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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-07-07
The Tacoma Auto Race

record this week the Tacoma speedway for
automobile speeding In the 250mle which by Jimmie
Murphy record of average of 96 miles hour made
This beats Millions last record the Of 964 miles
by than mile hour When made possible to travel for
$50 miles by propelled vehicle in less than two hours and
thirty minutes, little wonder the Yanks spoken Of
in Europe the Guys that go some.
walk four miles hour and keep all day An
ordinary family driving horse will rot eight miles hour and
keep up all day The average speed of ansconnena trunk
line passenger train forty miles hourboth day and
night But when the automobile which less than
thirty years DID, making nearly hundred miles hour be-
what bewldeng genius the American mind capable
Of Like the locomotive the steamship the telephone the telegraph
and the moving picture the automobile largely the result of Amer
lean inventive genius To travel rubber tires which mostly
air. at the terrific speed set by Tommy Milton last year. and beat by
Jimmie Murphy this year. enough readers who ddn
seehe actual least thrill of admiration for the pucky
boys who clipped the daisies almost 100 miles hour
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-07-07
McCumbeY Walks the Plank

Porter j. McCunber of North Dakota walked the
plank week and drowned the political waters of popular suf
age NcCumber beaten by big margin Of
of the The slogan used by the anti McCumber
McCumber standpatter in Washington and radical
the chameleon which changes color
with the objects about the changeu McCumber didn't with
the people home large number of the of North
Dakota wanted conservative, larger number wanted radical
but Of them wanted modern Hydeeke official at
the head of the state S senatorial ship.
read the handwriting the political wall In the first place Bev
erge who Roosevelt Indiana New who
Then followed Pncho 1912 Bull Moose who the
Penrose machine in Pennsy Next roc-rbbed Iowa,
which fearless progressive for the senate his
opponents administration candidates And
Dakota the fold with Frazer the radical NonParsn
candidate beating cCmbe the of Penrose by almost
We smile this morning read that Harding won't
California and wonder WHY? AS surely the
flow the and certainly the tides ebb and ow
surely certainly the demand all the country
change Politics has been worked long People actually
awakening that Of performance better than
pound Of Pondexer has posed liberal progressive
senator pose that elected him He has betrayed the
people who have been his He voted for New
berry and the Moneybag Wesley Jones voted against the New
berry moneybags Pondexter unfit for any public trust in this
ready jump We hope the story will beNew Alter Nc
Observation-Disclosures 1t will be if outandou honest Wash
ngon citizen will throw his hat in the ring Who will it be?
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-07-07
Cub Tricks.

He had been a newspaper reporter
long enough to consider himself well
past the cub" stage,
1t was a. m, barely an hour be-
fore press time, when the phone bell
rang. Replacing the receiver after
few excited "Whats?' and "Whens?'
he grabbed his raincoat, and, telling
the city editor there was Il big train
wreck on the W. & n, rushed out.
Breathless, he grabbed at the bridge
Waterman, ten minutes later,
"Where's 50? Did she sink?"
where's what? Yuh crazy?" asked
the Waterman.
I'm from the Clarion; we got a re-
port train So ran Off the bridge"
st did. 1t does every morning about
this time. Whaddaya think-this
bridge goes everywhere with the
train ?"-Everybodys Magazine.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-07-07

Lowell Chamberlain founder of the line of Chamberlain patent
medicines Pasadena Call this week Two surprises over
thswe thought Chamberans" medicine would anything
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-07-07
DIGNITY NOT YET ATTAINED
Latest Arrival Evidently Had to Wait
Before Her Age Could Be
Matter of Notice.

The open season for park diver
sions being at hand, the Man Who
Likes the Outdoors took seat on a
park bench and awaited events. Men,
women, children and even dogs and
cats respond to him without conscious
effort on his part, so there was moth
Ing surprising about 1t when little
girl walked up to him and climbed
upon the bench at his side
MY name is Frances,' she said
fearlessly. whats yoursfn
Before the NJ w. l.. o. had time to
reply another smaller child ran up
and began pulling Frances dress, so
he asked:
rs this your little sister,"
Yes replied Frances. Her name
is Minnie That is our daddy over
there on the bench" and she Indicated
him with wave of her hand.
How old are you?" the NJ. w. L. o.
asked.
I'm SIX" Frances answered proud
ly, then with slight touch of dis
dnin, she added, nodding toward the
little Minnie, she's only three
The NJ. w. l.. o looked at the two
little girls and was about to ask an
other question when Frances said, this
time somewhat contidentially:
I've got another sister at home"
"Oh, have you?" the NJ. w. l.. o. re-
sponGed. rs she older than your"
The little girl made an expressive
gesture.
"She hasn't any age" she said in a
matter of fact way, shes just born"
Chicago Journal.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-07-07
PECULIAR MAY DAY SPORTS
Diversions in "Merrie England" That
Went Out With the Rise OF
Purtanical Ideas.

