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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
Interesting Histur,

Interesting Histur,
The place has an interesting history
FOR it was discovered in the year 1879
by a Spanish navigator. Several years
ago the log OF Captain Juan Rodrj-
qne2 cabrillo vs. found in a public
library at Mad. ,rin, and was sent
to our govern II proved to be
a remarkable historical document and
tells how that daring navigator sail
ing two caravals, La Vittorsa and San
salvador, came apo the island and
decided TO name il after one Of his
ships. Sebastian Vizcsino, a nots1 pilot
of the early seventeenth century. sail
ed into the sheltered Bay of Avalon on
November 2Sth, 1902 and thercupon
renaened the island for the saints
day OF his arrival and ignored the
name given by Cabrillo.
A record OF Vizcaiuo's voyage tells
wonderful stories OF the natives Of
Santa Catalina, whom he describes as
q fine sturdy race of people who dress
ed in skins, had large houses and
showed some considerable advance in
civilization. All sorts Of evidence OF
this are found in the unearthing Of
mortars, pistols, musical Instruments
and implements OF various kinds.
many OF which are found in the cam
yon OF the island. Near the sum NIT
of 2 mountain known as Black Jack
there is n ave large enough TO ac.
conlmodate several families and nearby
n small ono with evidences of smoke
on 'ts walls which seems TO indicate
tha' !. had been used ms a kitchen.
A number Of stone implements used
for cooking utensils were found in the
caves while perfectly finished mortars
we're obtained from an old quarry
near ono of tho landings.
Changed Hands Many Time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
u WOODBURY.

Verne Hudson of MarshGcld Is supuly.
ing the creamery with butter boxes.
Ohm Place, formerly of Lowell. Mass, is
working for John Morse in his saw mill
The auditors have completed auditing the
of the town.-Lcc Tcbbitts was
in town Monday on business Clifford
Tassie IS remaining with his parents for
an indefinite timo.-Frcd Thomas. who
now resides in Cabot, was lately in this
placc.-School has not been in session for
few days, but opened again Monday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
WORCESTER.

Or. y, =. Warren is located in the T.. II.
Richardson house. DR.. Warren con1es
from Warren we'll rccommcnded.--E. g.
Moore was called to Willimantic, Conn.
February 4. to attend the funeral of his
sister. Miss Nettie Moore. This is the
third death in the family in a few weeks
leaving Mr.. Moore the only survivor
Theron Hatch is visiting his sister. Mrs.
Pierce. in Richmond. for u Few
and Mrs. Frank Bado are
visiting in Hartford, Conn.-Mrs. Lucetta
aWkinS Of Morrisvillp is the guest of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12

Gloon Abbott of Newark. N. j., is visit
ing his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Abbott.-Robert Greeley of Montpelicr
Seminary was at home last week on
account of illness.-A pleasant time IL
expected at the home of George Burditt
Friday evening. when a Valentine social
is TO be hcid.-Mies Lillian Kinsman was
home from her school in Granville over
SundaY Clifford Schraycr of Milton Is
visiting at the home of the Rcv. r. II,
Crescy this wcek.-A lively game of bas-
kctball between Rochester ana Forest
dale will take place Friday night at tho
G. A.. Il. hall.-Mrs. Erskin is confined to
the house by infuenza.-Mrs. Charles
Townsend was called to Boston by
the Illness of her son.-Mr. Wood re-
turned from the Mary Fletcher hospital
this wcck.-A. G.. Fraser. superintendent
to the Kurn Uattin Home of Westmin-
stcr, is in town on business.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12

AIORETOWN

The condition of Mrs. Spear continues
about the same. She is siill confined to
her bed.-Mrs. Theron Evans. who has
been i'll. is james Abbott of Shcr-
brooke, Cam. is visiting his brother. the
Key n. Abbott. Mr.. Abbott saw active
service overseas in the World War, en-
listing in Canada.-Eldon Griffith and
Miss barbara Field of Springfield are at
the home of u. u. Grinith-Niiliam
kingsbury had a bone broken in his leg
while at work shocing an oxen. lie went
10 fieaton hospital.-kenncth Ward is ut
home. i'll with the prevailing distcmDcr.
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to the church where seats will be
served for them.
Yesterday the Rev. j. A.. Jacoutu
received n telegram from tho NJ,
Eminent Cardinal Gibbons regarding {
death of Monsignor Cloarec. The to
gram read as follows:
Baltimore, Feb. II, 1920.
Father Lacouture:
Deeply grieved at the loss of my {
fcllow-studcnt.
cardinal GIBBONS"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12

