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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-04-28

general Of the International Old In
| dian Trails Association" and he was
accompanied by another man whom he
called jim. The entire name seemed
to be R. j. James.
A request was made II sg the Com
tmercal Club call a meetjrg tnat the
{ ub might officially receive tire pre-
sentation of the most wonderful high
way, which covered a route of scenic
splendor from ocean to ocean and
connected all the now established
highways.
At the club room Nh Valrez de
livered an extended talk on good
roads and the history of the good
roads movement in America. Then he
launced out upon the old Indian
trails highway and explained that
1--WE" had been Is months working
on the proposition and that the road
was completed through Florida, Geor-
gia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas,
touching the southwest corner of Mis-
souri,, entering Kansas at Galena, go
ing to independence, thence passing
diagonally through the state and leav-
ing Kansas at point between Oberln
and Cedar Bluffs. As originally
planned it was to go through Wichita
and Hutchinson, but when at Oberlin
they announced that the line had been
changed and they were passing
through Emporia, Junction City Clay
Center, Concordia, Osborne, Phillips
burg, Norton, Norcatur and Oberlin.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-04-28
NEW WALLINGFORD HAD
A "GREAT" ROAD PLAN
Promoter of Miami Vancouver High,
way" Missing.

Oberlin, Kan, April 23.-What is
believed by members Of the Oberlin
Commercial Club and other business
men and citizens of Oberlin as well
as other towns of Northwestern Kan
sas to be a very artful scheme, with
thousands in it for the promoters, met
a sudden obstruction here today when
the sheriff received a telegram to ar
rest the promoter, C. w. Valrez, who
seems to have disappeared over night.
The plan has to do with the promo
ton by Valrez and others of pro-
posed motor car highway from Miami,
Fla, to Vancouver, B. C. For several
months the commercial clubs and
mayors of the towns through Central
and Western Kansas have been receiv-
ing letters stating that a highway to
be known as the International Old In
dian Trails was to pass through their
towns, and that the pathfnding COM
mittee would call shortly.
1--WE Have With Us Tonight
About two weeks ago two men came
to Oberlin to consult with the Off
GERS of the Oberlin Commercial Club
One of the men gave the name of
Chester Wilmington Valrez, director
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-04-28
WHERE IS
OUR MONEY?
Chester Wilmington Valrez, Director
General In Old Indian Trail Assoc
citation i.ooiss Like A Fakes sr

On the 18th day of last December
Dr.. p. W. Rowland and another man
appeared in the Eagle office and the
Editor was introduced to the strang-
er by Dr.. Rowland. The stranger
was connected with the Old Indian
Trails, or at least he represented
himself as such He stated that he
or his association proposed posting
the road through this county and that
the membership funds We're to pay
for such posting. He also stated
that the money would remain in the
Bank of Oxford until the work was
done, that is, until the roads were
posted.
OF course, we are always ready to
help good cause, so we "signed
for a membership" the money to re-
main in the local bank until the
work was done.
Now comes the story that he is a
fake.
Now, we would Ike to know if that
money is yet in the Bank of Oxford :?
1t should be. If it is, well and good,
but if it is not, it should be.
Here is the story, read it:
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-04-28
"Sign on the Dotted Line"

After a very flowe1y speech and
some very funny stories, Mr.. Valrez
asked the club to subscribe for so
memberships in the Old Indian Trails
Association at $5 a membership, to
be paid Immediately.
| The club hesitated. He advised them
that Norton had paid $3.50 and that
OberIin's quota of $3.50 was a mere
bagatele as compared to the value Of
tn eroad; that Mr.. James was gratui-
tously helping the towns fix up the
camping sites to accommodate the
caravan of tourists that were sure to
be along promptly, and that Mr.. James
had built a fine Dutch oven at the
Norcatus camp site, and that Norca-
tur had paid in cash the quota of 500
and more of the same tenor. But al
ways with the emphasis on "pay
now"
The club agreed to pay providing
the road came through and proved up
to expectations, and proposed to put
the money in the bank. Mr. Valrez
declined that proposition.
The hour being late and the Com
mercial Club wishing to investigate,
the meeting adjourned Telephone and
telegram messages to various towns
raised more suspicious.
The Commercial Club began playing
for time, and Mr.. Valrez went back to
Norton and some other towns to
bring up the rest of the delegation.
Last Monday q committee of the club
met with Valrez, and while they had
nothing definite to base it on, refused
to pay any money until definite re-
suits were had It was learned Nor
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-04-28
SUNDAY IS MOTHERS DAY