In London in olden times the chin
ney sweeps had May day celebras
ton of their own. They gathered in
small bands, Enthusiastically dressed,
usually with woman smartly dressed
and glittering with spangles. One
strange figure in the group, a man
concealed in a frame of herbs and
flowers, called Jack in the Green"
All these persons strolled the streets,
stopping to dance to the tune of a
fife and a drum and collect pennies
from the onlookers. This chimney
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-07-07

sweep Observance OF the day was the
last Of the May day celebrations of
the sort in England
As a part of the old English cele-
bration of May day there was dis
tinct set of sports meant to repre-.
sent the adventures Of the legendary
Robin Hood and known as the "Robin
Hood games" Most of the charac.
tiers mentioned in the Robin Hood
legend were portrayed in these games
and there We're archery and quarter
staff contests,
In Puritan times in England, May
poles were uprooted and the May
day customs came into disuse.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-07-07
NoUel NeDadd

The of Nevada is famous for both divorces and silver
mines 1t has recently into notice by another route 1t
the legislature enacted statute time ago making the
method of executing criminals by the of eha gas We know
many different methods generations bygone such hanging
beheang stong saving asunder and electrocutngbut this is
the first TIME I'VE have heard of ''gassing
Now springs up legal complications Two Chinese have
been die by the and their able attorney
be- The constitution of the s. fobids any cruel and
unusual punishment The of Nevada denies that ehal
cruel but does deny ii unusual The constitution of
the u says cruel and unusual Thus the two condemned Chinese
mureers may escape death through the states tangled method
of We believe the best thing Nevada could do would
be first repeal the ea gas statute next read Victor Hugo
Last days of acondemned criminal and then abolish capital pun
hmen entirely Some day children will look upon with
pying eye when they think didn't know of human cyiz
alton than to illegal hanging We had the public pill
Tory described by Hawthorne in the Scarlet Letter We wnked
at slavery as is shown Uncle Toms Cabin We practice
legal execuobt long both the taking of human
life by any method honorable warfare will the route of
por slave trade and the public saloon The five should
be buried in the grave.
hnrnn nate
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-07-07

A. d. kngsbuly the office Wednesday, says there is
gong to be big dong at his place the 18TH Johnnie
Res are coming from Seattle spend the day Mr. Kings
bury getting quite deaf says he be OK by the 18th as he
has ordered earwig for that day
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-07-07

It's i'll wind that blows nobody good The fire that DESTROYED
the residence last week destroyed the caepas on at least one of
the big cherry trees But it also destroyed the tree which so
bad for it Republican tree you The tree couldn't help
It's nambut might have been worse might have
been called Poindexer o Newberry
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-07-07

Norse Axe Petersen took in the Scotch celebration
island Tuesday He took his wife family along
AXe says lot OF them there dressed odd Neither
III man clothing, nor woman apparel He says they
come from AIiddesex.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-07-07

committee on grievances composed Of s. j. Hameng W.
~ 9arvn, and the NcwsRecord waited President Hansen
Wednesday to protest against his having the cherries picked
trees in his yard compromise effected whereby the lower
limbs are to be reserved for the of the pedestrians
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-07-07

III D. Pd who lost that valuable swarm bees the other day
mad only have known it, he could have by playing his
Music hath charms to calm the savage bees Lydia Pnam
says.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-07-07

Maybe sometime wei have to the sad that Lydia
d. lnkham is also dead But we doubt if Lydia ever dies
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-07-07

and also thought nobody died Calf
idols shattered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10
Reorganization of the
Philippine Govern
ment on Big Basis