Waterman. The winner of the first prize
VIII he the representative of the school
at the Interscholastic Prize Speaking
contest. held annually ut White River
Junction during the last of February.
Mr.. H.. ". Kibby. Mrs. Thcodosia Mason
and Mrs. Sterling Sherman acted as
judges OF the contest.-Mrs. II. II. Page
of Randolph was in town "A few days last
week visiting her mother, Mrs. S. 6.
Drew, and her sister, Mrs. Charles South
worth.-Mrs. u. II. Neil of Randolph was
a Weekend guest at the home of her
daughter. Mrs. Clifford IoSlyn.
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ON THE CLASSY CHARLES

Fresh Skater-Er-aren't We acquainted?
tSuddenly comes a cropper on the hard
ice).
Young Lady gliding gracefully away)-
Wei, it's not a ong~-standing acquaint-
ance. anywaY.--BOston TRANSCRIPT.
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AN STORY

\ traveller left his umbrella in a hote
after attaching to It a card bearing
bold letters the warning: "This umbrel
belongs to a man who can deal with Il
fist "A blow of $50 pounds. Coming bao
in five minutes"
He returned to lind the umbrella gon
ana i'm its place the message: This Gu
belongs to a man who can run TWEEN
miles an hour. Isn't coming back
American Legion Weekly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12

CST off the coast OF California
Is the much visited Island OF
Santa Catalina. II contains
great national beauty and is a
part of the State OF California being
annexed 20 Los Angeles County. IT is
reached by boat from San Pedro, the
ort of Los Angeles, the starting point
oelnG about twenty-five miles from the
IVY. Al ms place a boat is taken and
one Skins over the Pacific Ocean, q
Instance of about twenty-seven miles,
spending about two hours on the little
steamer which is usually crowded
with people of all classes. for Santa
Catalina. like Atlantic City. has
snusements to suit all pocket books.
IL is usually a smooth trip but a little
blow generally sends many people TO
he'd with seasickness for the Pacific
at this point a get choppy over a
slight wind.
The island has many attractions but
he principal ones are swimming and
fishing. The bathing is poor. for there
Is little beach and what there is is peb-
bly, and rough 10 the bathers' feet.
The beach slopes rapidly and one ~
soon in deep water. but this does not
matter as nearly everyone who lives
anywhere near tho California Coast
swilns.
Tho police o' Son,a Catalina have
no objection 10 'lo abbreviated bath
in suit and tho women as well as
ultn rcar tho 'oa,' possible clothing
.NvA'n ~ 'h' vtio". To ono cominp
f~s,. HI .. .1.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
IN Intimate Sketch of This Island of Enchantment Just
Off Los Angeles The Fisherman's Paradise.
Copyright. 1919, The international Syndicate.

CST off the coast OF California
Is the much visited Island OF
Santa Catalina. II contains
great national Lno,,t, onI ;., q
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1920-12-29

Is ron want = Job try ! classified.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-10
By Elsie Endicott

asked Mary, TREMENDOUSLY. as they turn
ed toward little alcove where there
was bench behind tall palms and
ferns.
Have you seer Tom Hsldon any
where7' Mary demanded OF Mrs. Pat
terson half an hour later. "I must see
him right away
"You win. Tom. you old desri" Mary
was laughing hysteficaily while Tom
Hsidon was trying TO get her away
from people so that. nobody would
bear. Ill never can do enough for
you You blessed old thing. and just
OF times have said that you were not
worth q thing to the world Why.
you've made me happier than ever
was in all my life"
what did Dick Tyler say1 rnat's
what want to know"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-10

was entirely ignorant OF the latest
gossip, Il think that she could have
told you before she made It public.
The little cat! Well. all eau say
is that she'll rue the day she marries
Tom. A man with his rowing habits
will never settle down. Mark my
wordsi"
Dick answered her perfunctotily
and strode away. Mrs. Patterson
watched him. her faded blue eyes a
biz misty. She had little feeling Of
tnlssfvine because she had told him
about the engagement. After all. 1t
was none of her business, and she had
always liked the boy. There is one
thing certain" she said. turning TO her
interested neishbor. 'T wont send her
any wedding present that costs over
IS. That win worry her some. guess.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-10

