80
states, Alaska and Hawaii.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-03-11

1t is reported that during the
summer the Great North
ern Ry viii build two hotels at
Lake Chelan.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-03-11
G. o V e

Mr.. A. H. johnson was in the
city last week to consult a doctor.
His cold stays by him pretty close,
Mrs. E. Eden has been having a
tussle with the flu. She managed
to keep on her feet. Such a
pesky cold--she never had the like
before" she said. Her daughter
For q business education inves-
tigate Success Business School,
Seattle, Wash.
Expert sawfling at Rendall's.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-03-11
CHANGES IN DIRECTORY

Make the following changes in
your telephone directory:
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-03-11

Read the advertisements first.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-03-11
Removals
Change in Numbers

Neolin soles at Kendall Is repair
shop, Portage. Phone Red 1151.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-03-11

Al Kellogg, prompt auto service.
Day and night. Phone Black S32,
Portage. II
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-03-11

i. Kisyik has recently complet-
ed commodious poultry house.
Vale.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-09-16
"Jingling' Brothers Show to Appear at Y

Jingling Brothers circus is sched. uied for performance in Bisbee on November 23rd. There will be no afternoon performance but the entire evening will be filled with the main show stunts and the side show freaks not mentioning the pop corn and the lemonade.
 Jlngling Brothers were organized last night at the Y. M. C. A. by the circus committee of the physical de- partment. Big plans were laid for a gigantic circus on the above date. This is to be an honest to goodness show, with one entire acrobatic ring, side shows, street parade, pink lemonade and white pop corn. Ad. mission charges will be nominal and the public is assured one hilarious good time.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-09-16
Local Secret Society Prepares to Initiate
 Jack Rabbit Runners

The next initiation of candidates for admission to the Jack Rabbit Runners association, secret organ ization of the men of the Junction mine, will take place on the ranch ol Bill Luke, president. Luke said that he has cleared a track among his peach vines where the rabbits will be turned loose for the candidates to pursue. Those who fail to catch a rabbit will be allowed to pick one peach each from the vines by way of consolation, but will have to wait un- til the next meeting before they will be given another chance to join the club.
 Jack Turner will be one of the can didates. Vernon McMinn will be starter and Frank Anderson and Will liam Cox will act as timers. Louis Burgess, pump oiler at the Junction, will be a guest and may be permit ted to join in the contest for admis sion.
 After the formalities rabbit bar becue will be in order. Pickles and "Bevo" will be served.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-09-16
MARY PICKFORD'S FILM
 HEART O. THE HILLS" COMES TO THE CENTRAL

Fleeing in her nightgown, Mavis Hawn. fourteen-year-old Kentucky mountain girl, evades the sheriff's posse, in Heart O. the Hills" adapt ed from the story by John Fox, Jr., starring Mary Pickford and which will be seen at the Central Theater Fri day and Saturday and Eagle Theater Sunday and Monday.
 Miss Pickford takes the role of May is who has been responsible for gath ering the night-riders for the purpose of ridding the mountains of one San ders, who Mavis believes has cheated herself and mother out of valuable coal lands. When Sanders scoffs at the night-riders and refuses to take them seriously, shots are exchanged and he is killed.
 Seeking to injure Mavis. Steve Honeycutt, who had been in league with Sanders, informs the sheriff that Mavis is responsible for the shot that killed Sanders. Mavis flees to re- treat in the mountains but yields to the request of kindly school teacher to return to the lowlands for trial.
 The prosecuting attorney has prov en, 1t seems, that Mavis is guilty and lis advising that she be hanged when suddenly the courtroom is thrown into state of turmoil and one of the most novel occurances ever seen in motion pictures takes place