Manila, Il. l., Dec. 12-(By Main-
Reorganization OF the departments
and bureaus of the Philippine gov
eminent with a view to placing the
finances of the government on n
sound basis is urged by Governor
General Wood in a circular letter
just sent TO all secretaries of depart =
ments. The secretaries are called
upon to instruct bureaus aud offices
under them to eliminate all person.
rel which is not absolutely neces-
sary in the administration of the gov
eminent. The letter says:
I'm view Of the recent great losses
of the government and the tying up
of much of the government capital
in enterprises where it must neces-
sarily remain for some time under
conditions which will not make the
investment productive and I'm view of
the necessity Of maintaining the es-
sential and normal activities of the
government upon basis Of efficiency.
II is absolutely necessary,
"(a) To reduce all expenditures 10
point which will bring the budget
safely within the income of the gov :
eminent:
'"(b) To rigidly reduce all expen-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10
BEGIN TRIAL
BROKER CAMERON

Montreal, Jan. 9-Trial OF Colin
Cameron. formerly manager of the
now bankrupt brokerage firm OF
Thornton, Davidson and Company,
which begun today on charges of
theft Of 100000 of the firms assets
and Justification of its books to the
extent of another 100000.
The first witness summoned was
Sir Montagu Allan, president of the
Merchants Bank, which was seriously
shaken by the failure. Sir Montag,l
questioned as to his knowledge of the
condition of the brokerage firm prior
to the crash. declared he had no in
timation the firm was in trouble until
it announced it's failure.
He added he had rot known prior
to the fault how heavily involved the
banks affairs.
w. G. ShaunnesSey. counsel for the
bank engaged in a lively tilt with
prosecuting counsel over the ques-
tons being put TO Sir Montagu. de-
claring it was "a damned shame"
that he should be Questioned in such
q manner.
A merge of the Merchants Bank
with the bank Of Montreal is being
sought as a means Of saving the for
mer institution from crisis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10
Union Service at Old South-Able
Discourse by Dr.. Brown

A large congregation was present
at the union meeting Sunday evening
at the Old South church. which con-
Guided the week Of prayer held under
the auspices of the protestant churches
of the city, and heard Prof. H. w.
Brown of Colby College give his able
discourse on THE Superior Self" He
took his text from Rom. VII, 18th
verse: II find them a law that when
would do good, evil IS present with
me-" The meeting was opened by Rev.
NJ. L. Hadley, who, after the invoca-
ton. spoke very feelingly Of the work
accomplished by the late Rev. MIR.
Wilkins, pastor Of the church. Rev.
MIR. Young of the Baptist church Of
fered prayer and Rev. C. o. Perry of
the, Methodist church pronounced the
benediction. Owing to the death of the
late pastor of this church the pulpit
chair was unoccupied during the eve
ming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10
Anniversary Service in Memory Of
William Farrand Livingston

Today, Tuesday, January 10th. is
the first anniversary of the death of
the Rev. William Farrand Living
ston. for many years rector of Saint
Matthews church and priest-in-
charge Of Saint Barnabas' chapel on
the east side of Augusta. The ami
versary of his death will be observ-
ed at Saint Matthew's church by a
celebration Of the Holy Communion
at eight A. NJ, and Il special Memo
rial Service at $50 in the evening.
IT. is hoped that the Right Reverend
Benjamin Brewster. Bishop Of Maine,
might be present at this evening SER
vice and make an address. A COR
dial invitation is extended by The
people Of Saint Matthew's to all the
former friends of Mr.. Livingston to
be present at these commemorative
services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10
DRESDEN

MILLS-G. r. Cotton had the mis-
Aortune recently to fall upon sharp
board in getting down from the hay
NOV and is confined to the house as
a result.
Mrs. p. NJ. Little has been called to
Medford, Mass, by the illness of her
daughter, Mrs. Robert. Travers,
Mrs. Hope Hall suffered a slight
shock Tuesday morning.
Two new students have entered the
Academy this term, Miss Rollins of
Smithtown and Miss Cunningham Of
South Dresden.
Sherman Knowlton met with
painful accident recently. being hit in
the eye by the limb of tree, cutting
the ball of the eye quite badly.
Mrs. Mary Getchell returned to
Roslindale. Mass, on Monday of last
week. She was accompanied by her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10
Mrs. Mary Hunter Harwood