ton had acted in the same manner.
Pressed as to where he lived, Eahez
admitted he was a wanderer but in
sisted he had a great idea; that while
not building highway, but using
present marked highways, he was sell
ing memberships through Kansas to
finance himself and his men, and he
needed the money "now." When the
club would not "pay now" Mr.. Valrez
declared he would take his highway
elsewhere and left hurrieAly OF the
train.
A telegram from Sheriff ~. r.
Troutman. Montgomery County. was
received this morning by the sheriff
of Decatur County, saying:
Owe hold state warrant for Chester
Wilmington Valrez. He is promoter
for the Old Indian Trails Associa-
ton. You can find out of CONNER
cial Club or Merchants Association.
Arrest, hold and wire at our ex-
pense"
The people at Oberlin wonder
whether Florida and the intermediate
states were as thoroughly worked as
Kansas, and whether all te Kansas
towns named contributed their pro
rata for the wonderful scenic high
way Of America.
His A Lucrative Profession.
The pro rata asked for Norton, Nor
catur and Oberlin was $500, Later in
yestigations showed Valrez sold con-
cessions to restaurants and garages,
assigning them the titles of official
garage" official cafe" etc. All told,
he seems to have planned to collect
800 to $1,000 from each town visited.
At latest reports today Valrez had
not been arrested. He was last seen
at Norton yesterday
The sheriffs Of five counties are
searching for him His stationery
bore the imprint: Executive Offices,
Carl Leon Hotel, Independence,
Kan"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-04-28

irving at D'Lo hospital
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-04-28
BARGAIN OF A LIFETIME.

We have near this town, a fine,
Kimball organ, condition good as
new. To save shipping expense will
sacrifice for balance of mortgage.
Write W. W. Kimball Co., Collection
Dept, Chicago, H. April 28-2tp.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-04-28

LET-Us paint and repair your roof;
first class work. We put on new
roofs. Write or wire US. Mcdonald
& Martin, Holly Springs, Miss. April
21-2S-P.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-04-28

Europe can not understand the Am
erican point of view. But that is not
surprising. We are unable even to
locate a European point.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-04-28

Japan may entertain peaceful in
tentions toward us, but her military
activity would indicate that she is
getting ready to make naughty faces
at some one.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-04-28
CAMP GROUND EXPENSE FUND.

In order that we place the camp
ground upon a sanitary basis, we
must necessarily have a fund from
which to draw to meet these ex-
penses. We are therefore asking for
free will offerings. All monies will
be placed in the Bank of Oxford to
the credit of the Oxford Camp
Ground and if not used be returned
in due time to the donor.
All names and donations will be
recorded in the Camp Ground Record
Book and safely kept by the secre-
tary
This money will be used to repair
tabernacle and preachers tent, to
concrete springs and to build sanitary
toilets and for any other incidental
expense necessary. We want five
hundred dollars and if our friends at
home and abroad will rally to us we
will secure it without any trouble
whatever, and the blessings of God
will be visited upon everyone who
gives to this splendid cause for the
sole purpose of helping humanity and
glorifyipg our Heavenly Father. God
always honors those who honor him.
So let US have your names and do
nations friends as quickly as possible
so we may hasten our plans and be-
gin work. Names and donations will
be published in the Eagle" each
week. We have band of Christians
praying that this our last effort to
build up the old Camp Ground will
not prove futile.
Let's see how fast we can make
this fund grow. Add something
friend for the sake of that sanity
father or mother who found their
Bethel on these sacred grounds. God
help us all to do our full part. Cash
on hand in Bank of Oxford :. S 981
Mrs. A. F. Galloway ...... 1000
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-04-28