for ! promised her a silver tea sery =
ice like gave Katie Carr, you remem.
ber."
ANY dances left for me. Mary? p
asked Dick. stopping before a radiant
young girl IN himy rose-colored tufle.
Il always save some for you, Dick,
because you are sure to be late every
where. You think more OF your work
than you do Of the girls. don't you7 2"
she questioned, smilineiy.
mo. Mary; you know better than
that" be said. quietly, and there was
sadness in his eyes that seemed to
take away part of the girls eager Joy.
Il have just heard of your engage
ment want 70 offer my good wishes.
Your happiness means more to me
than anything else Ia the world"
What-what do you mean. picxr'
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-10
Two Sisters and Pauline

before Anna watson would not have
looked at him.
Her rival was her sister. Angelica,
Angelica was dark. slim. faded. and
prided herself on being Of the literati.
She wrote pretty verses that were
sometimes printed, and she played
the piano charmingly. Angelica had
had two or three romsnces.. which had
come TO nsught. but she was not so
sentimental as one might suppose.
She had. however. made up her mind
TO marry Mr. Bradish II he asked her,
She talked il over very calmly with
Anna II was a question which Of
them would win.
So far Mr.. Bradish had been very inn
partial. II was evident that he liked
both sisters. IL was clearly 4 case
Of how happy could be with either
were tother dear charmer away .
Blu, tother dear charnrer" was never
away. The sisters were inseparable
Mr.. Bradish could never see one with
out also seeing the other.
Mr.. Bradish was large. bald. rosy
and good-humoreG lie was a widow
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-10

n-tSr plant had tripled in size since
the declaration Of war, and was grow
ing larger every day.
suddenly John leaned over ana drew
her soft little hands within his own.
Marion. dear" he began tenderly.
but he stopped abruptly az he thought
of the true state of his finances. He
could no; propose,~but Cad" he NUT
tered TO, bimself. how he wanted to-
He, looked up and Marlon's eyes
were shining like twin soft winter
stars. He read the answer he longed
to ask--but he dared not speak.
Come" he said suddenly. '1et us 90
indoors again. There" he pointed
through the lace-clad window screen,
there's Bob Davis looking his eyes
out for that promised dance with you"
She rose indifferently.
oh, Macki" called Mr.. Collins, the
millionaire munition manufacturer. as
John Mckenzie turned In the hallway
toward the smoking-rocm
AT your service, sir" Mckenzie re-
turned lightly. and they strode togeth-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-10

had eaten their hrst breakfast toketh-
err And this SILVER cake basket he had
given her upon, their frst anniver-
sary. She laid her hand caressingly
upon each old article. so rich In mem
ories to her. Then. over In the corn
er farthest from the door, as though
it we're placed there to shield 1t from
curious eyes as long as possible, the
old woman knelt beside the dearest
possession of all. 1t was little era
die, old-fashioned in design. intricate
ly carved, kept busted and shining
throughout the years by loving hands.
win himself had carved tit was 40
long years ago Their baby had lived
only a little time, but the few short
weeks IL had--lain In the cradle had
made it hallowed shrine. Always
she had knelt beside tito whisper her
prayers. She had thought never to
part with her baby's cradle. but now
Mis- Stevens, on the hill, will buy you,
know" she murmured to II. She's
a nice lady and kind; I'd rather It'd be
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-10
By Abner Anthony

"How do you know?" demanded An
ma. training her last gun OF defense,
Because he's asked me-" answered
Pauline. simply. "He asked me last
night And--and he's going TO bring
me beautiful diamond ring this even
ing And were going to be married
just as quick as he can dispose OF his
housekeeper-- I've given up my
Job to get ready-oh, girls! VIII you
help me pick outIny wedding clothes7"
Anna looked at Angelica and Angel
lea locked back at Anna.
II was Anna who spoke. After all
Il was just as well. And she preferred
that Pauline should have him rather
than Angelica. Any kind OF q hus-
band would be godsend to Pauline.
poor thing. "of course. we'll help you
pick out your things" she said brave
ly "And. what is more. Pauline--aft-
or all. We are related and you've no
body else---we'll see that you are mar
ried properly. Won't we. Angelica?"
Certainly. dear" responded Angel
lea taintiy, but generously. as always,
following her sisters lead.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-10
Making Good His Bluff