Mrs. Mary Hunter HARDWOOD, widow
OF the late John Thatcher Harwood.
passed away late Sunday at the home
of her daughter, Miss Jane Harwood,
after years of declining health. the
end being fastened by an attack of
pneumonia. Mrs. Harwood would
have been 90 years of age in August.
Her son. Fred Harwcod. was sum-
moned from his home in Detroit
Mich. but he was unable to reach
his mothers bedside before she pass
ed away, even though he made the
trip from Portland by auto. He ar
rived Just two hours after her death.
Mrs. HARDWOOD is survived by a broth
er and a sister in Montreal and by a
daughter, with whom she made her
home. and a son. Fred HARDWOOD. of
Detroit, Mich. The funeral will be
held from the Episcopal church. We'd
nesday afternoon at 3 O'Clock, Rev.
Fl. II. Ryder officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10
Eield-Turner

one OF the prettiest home we'd
dings OF the season occurred on Mon
day evening when Miss Jessie Reed
Turner became the bride of Charles
Newton Field OF Somerville, Mass.
The wedding occurred at the home OF
the bride, 81 Winter street in the
presence of the invited guests. The
ceremony was performed by Rev.
Milo G.. Folsom, pastor of the Uni
versalist church, the double ring
ceremony being used. The contract
ing young people stood under an arch
of evergreen and large white floral
wedding bell. They We're attended
by Miss Madeline Marshall of Farm
ingdale as bridesmaid, close friend
and classmate of the bride and Ed
win Curtis Field of Somerville. q
brother OF the bridegroom as best
man. The bride was a charming
picture IN an exquisite creation of
white crepe de chine. with snowdfop
overiaca and veil. carried bouquet
Of bride roses with q shower OF
sweet peas. The going away gown
II the bride was of brown. with hat
10 match. The bridesmaid also pre-
sented "A charming appearance in a
gown of pale blue crepe de chine and
carried n bouquet of pink roses.
Misses Elsie McCausland, Rose To-
man. Geneva Grant. Flora Savage
and Jane Lemieux acted as ushers.
The house decorations were arranged
by decorator from Boston and were
superb. The parlor was respondent
With Christmas colors of red and
green and the dining room ip red and
white. the class colors of the bride.
Gut flowers and ferns completed the
decorations
The delight OF the affair was aug
mented by the presence of the White
Sisters orchestra of Augusta Men,
delshons Wedding march was used.
The brides gift to the bridesmaid
was "A pearl bar pin.
The bride is one of Gardeners most
popular young ladies. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. McKinnon. She
is a graduate of Gardiner High
school class of 1920. a member of the
Congregational church and of the
Eureka Rebekah lodge. For the past
few months she has been the recip-
lent OF several showers from her
friends.
The groom is the SOP of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert j.. Field of Somerville,
and Is "A contectioner by occupation.
lie was n member OF the Y. d. livis-
ion serving In France in the 104th
regiment. lie graduated from the
Somervilel High school. class of 1909.
TIE generousdi splay of solid sill
yer. cut glass, etc. testified as to tho
high esteem In which the young peo-
pie are held. The gift OF the groom
40 tho bride was a valuable pearl
necklace.
Mr. and Mrs. Field left on their
wedding tour and will be at home
after Feb. l at their home in Som
eryiile. Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10
ADJUSTMENTS
STRAND THEATRE

contact With Life Helps YOUNG
Star.
The Millionaire" special Uni.
versal feature at the Strand Theatre
totay, has as it's star a younp man
VINO mas known the ups and downs
OF me In more than one part of the
world.
Herpert Rawlinson has reached a
pinnacle with his new starring con-
tract at Universal City which might
Wen be envied by any actor. Pre-
ceoing it he appeared in a long series
ol successful screen performances.
some starring. others in support of
.he front rank stars of the country.
but the way he started his career as
an actor Is perhaps the most inter-
life. ''e"'uiouS
having done a little amateur work
OF the sort that makes q younp nor
son tnink OF disturbing the crowns of
the current Barrymores and Bern
naiuts. Rawlinson, at an age con-
sideraoly below twenty, decided that
ne must make money, whole stack. of
II. The only opportunity he could
ma 10 emulate Rockefeller and hi.
turkeys was in the boat concession
az . summer resort. He went after
1t and convinced somebody or other
that he could handle it, furnished
bond and went to work.
THE millionaire" is story as 70.
mantle as Rawlinson's own life. writ
ten by Hubert Foctner, scenarixed by
Wallace Clifton ard directed by
Jack Conway.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10
Rebekahs Install Officers