When showing off before your
friends you should avoid talking in
millions. The modern world has
little use for a piker.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-04-28

The man with a million is truly to
be pitied He has some genuine
friends, but is never able to tell them
from the false.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-04-28

Jackson, Miss, April 21.-Although
the monster petition of $4,000 names,
asking for a special session of the
state Legislature to devise ONE
means of solving the present fire in
surance problem, was presented to
Gov. Lee NJ. Russell this afternoon,
there was no formal action taken in
view of the fact that a committee
representing the agents, has been
named to furnish the chief executive
certain information which he asked.
This conference will be held between
the governor and the committee as
soon as the latter is able to compile
and present the information to Gov.
Russell.
While no definite conclusion was
reached in the presentation meeting,
the governor clearly and explicitly
stated that he would not call the spe-
cial session, unless the requested in
formation was given. This will be
done by the committee representing
the Mississippi Association of Insur
ance Agents.
TIL epecific information desired by
the governor is:
"As to whether there is lack of
insurance in Mississippi.
The names of property owners in
such need.
The authenticity of the signatures,
"As to whether requested legisla
ton would in any wise inter
fere with the present litigation
against the retired companies.
Whether any assurances could be
gwen that the companies wotad return
to the state and resume business"
The governor stated ne desired this
information sin writing and also
said that he did not favor calling a
session unless assured that a sat
i-fctory law can be framed and quick
iy passed.
The hearing was attended by more
than one hundred representative bust
ness men, local insurance agents and
men of various professions and occu-
pations. The petition was presented
on behalf of the delegation by Presi-
dent H. H. Weir, of the Mississippi
State Federation of Labor, who stat
ed that he was acting in behalf Of the
citizens, who requested that there be
some remedy by which the situat'"H
could be remedied. This cure, said
Nr. Weir, lay alone in the hands OF
the governor. There was, he said, no
efforts whatever to dictate to the
courts or to any officer. Answering
a question from the governor, Mr..
Weir stated he represented the Fed
Grafton of Labor in the matter under
authority of a resolution of that
body.
When the meeting was Called to or
der, Gov. Russell was elected chair
mn, with authoritr to conduct the
proceedigs. After Mr.. Weir had pre-
sented the petition the governor
arose and explained his position and
submitted certain conditions and re-
quests for which he indicated must
be satisfactorily compiled with before
he could consider calling the session.
He said:
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-04-28
Wants Names of All Denied Insuranc,

Wants Names of All Denied Insurance
Il want you to file with me, either
today or Immediately, a list of those
men who are unable to get insurance
in reliable companies who live in Mis-
sissippi today. In other words, |
want to know some reason why oyu
are calling for this special session,
and I want to know in specific cases
of the men and the amount. There
fore. unless we have some people who
cannot get reliable insurance, I do
not know that you have any case.
That is the first proposition. | want
YOU to file list Of every man in
Mississippi, and you are organized
well enough to do that want you
to file list of all those persons who
have been unable after diligent eff
forts to get insurance in Mississippi.
Then I viii have on exact concrete
set Of facts.
IT want to know now this body
this afternoon stands with reference
to the suits the revenue agent has
filed against this great number OF cor
porations. would like for you to put
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-10-14

The Vashon-Maury Rifle Club
held a rapid fire shoot on their
grounds last Saturday, at which
time Col. Harmcling made 81
and 10 bulls eyes and Frank
Kngsbury IS with II bulls eyes
out of possible hundred. Mr..
Mccarthy scored 6S while Bert
Stanley made Ct.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-10-14
Vocal N<SW2S

Notice will be found elsewhere
Of the sale of household goods
by A. J. Tice Of Bur,on next
Tuesday afternoon. Mr.. Ticc is
leaving the island having bought
a farm in Snohomish county be-
tween Edmonds and Everett.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-10-14

For SALE-l9lS Ford rodstcr
in good mechanical condition,
equipped with very good tires,
large express body for use on
rear and many accessories. G. B..
Taylor, Vashon, Wash, Phone
Red 902. tf.JO.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-10-14