Up TO this fall John had thought he
was pretty wise old Dad. Even
though he had left all his money 10 an
untutored- -of-the ways of business
widow. But now nisgivings were be-
ginning TO pour in upon him. He had
visited the offices of his many busl-
ness scqualntances who had still kept
going regardless of the war. and the
answer to his applications for place
seemed to be unanimous. mot Just
now. old man" they told him. but
drop around in a month or so and
perhaps we can use you"
BY Jove," he exclaimed as his face
lighted up," an invitation TO Marion
Collins coming-out party But his
enthusiasm waned almost immediate
ly and he sat down ON the side of his
bed with a detected thud. He read
aloud the engraved invitation forward
ed here from his recent and more
prosperous looking address again and
again in a drab. monotonous voice.
His mind travelled quickly over his
wardrobe. No evening clothes. He
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-10

last farewsll Of her dear belong,n
before they should be gone forever
from her. They were not many. Ev-
erything but these few dearest posses
sions had gone before now, sold in the
city to buy food and fuel during the
long winter months. And now these.
too must so TO pay her overdue rent.
At least she should owe nothing when
she made the long dreaded journey to
the poor farm. The auction would
surely bring enough for the rent.
one BY one the old woman fondled
the articles collected In the front
room, waiting to/be sold. This old
armchair had been her husbands, and
for over thirty years he had taken his
rest within its capacious shelter; and
this teapot had belonged TO her mother
dear old friend. with its old-fasb-
ioned curved spout and handle; how
many cups of tea bad she poured
from 1t In all the years since 1t had
been given her on her wedding day?
From these very dishes she and Will
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-10

ter, Angelica ned to the piano and An-
ua was left to bear away the empty
tray in great chagrin. Pauline sat like
a little shadow on the edge OF the big
walnut chair,
AT 10 o'clock Pauline murmured that
she must go. urging as q timid excuse
that she had to rise at In order to be
ready for her work at 8. Mr. Bradish
also rose and offered to see her home
II was very Kind in Mr. Bradish. the
sisters thought. seeing Ia 1t compli-
mont to themselves. So they kissed
Pauline good night and put her in the
gentleman's care. Then they turned
out the light and ran 10 the window
TO see the pair 60 down the street in
the ample winter moonlight.
What mite Pauline isl" Anna re-
marked. "She scarcely reaches to his
shoulder. And what possessed her TO
wear that frumpy old black dress.
She's got a better one"
"PSullne's queer" sighed Angelica.
Living alone makes her so. sup
pose. I never saw her act queerer
than she did tonight. Nj. Bradsh
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-10

had pawn.d them only two weeks be
fore to pay Bill Mathews some of tn
lunch money he had borrowed. Then
he thought Of his cash on hand. II
was with q depressed feeling, he open
ed the dresser drawer and counted out
four lonely silver dollars. That sure
" would never buy a fall dress suit.
IL would just about take him there and
back in q taxi
"l'll go" be cried suddenly. I'll go,
by George, I'll never let anything like
that stand IN my way. Why, if old Dick
Collins ever knew l was down and out
bed despise me for fathers sake. I'll
risk it, he declared, and folding his
gold watch and chain into It's little
charnois case. he grabbed up his hat
and rushed below to the pawn shop
two squares down.
One week later the same John
dressed Immediately ip the best dress
suit/he could hire at the established
tailors. Marx and Connolly, sauntered
into the reception room at the fright OF
Mrs. Collins, Marions mother.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-10

He met most OF the guests, but Ia.
eyes searched eagerly for the coveted
one
Hello. Johnn. Mckenzie" he heard
a voice behind him say, and he turned
to encounter Marion. her face aglow
her slim little ngure sowned in soft
dlmy white creation that became her
wonderfully John thought
why. Marion" he said estatically,
congratulations. you big. grown up
lady! You're looking wonderful. Ma
rion, and. I'm surely glad 20 see you
After the nrst dance, they sauntered
out on the big rose-vined Yeranda and
he made room for himself next to her
on the rustic bench.
Johnny" she said, with cld-tiIne ia
miliarity. why have you stayed
away from us all SO long. you poor
over-worked boy?"
That's just it, he lied, so much
work. I didn't dare stop for a minute.
You l.now how this war stuff is boom
ing"
and she did Her fathers own rnu-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-10