At the regular meeting Of Granite
City Rebekah Lodge last evening the
following officers were installed for
the year ensuing:
n. c., Mrs. Lottie Hamilton; V. c.,
Clemenica Neri: Rec. Sec. Mrs. Susie
Moore; Fin. Sec, Mrs. Lila NJ. Niles;
Treas. Mrs. Annie Small; warden, Eva
Howard; Cond., Rose F'ifield; Fl. S. N.
G.. Mrs. Beatrice Lewis: l.. S. N. e.,
Mrs. Doris Weeks; r. S. V. G., Avis
Sproul: l.. S. V. g., Sophia Aldrich: I.
G.. Eva Parent; o. G., Mrs. Elmer
Head. The ceremonies were under the
direction of D. d. Pres. Mrs. Jennie
Slack and suite Of grand officers.
In the evening a splendid musical
program was given which included
readings by Mrs. II. M. MayersH vocal
selections by Harold and Charles Full
ler Mrs. Nettie Johnson and Mrs.
Ruth Hooper. At $40 o'clock q de-
licious salad supper was served in the
banquet hall. which preceded the meet
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10
ADJUSTMENTS
The Old Nest"
At the Acme
HalloWell TONIGHT

Hallowell lovers of the. silent dra-
ma, have been waiting for THE Old
Nest" which will be screened at the
Acme theatre tonight at seven-thir-
ty. 'The Old Nest" draws aside the
curtain from the soul of the American
family. It is so real. so genuine, that
many Will be moved to tears, through
which the sunshine of laughter will
break. THE Old Nest" seems to live
itself into your consciousness until all
its characters are part and parcel
OF your human experience. Laughter
turned to tears-tears turned back to
laughter. Moments of supreme jov.
Pangs of exquisite tenderness. 1t will
be thrilling. throbbing. happy eve
ming in the theatre.
The prices are twenty-five cents
for the children, and thirty-five cents
for adults.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10
Bobbjn Mill a Certainty

1t Is stated by those in position 70
know that the bobbin mill is :srrely to
locate at South Gardner. The COM
pany has signified it's intention to To-
cate there and the board OF trade has
decided to purchase tho required lot.
The lot chosen is the Brewer field and
the wharf property of the Lawrence
Bros. Is also included.
work on the new building of the
Sine Tree Pulp Co. is progressing fine
~. The pulp mill is nearly ready to
root IN and the toy factory is practi-
caiiy completed 1t is expected that
the company will be ready to operate
sometime in February.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10

diturcs 20 the loves, point oonssten,
with efficiency.
"tc) To eliminate all unproduc,ivs
and unnecessary expenditures
These general plans can hs me
only hy the elimination NJ all person
mel which is not absolutely usssssar
t. the ciiie.en, conduct ~ the a1aira
at your Department and w moai
raid supervision ~ al estimates art
r'quisiti"ns uni Involving the espvn
allure ~ pul'lic urunsys
III - only hY thorough apa est.
ful cooperation by an departments ~
the government on the Tines luiigailI
that the finances of the isisnas rfr
hc placed on q sound basis"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10
Ellen Maria Wood

Mrs. Ella Maria Wood, widow OF
the late Roscoe f. Wood, died Mon
DAY morning at her home Of her sis
Ter, Mrs. Mary L. Mcintosh, 81
spring street. She resided in Rich
mond and was born in Hallowell, Jan.
:. 1852. daughter OF Charles w. and
Tryphena whitney Bancroft. She
is survived by her sister, Mrs. Nc
lp,osh. Prayers will be said at the
house Wednesday at 9 O'Clock by
Rev. e. II. Atkins. u. d., and funeral
services conducted at the undertake
ing rooms OF Leslie +. Roberts at 2
o'clock Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10

ty, for defense CT seacoast. also chief
gunner Capt. Abner Lowelrs company
OF Mattresses. Joseph Dunton. private
in Capt. Archibald McAllister's COM
pany. Col. Samuel McCobb's regiment.
enlisted July IL. 1879. on expedition
against Major vagadnce. Joseph Hun
Of Edgecomb. who served for defense
Of the coast In Lincoln county.
Mrs. Mabel Hall w~re pin with
three bars. Francis Peabody. served
in Capt. Amos Lincoln's 10th Co., Col.
Crafts artillery regiment. Brimsley
Peabody. served in Capt. Asa Prince s
company. Col. Mansfeld's regiment.
John Curtis. sergeant in Capt. Jacob
Geuld's company. Col. Samuel john
sons regiment. which marched upon
the alarm of April -. IT'S.