The Freshman deserve credit
and thanks for the entertainment
which they gave to the rest of
the high school last Friday after
noon. They deserve praise not
only for the good acting and
speaking but for the fact that
they are the first Of the four
classes to give their "stunt. y
The numbers given were two
sketches from "Hiawatha" and
a dramatization in pantonine of
the ballad Lord Ullin's Daugh-
ter"
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-10-14

FOR SALE-Or will trade for a
brooder stove in good condition.
7 volumes Of Home and School
reference work, almost new, Cost
$1,000. Also Victor Gramophone
with horn, some records. Cost $40.
Sell together for $25 cash or good
incubator. John Alego, Burton,
Wash. lt-50.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-10-14

1.-THE HOME OF THE DOU.
BILE SEAT AND KNEE IN
BOYS SUITS, COZ Fidelity Bldg.
(take elevator)' 18th and Broad
way, Tacoma, Wn. BOYS SUIT
SHOP.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-10-14

The physics class, by means of
the aneroid barometer, determin-
ed the elevation of the top of
the belfry. 1t was found to be
approximately 420 feet above
sea level.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-10-14

FOR SALE-Fme upright piano
in good condition. For partic-
ulars, phone evenings, Red ST..
r. w. f. Martin. tf-50
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-10-14

Friends of the Gebhert family
were much distressed by the re-
port that little Jane was suffer
ing from infantile paralysis.
While it was feared that her
sickness would terminate in that
dread disease and the family
was accordingly quarantined for
several days the attending ply
sicians finally decided that the
trouble was influenza. She is
getting along nicely at present
although she has had long sick
spell having been i'll since Labor
Day.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-10-14

FOR SALE-Full-blooded Guern-
sey COW, three years old, second
calf, fresh three months, giving 4
gallons milk at present. Gentle,
easy, persistent mixer. MIXED 10
months with first calf, healthy,
no blemishes, beautifully marked.
One Of the Winery herd. Call or
write. l mile south of Portage.
Alex L. Moore, Portage, Wn. 40
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-10-14

Mrs. Y. Hansen and Miss Helen
left Wednesday over the Mil
waukee route. for a visit with
relatives in Iowa and South Da-
kota, and will be gone for about
six weeks.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-10-14

FOR Quick Service and good
goods delivered at your door
just phone Black SIG. Vashon
Heights Grocery. 40
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-10-14

FOR SALE-mdustry and Chata-
quah gooseberry plants, IS. per
dozen or $25. per hundred. T. N.
Thompson, Center. 0-52
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-10-14

Bull For Service, sure breed
Nashon Dairy, "a mile north,
a mile west Vashon High school.
tf-0-52-6.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-10-14

Wanted-Cider apples at, $l2 a
ton or SOC sack delivered. Will
pay caSh--Phonc Blk 1921. 52tf
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-10-14

The receipts for the Vashon
VS.. Burton football game were
1869.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-10-14

FOR SALE-A Ford and ChevrO-
let car cheap. Frank D. Kings
bury, Phone Black S31. 40
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-10-14

The Freshman will give their
return party Friday night, Oct.
Dist at the gymnasium The
high school and alumni are in
vited.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-10-14

For sale or trade-A jersey hcir-
cr fresh six weeks, her first
calf. TO trade for stock to kill,
beef or hogs.-H. p. Babcock,
Phone Red 1873. 50.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-10-14

FOR SALE-A very good 1850
pound black mare, also 3 tons
Of hay i'll barn at NaShon, a A.
inch steel beam pillow, two horse
wagon, and two horse Excelsior
4-inch grain drill. c. b. Taylor,
Vashon, Wash, Phone Red 9O2.
81
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-10-14

Years of experience back of The
work of H. carbohydrates
and water system. Phone Rcd
81. Al
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-10-14

WANTED-To buy good second
hand canoe at reasonable price.
Paul Billingsley, Portage. 0-53
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-10-14

FOR SALE-l921 Ford touring
car in the pink Of perfection.
5000 extras. A bargain to move
quick at $40. C. +. Van Olinda.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-10-14

FOR SALE--Vetch seed, 6 cents
per pound. Rosebank Farm.
Phone Black 73l. 4t-49
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-10-14