her than any one"
There was step upon the porch
and the Widow Merrill rose hastily to
her feet. The auctioneefi" she
thought, and. choking back a sob,
stepped to the door.
But II was not wizened old Jim
Wray, who ofnciated at all May
hurst's auctions. This was an elderly.
well-dressed stranger. vino doffed his
hat and bowed with an old-time curt.
sy rs the Widow Merrill opened the
door.
II wonder II you would be so kind
a. to direct me--Mary!" cried tho
stranger suddenly. in joyful voice,
and the Widow Merrill realized that
she was in the arms OF her brother. OF
whom she had heard nothing In twen-
ty-fve years. Il stopped writing De-
cause was ashamed TO write again"
he was explaining. "Id borrowed So
much from you and VIII and II seem
ed / would never be able TO repay
you, For years I knocked about the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-10
By JoeIla johnson

er toward the little alcove.
II know It's a shame to break in on
your fun, old man. but would you mind
stepping to my room a moment I've
something I'D like TO talk over with
you"
a myriad of accusations raced
through John McKensie's head. but he
smiled automatically and accepted
: with grace.
TITS just this. In a nutshell" Rich
ard Fenmore Collins said almost i'm
mediately when he had drawn up his
chair to the desk piled high with pa
pers. you're a pretty snappy sort OF
chap. Mack. and fact is. want you in
my business. know" he hurried on
TO say, ''it's asking lot to give up
that stock business you're in. but
just look here. my boy" and he reach
ed for some dsta and began 10 60 over
the net profit receipts OF his factory.
Now then" he concluded in his
customary phrasing, how would FIVE
thousand year strike you for a be-
ginner?"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-10

or. and lived across the street with an
ancient housekeeper. He loved 10
play cards. anu when the sisters in
vited him over he came readily, Some
times, AS on this evening. be came
without being asked. Then they had
to seurry around 10 6nd the fourth
player. Usually they asked in Pauline
Porter.
Pauline Porter had a room in an sd-
joining house. She was something OF
relauon--a fourth cousin. or the
like-and being weil-to-do. they felt
called upon TO do something for her.
She was thirty-nve. rather an ordinary
little person. quiet and gentle. She
was typist. and earned enough for
her slim meals and her questionable
clothing. She had never had a lover
in her life. OF known any man.
After the second game Miss Anna
called a halt. Always there were re-
freshments at these impromptu card
parties. and while Anna was collect
ing them Angelica played the piano.
While Anna exercised the belief that
the true way to Il mans heart is
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-10

John Mckenzie fingered the lapels
Of his coat a bit spasmodicslly for
second. The shock was almost too
much. But he summoned his courage.
braced his shoulders. and with a little
throw of his head replied: ITS a go.
Mr.. Collins. but on one condition.
must have Marion as my wife"
"why-why--" Mr.. Collins was
shocked into -rrowning for q moment,
but suddenly broke into a hearty
laugh. why. old man" he said with
a slap on the younger's shoulder. ''if
the little lady is willing. 1t suits me to
a T. Then he continued. If it's go
ing to be family affair. we might con.
slider giving you a share in the bust
ness, just for luck
Just as dear old Dad always told
me-" John repeated rejoicinsly as he
held Marion in his arms a few mo-
ments later. never admit you're beat
en-. and the best will come to you. for
it,. a case of: TO him who hath shall
be given" And Marion thought so,
too.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-10
Angeliea,s ap-

through his stomach. Angelioa's ap-
peal was purely spiritual. Mr.. Bradish
>1oved music. aud was charmed by hers,
She played all her sweetest and soft
est meiodies. but In the midst of Sleg-
muud's love song Anna entered the
room hearing a tray laden With some
Of her famous sugared doughnuts and
q jug of grape juice. MIR. Bradishs
attention instantly wandered from the
music and concentrated upon the de-
licious looking doughnuts. AS for
poor little-half-dressed Pauline. she
had no idea of music, anyway, but she
could understand the satisfying possiS
bilities that lay in real food.
Come. Angelica. you've played long
enough commanded Anna. And An
gelics resumed her place at the table.
feeling that she had lost in her sis
rer's favor. The feeling grew as Mr.
Brsdish ate and praised. but when the
last cake had been consumed he lean
ed back, In his chair and asked Angel
lea TO please play that last air over
again.
with triumphant glance at her sis