The VaShon football team won
from Burton Friday in a close
and hard fought game. The
score at the end of the game was
6 to 0. VaShon made her only
touch down in the second quart
err. During the whole game Va
shon had the ball in Burton s ter
ritory. Only once did Burton
threaten our goal, this was an
end run when Odion almost got
away on an open field run. At
this particular moment Howard
Bridgman saved the day by
grabbing him by the belt. There
was no outstanding star in the
game, but those who played the
most spectacular game are Roco
Ocoboe for the defensive work,
and Carl Bridgman for offensive
playing. Also Wesley Ward
quarter back, who put the pep in
the team by giving the signals
before the Burton players could
get to their feet. Wen say we
have good coach, too. Ask any
of the football players and they'd
tell you. We expect to win the
next game with Burton.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-10-14

For SaIe-Flcrnish-Giant rabbits,
5 does, 3 bucks, IS young
Phone Mrs. Morril, Red S9l. 50
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-10-14
N IG

WANTED TO BUY-White Leg
horn hens and pulletS; all ages,
all sizes. Phone Black 145. II. A.
Wise. If
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-10-14

A letter received this week
from Miss Ella Caughcy who
was called home several months
ago by the illness Of her mother
CONVEYS news that will interest
her many friends on the island,
Her mother who is almost eighty
four is in very feeble health but
her mind is as keen as it ever
was. Miss Caughey will probably
not return to the island this win
ter and we shall all sorely miss
her. She has sent volume of
Scotch songs to help out i'll the
next Burns anniversary as she
will not be here to help in person
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-10-14

The 6th grade girls are dcvcl-
oping two phases of athletics
the volley ball throwing and the
Indian Club races. In the form
cr each one is to throw the vol
ley ball a distance of A feet.
The following are three girls
who have broken the record:
Janice Deppman, 6212 feet
Lille Bailey 81 feet
Linnea Lindberg SO feet.
The Indian Club race is a little
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-10-14

George Taylor of Burton is
very proud of the result of his
exhibits at the Puyallup fair last
week, having won first prize on
the best plate Of Flemish Beauty
and Bon De Jersey pears; and
second prize on soft shell Eng
fish Walnuts.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-10-14

Waukcc route 1Or WISH Will
relatives in Iowa and South Da-
kota, and will be gone for about
six weeks.
The Kirkland family spent the
week end at their island home
Roscbank, returning to Seattle
Monday morning.
Prof. w. r. Nichols was elect
ed president Of the King County
Principals Association at a meet,
ing held in Seattle on September
first.
The Parent-Teachers Associa-
ton will hold a meeting at the
Nashon High school next Tues
day afternoon in the First grade
room. All parents of children III
the first and second grades are
especially urged to be present.
The editor left Sunday morn
ing for New Plymouth, Idaho to
look over business interests there.
Fred has had his vacation, the
boss has been on several business
trips, and so the assistant editor
and Fransu are beginning to
wonder then their turns are COM
ing.
E. E. Deyo arrived the first
of the week and is packing his
household goods preparatory to
leaving our island to make his
home in Portland. The family
left several weeks ago making
the trip overland. His residence
will be occupied by Mike Steven
son and family.
The friends of Mr.. L. c. Beall,
Sr. who are legion will be glad
of the tidings that he is much
improved although not able to
be about much except for short
walks. A community always
possesses few rare souls who
mean much more to it than the
rest of us and Grandpa Beall is
surely one of these. The trouble
often is however that we forget
to let them know how much we
really appreciate them until we
are in danger of losing them.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-10-14

FOR SALE-O. l. c. young pigs.
Vashon Garden Co., Black 722.
81
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-10-14

FOR SALE Two screen doors
very cheap. Inquire Frank
Fuller, Ellisport Wash. So
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-10-14

For Sale - Nearly new Promo
kodak, takes pictures 3X5 5, in
fine condition. Cost $4,000 sixty
days ago. Cheap at $500. Mrs.
o. Nelson, near Steen Mill. SIP
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-10-14

Prof. w. r. Nichols was elect
ed president Of the King County
Principals Association at a meet
ing held in Seattle on September
first